ASROCK K8SLI-ESATA2 User manual

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K8SLI-eSATA2
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published February 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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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 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode ........... 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 10
1.5 ASRock eSATAII I/O.................................................................. 11
2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation ............................................................................................................................
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 12
2.1 CPUInstallation ......................................................................... 13
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 13
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 14
2.4 Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI and PCIE Slots) ................. 15
2.5 Dual Graphics Feature .............................................................. 17
2.6 SLITM OperationGuide............................................................... 18
2.7 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 21
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 21
2.9 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................. 26
2.10 SATAII HardDisk SetupGuide .................................................. 29
2.11 SerialATA (SATA) / SerialATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 30
2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and
eSATAII Devices........................................................................ 31
2.13 Using SATA/ SATAII HDDs With RAIDFunctions..................... 32
2.14 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs Without RAIDFunctions................ 33
2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology.............................................. 33
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 ............................................................................... 34
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 34
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 35
3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 35
3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 36
3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 37
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration..................................................... 39
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 41
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 42
3.3.5 PCIPnPConfiguration...................................................... 44
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 45
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration................................................... 45

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3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 47
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 47
3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 48
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 48
3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 49
3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 50
4.4.
4.4.
4. Software SupportSoftware Support
Software SupportSoftware Support
Software Support ......................................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 51
4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 51
4.2.1 Running Support CD....................................................... 51
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 51
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 51
4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 51
APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet
APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet
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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 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.
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
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1.11.1
1.1 Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
1 x ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)
1 x ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
2 x Serial ATA(SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
1 xASRock eSATAII I/O Shield
1 x ASRock SLI Bridge

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1.21.2
1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm
CPU - 754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMDAthlonTM 64
and 32-bit / 64-bit Sempron Processors
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
(see CAUTION 1)
- Chipset capable to FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology
Chipset - ULi®M1697
Memory - 2 xDDR DIMM slots
- SupportDDR400/333/266
- Max. capacity: 2GB
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 3)
-ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot - 1 x Future CPU Port (Supports CPU upgrade fromAMD K8
754-Pin CPU to K8 939-Pin CPU orAM2 940-Pin CPU through
939CPU Board orAM2CPU Board)
(see page 15 for details)
- 3 x PCI slots
- 1 x PCI Express x 16 / x 8 slot
- 1 x PCI Express x 1 / x 8 slot
- 1 x PCI Express x 1 slot
- Supports NVIDIA SLITM (see CAUTION 5)
Audio - Realtek ALC 660 5.1channel CODEC with High Definition
Audio
LAN - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O ASRock eSATAII I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x eSATAII Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 Port
-Audio Jack: Line in / Line out / Microphone

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Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID
(RAID 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD, 5) and “Hot Plug” functions
(see CAUTION 6)
- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII
connectors), support “Hot Plug” function (see CAUTION 7)
- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Game header
- CPU/Chassis FANconnector
- 20 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- SLI/XFIRE power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 8)
BIOS Feature - 2MbAMI 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 (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Motherboard Temperature Sensing
- CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life
- CPU FanTachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated

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CAUTION!
1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’
QuietTM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 52 to
enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-
tied Overclocking Technology” on page 33 for details.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. This motherboard supports NVIDIA SLITM technology, please read “Dual
Graphics Feature” on page 17 for jumper settings. PCIE3 slot is intended
for SLITM function. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card to
this motherboard, please install it to PCIE1 slot. For the information of the
compatible SLITM Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Sup-
ported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode” on page 9. For the
proper installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation
guide on page 15.
6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII HardDisk Setup Guide” on page 29 to adjust your SATAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. Besides, you are allowed to downgrade the SATAII
hard disk to SATA hard disk (from SATAII 3Gb/s down to SATA 1.5Gb/s),
and connect it to the SATAII connector. You can also connect SATA hard
disk to SATAII connector directly.
7. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 26 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. (Port Multiplier
Technology is not supported with eSATAII interface on this motherboard.)
8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®XP
SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

