ASROCK ConRoe945GZ-DVI User manual

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ConRoe945GZ-DVI
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published October 2006
Copyright©2006 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-
ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for
any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for
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 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows®
VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo.................................. 9
1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express
Slot (PCI Express x4) ................................................... 10
1.5 Motherboard Layout ..................................................... 11
1.6 ASRockDVI I/O Plus....................................................... 12
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation............................................................................................................
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2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 13
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions........................................... 13
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 14
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 16
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 17
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR, and AGI Express Slots) ....... 18
2.7 Multi Monitor Feature ..................................................... 19
2.8 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 20
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 21
2.10 SATAII HardDisk Setup Guide ....................................... 25
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 26
2.12 Driver Installation Guide .............................................. 26
2.13 HDMR Card and Driver Installation .............................. 26
2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology................................... 26
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY......................................................................................
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3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 27
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 27
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 28
3.2 Main Screen................................................................... 28
3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 28
3.3.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 29
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 31
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 33
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 34
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 36
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 37
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 37
3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 38

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3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 39
3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 40
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration.................................. 40
3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 41
3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 42
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support ......................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 43
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 43
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 43
4.2.2 Drivers Menu........................................................ 43
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 43
4.2.4 “LGA775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program .. 43
4.2.5 Contact Information.............................................. 43

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoe945GZ-DVI motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-
livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-
ment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock ConRoe945GZ-DVI Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm)
ASRock ConRoe945GZ-DVI Quick Installation Guide
ASRock ConRoe945GZ-DVI Support CD
(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo)
One 80-conductor UltraATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One SerialATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
One SerialATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One ASRock DVI I/O Plus I/O Shield
One COM Port Bracket
One HDMR Card (Optional)

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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel®CoreTM 2Duo / Pentium®D/ Pentium®4 /
Celeron® D processors (see CAUTION 1)
- FSB 800/533 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel®945GZ
- Southbridge: Intel®ICH7
Memory -Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- 2 xDDRIIDIMM slots
- SupportDDRII533
- Max. capacity: 2GB
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot - 1 x AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) (see CAUTION 7)
- 3 x PCI slots
- 1 x HDMR slot
Graphics - Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- Pixel Shader 2.0,DirectX 9.0
- Max. shared memory 224MB
- Supports DVI-D and D-Sub ports: Either DVI-D or D-Sub port
can be chosen for display at the same time
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN - Realtek PCI LAN 8101L
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O ASRockDVI I/O Plus
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port
- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port

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- HDAudio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)
Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and
“Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 9)
- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 20 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 10)
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
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/
VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 11)
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
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.

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CAUTION!
1. This motherboard supports FSB800-CPU. If you plan to adopt CoreTM 2
Duo CPU on this motherboard, you can only adopt Conroe 800 E4XXX
processors.
2. About the setting of “HyperThreading Technology”, please check page 30.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 26 for details.
4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please
refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot
(PCI Express x4)” on page 10. For the proper installation of PCI Express
VGAcard, please refer to the installation guide on page 18.
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 12 for
proper connection.
9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 25 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
11. Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM driver is not ready yet. We will update it to our
website in the future. Please visit our website for Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM
driver and related information.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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1.3 Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware Requirement Tequirement T
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equirement Table for Wable for W
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VistaVista
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TM Premium and Basic LogoPremium and Basic Logo
Premium and Basic LogoPremium and Basic Logo
Premium and Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the
below table for minimum hardware requirement.
CPU Celeron D 326
Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)
512MB Single Channel (Basic)
256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)
* If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to
Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com

