ASROCK G43TWINS-FULLHD User manual

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G43Twins-FullHD
User Manual
Version 1.3
Published October 2008
Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-
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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),
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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 2008 and Basic Logo......................... 10
1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for Full HD 1080p Blu-ray
(BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support .................................. 11
1.5 Passed Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in
Our Lab Test .................................................................. 11
1.6 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 12
1.7 ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O ................................................. 13
1.8 ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Specifications ....................... 14
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation............................................................................................................
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2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 15
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 15
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 16
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 18
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 19
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 21
2.7 Installation of ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card ................ 22
2.8 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 24
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 26
2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 30
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 31
2.12 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATAII HDDs .................. 31
2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation
Guide .............................................................................. 32
2.14 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 34
2.15 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 34
2.15.1 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 34
2.15.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 35
2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 36
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 .................................................................... 37
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 37

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3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 38
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 38
3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................ 39
3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 40
3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 40
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 42
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 46
3.4.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 47
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 49
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 50
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 50
3.4.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 51
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 52
3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 53
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 53
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 54
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 55
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support ......................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 56
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 56
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 56
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 56
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 56
4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 56

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Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock G43Twins-FullHD 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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ASRock G43Twins-FullHD Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock G43Twins-FullHD Quick Installation Guide
ASRock G43Twins-FullHD Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One “ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O” I/O Panel Shield
One ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card

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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM
2 Duo / Pentium®Dual Core / Celeron®Dual Core / Celeron®,
supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core
Wolfdale processors
- Supports FSB1333/1066/800 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel®G43
- Southbridge: Intel®ICH10
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology
(see CAUTION 3)
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Support DDR3 1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION 4)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 5)
- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots
- Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION 4)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
Graphics - Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
- Pixel Shader 4.0, DirectX 10
- Max. shared memory 352MB (see CAUTION 6)
- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and DisplayPort with
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card (see CAUTION 7)
- Supports DVI-D and DisplayPort with ASRock DVI_DisplayPort
Card
- Supports HDCP function with ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card (see CAUTION 8)
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C
- Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Rear Panel I/O ASRock GLAN_8CH I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA Port
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)
Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot
Plug” functions (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
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 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 11)
- 1 x WiFi/E 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
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan

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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 41.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 36 for details.
3. 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 19 for proper installation.
4. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its
corresponding memory support frequency.
CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency
1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066
1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 800, DDR3 1066
800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800,
DDR3 800
* DDR2 1066 memory modules will operate in overclocking mode.
* If you adopt a DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard,
you need to adjust the jumpers. Please refer to page 24 for proper
jumper settings.
5. 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.
6. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check Intel®website for the latest information.
7. This motherboard supports three VGA output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and
DisplayPort. D-Sub port is on the I/O panel. DVI-D and DisplayPort are
supported when you install the bundled ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card on
PCIE2 (green) slot.
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.
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 16)
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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8. Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is supported only when you
install ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card. Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD
playback support requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to
page11 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed Full HD 1080p
Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in our lab test.
9. 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 13 for proper connection.
10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 30 to adjust your SATAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.
11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
12. WiFi/E header supports 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. 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.
15. 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.
16. AHCI function is not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is recom-
mended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to page 47
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TM Premium 2008 and Basic LogoPremium 2008 and Basic Logo
Premium 2008 and Basic LogoPremium 2008 and Basic Logo
Premium 2008 and Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please
follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.
CPU Celeron 420
Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)
512MB Single Channel (Basic)
256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)
VGA DX10 with WDDM Driver
* If you plan to use onboard VGA to submit Windows®VistaTM logo, please keep the
default setting of “DVMT Mode Select” option under BIOS.
* If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to
Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com
* After June 1, 2008, all Windows®VistaTM systems are required to meet above
minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows®VistaTM
Premium 2008 logo.

