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USER MANUAL H77 PRO4/MVP ASROCK

Version 1.2 Published May 2013 Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the Califomia Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali- fomia, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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2.2 Pre-installation Precautions .

Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock H77M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step- by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configura- tion guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. / Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be / updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no- ‘ tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.

ASRock website _http:/www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specific information about the model you are using. wwwasrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contenis ASRock H77M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.5-in, 24.4 cm x 21.6 cm) ASRock H77M Quick Installation Guide ASRock H77M Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x VO Panel Shield

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows” 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista"*/ Vista'” 64- bit itis recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual" in our support CD for details.

- Supports 3% and 2" Generation Intel® Core" 17 / 15 /i3 in LGA1155 Package

- 4 + 2 Power Phase Design

- Supports Intel” Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

- Supports Intel” K-Series unlocked CPU

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Intel” Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect

Technology with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU Chipset

- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (DDR3 1600 with Intel” Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3 1333 with Intel” Sandy Bridge CPU)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports Intel” Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2

= 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE1: x16 mode) (see CAUTION 4) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel” Ivy Bridge CPU. With Intel” Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x4 mode) -2 x PCI slots - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX"" and CrossFireX""

* Intel” HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs canl be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI {see CAUTION 6)

= Supports HDMI T4a Technology wilh max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60HA

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz

- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 7)

- Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports

Audio = 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Premium Blu-ray audio support LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mbys

- Realtek RTL8111E - Supports Wake-On-LAN

- Supports LAN Cable Detection

- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az

- Supports PXE Rear Panel 1/0

- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)

SATA3 = 2x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions

USB3.0 - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to

5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports), supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

= 4x SATAZ 3.0 Gbs conneciors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 2x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

- 1x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)

- 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto- Adjust by CPU Temperature)

- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

os - Microsoft® Windows” 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista”” / Vista"” 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 20) Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) {see CAUTION 21)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http:/www.asrock.com

WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

1. About the settings of “Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 49.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 20 for proper installation.

3. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / Vista!” / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limita- tion. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Win- dows° cannot use.

4. Only PCIEA slot supports Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed.

5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel” website for the latest informa- tion.

6. You can choose to use two of the three monitors only. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. Besides, with the DVI-to-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the same features as HDMI port.

xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID. HBR is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / Vista" 64-bit / Vista®".

For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-chan- nel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 14 for proper connection.

ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune dif- ferent system functions in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hard- ware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are allowed to overciock CPU frequency for optimal system per- formance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share it with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation proce- dures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).

ASRock website: http:/mww.asrock.com

. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first Ike MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2> Key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system

If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhoneñPad/Pod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful so- lution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quicky from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickiy charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Sus- pend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience.

ASRock website: http://mww.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp

ASRock SmarView, a new function for intemnet browsers, is the smart Start page for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more personal Intemet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the ASRock SmarView utility that helps you keep in touch with friends on-the-go. To use ASRock SmarlView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows” 7 / 7 64 bit / Vista'" / Vista"” 64 bit, and your browser version is IE8.

ASRock website: htip://wwu.asrock.com/Feature/SmarView/index.asp

. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The

performance may depend on the properties of the device.

. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes

the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can config- ure your application's priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game’ priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently

. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into ASRock Ex-

treme Tuning Utiity (AXTU). I fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifes- pan.

. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear

of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashiess BIOS will automaticall finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.

ASRock OnfOf Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio

experience from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile phone to your PC, even when the PC is turned off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (op- tional) that ensures users the most convenient computing environment.

. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

Before you resume the system, please check ifthe CPU fan on the moth- erboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three

different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.

20. ASRock XFast RAM is not supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP.

64-bit. Intel® Smart Connect Technology and Intel” USB 3.0 ports are not supported by Microsoft® Windows® Vista!" / Vista!” 64-bit / XP / XP 64- bit.

