ASROCK 4Core1333-Viiv User manual

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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
that may appear in this guide.
With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,
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ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,
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advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide
or product.
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.
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
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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 21 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3))
3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 22 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5))
4 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
5 775-Pin CPU Socket 24 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
6 North Bridge Controller 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
8 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 27 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header (FRONT_1394)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; Yellow) 28 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
9 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 29 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_2, DDRII_4; Orange) (IR1)
10 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
11 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 31 Game Port Header (GAME1)
12 PCIEX1_EN1 - 5 32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
13 Flash Memory 33 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
14 South Bridge Controller 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
15 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT4)) 35 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)
16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1(PORT0)) 36 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
17 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1)) 37 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII)
19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2))

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) *9 Front Speaker (Lime)
2 Parallel Port 10 Microphone (Pink)
3 IEEE 1394 Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 RJ-45 Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Side Speaker (Gray) 13 eSATAIIPort
6 Rear Speaker (Black) 14 COM Port
7 Central/ Bass (Orange) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
8 Line In (Light Blue)
* 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 Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 7) (No. 5)
2 V -- -- --
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6 VVV--
8 VVVV
* To enable Multi-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” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” 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.

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ASRock DeskExpress SpecificationsASRock DeskExpress Specifications
ASRock DeskExpress SpecificationsASRock DeskExpress Specifications
ASRock DeskExpress Specifications
ASRock DeskExpress, providing one front USB 2.0 port and one Express card slot to
support all kinds of Express cards, such as eSATAII card, USB 2.0 card, LAN card
and flash disc, offers you a device to expand the availability conveniently in addition
to the PCI Express interface on this motherboard. Please refer to below table for
ASRock DeskExpress specifications. For installation procedures of ASRock
DeskExpress, please refer to page 18 for details.
Interface - Express card / USB 2.0
Slot - 1 x 54 mm Express card slot
(compatible with ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34)
- 1 x USB 2.0 port
Connector - 1 x Hot Plug Detection header (JHP1; black)
- 1 x USB 2.0 header (USB1; blue)
- 1 x 4 pin power connector (PWR1; white)
- 2 x PCIE ports (PCIE1; yellow / PCIE2; white)
Case Dimension - 115 mm x 99 mm x 25 mm, fit in 3.5-in bay

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1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv 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 might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. 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
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv Support CD
Motherboard Accessories
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One SerialATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
OneHDMI_SPDIFCable(Optional)
One “ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus” I/O Panel Shield
ASRock DeskExpress Accessories (Optional)
One ASRock DeskExpress
OneASRock PCIE_DE Card
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables
One DeskExpress Hot PlugDetection Cable
One USB HeaderData Cable
Four Screws
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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel®CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Extreme /
CoreTM 2Duo / Pentium®XE / Pentium®D/ Pentium®Dual Core /
Pentium®4 / Celeron®/ Celeron® D, supporting Quad Core
Kentsfield processors
- Compatible with all FSB1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs
(see CAUTION 1)
- Intel®ViivTM Ready (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel®P965
- Southbridge: Intel®ICH8DH
Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5)
- 4 xDDRIIDIMM slots
- Support DDRII800/667/533 (see CAUTION 6)
- Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 7)
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot - Supports ATITM CrossFireTM
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 3 x PCI slots
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN -Gigabit LAN10/100/1000 Mb/s
-Giga PHY Intel®82566DC
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x eSATAII Port
- 1 x RJ-45 Port
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

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- HDAudio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10)
Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID1, RAID 10, RAID5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ,
AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 11)
- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII
connector), support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” function
(see CAUTION 12)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header
- 1 x Game header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- CPU/Chassis FANconnector
- 20 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- SLI/XFIRE power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 13)
BIOS Feature - 4MbAMI BIOS
-AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
-ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
-AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit
/ VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 14)
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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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.
CAUTION!
1. FSB1333-CPU will operate in overclocking mode.
2. Intel®ViivTM technology is only supported under 32-bit OS of Windows®XP
Media Center and Windows®VistaTM Home Premium and Ultimate Edition.
For the minimum hardware requirements of Intel®ViivTM technology, please
refer to page 10 for details.
3. About the setting of “Hyper ThreadingTechnology”, please check page 55
of “User Manual” in the support CD.
4. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 45 for details.
5. 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 14 for proper installation.
6. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its
corresponding memory support frequency.
CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency
1333 DDRII667
1066 DDRII533, DDRII667, DDRII800
800 DDRII533, DDRII667, DDRII800
533 DDRII533
7. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®XP
and Windows®VistaTM. For Windows®XP 64-bit and Windows®VistaTM 64-
bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
8. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.
9. 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 system.
10. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel,
6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for
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11. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII HardDisk SetupGuide” on page 37 to adjust your SATAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.
12. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 34 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
13. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
14. Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As
long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the future.
Please visit our website for Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver
and related information.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
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Premium 2007 and Basic LogoPremium 2007 and Basic Logo
Premium 2007 and Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please
follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.
CPU Celeron D 326
Memory 1GB system memory (Premium)
512MB Single Channel (Basic)
VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver
with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)
* After June 1, 2007, all Windows®VistaTM systems are required to meet above
minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows®VistaTM Premium
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If you want to use Intel®ViivTM technology on this motherboard, please
follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.
CPU Intel®Dual Core CPU *
HDD SATAII HDDwith NCQ function
Suggested OS Windows®XP 32-bit Media Center or Windows®VistaTM 32-bit
Home Premium and Ultimate Edition
* Currently, Intel®ViivTM technology requires Intel®Dual Core CPU or above except
Intel® Pentium®Dual Core E2XXX CPU. For further information of CPU support list,
please refer to Intel®website for updates.

