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USER MANUAL K10N78FullHDhSLI R3.0 ASROCK

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational

use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a

commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions

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With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,

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

following 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.

Published March 2008

Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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 California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in

California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 Primary SATAII Connector

8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) (SATAII_1 (PORT0))

9 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 25 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)

13 Secondary SATAII Connector 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 Primary SATAII Connector

8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) (SATAII_1 (PORT0))

9 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 25 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)

13 Secondary SATAII Connector 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.

After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer

ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker

and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then

After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the

system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device

advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio

streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.55

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K10N78FullHD-hSLI motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-

livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-

ment to quality and endurance.

This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-

step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in

the user manual presented in the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software mightbe updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change withoutnotice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updatedversion will be available on ASRock website without further notice. Youmay 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 visitour website for specific information about the model you are using.www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.11.1

1 x ASRock K10N78FullHD-hSLI Support CD

1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)

1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

1 x “ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O Plus” I/O Shield

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD Phenom

TM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)

Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA

- DX10 VGA, Pixel Shader 4.0

- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 7)

- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by

independent display controllers

- Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port

- Supports 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with

DVI-D port (see CAUTION 8)

- Supports Wake-On-LAN Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O Plus

- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port (see CAUTION 9)

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

Connector - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and

“Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 10)

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

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

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14)

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost

memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 17)

Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing

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

the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system 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. If you install AM2 CPU on this motherbord, the system bus speed will be

HT1.0 (2000 MT/s). If you install AM2+ CPU on this motherbord, the system

bus speed will be HT3.0 (up to 5200 MT/s), and the HT Link frequency

depends on the ability of the AM2+ CPU you adopt. Please refer to the CPU

support list on our website for more information.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 39 for details.

3. 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 15 for proper

4. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+

CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this

motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for

the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows

XP 64-bit and Windows

64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

feature should depend on the driver from NVIDIA

be updated in the near future. Currently, the Hybrid SLI TM

port CD is beta driver provided by NVIDIA

. As long as we have the latest

driver, we will update it to our website. Please visit our website

driver in the future. For the current operation procedures,

please refer to “Hybrid SLI TM Operation Guide” on page 18.

7. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor

and is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA

website for the latest

8. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard re-

quires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page11 and 12

for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray

(BD) / HD-DVD films in our lab test.

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com99

9. This DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support

DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. You may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to

convert this DVI-D port to HDMI interface. DVI to HDMI adapter is not bundled

with our product, please refer to the adapter vendor for further information.

10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 33 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to

SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector

11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network

(WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and

enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our

website for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n

module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

13. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil

your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware

devices to get the best system performance under Windows

environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of

ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

14. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intel-

ligent Energy Saver is one of the options in ASRock OC Tuner. The

voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve

efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. In other words, it is able to

provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without

sacrificing computing performance. To use Intelligent Energy Saver

function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option in the BIOS setup in

advance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intel-

ligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-

mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-

mended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system

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

Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the

motherboard 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

17. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If

you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will

improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you

adopt. Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock.

However, we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM

configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled,

it may not be applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this

function for keeping the stability of your system.1010

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TMTM TMTM TM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo

Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo

Premium 2008 and Basic Logo

For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and

plan to submit Windows

TM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please follow

below table for minimum hardware requirements.

Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)

512MB Single Channel (Basic)

256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)

VGA DX10 with WDDM Driver

* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to

TM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of

onboard VGA to 64MB. If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above

512MB and plan to submit Windows

TM Premium or Basic logo, please adjust

the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above.

* If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium

Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com

* If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for

* After June 1, 2008, all Windows

systems are required to meet above

minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows

-D VD Playback SupporVD Playback Suppor

1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard

requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table

for the minimum hardware requirement.

CPU AMD Phenom X3 8400

VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port

* Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows

1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for

driver update in the future.

assed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD

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DVD Film Name Format Producer

Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 WB DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 SONY X-MEN III MPEG-4-AVC FOX SPEED MPEG-4-AVC FOX CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AVC SONY THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4-AVC FOX EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN HD- KING KONG VC-1 UNIVERSAL DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 WEA ONE SIX RIGHT MPEG-2 TERWILLIGER

* MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above refers to the same format of H.264.

* Above passed films are tested under below configuration.