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1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI
Express Slot (PCI Express x4)Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
Express Slot (PCI Express x4)Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
(for Windows®2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM)
Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name
Vendor
NVIDIA ASUS EN5750/A GeForce 5750
ASUS EN5900 GeForce 5900
ASUS EN6600GT GeForce 6600
ASUS Extreme N6800GT GeForce 6800GT
ASUS EN7600GT/2DHT GeForce 7600GT
ALBATRON PC6600GT GeForce 6600GT
GIGABYTEGV-NX62128D GeForce 6200
Inno3D GeForce6600LE GeForce 6600LE
LEADTEK PX6500 TDH GeForce 6500
LEADTEKPX7300GSTDH GeForce 7300 GS
LEADTEKPX7300LE-TDH GeForce 7300 LE
SPARKLE GeFORCE 6200TC GeForce 6200TC
ATI ASUSEAX700Pro Radeon 700Pro
ASUSEAX1300PRO/TD/256M/A Radeon X1300 PRO
ASUSEAX1900XT/2DHTV RadeonX1900XT
GECUBERadeon X850XT 256M RADEONX850XT
MSIRX300SE-TD128E RadeonX300SE
MSIRX1300GPRO-TD256E RADEONX1300Pro
MSIRX1600GPRO-TD256E RADEONX1600Pro
MSIRX1600XT-T2D256EZ RADEONX1600XT
For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list forAGI Express
slot (PCI Express x4), please visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 17 BIOS FWH Chip
4 North Bridge Controller 18 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1;Red)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 South Bridge Controller
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
(Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
7 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 22 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 23 HDMR Slot (HDMR1)
9 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Orange) 26 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
12 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Orange) 27 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4)
13 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 28 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
1.51.5
1.51.5
1.5 Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard Layout
ATXPWR1
PS2_USB_PWR1
Intel
945GZ
Chipset
DDRII_1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
IDE1
ConRoe945GZ-DVI
PCI1
USB2.0
7.1CH HD
SATAII
SATAII_1
CMOS
Battery
CLRCMOS1
FLOPPY1
AUDIO
CODEC
PCI
LAN
4Mb
BIOS
CD1
HD_AUDIO1
1
USB67
1
SPEAKER1
1
IR1
1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL1
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Dual Core CPU
Presler
FSB800
DDRII533
Conroe
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ATX12V1
Intel
ICH7
AGI_EXPRESS1
PCI2
PCI3
USB45
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SATAII_4
SATAII_3
SATAII_2
PCI
EXPRESS
USB 2.0
T: USB 2
B: USB3
PARALLEL PORT
VGA1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
Center:
REAR SPK
Top:
SIDE SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
USB 2.0
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B: USB1
Top:
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DVI_CON1
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1.6 ASRock DVI I/O PlusASRock DVI I/O Plus
ASRock DVI I/O PlusASRock DVI I/O Plus
ASRock DVI I/O Plus
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 Parallel Port 9 Central / Bass (Orange)
3 RJ-45 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Side Speaker (Gray) 12 VGA/DVI-D Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 VGA/D-Sub Port
*7 Front Speaker (Lime) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See
the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 9) (No. 5)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
* 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.
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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation
ConRoe945GZ-DVI is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 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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CPU Marked Corner
Socket Marked Corner
2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
775-Pin Socket Overview
black line
black line
775-PinSocket
Pin1
alignment key alignment key
Pin1
orientation
key notch orientation
key notch
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For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket
by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket
and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab
under retention tab of load lever.

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2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 11, No. 5).
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of
your CPU fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center
of IHS on the socket surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
(CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 5).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard
throughholes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,
the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan
connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
cable does not interfere with fan operation or
contact other components.

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
ConRoe945GZ-DVI motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate)
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 theDDRIIDIMM slots to activateDual
Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII 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 a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align aDIMM on the slot such that the notch on theDIMM matches the break
on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert theDIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
notch
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and AGI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and AGI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and AGI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and AGI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and AGI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) on this
motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
HDMR slot: HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card (optional) with v.92 Modem
functionality.
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4):
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) is used to install PCI Express expan-
sion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards,
please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Ex-
press Slot (PCI Express x4)” on page 10.
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card, BIOS setup will
automatically disable the onboard VGA.
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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2.7 Multi Monitor Feature2.7 Multi Monitor Feature
2.7 Multi Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal VGAoutput
support (DVI-D or D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can
easily enjoy the benefits of Multi Monitor feature. Please refer to the following
steps to set up a Multi Monitor environment:
1. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Onboard VGA
Selection” option to [Enabled] to enable the function of onboard VGA. If you do
not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Onboard VGA Selection”, [Auto],
will disable onboard VGA function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this
motherboard.
2. Install the PCI Express VGA card to AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4). Please
refer to page 18 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
3. Connect the monitor cable to the corresponding VGA connector of the add-on
VGA card.
4. Connect the monitor cable to the VGA port on the I/O panel of this motherboard.
There are two VGA ports on the I/O panel: VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports.
Either VGA/DVI-D or VGA/D-Sub port can be chosen for display at the same
time. In other words, you can only choose to connect either VGA/DVI-D or
VGA/D-Sub port at the same time.
VGA/DVI-D port
VGA/D-Sub port
5. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI
Express VGA card driver already, there is no need to install them again.
6. Set up a multi-monitor display. Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and
select the “Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-
monitor according to the steps below. (The item names and operation
procedures described in this step are under Windows®XP environment. If you
install other Windows®OS, the item names and operation procedures may be
similar.)

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2.8 Jumpers Setup2.8 Jumpers Setup
2.8 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.11 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2
or USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
ClearCMOS
(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)
(seep.11 No.10)
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
2_3
2-pin jumper
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to
be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use multiple
monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all
additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number one,
two and three.
7. Use Multi Monitor. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing
the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement
of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.