ASROCK 4CoreDual-VSTA User manual

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4CoreDual-VSTA
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published October 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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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.
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substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................
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1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 6
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows®
VistaTM Premium and Basic OS...................................... 9
1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI
Express Graphics Slot................................................... 10
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 11
1.6 HD 8CH I/O Panel ........................................................... 12
2. Installation2. Installation
2. Installation2. Installation
2. Installation ........................................................................................................
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2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 13
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 13
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 14
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 16
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 17
2.6 Expansion Slots............................................................. 19
2.7 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 20
2.8 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 20
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 21
2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header ConnectionGuide....................... 25
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................... 26
2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs .... 26
2.13 Driver InstallationGuide ............................................... 26
2.14 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM With
RAID Functions ............................................................ 27
2.15 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM
Without RAID Functions .............................................. 28
2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................ 28
3. BIOS S3. BIOS S
3. BIOS S3. BIOS S
3. BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY ..................................................................................
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3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 29
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 29
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 30
3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 30
3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 31
3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 31
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 33
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 36
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 37
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 39

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3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 39
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 40
3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 41
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 42
3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 43
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 44
3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 44
3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 45
4. Software Support4. Software Support
4. Software Support4. Software Support
4. Software Support....................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 46
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 46
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 46
4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 46
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 46
4.2.4 “LGA775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program .. 46
4.2.5 Contact Information .............................................. 46

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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA 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.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
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
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 4CoreDual-VSTA Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA Support CD
(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo)
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One SerialATA (SATA) Cable (Optional)
One SerialATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
OneHDMI_SPDIF Cable(Optional)
One HD 8CH I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Duo /
Pentium®XE / Pentium®D/ Pentium®4 / Celeron® D, supporting
Quad Core Kentsfield processors
- FSB 1066/800/533 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: VIA® PT880 Ultra
- Southbridge: VIA®VT8237A
Memory -Dual ChannelDDR/DDRII Memory Technology
(see CAUTION 3)
- 2 xDDRIIDIMM slots
- SupportDDRII667/533
- Max. capacity: 2GB
- 2 xDDRDIMM slots
- SupportDDR400/333/266
- Max. capacity: 2GB
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4)
-ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot - 4 x PCI slots
- 1 x PCI Express Graphics slot (see CAUTION 6)
- 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 7)
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN - VIA®PHY VT6103
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O HD8CHI/O
- 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 RJ-45 Port
- Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/Line
in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)