EuP stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by the European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system should be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v, and the standby power efficiency should be higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power sup- ply selection, we recommend you to check with the power supply manu- facturer for more details.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) “9 Front Speaker (Lime)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications ACTILINK_ SPEED Activity/Link LED SPEED LED LED LED Status | Description Status Description

Of No Link Of 10Mbps connection

Blinking | Data Activity | | Orange | 100Mbps connection

On Link Green | 1Gbps connection LAN Port

#* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use. TABLE for Audio Output Connection

Audio Oulpui Channels [Front Speaker] Rear Speaker | Central/ Bass Tine in (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 5) (No. 8) 2 U = = 4 V v = G V v v 8 v v v v

To enable Mult-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” t , click *Enable playback mult-streaming”, and click

“ok. Choose “2CH", 4CH', “CH”, or BCH' and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

Chapter 2: Installation

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6° x 8.5", 24.4 x 21.6 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard its into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the f \\… motherboard. Fallure to do So may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

/ \ Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard's components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICS. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti- static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the mother- board to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing 50 may damage the motherboard.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage Lo the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.3 CPU Installation

In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sock- ets more protection and make the instal- lation process easier, ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the load plate to replace the former PnP caps that were under the load plate. For the installa- tion of Intel” 1155-Pin CPUS with the new protection cover, please follow the steps below.

Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check ifthe / CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriousiy damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengage the lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook. You do not have to remove the pro- tection cover.

Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in order to flip up the load plate.

Step 2. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edge which is marked with a black line.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with the IHS (Inte- grated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

orientation key notch alignment key

alignment key orientation key notch 1155-Pin Socket

1155-Pin CPU For proper installation, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock- et and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Close the socket: Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 3-2. Press down the load lever, and se- cure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab. The protection cover will automatically come off by itself.

Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heaïsink

This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1155- Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the heatsink, you need to spray ther- mal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipa- tion. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good con- tact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_ FAN1, see page 13, No. 2 or CPU_FAN2, see page 13. No. 3).

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPUs. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the cen- ter of the IHS on the socket's surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure that the fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 13, No. 2 or CPU_ FAN2, see page 13. No. 3).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard through-

holes. Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press doun on fastener caps with thumb to install

and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the / heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure the cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides flexible options to adopt three dif- ferent CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. The white throughholes are for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan.

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip- type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. His notallowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDRS3 slototherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. Ifyouinstall only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. Itis not recommended to install them on this motherboard.

Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMS or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

The DIMM only its in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmlÿ insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

PCIE slots:PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards, or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireX" function.

PCIE2 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graph- ics cards, or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFi- reX°" function.

. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIEA slot.

. In CrossFireX" mode, please install the PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIEZ slots. Therefore, PCIE1 will work at x16 bandwidth, while PCIE2 works at xd bandwidth.

. Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan

connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple

graphics cards for better thermal environment.

Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in

Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy

Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2

Installing an expansion card

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Align the card connector with the slot and press firmlÿ until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Replace the system cover.

2.7 CrossFireX"” and Quad CrossFireX" Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireX"" and Quad CrossFireX"". CrossFireX"" technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireX"" enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireX"" is supported by Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / Vista!” / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireX"" is supported by Windows® Vista’” / 7 OS only. Please check AMD's website for AMD CrossFireX"" driver updates.

1. 1fa customer incorrectiy configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireX"*. All three CrossFireX"" components, a CrossFireX" Ready graphics card, a CrossFireX" Ready motherboard and a CrossFireX"" Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctiy to benefit from the CrossFireX"* mult-GPU platform.

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX®" Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX'"* mode.

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireX""-Ready Graphics Cards

Different CrossFireX"" cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX” feature. For other CrossFireX"“ cards that AMD has released or will release in the future, please refer to AMD graphics card manual for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIEA slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the Radeon graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you pur- chase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graph- ics card on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstalle is an optional download. We recommend using this

utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates.

Install the required drivers to your system.

A. AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is no need to download it again): http://www microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check Microsoft's website for details.

For Windows® 7 / Vista!” OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD's website for de-

Restart your computer.

Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

You will find “AMD Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.

AMD Catalyst Control Center

Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFi- rex", and then check the item “Enable CrossFireX""". Select “2 GPUS” and click “Apply”.

function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFire!"” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not, if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefits of CrossFireX".

} Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFire"”", the CrossFireX""

Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefits of CrossFireX”" or Quad CrossFireX""!.

* CrossFireX""” appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

* For further information of AMD CrossFireX"" technology, please check AMD's website for updates and detail.

2.8 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output sup- port (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA cards to this motherboard. This mother- board also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can drive same or different display contents.

To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the steps below:

1. Connect a DVI-D monitor cable to the DVI-D port on the 1/0 panel, connect a D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on the 1/0 panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to the HDMI port on the 1/0 panel.

DVI-D port HDMI port

2. If you have already installed the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your system boots. If you haven't installed the onboard VGA driver yet, please install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer.

D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. You can only choose the combination: DVI-D + HDMI, DVI-D + D-Sub, or HDMI + D-Sub.

Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and extemal add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.

Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:

. Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots. Please refer to page 21 for proper expansion card installation procedures.

Connect a DVI-D monitor cable to the DVI-D port on the 1/O panel, connect a D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on the 1/0 panel and connect a HDMI monitor cable to the HDMI port on the 1/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE{ and PCIEZ slots.

Boot your system. Press <F2> or <Del> to enter UEFI setup. Enter “Share Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB]. [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of D-sub. Please make sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable D-Sub function when an add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again.

. Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click on desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab

so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitors according to

A. Click the “identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.

B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.

D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.

E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.

F. Set the appropriate “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” for the second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.

G. Repeat steps C through E for the display icon identified by the numbers three to six.

For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista" / Vista" 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display

Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitors

according to the steps below.

A. Click the number "2" icon.

B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto this monitor”.

C. Click “OK” to save your change.

D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icons identified by the number three to six.

6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.

HDCP Function HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt a monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to the instructions below for more details about HDCP function.

What is HDCP? HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel” for protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.

Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.

2.9 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide

ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboards with CIR header. Please refer to below procedures for the quick installation and usage of ASRock Smart Remote.

Step1. Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2.0 header on ASRock motherboard.

USB 2.0 header (9-pin, black)

CIR header (4-pin, gray)

Step2. Connect the front USB cable to the USB-PuR USB 2.0 header (as below pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Please make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctiy.

ADSVSE Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to as the front USB port. If Multi-Angle — CIR Receiver cannot successfully receive the infrared signals from MCE Remote Controller, please try CA to install it to the other front USB

port. A 3 CIR sensors in different angles æ ?

/ 1. Only one ofthe front USB port can support CIR function. When / the CIR function is enabled, the other port will remain USB function. 2. Mult-Angle CIR Receiver is used for front USB only. Please do not use the rear USB bracket to connect it on the rear panel. Mult-Angle CIR Receiver can receive the multi-direction infrared signals (top, down and front), which is compatible with most of the chassis on the market. 3. The Mult-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug function. Please install it before you boot the system.

* ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock's motherboards. Please refer to ASRocKs website for the motherboard support list: http:/mww.asrock.com

2.10 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap LA

is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The

illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose G Y LEE pini and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap Short open

is placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper F2 23

(see p.13, No. 18) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac- tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394 GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

f \ jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

Serial ATA2 Connectors These four Serial ATA2 (SATA2)

(SATA2_2: see p.13, No. 10) connectors support SATA data

Serial ATA3 Connectors These two Serial ATA3 (SATA3) (SATA3_0: s8e p.13, No. 9) connectors support SATA data SATAS_1 SATA 0 (SATAS_1: s8e p.13, No. 8) l cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data Data Cable cable can be connected to the (Optional) SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 hard

disk or the SATA2 / SATA3 connector on this motherboard.

USB 2.0 Headers us .pur Besides six default USB 2.0 (-pin USB6_7) 7. ports on the 1/0 panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.

(see p.13, No. 7) REC Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the 1/O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports.

Infrared Module Header (G-pin IR) (see p.13, No. 25)

This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.

Consumer Infrared Module Header (-pin CIR1) (see p.13 No. 20)

This header can be used to connect the remote controller receiver.

