ASROCK 970 Pro 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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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.
PublishedAugust 2012
Copyright©2012ASRock INC.All rights reserved.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard Layout
FSB800
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
FSB800
DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
AMD
SB710
Chipset
PS2_USB_PW1
1
ATX 12 V1
CPU_FAN1
8Mb
BIOS
CMOS
BATTERY
CLRCMOS1
1
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
Super
I/O
IR1
1
HD_AUDIO1
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PCIE1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
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PANEL1
CHA_FAN1
SPEAKER1
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USB8_9
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USB6_7
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SATAII_4
AM3
HT 3.0
Phenom II
140W CPU
20.8cm (8.2-in)
30.5cm (12.0-in)
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SATAII_3 SATAII_5
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
Top:
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USB 2.0
T:USB2
B: USB3
FSB2.6GHz DDR3 1600 Dual Channel
PCI Express 2.0
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Support 6-Core CPU
SOCKET AM3b
1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
3 AM3+ CPU Socket 20 Power LED Header (PLED1)
4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 23 PS2_USB_PW2 Jumper
(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 25 PS2_USB_PW3 Jumper
(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 PS2_USB_PW4 Jumper
9 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 28 Front Panel Audio Header
10 Southbridge Controller (HD_AUDIO1)
11 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_5) 29 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
12 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_6) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1-2)
13 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
14 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_3) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)
15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
16 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1) 34 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
17 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2) 35 Northbridge Controller

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I/O PI/O P
I/O PI/O P
I/O Panelanel
anelanel
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LAN Port
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 Serial Port (COM1)
5 Microphone (Pink) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
For Windows®XP:
After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer
ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or
“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows®7 / VistaTM:
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HDAudio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device
advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.
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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 970 Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard pro-
duced underASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent perfor-
mance with robust design conforming toASRock’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 VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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ASRock 970 Pro Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)
ASRock 970 Pro Quick InstallationGuide
ASRock 970 Pro Support CD
2 x SerialATA(SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2
1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm
-All Solid Capacitor design
CPU - Support for SocketAM3+ processors
- Support forAM3 processors:AMDPhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 /
X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron
processors
- Supports 8-Core CPU
-Digi PowerDesign
- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design
- Supports CPU up to 140W
- SupportsAMDOverDriveTM withACC feature (Advanced
Clock Calibration)
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology
Chipset -Northbridge:AMD770
- Southbridge:AMDSB710
Memory - Dual ChannelDDR3 Memory Technology
- 4 xDDR3DIMM slots
-SupportDDR31600(OC)/1333/1066/800non-ECC,un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 1)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode)
- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
- 2 x PCI slots
Audio - 5.1 CH HDAudio (RealtekALC662Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1Gigabit LAN10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111C
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LANPort with LED (ACT/LINK LEDand SPEEDLED)
- HDAudio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone
Connector - 6 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID0, RAID 1,
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- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Power LED header
- 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
- 1 x Chassis Fan connector (3-pin)
- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
- 24 pinATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
BIOS Feature - 8MbAMI BIOS
-AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
-ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU VIDVoltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD -Drivers, Utilities,AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),AMD
OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial,ASRock
MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM
Unique Feature -ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 3)
-ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 4)
- ASRock Instant Boot
-ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 5)
-ASRock OCDNA(see CAUTION 6)
-ASRockAPP Charger (see CAUTION 7)
-ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 8)
-ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 9)
-ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 10)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)
-ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)
- Boot FailureGuard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /
XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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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. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 /
AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module
on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our
website for the compatible memory modules.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®7
/ VistaTM / XP. For Windows®OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such
limitation.
3. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows®
environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
4. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,
Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the
number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are
idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and
improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.
To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet
option in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the
operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
5. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®.
With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2>
key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch
this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk
or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without
preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.
Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/
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6. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable
of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve-
nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others.
It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating sys-
tem and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking
settings. With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and
share with your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their
own system to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed
that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same
motherboard.
7. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,
such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful
solution for you -ASRockAPP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger
driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer
and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to
quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports
continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1),
Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With
APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charg-
ing experience than ever.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
8. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The
performance may depend on the property of the device.
9. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes
below benefits. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your
application priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in
Game: After setting online game priority higher, it can lower the latency
in game. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD video and down-
load files simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the
status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are
currently transferring.
10. ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used
under Windows®OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the load-
ing time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than
ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster.
Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency
of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.
11. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-
mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-
mended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system
or damage the CPU.
12. 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
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2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This is anATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-
sure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that 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
damage the motherboard.
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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.
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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
thermalgreasebetweentheCPUandthe heatsink to improveheatdissipation.
Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good
contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FANconnec-
tor (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 5). 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 Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90°Up
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2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor
2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pinDDR3 (DoubleData Rate 3) 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)
DDR3DIMM pair in the slots. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3
DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 andDDR3_B1; see p.2No.6) or identi-
cal DDR3DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; see p.2No.7),
so thatDual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also
allows you to install fourDDR3DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please
install identical DDR3DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel
Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2
(Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot)
(1) Populated Populated - -
(2) - - Populated Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3DIMMs in all four
slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibil-
ity and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots:
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1, or DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2.
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are in-
stalled in the DDR3 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
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be
damaged.
5. If you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it
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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 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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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots 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 and SATA2 card.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics
cards.
PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width
cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.
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.
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Clear CMOSDefault
2.52.5
2.52.5
2.5 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_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or
USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
PS2_USB_PW2 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 24) +5VSB (standby) for
USB6_7 wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
PS2_USB_PW3 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 26) +5VSB (standby) for
USB8_9 wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
PS2_USB_PW4 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 28) +5VSB (standby) for
USB10_11 wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 20)
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,
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supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3
on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right
after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish
updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down
before you do the clear-CMOS action.
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.6 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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Serial ATAII Connectors These six SerialATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1:see p.2,No. 17) connectors support SATAII
(SATAII_2:see p.2,No. 18) or SATA hard disk for internal
(SATAII_3:see p.2,No. 15) storage devices. The current
(SATAII_4:see p.2,No. 14) SATAII interface allows up to
(SATAII_5:see p.2,No. 12) 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATAII_6:see p.2,No. 13) SATAII_1
SATAII_3 SATAII_5
SATAII_4 SATAII_6
SATAII_2
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on this motherboard.
USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pinUSB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 27) three USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
(9-pinUSB8_9)
(see p.2 No. 25)
(9-pinUSB6_7)
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OUT2_L
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MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
Front PanelAudio Header This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2, No. 29) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
InfraredModuleHeader This header supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 30) and receiving infrared module.
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1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN(MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select
Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from
[Auto] to [Enabled].
F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand
taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.
For Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose
“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by
clicking “OK”.
For Windows®7 / 7 645-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front
panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.
G. To activate the front mic.
For Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please select “Front Mic” as default record device.
If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute"
icon in “Front Mic” of “Playback” portion.
For Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel.
Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record
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20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
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CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 5) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
3-Pin Fan Installation
Pin 1-3 Connected
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GND
PWRBTN#
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PLED+
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GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
1
System Panel Header This headeraccommodates
(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 22) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 19)
4
3
2
1
GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and
(see p.2 No. 16) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 35)
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
PWR_FAN_SPEED
ATX PowerConnector Please connect anATX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 8)
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Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide
Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom
side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.
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Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing Windows®®
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64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on
your SATA / SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the
following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:
..\ RAID Installation Guide
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2.9 Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing Windows®®
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64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS
on your SATA/ SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures
according to the OS you install.
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2.9.1 Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing Windows®®
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XP / XP 64-bit Without RAIDXP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
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If you want to install Windows®XP / XP64-bit on your SATA/ SATA2 HDDs without RAID
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ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 2)
4-PinATX12VPowerSupplyInstallation
Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power
supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.
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STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.
Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)
2.9.2 Installing Windows2.9.2 Installing Windows
2.9.2 Installing Windows2.9.2 Installing Windows
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64-bit Without RAID Functions64-bit Without RAID Functions
64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA /
SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Install Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.
Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)
STEP 1: Set up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage
Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information
3. BIOS Information
The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up
the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter
BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to
enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> +
<Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup
program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows
you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined
choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User
Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.
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This motherboard supports various Microsoft®Windows®operating systems: 7 / 7
64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit. The Support CD that
came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will
enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into
your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is
enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and
double-click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the “BIN” folder in the Support CD to
display the menus.
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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you
enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS
setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is
untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can
operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk
before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.