ASROCK GE PRO-HT R3.0 User manual

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GE Pro-HT
GE Pro-M2
User Manual
Version 3.0
Published July 2003
Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents
1 Introduction.................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT) .................................. 7
1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M2) .................................. 8
1.5 ASRock I/OTM (GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2) .......................... 9
2 Installation ...................................................... 10
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 10
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 10
2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................... 11
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .............................. 11
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 12
2.6 Expansion Slots .............................................................. 12
2.7 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 13
2.8 Connectors ..................................................................... 14
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 16
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 16
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 16
3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 16
3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 17
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 19
4 Software Support ........................................... 20
4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 20
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 20
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 20
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 20
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 20
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 20
4.2.5 Contact Information............................................... 20
Appendix ........................................................... 21
1. Advanced Menu ............................................................. 21
2. Security Menu ................................................................. 25
3. Power Menu ................................................................... 26
4. Boot Menu ....................................................................... 27
5. Exit Menu......................................................................... 28

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 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.
Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic
BIOS setup and Support CD information.
For advanced users’ reference, the Appendix appearing on page 21 offers more
advanced BIOS setup information.
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 memory and CPU
support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock GE Pro-HT or GE Pro-M2 motherboard
(Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm)
ASRock GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Intel-SiS Support CD
1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66 / 100 / 133)
1 cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable)
1 ASRock I/O shield
1 COM port bracket
1 ASRock MR card (Optional)

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1.2 Specifications
Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 cm)
CPU: Socket 478 for Intel®Pentium®4 / Celeron®processor
Chipsets: North Bridge (GE Pro-HT):
SiS 651 chipset, FSB @ 533/400MHz,
supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1);
North Bridge (GE Pro-M2):
SiS 533/333 chipset, FSB @ 533/400MHz;
South Bridge: SiS 962L chipset, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
VGA: SiS Real 256E, 4MB-64MB VRAM (share memory)
Memory: 2DDRDIMM slots:DDRDIMM1 andDDRDIMM2
support PC1600 (DDR200) / PC2100 (DDR266) /
PC2700 (DDR333), Max. 2GB;
IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port: Supports 2 floppy disk drives
Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);
Chassis temperature sensing;
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)
(see CAUTION 2);
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;
CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer
PCI slots: 2 slots with PCI Specification 2.2
AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, AGP 2.0 compliant,
supports 3.3V / 1.5V, 4X / 2X / 1X AGP card
AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional)
USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and 1 extra set of header for 2 additional
USB 2.0 ports upgrade (see CAUTION 3)
ASRock I/OTM:PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port;
1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports;
1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support;
Audio Jack: Line Out/ Line In/ Microphone + Game port
BIOS: AMI legal BIOS; Supports “Plug and Play”;
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events;
Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support;
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)
OS: Microsoft®Windows®98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 21.
2. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before
you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC
system.
3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
XP. It may not work properly under Microsoft®Windows®98/ME/2000.
Please refer to Microsoft®official document at
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx
4. Although GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 offers stepless control, it is not
recommended to perform over clocking. When the CPU frequency of
GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 is set to perform over clocking, other clocks, such
as PCI clock, AGP clock and Memory clock will also be overclocked
proportionally. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus
frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU
and the motherboard.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT)
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points)
2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 17 External Speaker Connector (SPEAKER1)
3 CPU Socket 18 Infrared Module Connector (IR1)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 AMR Slot (AMR1)
5 North Bridge Controller 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
6 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR DIMM1- 2) 21 Flash Memory
7 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 22 AUDIO CODEC
8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 23 Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1)
9 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) 24 JR1 Jumper
10 South Bridge Controller 25 JL1 Jumper
11 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 2) 26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 27 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 LAN PHY
14 System Panel Connector (PANEL1) 29 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
15 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
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GE PRO-HT
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
IDE2
IDE1
FLOPPY1
AMR1
1
COM1
USB45
1
IR1
1
SPEAKER1
1
CHA_FAN1
SiS
962L
CMOS
Battery
PCI 2
PCI 1
Super
I/O
2MB
BIOS
1
AUDIO1
JR1
JL1
AUDIO
CODEC
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
SiS
651
Chipset
mPGA478B
ATXPWR1
Mic
In
GAME AUDIO1
LAN
(optional)
USB 2.0
Ports
Mic in
Line out
GAME AUDIO1
PARALLEL PORT
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
VGA
Line
In
Line in
USB 2.0
Ports
AGP1
CPU_FAN1
19.1cm (7.5 in)
24.4cm (9.6 in)
AUX1 CD1
214
6
5.1CH
PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
14
LAN
PHY
CLRCMOS1
3 5
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1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M2)
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points)
2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 17 External Speaker Connector (SPEAKER1)
3 CPU Socket 18 Infrared Module Connector (IR1)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 AMR Slot (AMR1)
5 North Bridge Controller 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
6 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR DIMM1- 2) 21 Flash Memory
7 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 22 AUDIO CODEC
8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 23 Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1)
9 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) 24 JR1 Jumper
10 South Bridge Controller 25 JL1 Jumper
11 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 2) 26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 27 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 LAN PHY
14 System Panel Connector (PANEL1) 29 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
15 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
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GE PRO-M2
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
IDE1
FLOPPY1
AMR1
1
COM1
USB45
1
IR1
1
SPEAKER1
1
CHA_FAN1
SiS
962L
CMOS
Battery
PCI 2
PCI 1
Super
I/O
2MB
BIOS
1
AUDIO1
JR1
JL1
AUDIO
CODEC
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
SiS
533/333
Chipset
mPGA478B
ATXPWR1
Mic
In
GAME AUDIO1
LAN
(optional)
USB 2.0
Ports
Mic in
Line out
GAME AUDIO1
PARALLEL PORT
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
VGA
Line
In
Line in
USB 2.0
Ports
AGP1
CPU_FAN1
19.1cm (7.5 in)
24.4cm (9.6 in)
AUX1 CD1
214
6
PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
14
LAN
PHY
CLRCMOS1
3 5
10
11
7
8
12
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151617
18
1920
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1.5 ASRock I/OTM (GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2)
1 Parallel Port 6 Line Out (Lime)
2 RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports
3 Game Port 8 VGA Port
4 Microphone (Pink) 9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 10 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

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Chapter 2 Installation
GE Pro-HT / GE Pro-M2 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 7.5", 24.4 x 19.1 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 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 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, and/or components.