ASROCK K8N68PV-GLAN 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
that may appear in this guide.
With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or
conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall
ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of
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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 2008
Copyright©2008ASRock 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
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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1 Serial Port Header (COM1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
5 754-Pin CPU Socket 20 NVIDIA Chipset
6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 22 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb)
8 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1-2) 23 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
11 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 26 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
12 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
13 Secondary SATAII Connector 28 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
(SATAII_2 (PORT1)) 29 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 30 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
15 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT0)) (IR1)

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ASRock 6CH_DVI I/OASRock 6CH_DVI I/O
ASRock 6CH_DVI I/OASRock 6CH_DVI I/O
ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
2 Parallel Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 RJ-45 Port 9 VGA/D-Sub Port
4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 VGA/DVI-D Port
5 Front Speaker (Lime) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* 6 Microphone (Pink)
* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
For Windows®XP:
After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer
ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or
“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDAAudio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows®VistaTM:
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device
advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasingASRock K8N68PV-GLAN 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 onASRock 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 xASRock K8N68PV-GLAN Motherboard
(MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm)
1 xASRock K8N68PV-GLAN Quick InstallationGuide
2 xASRock K8N68PV-GLAN Support CD
1 x UltraATA66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in FloppyDrive Ribbon Cable
1 x SerialATA(SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
1 x SerialATA (SATA) HDDPower Cable (Optional)
1 xASRock 6CH_DVI I/O Shield

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1.21.2
1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm
CPU - Socket 754 forAMDAthlonTM 64 and Sempron processors
- SupportsAMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- Chipset capable to FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology
Chipset -NVIDIA®GeForce 7050 / nForce 630AMCP
Memory - 2 xDDR DIMM slots
-SupportDDR400/333/266non-ECC, un-bufferedmemory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 2GB
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2)
-ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 3)
- Boot FailureGuard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
Graphics - IntegratedNVIDIA®GeForce7 Series (NV44)
-DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0
- Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 4)
-Dual VGAOutput: supportDVI-DandD-Sub ports by
independent display controllers
- Supports HDCP function withDVI-Dport
-NVIDIA®PureVideoTM Ready
Audio - 5.1 CH HighDefinitionAudio (RealtekALC662Audio Codec)
- Chipset embedded HDMIAudio
LAN -Gigabit LAN10/100/1000 Mb/s
-Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH_DVI I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port
- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port (see CAUTION 5)
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 Port
- HDAudio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

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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.
Connector - 4 x SerialATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID0,
RAID 1, RAID0+1, RAID5, JBOD),NCQ,AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 6)
- 1 xATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 xDeskExpress Hot PlugDetection header
- 1 x COM port header
- CPU/Chassis FANconnector
- 24 pinATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio header
- 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 7)
BIOS Feature - 4MbAMI BIOS
-AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
-ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD -Drivers, Utilities,AntiVirus Software (TrialVersion)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated
* 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 21 for details.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor
and is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA®website for the latest
information.
5. This DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support
DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. You may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to
convert this DVI-D port to HDMI interface.DVI to HDMI adapter is not bundled
with our product, please refer to the adapter vendor for further information.
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 / 2000 SP4.

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2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This is a MicroATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 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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2.22.2
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
thermalgreasebetweenthe CPUandtheheatsinktoimproveheatdissipation.
Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good
contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FANconnec-
tor (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2,No. 7). 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
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2.32.3
2.3 Installation of MemorInstallation of Memor
Installation of MemorInstallation of Memor
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard is equipped with two 184-pinDDR (DoubleData Rate)DIMM slots.
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 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 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 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIslots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIEslots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width
graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width
cards, such asGigabit LANcard, SATA2 card andASRock PCIE_DE
card.
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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is com-
pletely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
This motherboard supportsDual Monitor and SurroundDisplay features. For the
detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the support
CD:
..\ Surround Display Information
2.6 HDMI Audio F2.6 HDMI Audio F
2.6 HDMI Audio F2.6 HDMI Audio F
2.6 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guideunction Operation Guide
unction Operation Guideunction Operation Guide
unction Operation Guide
TheDVI-Dport for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can supportDVI/HDCP and
HDMI format signal.You may use theDVI to HDMI adapter to convert theDVI-Dport to
HDMI interface. Please refer to page 18 of “User Manual” in the support CDto enable
HDMI audio function according to the OS you install.