Print Port Header os (25-pin LPTI) {eee p.13 No. 23)

This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices.

Front Panel Audio Header EN (@-pin HD_AUDIO1) |

This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

ÿ) 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctiy. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio

A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.

B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L. C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND)

D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for AC'97 audio panel.

several system front panel functions.

Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys- tem is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctiy.

Chassis Speaker Header {à-pin SPEAKER 1) {ee p13, No. 17)

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables {4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2

supports Fan Control.

(see p.13, No. 22) seU_CONIKOL

(3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.13, No. 31)

G-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13, No. 32)

CPU Fan Connectors ane Please connect the CPU fan Cé-pin GPU_ FAN) =) cable to the connector and (see p.13, No.2) Te match the black wire to the cod Hs Fra s#650 CONTROL ground pin.

4\ ‘Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin {2 \ GPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this

motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

3-Pin Fan Installation

(see p.13, No. 3) fonc

ATX Power Connector 202 Please connect an ATX power

C4-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (eee p.13, No.6)

à Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.

To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your

power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

(Gin ATXA2V1) power supply to this connector.

ATX 12V Power Connector sp: Please connect an ATX 12V F nl {see p.13, No. 1)

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installations

‘Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header.

2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel” H77 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology) functions. You may install SATA / SATA hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA/ SATA2 hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATA2 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATA2 hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA2 con- nector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATA2 hard disk.

2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel” H77 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology) functions. You may install SATA3 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA3 hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA3 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA3 hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA3 con- nector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA3 hard disk.

2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATA2 in RAID / AHCI mode. Intel® H77 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint industry effort.

NOTE What is Hot Plug Function?

Ifthe SATA / SATA2 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, iis called *Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATA2 HDDs while the system is stil power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATA2 HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATA2 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called “Hot Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATA2 HDDs while the system is st power-on and in working condition.

2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA3 in RAID

/ AHCI mode. Intel® H77 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint industry effort.

NOTE What is Hot Plug Function?

Ifthe SATA3 HDDS are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA3 HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then itis called “Hot Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDS while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

2.16 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hoi Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA/ SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in RAID / AHCI mode. Please read below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully. Before you process the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.

À. 7-pin SATA data cable

B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

A. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable

SATA 7-pin The SATA 15-pin power d-pin conventional connector connector (Black) connect power connector (White) to SATA SATA2 / SATA3 HDD| | connect to power supply

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA/ SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be processed.

2. Even some SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which

supports SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA/ SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website: www.asrock.com

Make sure your SATA/ SATA2 / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from

your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot

support Hot Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

Please make sure the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is installed into system

properly. The latest SATA/ SATA2 / SATA3 driver is available on our support

website: www.asrock.com

. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our

motherboard package.

Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash

How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATA2 / SATA HDD damage and data loss.

DCE Please connect SATA power cable 1x4- ÊE Connect SATA data cable to the pin end (White) to the power supply motherboard's SATA2 / SATA3

1x4-pin cable. connector.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin > Es jower connector (White)

ET EP] Connect SATA data cable to connector (Black end to SATA / SATA2 the SATA / SATAZ | SATA3 HDD.

! SATA3 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATA2 / SATA HDD damage and data loss.

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2.18 Installing Windows” 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista" / Vista'" 64-bit With

RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista!" / Vista!” 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the steps below.

} RAID mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

À. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY — Advanced screen — Storage Configuration.

B. Set the option “SATA Mode Selection” to [RAID].

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the document in

the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”,

which is located in the folder at the following path:

\RAID Installation Guide

STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista" / Vista"” 64-bit OS on your system.

