ASROCK K8UPGRADE-760GX User manual

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MOTHERBOARD
K8Upgrade-760GX
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2004
Copyright©2004 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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may cause undesired operation.
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 9
1.4 ASRock 8CH I/O........................................................................ 10
2. Installation .............................................................. 10
Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 10
2.1 CPUInstallation ......................................................................... 11
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 11
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 12
2.4 Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI, AGP, and AMR Slots) ....... 13
2.5 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 15
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 16
2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ................................ 19
2.8 Hot Plug Function for SATA HDDs ............................................ 19
2.9 Making An SATADriver Diskette ............................................... 20
3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY ................................................... 21
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 21
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 21
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 22
3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 22
3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 23
3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 24
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration..................................................... 26
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 27
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 28
3.3.5 PCIPnPConfiguration...................................................... 30
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 31
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration................................................... 31
3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 33
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 33
3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 34
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 34
3.5.2 BootDevice Priority ........................................................ 35
3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 35
3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 36

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4. Software Support ................................................... 37
4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 37
4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 37
4.2.1 Running Support CD....................................................... 37
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 37
4.2.3 Utilities Menu................................................................... 37
APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology...... 38

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8Upgrade-760GX 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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as
well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-760GX Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.0-in x 9.6-in, 22.9 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-760GX Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-760GX Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
1 x SerialATA (SATA)Data Cable (Optional)
1 x SerialATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 xASRock I/O PlusTM Shield
1 x COM Port Bracket
1 x ASRock MR Card (Optional)

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1.2 Specifications
Platform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.0-in x 9.6-in, 22.9 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU: 754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMDAthlonTM 64
and 32-bit Sempron Processor
SupportsAMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 1)
Chipsets: North Bridge: SiS 760GX Chipset
FSB @ 800 MHz / 1.6 GT/s
South Bridge: SiS 964 Chipset
Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5Gb/s
Memory: 2 xDDRDIMM Slots:DDR1 andDDR2
Support PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333) /
PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB
IDE: IDE1:ATA133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
IDE2:ATA133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
Supports up to 4 IDE Devices
Serial ATA: 2 x SATA Connectors
Supports up to 2 SATADevices at 1.5Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 Floppy Disk Drives
Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
OnBoard VGA: Mirage 2GPU, supports DirectX 8.1
LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing
Motherboard Temperature Sensing
CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 2)
CPU Fan Tachometer
Chassis Fan Tachometer
Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
Future CPU Port: Supports CPU upgrade fromAMD754-Pin CPU to
AMD 939-Pin CPU (see page 13 for details)
PCI Slots: 2 x PCI Slots, PCI Specification 2.3
AGP slot: 1 x AGP Slot
Supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP Card (see CAUTION 3)
AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional)
USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 Ports:
6 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports on the I/O Panel
Plus 1 On-Board Headers Supporting 2 Extra USB 2.0 Ports
(see CAUTION 4)

