ASROCK H61M-VS R2.0 User manual

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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
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ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com
Published September 2011
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Motherboard Layout
(H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0)
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1 1155-Pin CPU Socket 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 17 COM Port Header (COM1)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White)
6 Intel H61 Chipset 19 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White)
7 32Mb SPI Flash 20 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
8 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1, Blue) 21 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue)
9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header
10 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_0, Blue) (HD_AUDIO1, White)
11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) 23 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue)
ATXPWR1
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
CPU_FAN1
Intel
H61
CMOS
Battery
17.3cm (6.8 in)
22.6cm (8.9 in)
ErP/EuP Ready
Dual Channel DDR3
Designed in Taipei
PCI Express 2.0
32Mb
BIOS
Super
I/O
CHA_FAN1
PWR_FAN1
DX10.1
1
SPEAKER1
PCIE1
PCIE2
1
HD_AUDIO1
COM1
1
1
LPT1
CLRCMOS1
1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
USB6_7
1
USB8_9
1
SATA2_2 SATA2_0
SATA2_3 SATA2_1
ATX 12 V1
PS2
Keyboard
PS2
Mouse
VGA1
Top:
RJ-45
USB 2.0
T: USB4
B: USB5
USB 2.0
T: US B0
B: USB1
Top :
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
USB 2.0
T: US B2
B: USB3
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I/O Panel (H61M-VGS R2.0)
* 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 SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
LAN Port
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
** 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 VGA Port
5 Microphone (Pink) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
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10
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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 “VIA HDAudio Deck” tool on
your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.
For Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please click “VIA HDAudio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to
select “2 Channel” or “4 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your change.
For Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Please click “VIA HDAudio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side
on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click
“OK” to save your change.

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I/O Panel (H61M-VS R2.0)
* 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 SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
LAN Port
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
** 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 VGA Port
5 Microphone (Pink) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
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10
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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 “VIA HDAudio Deck” tool on
your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.
For Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please click “VIA HDAudio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to
select “2 Channel” or “4 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your change.
For Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Please click “VIA HDAudio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side
on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click
“OK” to save your change.

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 motherboard,
a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality con-
trol. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found
in the user manual presented in 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 no-
tice. 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
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.8-in, 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm)
ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock H61M-VGS R2.0 / H61M-VS R2.0 Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-
bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to
AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our
support CD for details.

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1.2 Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.8-in, 22.6 cm x 17.3 cm
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power
CPU - Supports 2nd Generation Intel®CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in
LGA1155 Package
- Supports Intel®Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports K-Series unlocked CPU
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
Chipset - Intel®H61
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 3)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
Graphics - Supports Intel®HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel®Quick
Sync Video, Intel®Clear Video HD Technology, Intel®HD
Graphics 2000/3000, Intel®Advanced Vector Extensions
(AVX)
- Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 11 with Intel®Ivy Bridge CPU,
DirectX 10.1 with Intel®Sandy Bridge CPU
- Max. shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 4)
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536
@ 75Hz
Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA®VT1705Audio Codec)
LAN - H61M-VGS R2.0
Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E,
speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- H61M-VS R2.0
Realtek PCIE x1 LAN RTL8105E, speed 10/100 Mb/s
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 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 with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
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- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone
Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and
Hot Plug functions
- 1 x Print Port header
- 1 x COM port header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
BIOS Feature - 32Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage
Multi-adjustment
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite
(CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound
Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial; ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite -
OEM)
Unique Feature - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 5)
- ASRock Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 6)
- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 7)
- ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 8)
- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9)
- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 10)
- Hybrid Booster:
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 12)
- Good Night LED
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed
Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature)
- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
39 of “User Manual” in the support CD.
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 14 for proper installation.
3. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®7 /
VistaTM / XP. For Windows®OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limita-
tion.
4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check Intel®website for the latest informa-
tion.
5. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune
different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is including
Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In
Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan
Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In
Overclocking, you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal
system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a
profile and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC
profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent
Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output
phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without
sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the
operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or
using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system
stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.
It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible
damage caused by overclocking.
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 13)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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6. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.
7. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,
such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful
solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Char-
ger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your com-
puter and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you
to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports
continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Sus-
pend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP
Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging
experience than ever.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp
8. SmartView, a new function of internet browser, is the smart start page for
IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook
friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more
personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively
equipped with the SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with
friends on-the-go. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your
OS version is Windows®7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your
browser version is IE8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/
SmartView/index.asp
9. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The
performance may depend on the property of the device.
10. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes
below benefits. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your
application priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in
Game: After setting online game priority higher, it can lower the latency in
game. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD video and download
files simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status
window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are currently
transferring.
11. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC sys-
tem.