After the installation of Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista” / Vista"” 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “intel Rapid Storage Information" for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which is lo- cated in the folder at the following path: \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, “Guide to Intel Rapid Storage”, which is located in the folder at the follow- ing path: \ Intel Rapid Storage Information

/ If you want to use ‘intel Rapid Storage” in Windows® environment, install / *SATAII driver” from the Support CD again so that “intel Rapid Storage” d vil be installed to your system as well

2.19 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista" / Vista!” 64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista”" / Vista” 64-bit / XP / XP 64- bit OS on your SATA/ SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista’" / Vista”" 64-bit OS on your SATA 1 SATA2 ! SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

B. Set the option “SATA Mode Selection” to [AHCI].

B. Set the option “SATA Mode Selection” to [IDE].

This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing <Cti> + <AÏ&> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

/ Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the l following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information

OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features

Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features

HIW Monitor To display current hardware status

Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System

Security To set up the security features

Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY Use << > key or < —+ > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item.

3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation

key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description TT Moves cursor left or right to select Screens 114 Moves cursor up or down to select items +1. To change option for the selected items <Tab> Switch to next function <Enter> To bring up the selected screen <PGUP> Go to the previous page <PGDN> Go to the next page <HOME> Go to the top ofthe screen <END> Go to the bottom of the screen <Ft> To display the General Help Screen <F7> Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY <F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings <F10> Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY <F12> Print screen <ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display

the system overview.

ASROCK UEFI SETUP UTILITY CA System Browser

System Browser can let you easily check your current system configuration in UEFI setup.

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

ASROCK UEFI SETUPUTILITY CPU Configuration

CPU Turbo Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard.

Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel's new power saving technology. Pro- cessors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to en- able power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® Vista" / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hid- den if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.

stability or compatibiity issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system /#\ [Disabled] if above issues occur.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology. Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked fre- quency in specific conditions. The default value is [Enabled].

Internal PLL Overvoltage Use this item to enable/disable CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage Function.

Long Duration Power Limit Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts. The default value is [Auto].

Long Duration Maintained Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is maintained. The default value is [Auto].

Short Duration Power Limit Use this item to configure short duration power limit in watts. The default value is [Auto].

Primary Plane Current Limit Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the primary plane. The default value is [Auto].

Secondary Plane Current Limit Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the secondary plane. The default value is [Auto].

GT OverClocking Support Use this item to enable or disable GT OverClocking Support. The default value is [Disabled].

DRAM Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Use this to load XMP setting. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default [Profile 1] and [Profile 2]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

Command Rate (CR) Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tWR Use this item to change Write Recovery Time ((WR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRFC Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time (RFC) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRRD Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (RRD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tWTR Use this item to change Write to Read Delay ({WTR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRTP Use this item to change Read to Precharge (IRTP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

Use this item to change ODT WR (CH A) setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CH B)

Use this item to change ODT WR (CH B) setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CH A)

Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH A) setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CH B)

Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH B) setting. The default is [Auto].

MRC Fast Boot Use this item to enable or disable MRC Fast Boot. The default is [Enabled].

Voltage Configuration CPU Core Voltage Use this to select CPU Core Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. IGPU Voltage Use this to select IGPU Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. IGPU Load-Line Calibration IGPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent IGPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. VTT Voltage Use this to select VTT Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCH Voltage Use this to select PCH Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. CPU PLL Voltage Use this to select CPU PLL Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. VCCSA Voltage Use this to select VCCSA Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

User Defaults In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements.

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configu- ration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configura- tion, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, Super 10 Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration.

ASROCK UEFI SETUPUTILITY

Setting wrong values in this section may cause f \\ the system to malfunction.

Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This conve- nient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without enter- ing operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows”. Just save the new UEF1 file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar- ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to up- date your UEFI, and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is completed.

Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that sup- ports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft” Windows® XP / Vista!" 17 is required. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsof” Windows” XP, Vista”, 7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Active Processor Cores Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. The default value is [AI].

Enhance Halt State (C1E)

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches.

CPU C3 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.

CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.

Package C State Support Selected option will program into C State package limit register. The default value is [Auto].

CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheating.

No-Execute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement

to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX) Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.

Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabiliies provided by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology.

Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration

Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express].

NT-d Use this to enable or disable Intel” VT-d technology (Intel° Virtualization Technology for Directed 1/0). The default value of this feature is [Disabled].

Share Memory This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. The default value is [Auto].

IGPU Multi-Moniter This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi-Moniter. The default value is [Enabled]. If you install the PCI Express card under Windows” XP / Vista" OS, please disable this option.