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Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, and JBOD) and “Hot Plug” functions
- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Game header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- CPU/Chassis FANconnector
- 20 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 9)
BIOS Feature - 4MbAMI BIOS
-AMI Legal BIOS
- 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)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU FanTachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/
VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 10)
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “HyperThreadingTechnology”, please check page 32.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 28 for details.
3. This motherboard supportsDual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please
refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express
Graphics Slot” on page 10. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA
card, please refer to the installation guide on page 19.
7. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!
8. 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 12 for
proper connection.
9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
10. Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM driver is not ready yet. We will update it to our
website in the future. Please visit our website for Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM
driver and related information.ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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1.3 Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware Requirement Tequirement T
equirement Tequirement T
equirement Table for Wable for W
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able for Windowsindows
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Premium and Basic OSPremium and Basic OS
Premium and Basic OS
This motherboard can support all features in Windows®VistaTM Premium.
Please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement.
CPU Celeron D 326
Memory 512MB Single Channel
VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver
with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
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1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI
Express Graphics SlotExpress Graphics Slot
Express Graphics SlotExpress Graphics Slot
Express Graphics Slot
(for Windows®2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM)
Graphics Chip ModelName
Vendor
NVIDIA ASUS Extreme N6200GE/TD
ASUS ExtremeN6200TC256/TD
ASUS Extreme N6800GT
ASUS Extreme N6800/TD
ALBATRONPC6600GT
GIGABYTEGV-NX66128D
Inno3D GeFORCE 6600 LE
LEADTEK PX6200 TC/TDH
MSIPCX 5750-TD128E
SPARKLE GeFORCE 6200TC
ATI ASUS ExtremeAX700PRO/TVD
ABITRX600XT-PCIE
GECUBERadeon X850XT 256M
For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for PCI
Express Graphics slot, please visit ASRock website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout
1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout
1.5 Motherboard Layout
VIA
PT880
Chipset
Ultra
VIA
VT8237A
4CoreDual-VSTA
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Dual Channel
DDR400/DDRII667
DDRII_1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDRII_2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
ATA133
FSB1066
AGP 8X
1.5V_AGP1
PCIE_GRAPHICS1
PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
PCI 1
IDE1 IDE2
CMOS
Battery
SATA
SATA2
SATA1
4Mb
BIOS
CPU_FAN1
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
PS2_USB_PWR1
1
PARALLEL PORT
COM1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T: USB 2
B: USB3
USB 2.0
T: USB 0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SIDE SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
7.1 CH HD
Super
I/O
LAN
PHY
Audio
CODEC
IR1
1
CD1
24.4cm (9.6 in)
30.5cm (12.0 in)
USB2.0
PCI
EXPRESS
CLRCMOS1
FLOPPY1
GAME1
1
HD_AUDIO1
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USB67
1
USB45
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PAN EL 1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
SPEAKER1
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CHA_FAN1
Kentsfield Conroe
Quad Core CPU
RAID
RoHS
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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 16 South Bridge Controller
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 17 FlashMemory
4 North Bridge Controller 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 22 Game Connector (GAME1)
(Dual Channel B: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 23 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
8 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 4 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 4)
10 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 26 PCI Express Graphics Slot
11 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
12 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
13 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 29 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
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1.6 HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O
HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O
HD 8CH I/O
PanelPanel
PanelPanel
Panel
1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 Serial Port: COM1
5 Central/ Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
*7 Front Speaker (Lime)
* 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. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
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* 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
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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation
4CoreDual-VSTA is anATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes
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 Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
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 component.
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 antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
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 to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.

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2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation
2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation2.3 775-LAND CPU Installation
2.3 775-LAND 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.
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.
775-Pin Socket Overview
black line
black line
775-PinSocket
Pin1
alignment key alignment key
Pin1
orientation
key notch orientation
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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.
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.

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2.4 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
This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 11, No. 5).
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-LAND CPU.
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 11, No. 5).
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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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
4CoreDual-VSTA motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate)
DIMM slots and two 240-pinDDRIIDIMM slots, and supportsDual Channel Memory
Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identi-
cal (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)DDR / DDRII DIMM pair in the
slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDRII DIMM
pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.11 No.6) or
identicalDDRDIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR1 andDDR2; Blue slots; see p.
11 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. You may
refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDRII_1 DDR1 DDRII_2 DDR2
(Yellow Slot) (Blue Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Blue Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated -
(2) - Populated - Populated
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot or
a DDRII memory module into DDR slot; otherwise, this motherboard
andDIMM may be damaged.
2. It is not allowed to install both DDR and DDRII memory modules to
this motherboard at the same time; otherwise, this motherboard and
DIMM may be damaged.

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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 theDIMM matches the break
on the slot.
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 theDIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
notch
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics
Slots)Slots)
Slots)Slots)
Slots)
There are 4 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, and 1 PCI Express Graphics slot on 4CoreDual-
VSTA motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
AGP slot: TheAGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRockAGP slot has
a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card. AGP slot is used to install AGP expansion cards.
Please doNOT use a 3.3VAGP card on theAGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your
AGP card, please check with theAGP card vendors.
PCI Express Graphics slot:
PCI ExpressGraphics slot is used to install PCI Express expansion cards.
For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please
refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express
Graphics Slot” on page 10.
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 system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.

2020
2020
20
+5V
1_2
+5VSB
2_3
Short Open
2-pin jumper
2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature
2.7 Surround Display Feature2.7 Surround Display Feature
2.7 Surround Display Feature
Thanks to ASRock patented PCI Express Graphics Technology, this motherboard
supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on AGP VGA card and
PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display
feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following
path in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information
2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup
2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup
2.8 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
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 these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting
PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.11, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2
or USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided
by power supply.
ClearCMOS
(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.11, No. 19)
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 2 pins on
CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.