ASROCK 775i65PE User manual

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775i65PE
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published October 2004
Copyright©2004 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................... ... 5
1.1 Package Contents................................................................ 5
1.2 Specifications ..................................................................... 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ........................................................... 8
1.4 ASRock 8CH I/O .................................................................. 9
2 Installation ............................................. 10
2.1 Screw Holes ...................................................................... 10
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ................................................ 10
2.3 CPU Installation ................................................................... 11
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink .................................. 13
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .............................. 14
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) ................................. 16
2.7 Jumpers Setup ................................................................... 17
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .................................... 18
2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ........................... 21
3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY...................................... 22
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 22
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ......................................................... 22
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ....................................................... 23
3.2 Main Screen ........................................................................ 23
3.3 Advanced Screen ............................................................... 23
3.3.1 CPU Configuration .................................................... 24
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration............................................... 25
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ................................................... 27
3.3.4 IDE Configuration...................................................... 28
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration................................................ 30
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ................................................ 31
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration............................................. 31
3.3.8 USB Configuration.................................................... 33
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ........................ 33
3.5 Boot Screen ........................................................................ 34
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ..................................... 34
3.6 Security Screen .................................................................. 35
3.7 Exit Screen .......................................................................... 35

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4 Software Support ........................................... 37
4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 37
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 37
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 37
4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 37
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 37
4.2.4 “LGA 775 CPU Installation LiveDemo” Program.... 37
4.2.5 Contact Information.............................................. 37

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775i65PE motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as
well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock 775i65PE Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
ASRock 775i65PE Quick InstallationGuide
ASRock 775i65PE Support CD
(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo)
One 80-conductor UltraATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable
One SerialATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
OneASRock 8CH I/O Shield

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1.2 Specifications
Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm
CPU: 775-Pin Socket
Supporting Intel®Pentium® 4 / Celeron®processor (in 775-land
LGA package)
Chipsets: North Bridge:
Intel®865PE chipset, FSB @ 800 / 533MHz,
Max. 1066 MHz at overclocking mode (see CAUTION 1),
supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
South Bridge:
Intel®ICH5, supports SATA 1.5Gb/s
Memory: 4DDRDIMMSlots:DDR1,DDR2,DDR3,andDDR4
4DDRDIMM Slots Supports PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700
(DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 4GB,
(see CAUTION 3)
Dual Channel Memory Technology support (see CAUTION 4)
IDE: IDE1:ATA100 / UltraDMA Mode 5
IDE2:ATA100 / UltraDMA Mode 5
Supports up to 4 IDE devices
Serial ATA: Supports up to 2 SATA devices at 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate
(Not Support “RAID and “Hot Plug” functions)
Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives
Audio: 7.1 channels AC’97 Audio
PCI LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing,
Chassis temperature sensing,
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 5),
CPU fan tachometer,
Chassis fan tachometer,
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
PCI slots: 5 PCI slots with PCI Specification 2.3
AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card (see CAUTION 6)
USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 ports:
includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,
plus two headers to support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
(see CAUTION 7)
ASRock 8CH I/O: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port
1 Serial Port: COM1
1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
1 RJ-45 Port

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Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass /
Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone
(see CAUTION 8)
BIOS: AMI legal BIOS,
Supports “Plug and Play”,
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events,
Supports jumperfree,
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 9)
OS: Microsoft®Windows®98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
CAUTION!
1. To support FSB1066, please useDDR400 DIMMs (Double Data Rate 400
MHz). Before installing FSB1066 CPU, please make sure that you have
adjusted the jumpers correctly. The default setting of FSB1 is shorting
pin1 and pin2. However, if you want to support FSB1066 CPU, please
adjust your FSB1 jumper setting, and short pin2 and pin3 (see page 17).
2. About the setting of “HyperThreading Technology”, please check page 25.
3. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its
corresponding CPU FSB frequency.
CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency
1066 DDR400*
800 DDR266, DDR320*, DDR400
533 DDR266, DDR333
*When you use an FSB800-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at
DDR320 if you adopt a DDR333 memory module.
4. 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.
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. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!
7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®XP
SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft®Windows®98/
ME.
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 9 for
proper connection.
9. 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.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
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PS2_USB_PWR1
ATXPWR1
775i65PE
AGP 8X
1.5V_AGP1
Intel
ICH5
`
IDE2
IDE1
7.1CH
USB2.0
CHA_FAN1
SATA2
SATA1
USB67
1
SPEAKER1
1
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
AUDIO1
Intel
865PE
Chipset
IR1
1
CLRCMOS0
PANEL 1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
CMOS
Battery
USB45
1
PCI
LAN
2Mb
BIOS
CPU_FAN1
JR1 JL1
1
AUDIO
CODEC
22.9cm (9.0 in)
30.5cm (12.0 in)
ATX12V1
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SIDE SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
USB 2.0
T: USB 0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 2.0
T: USB 2
B: USB3
PARALLEL PORT
COM1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
Super
IO
Dual Channel
DDR400
PCI 5
SATA
FLOPPY1
1245
7
6
8
9
10
12
13
14
11
15
16
17
18
19
22
23
24
25
26
28
27
CD1
GAME1
1
FSB1
3
20
21
29
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
4 North Bridge Controller 18 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
5 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
(Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR3; Blue) 20 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
6 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 21 Game Connector (GAME1)
(Dual Channel B: DDR2, DDR4; Black) 22 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
7 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 24 JR1 / JL1 Jumpers
9 South Bridge Controller 25 PCI Slots (PCI1- 5)
10 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 26 BIOS FWH Chip
11 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) 27 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1)
12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS0) 28 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
13 FSB Select Jumper (FSB_SEL1) 29 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