Render Standby Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device. The default value is [Enabled].

Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged.

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

Use this item to enable or disable On/Off Play Technology. The default value is [Enabled]. When On/Off Play is enabled, Deep Sleep will be dis- abled. If you want to enable Deep Sleep, please disable On/Off Play first.

Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.

Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature.

Deep Sleep Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in AC only. The default value is [Enabled in S5].

Restore on AC/Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Good Night LED Use this item to enable or disable Power LED and LAN LED.

SATA Mode Selection Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].

} AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.

Aggressive Link Power Management Use this item to configure Aggressive Link Power Management.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy- sis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology ABROEK URFLSETUMUTIENES

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which al- lows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. The default is [Disabled].

3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ASROCK UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology keeps your e-mail and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode. The default is [Disabled].

Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to- RAM feature. Selecting [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit. ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows” Vista" certification.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to tum on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

Ring-In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring-n signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller.

Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options: [Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibilty is- sues, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS.

Legacy USB 3.0 Support

Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices.

The default value is [Enabled].

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

ASROCK UEFI SETUPUTILITY

CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set CPU fan 1 & 2's speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is [Full On].

Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 1's speed. Configuration options:

[Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. The default value is [Full On].

Chassis Fan 2 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 2's speed. Configuration options:

3.6 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config- ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

ASROCK UEFI SETUPUTILITY

Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

PCI ROM Priority Use this item to adjust PCI ROM Priority. The default value is [Legacy ROM].

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Boot Failure Guard Count

Use this item to configure Boot Failure Guard Count.

3.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it.

Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?" will pop-out. Select [Yes] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.

Discard Changes When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes?" will pop-out. Select [Yes] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Attempts to Launch EF Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft” Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista" / Vista!" 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general refer- ence only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utiities that enhance the motherboard's features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to dis- play the menu.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device's drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that the motherboard sup- ports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRocK's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.

Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in AHCI Mode This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows” OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below to install the operating system.

1. Please make sure to use Windows® Vista” 64-bit (with SP2 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit (with SP1 or above).

2. Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode.

3. Choose the item “UEFI:xxx“ to boot in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1. {oo is the device which contains your Windows” installation files. Normally it is an optical drive.) You can also press <F11> to launch boot menu at system POST. and choose the item “UEFI:xxx“ to boot.

Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode

This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below to install the operating system.

1. Please make sure to use Windows” Vista”” 64-bit (with SP2 or above) or Windows® 7 64-bit (with SP1 or above).

2. Copy Intel” RAID drivers into a USB flash disk. You can download the driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into a USB flash disk OR copy the file from ASRock motherboard support CD. (please copy the files under following directory: 32 bit: .M386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v11.0.0.1032 64-bit: .\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v11.0.0.1032

3. Create RAID array for you system. Please refer to "Intel RAID Installation Guide" file for details.

4. Install Windows® Vista’ 64-bit / 7 64-bit:

À. Insert your Windows” Vista” 64-bit / 7 64-bit installation disc to the optical drive.

B. Press <F11> to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item “UEFI:xxX" to boot.

C. Start Windows” Installation. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page, please click ‘Load Driver”.

D. Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; select “Browse” to find the RAID driver. Then choose the directory (xx\AMD64\) you have copied in the first step.

E. Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot. F. Continue to install OS by following the Windows® instructions. 5. Follow Windows” Installation Guide to install OS.

If you install Windows® 7 64-bit / Vista!” 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. If you encounter this problem, you will need to follow the instructions below to fix this problem.

Windows® Vista!" 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for this problem. The steps listed below are Microsoft”s suggested solution: À. Disable System Restore. a. Type “systempropertiesprotection” in the Start Menu. Then press "Enter".

b. De-select Local Disks for System Restore. Then Click “Turn System Restore Off” to confirm. Then Press “Ok”.

C. Reboot your system. D. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities.

À. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/

B. After installing Windows® 7 64-bit, install the hotfix Kb2505454. {This may take a long time; >30 mins.)

C. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 minutes to reboot.)

D. Windows® will install this hotfix then reboot by itself.

E. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utiities.