Items Configurations

CPU AMD Phenom X3 8400

VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-

sure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that thepower is switched off or the power cord is detached from thepower supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to themotherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard 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 components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. 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 motherboard

to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may

damage the motherboard.

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab

to indicate that it is locked.

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a

larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray

thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat

dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2/3, No. 4). For proper

installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan

and the heatsink. STEP 1:Lift Up The Socket LeverSTEP 2 / STEP 3:Match The CPU Golden TriangleTo The Socket Corner SmallTriangleSTEP 4:Push Down And LockThe Socket LeverLever 90° UpCPU Golden TriangleSocket CornerSmall Triangle1515

2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,

you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)

DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install

identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots;

see p.2/3 No.5) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and

DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2/3 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology

can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for

dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four

slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4

(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot)

(1) Populated Populated - -

(2) - - Populated Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibil-ity and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots ofthe same color. In other words, install them either in the set ofyellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots(DDRII_3 and DDRII_4).2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are in-stalled in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable toactivate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same DualChannel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules inDDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual ChannelMemory Technology .4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.1616

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM 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

The DIMM only fits 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.1717

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 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 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width

cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the 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.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is com-

pletely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.1818

This motherboard supports NVIDIA

feature. Hybrid SLI TM

technology, delivers multi-GPU (graphics processing

unit) benefits when an NVIDIA

motherboard GPU is combined with an NVIDIA

technology today includes two primary features: GeForce

increases graphics performance with GeForce

and provides intelligent power management with HybridPower

SLI TM Technology is only supported with Windows

TM OS, and is not available with

other OS. Please visit our website for the driver update in the future.

Boost turbocharges the performance of NVIDIA

combined with NVIDIA

motherboard GPU. When GeForce

Boost is enabled, the

motherboard GPU and the discrete GPU share the rendering load by rendering

different frames of an image. Installing NVIDIA

-enabled graphics card

-enabled motherboard allows you to enjoy additive

enables users to switch off the discrete GPU when the higher

processing power of the discrete GPU is not required and use the motherboard

GPU for non intensive graphics applications. Switching off the discrete GPU not

only lowers the total system power consumption for everyday computing tasks like

browsing the Web, word processing, or watching HD videos but also lowers total

Minimum System Configuration for Hybrid SLIMinimum System Configuration for Hybrid SLI Minimum System Configuration for Hybrid SLIMinimum System Configuration for Hybrid SLI Minimum System Configuration for Hybrid SLI TMTM TMTM TM For best Hybrid SLI TM

benefits, the following minimum system configuration is

recommended. Please refer to below table for the minimum system configuration for

Boost mode and HybridPower

256MB or 512MB shared memory for motherboard GPU Suggested OS Windows

256MB or 512MB shared memory for motherboard GPU Suggested OS Windows

Supported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLISupported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLI Supported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLISupported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLI Supported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLI TMTM TMTM TM GeForce

Boost and HybridPower

features are supported only with certain set of discrete

GPUs. Please refer to our website for the graphics cards update in the future.

Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIAEnjoy the benefit of NVIDIA Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIAEnjoy the benefit of NVIDIA Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIA

Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI TMTM TMTM TM To enjoy Hybrid SLI TM

feature, please refer to below installation and setup procedures

according to the mode you plan to use.

A. GeForceA. GeForce

Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). For

the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

Step 3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Advanced” screen,

and enter “Chipset Settings”. Then set the option “Hybrid SLI” to [256MB] or

For users using single monitor: If you connect the monitor to the

motherboard GPU, you can switch between GeForce

Performance) and HybridPower

mode (Save Power). If you connect the

monitor to the card GPU, you can choose GeForce

If you want to use onboard VGA output, after step 1 to 3, please follow

A. Set up the BIOS option “Primary Graphics Display” to [Onboard], and

save your BIOS change and exit BIOS setup.

B. Power off your system.

C. Switch your monitor cable to the connector on the I/O shield.

After reboot your system, you are allowed to switch between GeForce

Boost mode (Boost Performance) and HybridPower

according to your request.

TMTM TMTM TM Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). For

the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Advanced” screen,

and enter “Chipset Settings”. Then set the option “Hybrid SLI” to [256MB] or

[512MB]. And set the option “Primary Graphics Display” to [Onboard].