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ASRock I/O PlusTM:1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port
1 VGA Port
1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
6 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
1 RJ-45 Port
Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone
COM Port: 1 COM Port Header to support a COM port module
BIOS: AMI Legal BIOS
Supports “Plug and Play”
ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
CPU Frequency Stepless Control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 5)
OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
CAUTION!
1. For power-saving sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’
QuietTM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 38 to
enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology.
2. 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.
3. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!
4. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®XP
SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft®Windows®98/ ME.
Please refer to Microsoft®official document at
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx
5. 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.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 Game Port Header (GAME1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
4 754-Pin CPU Socket 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS2)
6 North Bridge Controller 24 COM Port Header (COM1)
7 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 25 AMR Slot (AMR1)
8 J15 Jumper 26 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
9 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 27 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1)
10 Flash Memory 28 J9 /J10 Jumpers
11 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 29 JR1 Jumper / JL1 Jumper
12 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
13 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 31 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1)
14 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 32 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
15 South Bridge Controller 33 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
16 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 34 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
17 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) 35 J1 - J8 Jumpers
18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
SOCKET 754
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
ATXPWR1
IDE2 IDE1
FLOPPY1
CPU_FAN1
PS2_USB_PW1
1
ATX12V1
SiS
964
Chipset
PCI 1
PCI 2
1.5V_AGP1
FUTURE_CPU_PORT1
SiS
760GX
Chipset
CMOS
Battery
SATA1 SATA2
CLRCMOS2
1
CHA_FAN1
USB67
1
SPEAKER1
1
IR1
1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL 1
GAME1
1
AMR1
2Mb
BIOS
Super
I/O
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
AUDIO1
JR1 JL1
1
USB45
CD1
AUX1
1
PARALLEL PORT
VGA1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
Shared
USB 2.0
T: USB4
B: USB5
Top:
Line In
Center:
Line Out
Bottom:
Mic In
DDR400
ATA133
AGP 8X
USB2.0
FSB800
SATA
5.1CH
K8Upgrade-760GX
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J15
J9
J10
J7
1
J8
1
J5
1
J6
1
J3
1
J4
1
J1
1
J2
1
1
1
COM1
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24.4cm (9.6-in)
22.9cm (9.0-in)
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1.4 ASRock I/O PlusTM
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 VGA Port
4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
6 Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
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2. Installation
K8Upgarde-760GX is a Micro ATX form factor (9.0-in x 9.6-in, 22.9 cm x 24.4 cm)
motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your
chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
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 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.
2.2 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 8, No. 3). 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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notch
break
notch
break
2.3 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 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 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
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, AGP Slot, and AMR Slots)
There are 1 Future CPU Port, 2 PCI slots, 1AGP slot and 1AMR slot on K8Upgrade-
760GX motherboard.
Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port):
Future CPU Port allows you to upgrade yourAMD754-Pin CPU toAMD939-Pin CPU by
installing an add-onASRock 939CPU Board into this future CPU Port on K8Upgrade-
760GX motherboard. Before you upgrade the 754-Pin CPU to the 939-Pin CPU, it is
necessary to adjust the jumper settings for those required jumpers on K8Upgrade-
760GX 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!
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.
CPUType Jumper Settings
J1-J8 J9/J10 J15
(page 8, No. 35) (page 8, No. 28) (page 8, No. 8)
939-PinCPU
(Using add-on
ASRock 939CPU
Board) (5x3-pin;short pin1,pin2) (2x3-pin; short pin2,pin3) (1x 3-pin;shortpin1,pin2)
754-PinCPU
(Default)
(5x3-pin; short pin2,pin3) (2x3-pin; short pin1,pin2) (1x 3-pin;shortpin2, pin3)
3
2
1_2
2_3
1
2
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PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
AGP slot: TheAGP slot is used to install a graphics card. TheASRock AGP slot has
a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card.
Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this
motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage infor-
mation of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.
AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92
Modem functionality.
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
JR1 JL1
2.5 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_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.8, 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.
JR1 / JL1 Jumper
(see p.8, No. 29)
Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short, both the front panel and the rear panel
audio connectors can work.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS2)
(see p.8, No. 23)
Note: CLRCMOS2 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 andunplug the power cord from the power
supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short the Clear
CMOS jumper for 5 seconds. After shorting the Clear CMOS jumper, please
remove the jumper cap. 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.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
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Floppy Connector
(33-pinFLOPPY1)
(see p.8 No. 14)
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.8 No. 13) (39-pin IDE2, see p.8 No. 12)
Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE
device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor
for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please
connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and
CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).
Serial ATA Connectors These two Serial ATA (SATA)
(SATA1: see p.8 No.16) connectors support SATA data
(SATA2: see p.8 No.17) cables for internal storage
devices. The current SATA
interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s
data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATAdata cable
DataCable can be connected to the SATA
hard disk or the SATA connector
on the motherboard.
FLOPPY1
Pin1
IDE1
PIN1
IDE2
PIN1
thered-stripedside toPin1
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
80-conductor ATA66/100/133 cable
SATA2
SATA1

