ASROCK 939SLI32-ESATA2 User manual

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939SLI32-eSATA2
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published February 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction ........................................................................................................................
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1.1 Package Contents..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 9
1.4 ASRock eSATAII+1394 I/O........................................................ 10
2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation ............................................................................................................................
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 11
2.1 CPUInstallation ......................................................................... 12
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 12
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 13
2.4 Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI and PCIE Slots) ................. 15
2.5 SLITM Operation Guide............................................................... 17
2.6 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 20
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 20
2.8 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................. 25
2.9 SATAII Hard Disk SetupGuide .................................................. 28
2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 29
2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and
eSATAII Devices........................................................................ 30
2.12 Using SATA/ SATAII HDDs With RAIDFunctions ..................... 31
2.13 Using SATA/ SATAII HDDs Without RAID Functions ................ 32
2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology.............................................. 32
3.3.
3.3.
3. BIOS SBIOS S
BIOS SBIOS S
BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY ......................................................................................................
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3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 33
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 33
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 34
3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 34
3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 35
3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 36
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration..................................................... 38
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 40
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 41
3.3.5 PCIPnPConfiguration...................................................... 43
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 44
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration................................................... 44
3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 46
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 46
3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 47

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3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 47
3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 48
3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 49
4.4.
4.4.
4. Software SupportSoftware Support
Software SupportSoftware Support
Software Support ......................................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 50
4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 50
4.2.1 Running Support CD....................................................... 50
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 50
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 50
4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 50
APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet
APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet
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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939SLI32-eSATA2 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
1.11.1
1.11.1
1.1 Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
1 x ASRock 939SLI32-eSATA2 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 x ASRock 939SLI32-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock 939SLI32-eSATA2 Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
1 xASRock eSATAII+1394 I/O Shield
1 x ASRock SLI Bridge

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1.21.2
1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU - 939-Pin Socket Supporting AMDAthlonTM 64 / 64FX / 64X2
Processor
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
(see CAUTION 1)
- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology
Chipset - Northbridge: ULi®M1695
- Southbridge: ULi®M1697
Memory - Dual Channel DDR Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- 4 xDDRDIMM slots
- SupportDDR400/333/266
- Max. capacity: 4GB
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4)
-ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot - 1 x Future CPU Port (Supports CPU upgrade fromAMD K8
939-Pin CPU toAM2 940-Pin CPU through AM2CPU Board)
(see page 15 for details)
- 3 x PCI slots
- 2 x PCI Express x 16 slots
- 1 x PCI Express x 4 slot
- SupportsNVIDIA SLITM
Audio - Realtek ALC 660 5.1channel CODEC with High Definition
Audio
LAN -Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- PCIE x 1 Realtek RTL8111B
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O ASRock eSATAII+1394 I/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 IEEE 1394 Port
- 2 x eSATAII Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
-Audio Jack: Line in / Line out / Microphone

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Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID
(RAID 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD, 5) and “Hot Plug” functions
(see CAUTION 6)
- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII
connectors), support “Hot Plug” function (see CAUTION 7)
- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Game 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
- Front panel IEEE 1394 header
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 8)
BIOS Feature - 2MbAMI 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 - Motherboard Temperature Sensing
- CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life
- CPU FanTachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated

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CAUTION!
1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’
QuietTM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 51 to
enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. Since not all K8 939-pin CPU can
support AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology, please check AMD’s website for
details.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-
tied Overclocking Technology” on page 32 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 13 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. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII HardDisk Setup Guide” on page 28 to adjust your SATAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. Besides, you are allowed to downgrade the SATAII
hard disk to SATA hard disk (from SATAII 3Gb/s down to SATA 1.5Gb/s),
and connect it to the SATAII connector. You can also connect SATA hard
disk to SATAII connector directly.
7. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 25 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. (Port Multiplier
Technology is not supported with eSATAII interface on this motherboard.)
8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®XP
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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 22 Southbridge Controller
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
5 939-Pin CPU Socket 24 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header (FRONT_1394)
6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 26 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
(Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 27 Game Port Header (GAME1)
8 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
(Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4; Black) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
9 Northbridge Controller 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
10 Flash Memory 31 PCI Express x 16 Slot (PCIE3)
11 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 32 PCI Express x 4 Slot (PCIE2)
12 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 33 J9 / J10 Jumpers
13 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_BLACK) 34 PCI Express x 16 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_BLUE) 35 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector
15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 36 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1)
16 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_RED) 37 J11 Jumper
17 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_ORANGE) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM)
18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)
19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRTC1) 40 J1/J2/J3/ J4/ J5 / J6 / J7/J8 Jumpers
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DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
FSB800
DDR3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
PARALLEL PORT
COM1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T: USB 2
B: USB3
USB 2.0
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B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
eSATAII_12
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B: eSATAII_2
Top:
Line In
Center:
Line Out
Bottom:
Mic In
eSATAII_TOP
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PCIE2
PCIE3
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
IDE2 IDE1
DDR400
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AUDIO
CODEC
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IR1
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FLOPPY1
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USB45
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SPEAKER1
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USB67
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GAME1
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SATAII_ORANGE
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BIOS
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J11
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USB2.0
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24.4cm (9.6 in)
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1 Parallel Port 7 eSATAII Ports
2 IEEE 1394 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 COM Port
5 Line Out (Lime) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Microphone (Pink) 12 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

