ASROCK K10N78D User manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational
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
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With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,
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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.
PublishedApril 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard Layout
1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Chassis Speaker Header
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 20 NB Fan Connector (NB_FAN1)
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 Front Panel Audio Header
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 25 HDMI_SPDIF Header
8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) (HDMI_SPDIF1,Yellow)
9 NVIDIA nForce 720D Chipset 26 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT 5), Red) 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT 4), Red) 28 SPI BIOS Chip
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3), Red) 29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4, White)
13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2), Red) 30 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1), Red) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3, White)
15 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0), Red) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11,Blue) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

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** 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----
6 VVV--
8 VVVV
LAN Port
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
Green 1Gbps connection
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Microphone (Pink)
* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 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 Optical SPDIF Out Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
** 7 Front Speaker (Lime) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

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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 HD Audio 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”, “4 Channel”, “6 Channel” or “8 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your
change.
For Windows®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.
If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only
choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

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1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K10N78D 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.
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
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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1.1 Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
ASRock K10N78D Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm)
ASRock K10N78D Quick Installation Guide
ASRock K10N78D Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One SerialATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One I/O Panel Shield
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1.21.2
1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power
CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMDPhenomTM
FX / Phenom /Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2Dual-Core / Athlon
X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempronprocessor
- Support for AM3 processors:AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 and
Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors
-AMDLIVE!TM Ready
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology
Chipset -NVIDIA®nForce 720D
Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 4 xDDR2DIMM slots
- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 3)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 3 x PCI slots
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(VIA®VT1708S Audio Codec)
LAN -Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
-Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O I/OPanel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
-1 xRJ-45 LANPort withLED(ACT/LINK LEDand SPEEDLED)
- HDAudio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5)
Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID5 and JBOD),NCQ,AHCI and “Hot
Plug” functions (see CAUTION 6)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

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- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- CPU/Chassis/NB FANconnector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 7)
BIOS Feature - 8MbAMI BIOS
-AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
-ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
-NB Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
-ASRockAM2 Boost: ASRock PatentedTechnology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/NB Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM
/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
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WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using
the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or
even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be
done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage
caused by overclocking.
CAUTION!
1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-
tied Overclocking Technology” on page 22 for details.
2. This motherboard supportsDual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 12 for proper installation.
3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU
you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this
motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for
the compatible memory modules.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®XP
and Windows®VistaTM. For Windows®XP 64-bit and Windows®VistaTM 64-
bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
5. 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 3 for
proper connection.
6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 24 of “User Manual” in the support CD to
adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA
hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.
8. 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

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9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,
Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the
number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are
idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and
improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.
To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet
option in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the
operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for
AM2 CPU. If you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory perfor-
mance will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU
you adopt. Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference
clock. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM
configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled,
it may not be applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this
function for keeping the stability of your system.

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2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-
sure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or
the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard
to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may
damage the motherboard.

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2.1 CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90oangle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
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2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat
dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-
tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 35). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan
and the heatsink.
STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90°Up
CPUGoldenTriangle
SocketCorner
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (DoubleData Rate 2)DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-
type)DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2;
Yellow slots; see p.2 No.5) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDRII_3 andDDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2No.6), so thatDual Channel Memory
Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four
DDR2 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2
DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to theDual Channel Memory Configuration
Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot)
(1) Populated Populated - -
(2) - - Populated Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four
slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow
slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_3
and DDRII_4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules inDDRII_1
and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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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 aDIMM 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 theDIMM if you force theDIMM 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 theDIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:PCIE1 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express
cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2
card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x16
lane width graphics cards.
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 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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OpenShort
Clear CMOSDefault
2.52.5
2.52.5
2.5 Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup
Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup
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
PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or
USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
ClearCMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 30)
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.
Afterwaitingfor15seconds,useajumpercaptoshortpin2andpin3onCLRCMOS1
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-
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connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
80-conductorATA 66/100/133 cable
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.6 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!
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Floppy Connector
(33-pinFLOPPY1)
(see p.2, No. 23)
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.2, No. 8)
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
SerialATA II Connectors These six Serial ATAII
(SATAII_1 (PORT 0): see p.2, No. 15) (SATAII) connectors support
(SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.2, No. 14) SATA data cables for internal
(SATAII_3 (PORT 2): see p.2, No. 13) storage devices. The current
(SATAII_4 (PORT 3): see p.2, No. 12) SATAII interface allows up to
(SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.2, No. 11) 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATAII_6 (PORT 5): see p.2, No. 10)
SATAII_6(PORT5)
SATAII_5(PORT4)
SATAII_4(PORT3)
SATAII_3(PORT2)
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATAdata cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on this motherboard.
SATAII_2(PORT1)
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Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.2, No. 27) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2, No. 24) 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:
USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pinUSB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 17) three USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
(9-pinUSB8_9)
(see p.2 No. 18)
(9-pinUSB6_7)
(see p.2 No. 16)
Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of
Power Cable SATA power cable to the power
(Optional) connector on each drive. Then
connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.
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A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_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.
E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select
Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from
[Auto] to [Enabled].
System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pinPANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2, No. 21) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pinSPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.2, No. 19)
CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.2, No. 35) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
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Chassis and NB Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and
(see p.2 No. 34) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
(3-pin NB_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 20)
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
3-PinFanInstallation
Pin 1-3 Connected
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(24-pinATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.2, No. 7)
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ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary
(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.2, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector.
Failing to do so will cause power
up failure.
20-PinATX Power Supply Installation
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
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Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a
(9-pin COM1) serial port module.
(seep.2, No.22)
HDMI_SPDIFHeader HDMI_SPDIF header,providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIFaudio outputto HDMIVGA
(see p.2 No. 25) card, allows the system to
connect HDMIDigital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connectthe HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.
HDMI_SPDIFCable Please connect the black end (A)
(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIFheader on the
motherboard. Then connect the
white end (B or C) of
HDMI_SPDIFcable tothe
HDMI_SPDIFconnector ofHDMI
VGA card.
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Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide
Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom
side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.
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2.8 Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit / VistaXP / XP 64-bit / Vista
XP / XP 64-bit / VistaXP / XP 64-bit / Vista
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64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows®XP, Windows®XP 64-bit, Windows®VistaTM or
Windows®VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please
follow below procedures according to the OS you install.
2.8.1 Installing Windows2.8.1 Installing Windows
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If you want to install Windows®XP / Windows®XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs
without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.
A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.
(There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack,
please choose the one for Windows®XP / XP 64-bit.)
B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and
then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-
ROM as the boot device.
C. When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver
diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.
D. Then you will see these messages,
Please choose:
1. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP
2. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP
3. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP64
4. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP64
5. Exit
Reboot system now
Press any key to continue