ASROCK A780GXE/128M User manual

ASRock A780GXE/128M User Manual
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A780GXE/128M
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published September 2008
Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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
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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
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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 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) /
HD-DVD Playback Support ........................................................ 11
1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test 12
1.5 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 13
1.6 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 14
2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation ............................................................................................................................
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 15
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 16
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 16
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 17
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 18
2.5 ATITM CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ........................................ 20
2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ............................. 26
2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features .......................... 28
2.8 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 31
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 32
2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header ConnectionGuide .................................... 38
2.11 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................. 39
2.12 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 42
2.13 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 43
2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 44
2.15 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 45
2.16 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 47
2.17 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
With RAID Functions ................................................................. 47
2.17.1 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 47
2.17.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 48
2.18 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
Without RAID Functions ............................................................ 49
2.18.1 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 49
2.18.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 50
2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 51
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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 ............................................................................... 52
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 52
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 53
3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 53
3.3 Smart Screen ............................................................................ 54
3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 55
3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 55
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 60
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 62
3.4.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 63
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 65
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 66
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 66
3.4.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 67
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 68
3.6 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 69
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 69
3.7 Security Screen ........................................................................ 70
3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 71
4.4.
4.4.
4. Software SupportSoftware Support
Software SupportSoftware Support
Software Support ......................................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 72
4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 72
4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 72
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 72
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 72
4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 72
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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock A780GXE/128M 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
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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1.11.1
1.1 PP
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Packack
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ackage Contentsage Contents
age Contentsage Contents
age Contents
1 x ASRock A780GXE/128M Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 x ASRock A780GXE/128M Quick Installation Guide
2 x ASRock A780GXE/128M Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card
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 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power
CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM
FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon
X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor
- Supports CPU up to 140W
- AMD LIVE!TM Ready
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology
Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 780G
- Southbridge: AMD SB700
Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots
- SupportDDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION 3)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)
Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots
(green @ x16 mode, blue @ x8 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
- 3 x PCI slots
- Supports ATITM CrossFireTM and Hybrid CrossFireXTM
(see CAUTION 5)
Graphics - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics
- DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0
- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 6)
- Integrated 128MB side port memory for iGPU
- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by
independent display controllers
- Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
(see CAUTION 7)
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111C-VCO-GR
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
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Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port
- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x eSATAII Port
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)
Connector - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 9)
- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII
connector) (see CAUTION 10)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- SLI/XFIRE power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 11)
- 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 12)
BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, DRAM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
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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. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 51 for details.
2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before
you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read
the installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.
3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU
you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 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
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®XP
and Windows®VistaTM. For Windows®XP 64-bit and Windows®VistaTM 64-
bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
5. This motherboard supports ATITM CrossFireTM and Hybrid CrossFireTM technology.
If you want to use CrossFireTM function, please follow the instructions on page
22 and 23 to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in
advance.
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 17)
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® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit /
VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated
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6. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check AMD website for the latest information.
7. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires
the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page11 and 12 for the
minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD
films in our lab test.
8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.
For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,
and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 14 for proper connection.
9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 42 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
10. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 39 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.
12. USB/WiFi header can be used to support 2 USB 2.0 ports. It can also be
used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.
11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. It
allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of
wireless network connectivity. Please visit our website for the availability
of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
13. 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
14. 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
15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.
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16. 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.
17. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If
you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will
improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you adopt.
Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. However,
we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM configurations.
If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may not be
applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this function for
keeping the stability of your system.
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1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray
Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray
Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray
(BD) / HD(BD) / HD
(BD) / HD(BD) / HD
(BD) / HD-D-D
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-DVD Playback SupporVD Playback Suppor
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1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard
requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table
for the minimum hardware requirement.
CPU AMD Athlon X2 3600
VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port
Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2
Suggested OS Windows®VistaTM or Windows®VistaTM 64
* If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to disable
Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility.
After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below steps to
disable Hardware Acceleration function.
A. Right-click the main page of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program.
B. Click “Configuration”.
C. Select “Video”.
D. Click “Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)” to remove the “V” mark in
this item.