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1.31.3
1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITMTM
TMTM
TM ModeMode
ModeMode
Mode
(for Windows XP / XP 64-bit only)
Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name
Vendor
NVIDIA ASUS EN6600 GeForce 6600
ASUS EN6600GT Series GeForce 6600GT
ASUS EN6800LE GeForce 6800LE
ASUS EN6800GT GeForce 6800GT
ASUS EN7800GTX/2DHTV GeForce 7800GTX
For the latest updates of the supported PCI ExpressVGAcard list for SLITM Mode, please
visit our website for details.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout
K8SLI-eSATA2
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Socket 754
ATXPWR 1
DDR 2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR 1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
FSB800
DDR400
IDE1
IDE2
ULi
M1697
Chipset
PARALLEL PORT
COM1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T: US B2
B: USB3
USB 2.0
T: US B0
B: USB1
Top:
LAN
eSATAII
T:eSATAII_1
B: eSATAII_2
Top:
Line In
Center:
Line Out
Bottom:
Mic In
PS2_USB_PWR1
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ATX12V1
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J8
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J9
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J10
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J1
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J2
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J3
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J4
FUTURE_CPU_PORT1
CPU_FAN1
CHA_FAN1
CMOS
BATTERY
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SATAII_BLACK
SATAII_BLUE
CLRCMOS1
SATAII_RED
SATAII_ORANGE
USB2.0 ATA133
SATAII
PCI2
PCI3
PCI1
RoHS
5.1CH HD
PCIE1
PCIE2
PCIE3
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J12
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J15
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J16
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J20
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J21
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LAN
PHY
2Mb
BIOS
SUPER
I/O
CD1
AUDIO
CODEC
HD_AUDIO1
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IR1
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FLOPPY1
USB67
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SPEAKER1
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HDLED RST
PLED PWRBTN
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PANEL1
GAME1
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USB45
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eSATAII_BOTTOM
eSATAII_TOP
SLI/XFIRE_PWR1
PCI
EXPRESS
30.5cm (12.0 in)
20.8cm (8.2 in)
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eSATAII
RAID
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 23 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
5 754-Pin CPU Socket 25 Game Port Header (GAME1)
6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
7 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 27 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9 ULi M1697 Single Chip 29 PCI Express x 1 / x 8 Slot (PCIE3)
10 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_RED) 30 J21 Jumper
11 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_ORANGE) 31 PCI Express x 1 Slot (PCIE2)
12 J14 / J15/ J16 / J17/ J18 /J19/ J20 Jumpers 32 J11 / J12 Jumpers
13 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_BLACK) 33 PCI Express x 16 / x 8 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_BLUE) 34 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector
15 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) 35 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 36 J1/ J2/J3/ J4 /J7/ J8 /J9/ J10 Jumpers
17 Flash Memory 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)
18 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM)
19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 39 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
20 J13 Jumper

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1 Parallel Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 COM Port
4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
6 eSATAII Ports
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2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
K8SLI-eSATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)
motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your
chassis to ensure 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
2.12.1
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. 39). 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
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socket Corner

