ASROCK K10N78D User manual

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K10N78D
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published April 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:
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Disclaimer:Disclaimer:
Disclaimer:Disclaimer:
Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-
tional use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed
as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual.
With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of
any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warran-
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any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for
loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like),
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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
1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction ........................................................................................................................
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1.1 Package Contents..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 10
1.4 I/OPanel .................................................................................... 11
2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation ............................................................................................................................
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 13
2.1 CPUInstallation ......................................................................... 14
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 14
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 15
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express slots) ................................... 17
2.5 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 18
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 19
2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header ConnectionGuide..................................... 23
2.8 SATAII HardDisk Setup Guide .................................................. 24
2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / SerialATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 25
2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs
Devices..................................................................................... 25
2.11 SATA/ SATAII HDDHot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 26
2.12 Driver InstallationGuide ............................................................ 28
2.13 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
Without RAID Functions ............................................................ 28
2.13.1 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions...................................................................... 28
2.13.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID
Functions...................................................................... 29
2.14 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
With RAID Functions ................................................................. 30
2.14.1 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions...................................................................... 30
2.14.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID
Functions...................................................................... 31
2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 32
3.3.
3.3.
3. BIOS SBIOS S
BIOS SBIOS S
BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY ......................................................................................................
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3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 33
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 33
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 34
3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 34

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3.3 Smart Screen............................................................................ 35
3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 36
3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 37
3.4.2 Memory Configuration .................................................... 40
3.4.3 Chipset Configuration..................................................... 44
3.4.4 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 45
3.4.5 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 46
3.4.6 PCIPnPConfiguration ...................................................... 48
3.4.7 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 49
3.4.8 Super IO Configuration................................................... 49
3.4.9 USB Configuration .......................................................... 50
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 51
3.6 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 52
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 52
3.7 Security Screen........................................................................ 53
3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 54
4.4.
4.4.
4. Software SupportSoftware Support
Software SupportSoftware Support
Software Support ......................................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 55
4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 55
4.2.1 Running Support CD....................................................... 55
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 55
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 55
4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 55

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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment 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 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 SerialATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One SerialATA(SATA) HDDPower 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 SocketAM2+ / AM2 processors: AMDPhenomTM
FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX /Athlon 64 X2Dual-Core / Athlon
X2Dual-Core /Athlon 64 / Sempronprocessor
- Support forAM3 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 (5.2GT/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
-SupportDDR21066/800/667/533non-ECC,un-bufferedmemory
(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 LAN10/100/1000 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
-1x RJ-45LAN Portwith LED (ACT/LINKLED andSPEED LED)
- 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 (RAID0,
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 FAN connector
- 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 FailureGuard (B.F.G.)
-ASRock AM2 Boost:ASRock Patented Technology 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
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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CAUTION!
1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 32 for details.
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 15 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 11 for
proper connection.
6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk SetupGuide” on page 24 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
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-
party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.

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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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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 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)
Super
I/O
CMOS
BATTERY
ATXPWR1
SOCKET AM2
CD1
NVIDIA
nForce 720D
Chipset
PS2_USB_PW1
1
IDE1
FSB800
DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
FSB800
DDRII_3 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_4 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
PCI1
AUDIO
CODEC
1
CLRCMOS1
CPU_FAN1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
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PANE L 1
NB_FAN1
SPEAKER1
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FLOPPY1
HD_AUDIO1
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RoHS
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19.1cm (7.5-in)
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BIOS
SATAII_1(PORT 0)
DDR2 1066
FSB2.6GHz
HT3.0
PCI Express 2.0
PCI2
USB8_9
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LAN
PHY
Top:
SIDE SPK
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T: USB 0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
Coaxial
SPDIF
Optical
SPDIF
USB 2.0
T:USB4
B: USB5
USB 2.0
T:USB2
B: USB3
ATX12V1
USB10_11
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USB6_7
1
SATAII_2(PORT 1)
SATAII_3(PORT 2)
SATAII_4(PORT 3)
SATAII_5(PORT 4)
SATAII_6(PORT 5)
CHA_FAN1
PCIE2
PCIE3
PCIE4
Dual Channel
Phenom II
AM2+/AM3
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1.4 I/O PanelI/O Panel
I/O PanelI/O Panel
I/O Panel
** 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----
6VVV--
8VVVV
LAN Port
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LANport 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
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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 “VIAHDAudio 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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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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2.12.1
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.
2.22.2
2.22.2
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 10, 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
CPU Golden Triangle
SocketCorner
SmallTriangle

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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-pinDDR2 (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)
DDR2DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install
identicalDDR2 DIMM pair in Dual ChannelA(DDRII_1 and DDRII_2;Yellow slots;
see p.10 No.5) or identical DDR2DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and
DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10No.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 compatibil-
ity 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 acti-
vate 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 in DDRII_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 andDIMM 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 a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align aDIMM on the slot such that the notch on theDIMM matches the break
on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and theDIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert theDIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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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.
PCIslots: 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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+5V
1_2
+5VSB
2_3
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.10, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or
USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(seep.10, 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. 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 action.
Clear CMOS
2_3
1_2
Default

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FLOPPY1
Pin1
thered-striped side to Pin1
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
IDE1
PIN1
80-conductor ATA 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)
(seep.10, 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-pinIDE1, see p.10, No. 8)
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
SerialATA II Connectors These six SerialATAII
(SATAII_1 (PORT 0): see p.10, No. 15) (SATAII) connectors support
(SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.10, No. 14) SATA data cables for internal
(SATAII_3 (PORT 2): see p.10, No. 13) storage devices. The current
(SATAII_4 (PORT 3): see p.10, No. 12) SATAII interface allows up to
(SATAII_5(PORT 4): see p.10,No. 11) 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATAII_6 (PORT 5): see p.10, No. 10)
SATAII_6 (PORT5)
SATAII_5 (PORT4)
SATAII_4(PORT3)
SATAII_3(PORT2)
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable
DataCable can be connected to the SATA/
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on this motherboard.
SATAII_2(PORT1)
SATAII_1(PORT0)

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J_SENSE
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.10, No. 27) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front PanelAudio Header This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.10, No. 24) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
CD-L
GND
GND
CD-R
CD1
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
(seep.10 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)
(seep.10 No. 18)
(9-pinUSB6_7)
(seep.10 No. 16)
connect to the SATA HDD
powerconnector
connect tothe
powersupply
Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of
PowerCable SATApower 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.
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+7
P-7
P+6
P-6
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
1
USB_PWR
P-8
GND
DUMMY
USB_PWR
P+8
GND
P-9 P+9
1
USB_PWR
P-10
GND
DUMMY
USB_PWR
P+10
GND
P-11
P+11