E. Click “OK” to save the change.
* Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows®
VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. If you install Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of
1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for
AMD 780G VGA driver update in the future.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
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1.4 Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our LabPassed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab
Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our LabPassed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab
Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab
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TT
Testest
estest
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DVD Film Name Format Producer
Type
Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 WB
DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 SONY
THE LAST STAND MPEG-4-AVC FOX
SPEED MPEG-4-AVC FOX
CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AVC SONY
THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4-AVC FOX
EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN
HD- KING KONG VC-1 UNIVERSAL
DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 WEA
ONE SIX RIGHT MPEG-2 TERWILLIGER
THE INTERPRETER MPEG-4-AVC UNIVERSAL
* MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above refers to the same format of H.264.
* Above passed films are tested under below configuration.
Items Configurations
CPU AMD Athlon X2 3600
VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port
Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2
OS Windows®VistaTM or Windows®VistaTM 64
Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 3730 or above)
DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD)
HP HD100 (HD-DVD)
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1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout
1.5 Motherboard Layout
IDE1
SOCKET AM2
FSB800
DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
FSB800
DDRII_3 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_4 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
AMD
SB700
Chipset
PS2_USB_PW1
1
ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1
eSATAII_TOP
8Mb
BIOS
CMOS
BATTERY
CLRCMOS1
1
COM1
LAN
PHY
1
AUDIO
CODEC
Super
I/O
IR1
1
CD1
HD_AUDIO1
1
PCIE1
PCIE2
PCIE3
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
1
HDMI_SPDIF1
FLOPPY1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL 1
CHA_FAN1
SPEAKER1
1
USB6_7
1
SATAII_1 SATAII_3 SATAII_5
USB8_9
1
SATAII_2 SATAII_4 SATAII_6
A780GXE/128M
PCI Express 2.0
RAID
DDR2 1066
Dual Channel
AM2+
FSB2.6GHz
24.4cm (9.6-in)
30.5cm (12.0-in)
SLI/XFIRE_PWR1
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PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T: US B0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 2.0
T: US B2
B: USB3
Bottom:
ESATAII
USB 2.0 T: US B4 B: USB5
Top:
SIDE SPK
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
VGA1
DVI_CON1
Top:
IEEE
1394
USB/WIFI
FRONT_1394
1
140W CPU
1394a
RoHS
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AMD
780G
Chipset
1 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP, Orange) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb)
5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
6 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 26 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (FRONT_1394, Red)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
8 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 28 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 29 USB/WiFi Header (USB/WIFI, Yellow)
9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 Front Panel Audio Header
11 Southbridge Controller (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
12 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1,Yellow)
14 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 33 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
15 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6, Orange) 34 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Blue)
16 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 35 SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot
17 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5, Red) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green)
18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Green)
19 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 38 Northbridge Controller
20 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 39 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector
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1.6 I/O PanelI/O Panel
I/O PanelI/O Panel
I/O Panel
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek
HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Line In (Light Blue)
2 VGA/D-Sub Port ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime)
3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 11 Microphone (Pink)
4 IEEE 1394 Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
6 Side Speaker (Gray) 14 eSATAII Port
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 15 VGA/DVI-D Port
8 Central / Bass (Orange) 16 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
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 SPEEDLED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link Off 10Mbps connection
Yellow Linked Orange 100Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Green 1Gbps connection
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2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This 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 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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2.12.1
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 13, 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 Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socker Corner Small Triangle
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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)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) 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)
DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install
identicalDDR2 DIMM pair in Dual ChannelA (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots;
see p.13 No.7) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and
DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.13 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology
can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for
dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four
slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot)
(1) Populated Populated - -
(2) - - Populated Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow
slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_3
and DDRII_4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to acti-
vate 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 DDRII_1
and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5. If you adopt DDR2 1066 memory modules on this motherboard, it is
recommended to install them on DDRII_3 and DDRII_4 slots.
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break
notch
break
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 a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM 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)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 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; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to
support CrossFireTM function.
PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width
cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install
PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireTM function.
PCIE2 / PCIE3 / SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot
Configurations
PCIE2 Slot PCIE3 Slot SLI/XFire Switch Card
(Green) (Blue) Retention Slot
Single Graphics Card PCIE x16 PCIE x1
Dual Graphics Cards PCIE x8 PCIE x8
in CrossFireTM Mode
(Default)
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