Step 3. Save your BIOS change and exit BIOS setup.

Step 4. Power off your system.

Step 5. Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the I/O shield.

Step 6. Boot into OS. Install Hybrid SLI TM

driver from our support CD to your system.

driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD:

(There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows

..\Drivers\Hybrid SLI driver\Vista

* Currently, Hybrid SLI TM

driver only has Vista

32 version, please visit our

website for future update.

Step 7. Restart your computer. Then you will find the Hybrid icon on your Windows

taskbar. Please click the icon and select the item “Save Power”.

driver from our support CD to your system.

driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD:

(There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows

..\Drivers\Hybrid SLI driver\Vista

* Currently, Hybrid SLI TM

driver only has Vista

32 version, please visit our

website for future update.

Step 5. Restart your computer. Then you will find the Hybrid icon on your Windows

Step 6. The default setting is GeForce

Boost mode (Boost Performance). You do not

need to adjust the setup anymore.2121

C. Dual MonitorsC. Dual Monitors

C. Dual MonitorsC. Dual Monitors

Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). For

the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Advanced” screen,

and enter “Chipset Settings”. Then set the option “Share Memory” to [32MB],

[64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or [512MB].

Step 3. Connect one monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the I/O shield.

Connect the other monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

Step 4. Boot into OS. Install Hybrid SLI TM

driver from our support CD to your system.

driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD:

(There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows

..\Drivers\Hybrid SLI driver\Vista

* Currently, Hybrid SLI TM

driver only has Vista

32 version, please visit our

website for future update.

Step 5. Restart your computer. Then you will find the Hybrid icon on your Windows

taskbar. Please click the icon and select the item “Additional Displays”.

Step 6. Click the desktop. Then your system is switched to Dual Monitors mode

(Additional Displays).

Step 8. Click the desktop. Then your system is switched to HybridPower

VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port

2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

Dual Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal dual VGA output

support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature

without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also

provides independent display controllers for DVI-D and D-Sub to support dual VGA

output so that DVI-D and D-sub can drive same or different display contents. To enable

dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:

1. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel of this

motherboard. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O

panel of this motherboard.

2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system

already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by

VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard after your system

boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard

VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer.

Then you can start to use dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and

VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard.

1. When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or

HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two

monitors instead of both monitors.

2. This motherboard does not support dual monitor feature under DOS

because in this situation, the VGA/DVI-D output is not available. There

is no such limitation under Windows

Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGA

output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you

can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature. Please refer to the following

steps to set up a surround display environment:

1. Install the NVIDIA

PCI Express VGA card to PCI Express slot. Please refer to

page 17 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.

2. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel of this

motherboard. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O

panel of this motherboard.

3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory”

option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] or

[512MB] to enable the function of VGA/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 BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable

VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.

4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to

your system. If you have installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver already, there is no need to install them again.

5. Set up a multi-monitor display.

that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps

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 “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the

second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.

G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number

one, two, three and four.

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

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

according to the steps below.2424

HDCP Function with DVI-D Port

HDCP function is supported with DVI-D port on this motherboard. To

use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the

monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can

enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption

contents. Please refer to below instruction for more details about 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 entertain-

ment 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

A. Click the number ”2” icon.

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

C. Click “OK” to save your change.

D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number

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.2525

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The DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and

HDMI format signal. You may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert the DVI-D port to

HDMI interface. Please follow below steps to enable HDMI audio function according to

B. Set the option “OnBoard HDMI HD Audio” to [Auto].

Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to your system.

Install “Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver” from ASRock Support CD to your system.

Step 3: Reboot your system.

After you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is available.

to set up your system manually.

A. Click “Start” button, select “Settings”, and then click “Control Panel”.

B. Click “Hardware and Sound”, and click “Sound”.

C. Change the default setting “Speaker” to “Digital Output Device (HDMI)”.

D. Click “OK” to finish the setting.

Step 3: Reboot your system.

After you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is available.

1. DVI to HDMI adapter is not bundled with this motherboard, please

refer to the adapter vendor for further information.

2. If you install the DVI-D monitor instead of the HDMI monitor on this

motherboard and enable HDMI audio function, the film you play

may pause sometimes.