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Clear CMOSDefault
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2.7 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. 2) +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.
ClearCMOSJumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 10)
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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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.8 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 dam-
age of the motherboard!
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FloppyConnector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.2 No. 24)
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
SATAII_2 (PORT 1)
SATAII_1 (PORT 0)
SATAII_4 (PORT 3)
SATAII_3 (PORT 2)
SerialATAII Connectors These four SerialATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1 (PORT 0): see p.2, No. 15) connectors support SATAII
(SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.2, No. 13) or SATAhard disk for internal
(SATAII_3 (PORT 2): see p.2, No. 12) storage devices. The current
(SATAII_4 (PORT 3): see p.2, No. 14) SATAII interface allows up to
3.0Gb/s data transfer rate.
SerialATA (SATA) Either end of the SATAdata cable
DataCable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 9)
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
SerialATA(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.
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USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB10_11) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 16) four 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. 17)
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.2 No. 18)
(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.2 No. 19)
DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection This header supports the Hot
Header Plug detection function for
(5-pin IR1) ASRock DeskExpress.
(see p.2 No. 30)
InternalAudio 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 PanelAudio Header This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2, No. 25) convenientconnection and
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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 21) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 23)
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 11) match the black wire to the
groundpin.
CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 7) match the black wire to the
groundpin.
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 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 forAC’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].
F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand
taskbar to enter Realtek HDAudio Manager.
For Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose
“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by
clicking “OK”.
For Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front
panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.
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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-PinFan Installation
Pin 1-3 Connected
ATXPower Connector Please connect anATX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.2, No. 3)
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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ATX12V PowerConnector Please note that it is necessary
(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.2 No. 4) ATX 12V plug to this connector.
Failing to do so will cause power
upfailure.
Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a
(9-pin COM1) serial module.
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InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This motherboard adoptsNVIDIA®GeForce 7050 / nForce 630AMCP chipset that
supports SerialATA(SATA) / SerialATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. You
may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices.
This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.
STEP 1: Install the SATA/ SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SATApower cable to the SATA/ SATAII hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATAdata cable to the motherboard’s SATAII
connector.
STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATAdata cable to the SATA/ SATAII hard
disk.
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in RAID / AHCI mode. NVIDIA®GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP chipset provides
hardwaresupport forAdvancedHostcontroller Interface(AHCI),anewoperationinterface
forSATAhostcontrollersdevelopedthruajointindustryeffort.AHCIalso provides usability
enhancements such as Hot Plug.
NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?
If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is
called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII
HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.
However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has
been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.
What is Hot Swap Function?
If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called
“Hot Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII
HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

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2.11 Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide
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 CDdriver 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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2.12 Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
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If you want to install Windows®2000, Windows®XP, Windows®XP 64-bit, Windows®
VistaTM orWindows®VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA/ SATAII HDDs without RAIDfunctions,
please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.
Before installing Windows®2000 to your system, your Windows®2000 optical
disk is supposed to include SP4. If there is no SP4 included in your disk, please
visit the below website for proper procedures of making a SP4 disk:
http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/spdeploy.
htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay
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If you want to install Windows®2000 / Windows®XP / Windows®XP 64-bit on your SATA
/ SATAII HDDs without RAIDfunctions, 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 IDEConfiguration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette.
A. Insert theASRock Support CDinto your optical drive to boot your system.
(There are twoASRock Support CDin the motherboard gift box pack, please
choose the one for Windows®2000 / 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 ATAdriver
diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

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Using SATA/ SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDEConfiguration.
B. Set the “SATAOperation Mode” option to [non-RAID].
STEP 2: Install Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
D. Then you will see these messages,
Please choose:
1. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for Windows2000/XP
2. Generate RAID Driver diskette for Windows2000/XP
3. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP64
4. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP64
5. Exit
Reboot system now
Press any key to continue
Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Select your required
item on the list according to the mode you choose and the OS you install.
Then press any key.
E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA/ SATAII
drivers into the floppy diskette.
STEP 3: Install Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
After making a SATA/ SATAII driver diskette, you can start to installWindows®2000 / XP
/ XP 64-bit on your system.At the beginning of Windows®setup, press F6 to install a
third-partyAHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA/ SATAII driver diskette contain-
ing theNVIDIA®AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented.
Select the driver to install according to the OS you install. The
drivers are as below:
A. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP/2000
B. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP64
Please select A for Windows®2000 / XP inAHCI mode. Please select B for Windows®
XP 64-bit inAHCI mode.

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2.13 Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTMTM
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unctionsunctions
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If you want to install Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your
SATA/ SATAII HDDs with RAIDfunctions, please refer to the document at the following
path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:
..\ RAID Installation Guide
Using SATA/ SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDEConfiguration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [non-RAID].
STEP 2: Install Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
2.12.2 Installing Windows2.12.2 Installing Windows
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If you want to install Windows®VistaTM / Windows®VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII
HDDs without RAIDfunctions, 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 IDEConfiguration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Install Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
Insert the Windows®VistaTM / Windows®VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive
to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows®VistaTM / Windows®
VistaTM 64-bitOS onyour system.Whenyou see “Wheredo youwantto installWindows?
” page, please insert the ASRock Support CDinto your optical drive,
and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load theNVIDIA®AHCI
drivers.NVIDIA®AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD:
(There are twoASRock Support CDin the motherboard gift box pack, please
choose the one for Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.)
.. \ I386 \ AHCI_Vista (For Windows®VistaTM OS)
.. \ AMD64\ AHCI_Vista64 (For Windows®VistaTM 64-bit OS)
After that, please insert Windows®VistaTM / Windows®VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into
the optical drive again to continue the installation.