ASROCK P43ME User manual

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following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard Layout
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 SPI BIOS Chip
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 21 Chassis Speaker Header
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)
(Dual Channel: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Yellow) 23 COM Port Header (COM1)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
7 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
8 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 26 Front Panel Audio Header
9 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
10 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header
11 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)
12 South Bridge Controller 28 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2)
13 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5, Red) 29 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
14 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6, Red) 30 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
16 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 33 FSB1/FSB2/FSB3 Jumpers
18 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 34 North Bridge Controller

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I/O PI/O P
I/O PI/O P
I/O Panelanel
anelanel
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** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
6 VVV--
8 VVVV
LAN Port
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
Green 1Gbps connection
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 Microphone (Pink)
* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 Optical SPDIF Out Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
** 7 Front Speaker (Lime) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on
your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.
For Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please click “VIA HDAudio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to
select “2 Channel”, “4 Channel”, “6 Channel” or “8 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your
change.
For Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Please click “VIA HDAudio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side
on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click
“OK” to save your change.
If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only
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1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P43ME motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
This Quick InstallationGuide 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 on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGAcards 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
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock P43ME Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in, 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm)
ASRock P43ME Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P43ME Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One SerialATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One I/O Panel Shield
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1.21.2
1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.3-in, 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel®CoreTM 2 Extreme / CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM
2 Duo / Pentium®Dual Core / Celeron®Dual Core / Celeron®,
supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core
Wolfdale processors
- Supports FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset -Northbridge: Intel®P43
- Southbridge: Intel®ICH10
Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- 2 xDDR2DIMM slots
- Support DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 6)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(VIA®VT1708S Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1Gigabit LAN10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111DL
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O I/OPanel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
-1 xRJ-45 LANPort with LED(ACT/LINK LEDand SPEEDLED)
- HDAudio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)
Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and
“Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Print port header

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- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 9)
BIOS Feature - 8MbAMI BIOS
-AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
-ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
-AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, VCCM,NB, VTTVoltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 15)
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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CAUTION!
1. This motherboard supports native FSB1600/1333/1066/800 MHz. For nor-
mal operation, you do no need to adjust the jumper settings. For special
overclocking mode, please refer to page 16 for proper jumper settings.
2. About the setting of “Hyper ThreadingTechnology”, please check page 38
of “User Manual” in the support CD.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 22 for details.
4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 13 for proper installation.
5. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its
corresponding memory support frequency.
CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency
1600 DDR2 800, DDR2 1066, DDR2 1200 *
1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR2 1200 *
1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066
800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800
* DDR2 1200 memory modules will operate in overclocking mode. In
this situation, you need to adjust the BIOS option “DRAM Frequency”
to [600MHz (DDR2 1200)] and adjust the jumpers. Please refer to
page 15 for proper jumper settings.
6. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®XP
and Windows®VistaTM. For Windows®XP 64-bit and Windows®VistaTM 64-
bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
7. 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.
8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 26 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.
9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
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
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10. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment.
Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC
Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
11. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,
Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional
power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing
performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
12. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. AHCI function is not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is recom-
mended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to page 47 of
“User Manual” in the support CD for detailed setup.

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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 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
antstatic 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.
2.12.1
2.12.1
2.1 CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,
please follow the steps below.
Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if
the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is
found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
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Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Insert the 775-LAND CPU:
Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are
marked with black lines.
Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two
orientation key notches.
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket
by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket
and properly mated to the orient keys.
Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap):
Use your left hand index finger and thumb to
support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap
with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the
socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to
assist in removal.
black line
black line
775-PinSocket
Pin1
alignment key alignment key
Pin1
orientation
key notch orientation
key notch
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1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab
under retention tab of load lever.
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
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan
and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LANDCPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center
of IHS on the socket surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
(CPU_FAN1, see page 2,No. 4).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard
throughholes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,
the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan
connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
cable does not interfere with fan operation or
contact other components.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
P43ME motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you
always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
memory modules in theDDR2DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology.
Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory
modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM 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 theDIMM if you force theDIMM 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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2.4 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.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots:PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in
a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.5 Jumpers Setup2.5 Jumpers Setup
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 Description
PS2_USB_PWR1 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 2Amp and higher standby current provided by power
supply.
ClearCMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2 No. 32)
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-
CMOS action.
Short Open
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FSB1 / FSB2 / FSB3 Jumper
(FSB1,3-pin jumper,see p.2No. 33)
(FSB2,5-pin jumper,see p.2No. 33)
(FSB3,5-pin jumper,see p.2No. 33) Default
If you want to overclock the memory module you adopt to DDR2 1200 on this
motherboard, you need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1
jumper, pin4, pin5 for FSB2 jumper, and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the
memory module may not work properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below
jumper settings.

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If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1333 on this motherboard, you
need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, pin4, pin5 for
FSB2 jumper, and pin2, pin3 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work
properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.
If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1600 on this motherboard, you
need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, pin2, pin3 for
FSB2 jumper, and pin2, pin3 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work
properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.
When you mount a FSB800 or FSB1066 CPU, and try to overclock to FSB1333
orFSB1600 (by BIOS setting) you may face the problem, that DRAM frequency will
beoverclocked very high. Please use jumper to force NB to be strapped at
higherfrequency, so the DRAM can work at lower frequency.
If you want to overclock the CPU you adopt to FSB1066 on this motherboard, you
need to adjust the jumpers. Please short pin2, pin3 for FSB1 jumper, pin4, pin5 for
FSB2 jumper, and pin4, pin5 for FSB3 jumper. Otherwise, the CPU may not work
properly on this motherboard. Please refer to below jumper settings.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper
caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam-
age of the motherboard!
FDDconnector
(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.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 7)
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
SerialATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1: connectors support SATA data
see p.2,No. 8) cables for internal storage
(SATAII_2: devices. The current SATAII
see p.2,No. 9) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s
(SATAII_3: data transfer rate.
see p.2,No.11)
(SATAII_4:
see p.2,No. 10)
(SATAII_5:
see p.2,No. 13)
(SATAII_6):
see p.2,No. 14)
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
80-conductorATA 66/100/133 cable
the red-striped side to
Pin1
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATAdata cable
DataCable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on this motherboard.
SATAII_3 SATAII_1
SATAII_6
SATAII_5
SATAII_4 SATAII_2

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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.
connect to
the power
supply
connect to the SATA
HDD power connector
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 26) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pinUSB8_9) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 19) two USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
(9-pinUSB6_7)
(see p.2 No. 17)
Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(see p.2 No. 25) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 30) and receiving infrared module.
CD1
Print Port Header This is an interface for print
(25-pinLPT1) port cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 22) convenient connection of printer
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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pinPANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 15) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pinSPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 21)
Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and
(see p.2 No. 16) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
(3-pinPWR_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 18)
CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match
(see p.2, No. 4) the black wire to the ground pin.
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 for AC’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].
4 3 2 1
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-PinFanInstallation
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HDMI_SPDIFHeader HDMI_SPDIFheader, providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIFaudio outputto HDMIVGA
(see p.2 No. 27) card, allows the system to
connect HDMIDigital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connectthe HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.
HDMI_SPDIFCable Please connect the black end (A)
(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIFheader onthe
motherboard. Then connect the
white end (B or C) of
HDMI_SPDIFcable tothe
HDMI_SPDIFconnector ofHDMI
VGA card.
A. black end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin)
CB
A
Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a
(9-pin COM1) serial port module.
(see p.2 No. 23)
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(24-pinATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 6)
20-PinATX Power SupplyInstallation
Though this motherboard provides 24-pinATX 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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1
24
13
12
1
24
13
ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V
(4-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 2)