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of
Power Cable SATA power cable to the power
(Optional) connector on each drive. Then
connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.
USB 2.0 Header ASRock I/O PlusTM accommo-
(9-pinUSB67) dates 6 default USB 2.0 ports. If
(see p.8 No. 21) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O
panel are not sufficient, this
USB 2.0 header is available to
support 2 additional USB 2.0
ports.
Shared USB 2.0 Header This USB45 header is shared
(9-pinUSB45) with the USB 2.0 ports 4,5 on
(see p.8 No. 34) ASRock I/O PlusTM. When using
the front panel USB ports by
attaching the front panel USB
cable to this header (USB45), the
USB ports 4,5 onASRock I/O
PlusTM will not be able to function.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.8 No. 9) and receiving infrared module.
Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.8 No. 33) from sound sources such as
(AUX1: see p.8 No. 32) a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM,TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.8 No. 30) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
GND
GND
+5VA
BACKOUT-R
BACKOUT-L
AUD-OUT-L
AUD-OUT-R
MIC-POWER
MIC
1
DUMMY
GND
+5V
IRTX
IRRX
1
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+6
P-6
P+7
P-7
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
connect to the SATA HDD
powerconnector
connect tothe
powersupply
CD-R
GND
GND
CD-L
AUX-R
GND
GND
AUX-L
CD1
AUX1

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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pinPANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.8 No. 18) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pinSPEAKER1) speaker to this header.
(see p.8 No. 20)
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.8 No. 22) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
(3-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.8 No. 3) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(20-pinATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.8 No. 11)
COM Port Header This COM port header is used
(9-pin COM1) to support a COM port module.
(see p.8 No. 24)
ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary
(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.8 No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector.
Failing to do so will cause power
up failure.
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
+5V
DUMMY
DUMMY
SPEAKER
1
GND
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
1
CCTS#1
DDSR#1
DDTR#1
RRXD1
DDCD#1
TTXD1
GND
RRTS#1
RRI#1
1

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Game Port Header Connect aGame cable to this
(15-pinGAME1) header if the Game port bracket
(see p.8 No. 19) is installed.
2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. This
section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks.
STEP1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk.
STEP3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA
connector.
STEP4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.
2.8 Hot Plug Function for SATA HDDs
K8Upgrade-760GX motherboard supports Hot Plug function for SATA devices.
What is Hot Plug Function?
If the SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot
Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA 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
HDD.
WARNING!
Although this motherboard supports Hot Plug function for SATA devices,
there are still some limitation. Please ensure to read the instruction in the
Support CD before you use Hot Plug function. Failure to do so may lose
the data in the SATA HDDs or damage the SATA HDDs. For the detailed
instruction, please refer to the document in the Support CD at the
following path:
..\ RAID BIOS Setting Utility
MIDI_OUT
JAB2
JBY
JBB2
MIDI_IN
+5V
JAY
GND
GND
1
JAX
JAB1
+5V
JBX
JBB1
+5V

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2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette
If you want to install Windows 2000 or Windows XP on your SATA HDDs, you will
need to make an SATA driver diskette before you start the OS installation.
STEP1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.
STEP2: 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.
STEP3: When you see the message on the screen, “Do you want to generate
Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.
STEP4: Then you will see these messages,
Please insert a diskette into the floppy drive.
WARNING! Formatting the floppy diskette will
lose ALL data in it!
Start to format and copy files [YN]?
Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press <Y>.
STEP5: The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers
into the floppy diskette.
Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install
Windows 2000 / Windows XP on your system directly without setting the
RAID configuration on your system, or you may start to use “SiS RAID
BIOS Setting Utility” to set RAID 0 / RAID 1 configuration before you install
the OS. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check
the installation guide in the Support CDfor proper configuration. Please refer
to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation
and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path:
.. \ RAID BIOS Setting Utility
You may also set the RAID configuration by using “SiS RAID Utility for
Windows” in Windows environment. Please refer to the document in the
Support CD, “Guide to SiS RAID Utility for Windows”, which is located in the
folder at the following path:
.. \ RAID Utility for Windows