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2.32.3
2.32.3
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
Installation of Memory 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 a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align aDIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break
on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into
the slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert 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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2.42.4
2.4 Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
Expansion Slots
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and PCIE Slots)
There are 1 Future CPU Port, 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on K8SLI-eSATA2
motherboard.
Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port):
Future CPU Port allows you to upgrade yourAMDK8 754-Pin CPU to K8 939-Pin CPU
or AM2 940-Pin CPU by installing an add-on ASRock 939CPU Board or AM2CPU
Board into this future CPU Port on K8SLI-eSATA2 motherboard. Before you up-
grade the K8 754-Pin CPU to K8 939-Pin CPU orAM2 940-Pin CPU, it is necessary to
adjust the jumper settings for those required jumpers on K8SLI-eSATA2 motherboard.
Please refer to the table below for the correct jumper settings.
This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is not an AGP slot! Please do
NOT insert any AGP card into it!
CPUType Jumper Settings
K8754-Pin CPU
(Default)
K8 939-Pin CPU or
AM2 940-Pin CPU
(Using add-on
ASRock 939CPU Board
or AM2CPU Board)
NOTE
When adjusting the jumper settings, you may use the tool, Jumper Cap Remover, to help you
removing the jumper caps more easily. This Jumper Cap Remover is bundled in your motherboard
package, and please follow the “Jumper Cap Remover Instruction” to use it properly.
J12
J11
J1 J2 J3 J4
3
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3
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J9 J10
J7 J8
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J11
J1 J2 J3 J4
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2
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2
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2
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2
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J7 J8
2_3
2_3
J13
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PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 / x 8 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16
lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x 1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards, such as
Gigabit LANcard, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE3 (PCIE x 1 / x 8 slot) is used to install PCI Express expansion
cards. For the information of the compatible SLITM Mode PCI Ex
press VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA
Card List for SLITM Mode” on page 9. Please check the jumper set
tings on page 17 for different functions.
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.
PCIE3 slot is intended for SLITM function. If you plan to install only
one PCI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to
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2.5 Dual Graphics Feature2.5 Dual Graphics Feature
2.5 Dual Graphics Feature2.5 Dual Graphics Feature
2.5 Dual Graphics Feature
This motherboard supports Dual Graphics Technology. When installing the add-on
VGA cards to this motherboard, you are allowed to choose two different ways to
decide the function of PCIE1 slot and PCIE3 slot. The default value of this feature is
to enable PCIE1 slot (PCI Express x 16) and PCIE3 slot (only PCI Express x 1). You
can also adjust the jumpers according to the below table to enable PCIE1 slot (PCI
Express x 8) and PCIE3 slot (PCI Express x 8). In other words, you are able to adjust
the jumpers to enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. Please refer to the table
below for the correct jumper settings.
Function Jumper Settings
EnablePCIE1
(PCIE x 16) /
PCIE3(only
PCIEx 1)
(Default)
EnablePCIE1
(PCIE x 8) /
PCIE3
(PCIE x 8)
J14 J15 J16 J20
J21
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J18 J19 J17
J14 J15 J16 J20
J21
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Operation Guide
This motherboard supports NVIDIA SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that
allows you to install two identical NVIDIA SLITM enabled PCI Express x 16 graphics
cards. Currently, NVIDIA SLITM technology supports Windows XP and XP 64-bit
operating system. Please follow the installation procedures in this section.
SLITM Technology Requirements
1. You should have two identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA
certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA
SLITM technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.
nvidia.com).
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the
minimum power required by your system.
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Step 1. Adjust the jumpers on this motherboard to enable PCIE1 slot (PCIE x 8) and
PCIE3 slot (PCIE x 8). Please refer to the previous section “Dual Graphics
Feature” for proper jumper setting.
Step 2. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified
because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
(Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card
into PCIE1 slot and another graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the
cards are properly seated on the slots.
Step3. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics
cards.
Step4. Align and insert the SLI Bridge to the goldfingers on each graphics card.
Make sure that the SLI Bridge is firmly in place.

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Step5. Connect a VGA cable or aDVI-I cable to the monitor connector and the DVI
connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.
Step6. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to SLI/XFIRE power connector.
Step7. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Install the “SLI Enabled” driver
of our support CD to your system. Then, reboot your system.
Step8. Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable
the Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView sys-
tem tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU
feature.
A. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows taskbar.
B. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager, and then
click nView Properties.
C. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop
Management tab.
D. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box.

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E. From theDisplay Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click
Advanced.
F. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab.
G. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI
multi-GPU item.
H. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box.
I. Click OK when done.
* SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Technologies Inc., and is used only
for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.