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2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
939SLI32-eSATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your
chassis to ensure 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 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.
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 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
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2.12.1
2.1 CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90oangle.
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.
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
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 9, 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 Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socket Corner

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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)
939SLI32-eSATA2 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
DDR2; Blue slots; see p.9No.7) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDR3 and DDR4; Black slots; see p.9 No.8), 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) (Blue Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot)
(1) Populated Populated - -
(2) - - Populated Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRDIMMs 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 DDR2), or in the set of black slots (DDR3 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 DDR3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Tech-
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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.

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2.42.4
2.4 Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
Expansion Slots
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)
There are 1 Future CPU Port, 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on 939SLI32-
eSATA2 motherboard.
Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port):
Future CPU Port allows you to upgrade yourAMD K8 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940-Pin
CPU by installing an add-on ASRock AM2CPU Board into this future CPU Port on
939SLI32-eSATA2 motherboard. Before you upgrade the K8 939-Pin CPU to AM2
940-Pin CPU, it is necessary to adjust the jumper settings for those required jumpers
on 939SLI32-eSATA2 motherboard. Please refer to the table below for the correct
jumper settings.
This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is not an AGP slot! Please do
NOT insert any AGP card into it!
CPUType Jumper Settings
K8939-PinCPU
(Default)
AM2 940-Pin CPU
(Using add-on
ASRock AM2CPU
Board)
NOTE
When adjusting the jumper settings, you may use the tool, Jumper Cap Remover, to help you
removing the jumper caps more easily. This Jumper Cap Remover is bundled in your motherboard
package, and please follow the “Jumper Cap Remover Instruction” to use it properly.
J1 J2 J3 J4
J11
2_3
3
2
J9
J10
2_3
2_3
3
2
3
2
3
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3
2
3
2
3
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3
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J5 J6
J7 J8
J1 J2 J3 J4
J11
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J9
J10
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PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16
lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x 4 slot) is used for PCI
Express cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
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.
This motherboard supports NVIDIA SLITM technology. You can install one PCI Ex
press x 16 graphics card to PCIE1 and the other PCI Express x 16 graphics card
to PCIE3 to enable SLITM feature. NVIDIA SLITM technology is only supported with
Windows XP and XP 64-bit OS on this motherboard.

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Operation GuideOperation Guide
Operation Guide
This motherboard supports NVIDIA SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that
allows you to install two identical NVIDIA SLITM enabled PCI Express x 16 graphics
cards. Currently, NVIDIA SLITM technology supports Windows XP and XP 64-bit
operating system. Please follow the installation procedures in this section.
SLITM Technology Requirements
1. You should have two identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA
certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports theNVIDIA
SLITM technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.
nvidia.com).
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the
minimum power required by your system.
Enjoy the benefit of SLIEnjoy the benefit of SLI
Enjoy the benefit of SLIEnjoy the benefit of SLI
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Step 1. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified
because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
(Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card
into PCIE1 slot and another graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the
cards are properly seated on the slots.
Step2. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics
cards.
Step3. Align and insert the SLI Bridge to the goldfingers on each graphics card.
Make sure that the SLI Bridge is firmly in place.

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Step4. Connect a VGAcable or a DVI-I cable to the monitor connector and the DVI
connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
Step5. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to SLI/XFIRE power connector.
Step6. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Install the “SLI Enabled” driver
of our support CD to your system. Then, reboot your system.
Step7. Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable
the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView sys-
tem tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU
feature.
A. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows taskbar.
B. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager, and then
click nView Properties.
C. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop
Management tab.
D. Click Properties to display theDisplay Properties dialog box.

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E. From theDisplay Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click
Advanced.
F. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab.
G. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI
multi-GPU item.
H. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box.
I. Click OK when done.
* SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIATechnologies Inc., and is used only
for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

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2.6 Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup
Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup
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.9, 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.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRTC1)
(see p.9, No. 19)
Note: CLRTC1 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 CLRTC1 for 5 seconds.
Clear CMOS
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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.7 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!
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Floppy Connector
(33-pinFLOPPY1)
(see p.9 No. 26)
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
FLOPPY1
Pin1
thered-striped side to Pin1