ASROCK A230GC - V1.0 User manual

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A330GC /
A230GC
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:
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Disclaimer:Disclaimer:
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Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-
tional 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 manual.
With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of
any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warran-
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loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like),
even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any
defect or error in the manual or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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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 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 9
1.4 I/O Panel......................................................................... 10
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation............................................................................................................
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2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 11
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 11
2.3 Installation of CPU fan ................................................... 12
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 13
2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot) ...................................................... 14
2.6 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 15
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 16
2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 19
2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 20
2.10 Driver Installation Guide .............................................. 20
2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology .................................. 20
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
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3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 21
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 21
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 22
3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 22
3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................ 23
3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 25
3.4.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 25
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 26
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 29
3.4.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 30
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 32
3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 33
3.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 34
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 35
3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 36
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 36
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 37
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 38

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4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support ......................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 39
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 39
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 39
4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 39
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 39
4.2.4 Contact Information.............................................. 39

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock A330GC / A230GC 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 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 A330GC / A230GC Motherboard
(Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
One Bundled Intel®Dual-Core AtomTM Processor 330 (A330GC)
One Bundled Intel®AtomTM Processor 230 (A230GC)
ASRock A330GC / A230GC Quick Installation Guide
ASRock A330GC / A230GC Support CD
One 80-conductor UltraATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One SerialATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
One I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power
CPU - Intel®Dual-Core AtomTM Processor 330 (A330GC)
- Intel®AtomTM Processor 230 (1.6 GHz) (A230GC)
- Supports FSB533 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel®945GC
- Southbridge: Intel®ICH7
Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- 2 x DDR2DIMM slots
- Supports DDR2 533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 4)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI slot
Graphics - Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- Pixel Shader 2.0,DirectX 9.0
- Max. shared memory 224MB (see CAUTION 5)
Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(RealtekALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111DL
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O I/OPanel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x VGA Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
-1x RJ-45LANPort withLED (ACT/LINK LEDand SPEED LED)
- HDAudio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Connector - 2 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and
“Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 6)
- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- CPU/Chassis FANconnector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector

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- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 7)
BIOS Feature - 4MbAMI BIOS
-AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
-ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
-AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, VCCM, NB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- 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
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
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
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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 26.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-
tied Overclocking Technology” on page 20 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. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than
4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®XP, Windows®
XP 64-bit, Windows®VistaTM and Windows®VistaTM 64-bit.
5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check Intel®website for the latest information.
6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk SetupGuide” on page 19 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
8. 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
9. 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 prepar-
ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.
10. 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.
11. 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.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout
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PS2_USB_PWR1
IDE1
CHA_FAN1
SPEAKER1
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HD_AUDIO1
CLRCMOS1
PANE L 1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
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CMOS
Battery
4Mb
BIOS
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AUDIO
CODEC
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17.0cm (6.7 in)
Super
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FSB800
DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
FSB800
DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
SATAII_1
SATAII_2
CD1
LAN
PHY
RoHS
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
PARALLEL PORT
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
COM1
Top:
Line In
Center:
Line Out
Bottom:
Mic In
CPU_FAN1
1
USB6_7
PCI1
1
USB4_5
Gigabit LAN
Dual Channel
USB 2.0
T: USB 2
B: USB3
VGA1
1 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2;Red)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
3 CPU Heatsink 14 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red)
4 NB Fan 15 PCI Slot (PCI1)
5 NB Heatsink 16 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 17 Front Panel Audio Header
(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 18 South Bridge Controller
8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 19 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
9 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
10 BIOS SPI Chip 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
11 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple)

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1.4 I/O Panel1.4 I/O Panel
1.4 I/O Panel
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 Microphone (Pink)
2 Parallel Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 VGA Port 9 COM Port
4 RJ-45 Port 10 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line Out (Lime)
* 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 HDAAudio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows®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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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation
A330GC / A230GC is a Mini-IXTform factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 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,
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2.3 Installation of CPU FanInstallation of CPU Fan
Installation of CPU FanInstallation of CPU Fan
Installation of CPU Fan
This motherboard is equipped with CPU heatsink. Please adopt the type of cooling
fan compliant with the CPU heatsink to dissipate heat. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 9,No. 2).
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manual of
your CPU fan.
Step 1. Place the CPU fan onto the CPU heatsink. Ensure fan cables are oriented on
side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see
page 9, No. 2).
Step 2. Rotate the CPU fan screws to fasten it on the CPU heatsink.
Step 3. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Step 4. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with
fan operation or contact other components.

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2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
A330GC / A230GC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2)
DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel
configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed,
size and chip-type) memory modules in theDDR2 DIMM slots to activate Dual
Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard andDIMM may be damaged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory
modules, it is unable to activate theDual Channel Memory Technology.
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 aDIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM 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 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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2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)
2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)
2.5 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)
There is 1 PCI slot on this motherboard.
PCI slot: PCI slot is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.6 Jumpers Setup2.6 Jumpers Setup
2.6 Jumpers Setup2.6 Jumpers Setup
2.6 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.9 No. 19) +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.9 No. 13)
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.
+5V
1_2
+5VSB
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USB 2.0 Headers Besides two default USB 2.0
(9-pinUSB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.9 No. 20) two USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header cansupport two USB
2.0 ports.
(9-pinUSB4_5)
(see p.9 No. 21)
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+7
P-7
P+6
P-6
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
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!
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.9 No. 8)
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial ATAII Connectors These SerialATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1:seep.9,No.14) connectors support SATAII
(SATAII_2:seep.9,No.12) or SATA hard disk for internal
storage devices. The current
SATAII interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATAdata cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable
IDE1
PIN1
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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 HDAudio Manager.
For Windows®2000 / 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®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®2000 / 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®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
device.
CD-L GND GND CD-R
CD1
J_SENSE
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
Internal Audio Connector This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.9 No. 16) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM,TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.9 No. 17) convenient connection and
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20-PinATXPowerSupplyInstallation
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-PinFanInstallation
Pin 1-3 Connected
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.9, No. 7)
Though this motherboard provides 24-pinATX 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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24
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+5V
DUMMY
DUMMY
SPEAKER
1
GND
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
1
System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pinPANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.9 No. 9) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pinSPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.9 No. 11)
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.9 No. 1) 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.9 No. 2) the black wire to the ground pin.
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
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2.82.8
2.82.8
2.8 SASA
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TAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
AII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup Guide
AII Hard Disk Setup Guide
Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below
SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not
be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable
SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to
correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your
SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.
Western Digital
If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.
On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the
jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.
SAMSUNG
If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.
On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the
jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.
HITACHI
Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA
features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:
http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm
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The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard
disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not
be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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2.92.9
2.92.9
2.9 Serial ASerial A
Serial ASerial A
Serial ATT
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TA (SAA (SA
A (SAA (SA
A (SATT
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TA) / Serial AA) / Serial A
A) / Serial AA) / Serial A
A) / Serial ATT
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TAII (SAAII (SA
AII (SAAII (SA
AII (SATT
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TAII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks
AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks
AII) Hard Disks
InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This motherboard adopts Intel®ICH7 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA
(SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks
on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to
install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.
STEP1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.
STEP3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII
connector.
STEP4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard
disk.
2.102.10
2.102.10
2.10 Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide
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.
2.112.11
2.112.11
2.11 Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T
Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T
Untied Overclocking Technologyechnology
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echnology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI bus. 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 buse is 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.