ASROCK K8UPGRADE-NF3 User manual

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
4 754-Pin CPU Socket 20 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 21 Game Port Header (GAME1)
6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)
7 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 23 JR1 JL1 Jumper
8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 24 PCI Slots (PCI1- 4)
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
10 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) 26 Flash Memory
11 Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
12 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 28 J15 Jumper
13 nVidia Chipset 29 J9 /J10 Jumper
14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS2) 30 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1)
15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 31 J1-J8 Jumpers
16 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

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1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 Serial Port: COM1
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
*7 Front Speaker (Lime)
* 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)
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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
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1.1 Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm)
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 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 Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 xASRock 8CH I/O Shield
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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm
CPU: 754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMDAthlonTM 64
and 32-bit / 64-bit Sempron Processors
SupportsAMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 1)
Chipsets: Bridge: nVidia nForce3 250 Series
Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
(see CAUTION 2)
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 DMAMode 6
IDE2:ATA133 / Ultra DMAMode 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
(Not Support “Hot Plug” function)
Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 Floppy Disk Drives
Audio: 7.1 channels AC’97 Audio
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 3)
CPU Fan Tachometer
Chassis Fan Tachometer
Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
Future CPU Port: Supports CPU upgrade fromAMD754-Pin CPU toAMD939-Pin
CPU or other future CPU, such as 940-Pin CPU (M2)
(see page 8 for details)
PCI Slots: 4 x PCI Slots, PCI Specification 2.2
AGP Slot: 1 x AGP Slot
Supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP Card (see CAUTION 4)
USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 Ports:
4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports on the I/O Panel
Plus 2 On-Board Headers Supporting 4 Extra USB 2.0 Ports
(see CAUTION 5)

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ASRock 8CH I/O: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port
1 Serial Port: COM1
1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
1 RJ-45 Port
Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass /
Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone
(see CAUTION 6)
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 7)
OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
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 40 of
“User Manual” in the Support CD to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. During
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed AGP/PCI buses. In other
words, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but AGP and PCI buses are in
the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking
environment.
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. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!
5. 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.
6. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.
For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,
and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.
7. 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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2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install mother-
board components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the car-
pet 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 antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the
component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the
motherboardto 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 90° angle.
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.
Step 5. Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to
the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.
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2.2 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)
K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data 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 the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and theDIMM is properly seated.
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2.32.3
2.3 Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
Expansion Slots
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and AGP Slot)(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and AGP Slot)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and AGP Slot)(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and AGP Slot)
(Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and AGP Slot)
There are 1 Future CPU Port, 4 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K8Upgrade-NF3
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-
NF3 motherboard. You may also install ASRock M2CPU Board into this future CPU
Port on this motherboard to upgrade yourAMD 754-Pin CPU toAMD940-Pin (M2) CPU
in the future. Before you upgrade the 754-Pin CPU to the 939-Pin CPU / 940-Pin (M2)
CPU, it is necessary to adjust the jumper settings for those required jumpers on
K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Please refer to the table below for the correct jumper
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This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is not an AGP slot! Please do
NOT insert any AGP card into it!
CPUType Jumper Settings
754-PinCPU
(Default)
939-PinCPU
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ASRock 939CPU
Board)
/ 940-Pin (M2)
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ASRock M2CPU
Board)
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6 J7 J8
J15
J9
J10
J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6 J7 J8
J15
J9
J10
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.
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-
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2.4 Jumpers Setup2.4 Jumpers Setup
2.4 Jumpers Setup2.4 Jumpers Setup
2.4 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 the pins, the jumper is “Open”.
The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting
PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or
USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
JR1 JL1 Jumper
(see p.2, No. 23)
Note: If the jumpers JR1 and JL1 are short, both the front panel and the rear panel
audio connectors can work.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS2)
(see p.2, No. 14)
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 and unplug the power cord from the power
supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3
on CLRCMOS2 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.
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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
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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connect the blue end
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80-conductorATA 66/100/133 cable
2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
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Floppy Connector
(33-pinFLOPPY1)
(see p.2 No. 20)
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.2 No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 8)
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.2 No. 10) connectors support SATA data
(SATA2:see p.2 No.11) 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
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA
hard disk or the SATA connector
on the motherboard.
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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 8CH I/O accommo-
(9-pinUSB67) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If
(see p.2 No. 18) 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.
USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-
(9-pinUSB45) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If
(see p.2 No. 19) 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.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 27) and receiving infrared module.
Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.2 No. 26) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 22) convenient connection and
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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pinPANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 16) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pinSPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 15)
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 17) 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.2 No. 6) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(20-pinATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 3)
ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary
(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.2 No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector.
Failing to do so will cause power
up failure.
Game Port Header Connect a Game cable to this
(15-pinGAME1) header if the Game port bracket
(see p.2 No. 21) is installed.

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A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation
A) 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.
2.82.8
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2.8 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /
Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /
Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /
Windows XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsWindows XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
Windows XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsWindows XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
Windows XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit on your
SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the below steps.
STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette.
A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.
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, “Do you want to generate
Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.
D. 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>.
E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers
into the floppy diskette.
STEP 2: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option from [non-RAID] to [RAID].
STEP 3: Use “RAID BIOS Setting Utility” to set RAID configuration.
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2.7 Realtek Audio Driver Installation For Windows MERealtek Audio Driver Installation For Windows ME
Realtek Audio Driver Installation For Windows MERealtek Audio Driver Installation For Windows ME
Realtek Audio Driver Installation For Windows ME
If your system is Windows ME, please make sure to install USB 2.0 driver before
installing Realtek Audio driver; for other driver installation, please follow the driver
order in our support CD.

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After step1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP
64-bit.
NOTE. If you install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and
want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions, you still need
to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] first. Then, please set the RAID
configuration by using “RAID Utility for Windows” in Windows environment.
Please refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to nVidia RAID Utility
for Windows”, which is located in the folder at the following path:
.. \ RAID Utility for Windows
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2.10 Installing WInstalling W
Installing WInstalling W
Installing Windows 98 SE / Windows 98 SE / W
indows 98 SE / Windows 98 SE / W
indows 98 SE / Windows ME on SAindows ME on SA
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If you want to install Windows 98 SE / Windows ME on SATAHDD, it must be installed
on SATA 1 in order to finish the OS installation process.After finishing the installation
of Windows 98 SE / Windows ME, please install Windows SE 98 / Windows ME
registry patch file provided in the support CD, which is located in the folder at the
following patch:
.. \ Nvidia SATA patch for Win98/ME
Then the SATA HDD can be used in SATA 1 or SATA 2 port.
Windows 98 SE / Windows ME does not support RAID function.
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2.9 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /
Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /
Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP /
Windows XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsWindows XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
Windows XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsWindows XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
Windows XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you just want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit on your
SATA HDDs without RAID functions, you don’t have to make a SATA driver diskette.
Besides, there is no need for you to change the BIOS setting. You can start to install
Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit on your system directly.
Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to
check the installation guide in the Support CD for 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

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3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information
3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information
3. BIOS Information
The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up
the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter
BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to
enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> +
<Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program,
which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and to select among the
predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer
to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.
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This motherboard supports various Microsoft®Windows®operating systems: 98 SE/
ME / 2000 / XP. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary
drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features.
To begin using the Support CD, insert the CDinto your CD-ROM drive. It will display
the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main
Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file “ASSETUP.
EXE” from the “BIN” folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
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