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2.2.
2.2.
2.InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install mother-
board components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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
antstatic 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.
2.12.1
2.12.1
2.1 CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
775-Pin Socket Overview
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Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
For proper inserting, 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
by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket
and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.
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Pin1
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1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab
under retention tab of load lever.
2.22.2
2.22.2
2.2 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
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 775-LANDCPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center
of IHS on the socket surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
(CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 7).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard
throughholes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down 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 excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
cable does not interfere with fan operation or
contact other components.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
4Core1333-Viiv motherboard provides four 240-pinDDRII (Double Data Rate II)
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)DDRIIDIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words,
you have to install identical DDRIIDIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and
DDRII_3; Yellow slots; see p.2 No.8) or identical DDRIIDIMM pair in Dual Chan-
nel B (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2 No.9), so thatDual Channel
Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to
install four DDRII DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden-
tical DDRII 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) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated -
(2) - Populated - Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identicalDDRIIDIMMs in all four slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow
slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_2
and DDRII_4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDRII DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules inDDRII_1
and DDRII_2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5. If you plan to useATITM PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard,
the total system memory size should be above 512MB.

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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 aDIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break
on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and theDIMM if you force theDIMM 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 theDIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express
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There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)
on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width
cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card andASRock PCIE_DE
card (optional).
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4):
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) is used to install PCI Express
expansion cards. You need to adjust the jumpers in advance to enable
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4), but under this situation, onboard IDE
connector (IDE1) will be disabled. Please refer to below table for proper
jumper settings.
If you plan to install only one PCI Express card on this motherboard, please
install it on PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot).
Function Jumper Settings
EnableAGI Express slot (PCIE x4)
/Disable onboard IDE connector (IDE1)
Enable onboard IDE connector (IDE1)
/DisableAGI Express slot (PCIE x4)
(Default)
PCIEx1_EN1
PCIEx1_EN2 PCIEx1_EN3 PCIEx1_EN4
PCIEx1_EN5
PCIEx1_EN1
PCIEx1_EN2 PCIEx1_EN3 PCIEx1_EN4
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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
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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2.5 ASRock DeskExpress Installation Guide
This motherboard supports ASRock DeskExpress, providing PCI Express slot for one
front USB 2.0 port and all kinds of PCI Express interface cards, such as eSATAII card,
USB 2.0 card, LAN card and flash disc. ASRock DeskExpress provides a device for
you to expand the availability conveniently in addition to the PCI Express interface on
this motherboard. To use ASRock DeskExpress function, please check below
accessories (optional) from the motherboard gift box pack in advance.
A. ASRock DeskExpress
B.ASRock PCIE_DE card
C.DeskExpress Hot PlugDetection Cable
D. USB HeaderData Cable
E. Screws
A. ASRock DeskExpress B. ASRock PCIE_DE Card
D. USB Header Data Cable
C. DeskExpress Hot Plug
Detection Cable
E. Screws
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Step 3. Connect the other end of SATA data cable to PCIE1 (yellow) / PCIE2 (white)
port on ASRock DeskExpress. Please correctly connect the SATA data
cables to the ports with corresponding colors on ASRock PCIE_DE card
and ASRock DeskExpress. (PCIE1 (yellow) port to PCIE1 (yellow) port;
PCIE2 (white) port to PCIE2 (white) port.)
PCIE1 port
(yellow)
PCIE2 port
(white)
If you do not connect SATA data cable to the correct port, ASRock
PCIE_DE card and ASRock DeskExpress will not function.
Step 4. Connect either end of DeskExpress Hot Plug detection cable to Hot Plug
detection header (JHP1; black) on ASRock DeskExpress.
Hot Plug detection header
(JHP1; black)
Step 2. Connect either end of SATA data cable to PCIE1 (yellow) / PCIE2 (white)
port onASRock PCIE_DE card.
PCIE1 port
(yellow)
PCIE2 port
(white)
ASRock PCIE_DE card
PCIE1 slot
Step 1. Install ASRock PCIE_DE card to PCIE1 slot on this motherboard. For the
proper installation ofASRock PCIE_DE card, please refer to the installation
guide on page 16.
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Step 6. Connect either end of USB header data cable to USB 2.0 header
(USB1; blue) on ASRock DeskExpress.
USB 2.0 header (USB1; blue)
Step 7. Connect the other end of USB header data cable to any USB 2.0 header
(USB4_5, USB6_7 or USB8_9; see p.2No.26, 23 or 25) on this motherboard.
USB 2.0 header (blue)
Step 8. Fasten ASRock DeskExpress to 3.5-in bay on the chassis with screws.
Step 9. Boot your system.
Step 10. The function ofASRock DeskExpress is enabled. You can insert your USB
flash drive or any PCI Express interface card to ASRock DeskExpress.
(USB flash drive and PCI Express interface card are not bundled with this
motherboard. Please refer to the product vendor for related information.)
Step 5. Connect the other end of DeskExpress Hot Plug detection cable to
DeskExpress Hot Plug detection header (IR1; see p.2 No.29) on this
motherboard.
DeskExpress Hot Plug
detection header (IR1)