After HDMI audio driver is installed, the OS default will output the

audio signal through HDMI audio. Therefore, the onboard audio jack

will not function.2626

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup.

When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the

jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration

shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and

pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)(see p.2/3, No. 14) Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system

setup parameters. 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-

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper

caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam-

age of the motherboard!

Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1)(see p.2/3 No. 18) Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2/3 No. 8) Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) (SATAII_1 (PORT0): connectors support SATAIIsee p.2/3, No. 24) or SATA hard disk for internal(SATAII_2 (PORT1): storage devices. The currentsee p.2/3, No. 13) SATAII interface allows up to(SATAII_3 (PORT2): 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.see p.2/3, No. 9)(SATAII_4 (PORT3):see p.2/3, No. 12)(SATAII_5 (PORT4):see p.2/3, No. 10)(SATAII_6 (PORT5):see p.2/3, No. 11) Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on the motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect the white end of SATA

power cable to the power

connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB8_9) ports on the I/O panel, there are

(see p.2/3 No. 22) two USB 2.0 headers on this

motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB

DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection This header supports the Hot

(5-pin IR1) ASRock DeskExpress.

Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input

(CD1: see p.2/3 No. 29) from sound sources such as

a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV

local area network (WLAN)

adapter. It allows you to create a

wireless environment and enjoy the

convenience of wireless network

If you don’t plan to use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this header can be

used as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to support one USB 2.0 port. To connect the

4-Pin USB device cable to this header, please refer to

this picture for proper installation.

connect to the SATA HDD power connector

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on

the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. 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.

E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select

Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from

[Auto] to [Enabled].

Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose

“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by

Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front

panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.2/3, No. 27) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.2/3 No. 19) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.

(see p.2/3 No. 20)3030

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.2/3 No. 4) match the black wire to the

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and

(see p.2/3 No. 15) match the black wire to the

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin

CPU 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

ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary

(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with

(see p.2/3 No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector.

Failing to do so will cause power

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

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.

Serial port Header This COM1 header

(see p.2/3 No. 26) card, allows the system to

con nect HDMI Digital TV/

projector/LCD devices. Please

connect the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card to

HDMI_SPDIF header on the

motherboard. Then connect the

white end (B or C) of

HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide

HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification,

which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source,

such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or

video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). A complete HDMI system requires a

HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header. This

motherboard is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides SPDIF audio

output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/

LCD devices. To use HDMI function on this motherboard, please carefully follow the

Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to the motherboard and the

HDMI VGA card according to the same pin definition. For the pin definition of

HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 31.

For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to

the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause

permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card.

Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector

of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. Otherwise, the motherboard and the

VGA card may be damaged. For example, this picture shows the wrong

example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of PCI Express VGA card. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for

connector usage in advance.

Step 4. Connect the HDMI output connector on HDMI VGA card to

HDMI device, such as HDTV. Please refer to the user manual

of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for detailed connection

Step 5. Install HDMI VGA card driver to your system.

Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF

connector of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin)

on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Please choose the appropriate white end according

to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of the HDMI VGA card you install.

Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this

motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer

to the installation guide on page 17.

Step 2. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the

HDMI_SPDIF header (HDMI_SPDIF1, yellow, see page 2/3,

No. 26) on the motherboard.3333

AII Hard Disk Setup Guide

Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII

hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII

mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function,

please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust your SATAII

hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAII hard disk may fail to run at

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers

from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers

from pin 3 and pin 4.

HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA features.

Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard

disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not

be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

Serial ASerial A Serial ASerial A Serial A TT TT T A (SAA (SA A (SAA (SA A (SA TT TT T A) / Serial AA) / Serial A A) / Serial AA) / Serial A A) / Serial A TT TT T AII (SAAII (SA AII (SAAII (SA AII (SA TT TT T AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

This motherboard adopts NVIDIA

GeForce 8200 chipset that supports Serial ATA

(SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5

and JBOD) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard

for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII

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

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

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard

1. If you plan to use RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD function, you need to install at

least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 5 function, you

need to install 3 SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 0+1

function, you need to install 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks.

2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

unctions for SAunctions for SA

unctions for SAunctions for SA

unctions for SA TT TT T A / SAA / SA A / SAA / SA A / SA TT TT T AIIAII AIIAII AII HDDs HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices

in RAID / AHCI mode. NVIDIA

GeForce 8200 chipset provides hardware support for

Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host

controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. AHCI also provides usability enhancements

NOTE What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is

called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII 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 SATA / SATAII HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called

“Hot Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.3535

Driver Installation Guide

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.