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1.4 ASRock 8CH I/O
1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Rear Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Side 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. 3) (No. 5) (No. 4)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
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3
4
5
6
7
8
910
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Chapter 2 Installation
775i65PE is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.0", 30.5 x 22.9 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 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 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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Lift Lever Up to 90°
CPU Marked Corner
Socket Marked Corner
2.3 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
key notch
775-LAND CPU

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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.
It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off
the PnP cap.
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 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-LANDCPU
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 8, No. 29).
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 8, No. 29).
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)
775i65PE motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) 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)DDRDIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words,
you have to install identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR1 and
DDR3; Blue slots; see p.8No.5) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDR2 and DDR4; Black slots; see p.8 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory
Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four
DDR DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR
DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to theDual Channel Memory Configuration
Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4
(Blue Slot) (Black Slot) (Blue Slot) (Black Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated -
(2) - Populated - Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR DIMMs 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 blue slots
(DDR1 and DDR3), or in the set of black slots (DDR2 and DDR4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR 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 in DDR1
and DDR2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Tech-
nology .

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notch
break
notch
break
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 theDIMM 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.

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
There are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on 775i65PE motherboard.
PCI slots: The 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. TheASRockAGP slot has
a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card.
Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of 775i65PE
motherboard! It may cause permanent damage!
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.

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2.7 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 Description
PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.8 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.
JR1(see p.8 No.24)
JL1(see p.8 No. 24)
Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short, both the front panel and the rear panel
audio connectors can work.
ClearCMOS
(CLRCMOS0, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.8 No. 12)
Note: CLRCMOS0 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 andunplug the power cord, then use a jumper
cap to short the pins on CLRCMOS0 for 3 seconds. Please remember to
remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS
when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and
then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.
+5V
1_2
+5VSB
2_3
2-pin jumper
JR1 JL1
FSB1 “NORMAL” (short pin1, pin2)
(seep.8 item13) is the default setting for the
FSB jumper. “1066” (short
pin2, pin3) is the setting for
the over clocking of CPU
frequency.
FSB 1066MHz
2_3
FSB 800MHz
1_2
FSB 533MHz
1_2

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2.8 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 damage of the
motherboard!
FDD connector
(33-pinFLOPPY1)
(see p.8 No. 20)
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE connector (Blue) Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(39-pinIDE1,seep.8No.8) (39-pinIDE2,seep.8No.7)
Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE
device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor
for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please
connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and
CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).
Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)
(SATA1:seep.8 No.10) connectors support SATA data
(SATA2:seep.8 No. 11) cables for internal storage
devices. The current SATA
interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s
data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATAdata cable
DataCable can be connected to the SATA
hard disk or the SATA connector
on the motherboard.
FLOPPY1
Pin1
IDE1
PIN1
IDE2
PIN1
thered-stripedside to Pin1
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable
SATA2SATA1

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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 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-
(9-pinUSB67) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If
(see p.8 No. 17) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O
panel are not sufficient, this
USB 2.0 header is available to
support 2 additional USB 2.0
ports.
USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-
(9-pinUSB45) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If
(see p.8 No. 19) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O
panel are not sufficient, this
USB 2.0 header is available to
support 2 additional USB 2.0
ports.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.8 No. 18) and receiving infrared module.
Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.8 No. 22) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.8 No. 23) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
GND
GND
+5VA
BACKOUT-R
BACKOUT-L
AUD-OUT-L
AUD-OUT-R
MIC-POWER
MIC
1
DUMMY
GND
+5V
IRTX
IRRX
1
connect tothe
powersupply
connect to the SATA HDD
powerconnector
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+6
P-6
P+7
P-7
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
CD-R
GND
GND
CD-L
CD1

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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pinPANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.8 No. 15) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pinSPEAKER1) speaker to this header.
(see p.8 No. 16)
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.8 No. 14) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match
(see p.8 No. 29) the black wire to the ground pin.
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(20-pinATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.8 No. 28)
Game Port Connector Connect a Game cable to this
(15-pinGAME1) connector if the Game port
(see p.8 No. 21) bracket is installed.
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
+5V
DUMMY
DUMMY
SPEAKER
1
GND
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
1
MIDI_OUT
JAB2
JBY
JBB2
MIDI_IN
+5V
JAY
GND
GND
1
JAX
JAB1
+5V
JBX
JBB1
+5V
ATX 12V Connector Please note that it is necessary
(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.8, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector
so that it can provides sufficient
power. Failing to do so will cause
the failure to power up.
N/CCPU_FAN_SPEED
+12V
GND