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12. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three
different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.
Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.
13. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by Eu-
ropean Union to define the power consumption for the completed system.
According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be
under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready
motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to
Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard
of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current
consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you
checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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2. Installation
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install mother-
board components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the car-
pet 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
antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the moth-
erboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws!
Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.1 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 1155-Pin 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. Other-
wise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
1155-Pin Socket Overview
Contact Array Socket Body
Load Lever
Load Plate

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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. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
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 3. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where
are marked with black lines.
Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the
two orientation key notches.
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
black line
Pin1
alignment key
alignment key
Pin1
1155-Pin CPU
1155-Pin Socket
orientation key notch
orientation key notch
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Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the
socket by using a purely vertical mo-
tion.
Step 3-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock-
et and properly mated to the orient
keys.
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.
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
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 1155-Pin 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 2, No. 3).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard through-
holes.
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.
Apply Thermal
Interface Material
Fan cables on side
closest to MB header
Fastener slots
pointing straight out
Press Down
(4 Places)
Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler
Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt three dif-
ferent CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.
The white throughholes are for Socket LGA
1155/1156 CPU fan.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides 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 two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-
type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory
Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be
damaged.
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. Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not
work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them
on this motherboard.
notch
break
notch break
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 Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
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 system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.5 Multi Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports multi monitor upgrade. With the internal VGA output sup-
port and external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits
of multi monitor feature.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a multi monitor environment:
1. Install the PCI Express VGA card on PCIE1 slot. Please refer to page 15 for
proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA port on the I/O panel. Then connect
other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express
VGA card on PCIE1 slot.
VGA port
3. Boot your system. Press <F2> or <Del> to enter UEFI setup. Enter “Onboard
VGA Share Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB],
[128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of VGA. Please make sure
that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory.
If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of “Onboard VGA Share
Memory”, [Auto], will disable VGA function when the add-on VGA card is inserted
to this motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install
them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows®XP / XP 64-bit OS:
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.
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”.
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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.
For Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display
Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor
according to the steps below.
A. Click the number ”2” icon.
B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto
this monitor”.
C. Click “OK” to save your change.
D. Repeat stepsA through C for the display icon identified by the number
three.
6. 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
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2.6 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting Description
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 20)
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. 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 pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However,
please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need
to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot
up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac-
tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394
GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
Clear CMOSDefault
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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
Serial ATAII Connectors These four Serial ATAII
(SATA2_0: see p.2, No. 10) (SATAII) connectors support
(SATA2_1: see p.2, No. 8) SATA data cables for internal
(SATA2_2: see p.2, No. 12) storage devices. The current
(SATA2_3: see p.2, No. 11) SATAII interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data
Data Cable cable can be connected to the
(Optional) SATA / SATAII hard disk or the
SATAII connector on this
motherboard.
USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there
(see p.2 No. 15) are two USB 2.0 headers on
this motherboard. Each
USB 2.0 header can support
two USB 2.0 ports.
(9-pin USB8_9)
(see p.2 No. 16)
1
USB_PWR
P-8
GND
DUMMY
USB_PWR
P+8
GND
P-9 P+9
SATA2_1
SATA2_0
SATA2_3
SATA2_2
Print Port Header This is an interface for print
(25-pin LPT1) port cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 18) convenient connection of printer
devices.
1
AFD#
ERROR#
PINIT# GND
SLIN#
STB#
SPD0
SPD1
SPD2
SPD3
SPD4
SPD5
SPD6
SPD7
ACK#
BUSY
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J_SENSE
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 22) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R andAudio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 14) functions.
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the
chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the
positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a
normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-
tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.