If you want to install Windows

64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below

procedures according to the OS you install.

2.15.1 Installing Windows2.15.1 Installing Windows

If you want to install Windows

XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs

without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.

A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows

B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM

C. When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver

diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

D. Then you will see these messages,

Press any key to continue3636

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Install Windows

XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

A. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP64

Please select A for Windows

XP in AHCI mode. Please select B for Windows

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Select your required

item on the list according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII

drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 3: Set Up BIOS.

Please follow step 1 to set up the BIOS option “SATA Operation Mode” to [AHCI].

STEP 4: Install Windows

XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

You can start to install Windows

XP / XP 64-bit on your system. At the beginning of

setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the

SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the NVIDIA

AHCI driver. After reading the floppy

disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you

install. The drivers are as below:

2.15.2 Installing Windows2.15.2 Installing Windows

64-bit Without 64-bit Without

64-bit Without 64-bit Without

If you want to install Windows

64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

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

64-bit OS on your system.

64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows

64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?

” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load

Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the NVIDIA

AHCI drivers. NVIDIA

drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:3737

If you want to install Windows

64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below

procedures according to the OS you install.

2.16.1 Installing Windows2.16.1 Installing Windows

If you want to install Windows

XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs

with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette.

Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.15.1 step 2 on

STEP 3: Set Up BIOS.

Please follow step 1 to set up the BIOS option “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID].

STEP 4: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

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

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

installation guide in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].

64-bit OS on your system.

(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows

After that, please insert Windows

64-bit optical disk into

the optical drive again to continue the installation.3838

XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage

(create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still

need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the

RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following

path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

XP 64-bit OS on your system.

You can start to install Windows

XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the

beginning of Windows

setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. When prompted,

insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the NVIDIA

RAID driver. After reading

the floppy disk, the drivers will be presented. Select the drivers to install. The drivers are

64-bit With 64-bit With

64-bit With 64-bit With

If you want to install Windows

64-bit on your SATA /

SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.

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

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

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

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

installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

64-bit OS on your system.

64-bit optical disk into the optical drive

to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows

64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?

” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load

Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the NVIDIA

RAID drivers. NVIDIA

drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:

(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please

choose the one for Windows

Please select A and B for Windows

XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are two RAID

drivers needed for RAID mode, you have to select them separately. Please specify the

first RAID driver and then specify again for the second one.)

A. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required)

B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during

overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you

enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS setup

to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied

during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate

under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk

before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

NOTE. If you install Windows

64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to

manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs,

you still need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please

set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the

following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

After that, please insert Windows

64-bit optical disk into

the optical drive again to continue the installation.4040

The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up

the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter

BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to

enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> +

<Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program

is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll

through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the

detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) con-

tained in the Support CD.

4. Software Suppor4. Software Suppor

4. Software Suppor4. Software Suppor

This motherboard supports various Microsoft

64-bit. The Support CD that came with the

motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard

features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will

display the Main Menu automatically 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 display the menus.

Speicher 512 MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)

512 MB Single Channel (Basic)

256 MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)

VGA DX10 mit WDDM-Treiber

ASRock K10N78FullHD-hSLI Motherboard

2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation

2.1 CPU Installation

Schritt 1: Öffnen Sie den CPU-Sockel, indem sie den Hebel leicht zur Seite und

Area Network (WLAN) Adapter.

Press any key to continue

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4. Software Suppor4. Software Suppor

4. Software Suppor4. Software Suppor

- Gestion jumperless

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

(IR1 br.5) ASRock DeskExpress.

(2 briches) (3 briches)

AA AA A TT TT T AII (SAAII (SA AII (SAAII (SA AII (SA TT TT T AII)AII)

Press any key to continue

- Supporta DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, momoria senza buffer

- Suppor AMI legal BIOS

- Supporta “Plug and Play”

- Compatibile con ACPI 1.1 wake up events

- Supporta jumperfree

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

512MB Single Channel (Basic)

WLAN (rete locale wireless).

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AHCI. I driver NVIDIA

- ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events

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