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Passed Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD FilmsPassed Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films
Passed Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films
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DVD Film Name Format Producer
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Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 WB
DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 SONY
CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4 SONY
THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4 FOX
EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN
X-MEN III MPEG-4 FOX
HD- KING KONG VC-1 UNIVERSAL
DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 WEA
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Full HD1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVDplayback support on this motherboard
requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table
for the minimum hardware requirement.
CPU Intel®E5200 (BIOS option PAVP Lite mode disabled)
Intel®E1200 (BIOS option PAVP Lite mode enabled)
VGA G43 onboard DX10 VGA
Memory DDR2 800 1GB x 2
Suggested OS Windows®VistaTM or Windows®VistaTM 64
Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD8 with patch 1830U
* Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is supported under Windows®
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1.6 Motherboard Layout1.6 Motherboard Layout
1.6 Motherboard Layout
Intel
G43
Chipset
Intel
ICH10
ATXPWR1
CD1
ATX12V1
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
Super
I/O
8Mb
BIOS
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
PCIE1
CPU_FAN1
CMOS
Battery
PCI1
DDR3 1066
DDR2 1066
Quad Core CPU
IDE1
SATAII_6
CLRCMOS1
1
CHA_FAN1
FLOPPY1
1
HD_AUDIO1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
SPEAKER1
1
PANEL1
1
24.4cm (9.6 in)
24.4cm (9.6 in)
DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
RoHS
Dual Channel
PCI Express 2.0
IR1
1
USB8_9
11
SATAII_4
SATAII_5
FSB1333
SATAII_3
PCI2
USB 2.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
USB 2.0
T: USB 0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
WIFI/E
1
VGA1
USB 2.0
T: USB4
B: USB5
Top:
SIDE SPK
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
PCIE2
USB6_7
11
DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
COM1
1
FSB1
1
FSB3
1
FSB2
1
SATAII_2
SATAII_1
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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
2 775-Pin CPU Socket 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
3 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
4 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 20 Flash Memory
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 21 COM Port Header (COM1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) 23 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2)
7 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8 South Bridge Controller 26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
10 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 28 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green)
11 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2) 29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)
12 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1) 30 North Bridge Controller
13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3) 31 FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers
14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4) 32 FSB1 Jumper
15 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6) 33 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
16 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5) 34 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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1.7 ASRock GLAN_8CH I/OASRock GLAN_8CH I/O
ASRock GLAN_8CH I/OASRock GLAN_8CH I/O
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 VGA Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* 7 Front Speaker (Lime)
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. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
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1.8 ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card SpecificationsASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card Specifications
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card SpecificationsASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card Specifications
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card Specifications
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard put forth by the Video Electronics
Standards Association (VESA). It defines a new license-free, royalty-free, state-of-the-
art digital audio/video interconnect, and it is intended to be used primarily between a
computer and its display monitor, or a computer and a home-theater system.
ASRock DVI_DisplayPort Card is based on PCI Express x16 interface, and it supports
all mandatory features of DisplayPort version 1.1 specifications and the following
optional features:
- Equipped with one DVI-D connector and one DisplayPort connector
- Mode support up to 1920x1200@60Hz (WUXGA) for DVI-D and
2560x1600@60Hz (WQXGA) for DisplayPort and 1080p@60Hz
- Supports the Auxiliary Channel (AUX CH)
- Open standard supported by VESA, royalty and license free
- Compatible with HDMI via DVI to HDMI dongle
- Scalable lanes (1, 2, or 4 diff. pairs) unidirectional, RGB, YCbCr444
- (ANSI) 8b/10b encoding
- Fixed Link Speeds: 2.7Gbps or 1.62Gbps
- Supports HDCP function

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Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation
This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 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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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
775-LAND CPU

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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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2.42.4
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 12, No. 33).
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 12, No. 33).
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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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 in the set of yellow slots
(DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of green slots
(DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1).
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory
modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or
install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this
motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this
motherboard at the same time.
2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and
two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel
Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install
identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in
the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2
DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; Yellow slots; see p.12 No.
4) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1;
Green slots; see p.12 No.5), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be
activated. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
DDRII_1 DDRII_2
(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot)
2 memory modules SS SS
2 memory modules DS DS
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1
(Green Slot) (Green Slot)
2 memory modules SS SS
2 memory modules DS DS
Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align 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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