ASROCK P45TS - V1.0 User manual

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P45TS-R /
P45TS
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 2008
Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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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
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substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
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1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 6
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows®
VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo......................... 10
1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45TS-R) .................................... 11
1.5 Motherboard Layout (P45TS) ........................................ 12
1.6 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O (P45TS-R) .............................. 13
1.7 ASRock SPDIF I/O (P45TS) ............................................ 14
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation............................................................................................................
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2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 15
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 15
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 16
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 18
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 19
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 21
2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 22
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 23
2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 29
2.10 eSATAII Interface Introduction ....................................... 30
2.11 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ........................................ 33
2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 34
2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII
HDDs and eSATAII Devices ......................................... 35
2.14 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation
Guide .............................................................................. 36
2.15 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 38
2.16 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit With RAID Functions (For P45TS-R Only) ........... 38
2.16.1 Installing Windows®XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ............................................................ 38
2.16.2 Setting Up a “RAID Ready” System ................... 39
2.16.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,
RAID 1 or RAID 5 ................................................. 40
2.16.4 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With
RAID Functions ................................................... 41

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2.17 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions .......................... 42
2.17.1 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 42
2.17.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 43
2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 44
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY......................................................................................
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3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 45
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 45
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 46
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 46
3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................ 47
3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 48
3.4.1 Overclock Configuration ...................................... 49
3.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................ 52
3.4.3 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 54
3.4.4 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 57
3.4.5 IDE Configuration ................................................. 58
3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 61
3.4.7 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 61
3.4.8 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 62
3.4.9 USB Configuration ............................................... 63
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 64
3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 65
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 65
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 66
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 67
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support ......................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 68
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 68
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 68
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 68
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 68
4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 68

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Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P45RTS-R / P45TS 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
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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ASRock P45RTS-R / P45TS Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock P45RTS-R / P45TS Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P45RTS-R / P45TS Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One “ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O” I/O Panel Shield (P45TS-R)
One “ASRock SPDIF I/O” I/O Panel Shield (P45TS)

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1.21.2
1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality
Conductive Polymer Capacitors) (P45TS-R)
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power (P45TS)
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
- Compatible with FSB2000/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
(see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel®P45
- Southbridge: Intel®ICH10R (P45TS-R)
- Southbridge: Intel®ICH10 (P45TS)
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology
(see CAUTION 4)
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Support DDR3 1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 6)
- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots
- Support DDR2 1066/800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 3 x PCI slots
Audio P45TS-R
- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with
Content Protection
- DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec)
P45TS
- 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C
- Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Rear Panel I/O P45TS-R
ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O
- 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 x eSATAII Port
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)
P45TS
ASRock SPDIF I/O
- 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 x eSATAII Port
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)
Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ,
AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)
* RAID functions are for P45TS-R only
- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII port)
(see CAUTION 9)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45TS-R)
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 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 10)

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WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-
party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.
- 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 11)
BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology)
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (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 Fan Tachometer
- Chassis 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. Some CPU you adopt may be overclocked to FSB2000 MHz, in this
situation, please adopt DDR3 1333 memory modules on this
motherboard. This motherboard supports native FSB1600/1333/1066/800
MHz. For normal operation, you do no need to adjust the jumper settings.
For special overclocking mode, please refer to page 22 for proper jumper
settings.
2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 53.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 44 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 19 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,
DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1333 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1066 DDR2 667, DDR2 800, DDR2 1066,
DDR3 1066
800 DDR2 667, DDR2 800
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 13 and 14 for proper connection.
8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 33 to adjust your SATAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.
9. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII
specification. Please read “eSATAII Interface Introduction” on page 30 for
details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures.
10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
11. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or
WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)
adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the
convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our website for
the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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1.3 Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware Requirement Tequirement T
equirement Tequirement T
equirement Table forable for
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WindowsWindows
WindowsWindows
Windows®®
®®
® VistaVista
VistaVista
VistaTMTM
TMTM
TM Premium 2008 and Basic LogoPremium 2008 and Basic Logo
Premium 2008 and Basic LogoPremium 2008 and Basic Logo
Premium 2008 and Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please
follow below table for minimum hardware requirements.
CPU Celeron 420
Memory 1GB system memory (Premium)
512MB Single Channel (Basic)
VGA DX10 with WDDM Driver
with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)
with 64bit VGA memory (Basic)
* After June 1, 2008, all Windows®VistaTM systems are required to meet above
minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows®VistaTM
Premium 2008 logo.
12. 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
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. RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is
recommended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to
page 58 for detailed setup.

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1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45TS-R)1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45TS-R)
1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45TS-R)
Intel
P45
Chipset
Intel
ICH10R
ATXPWR1
CD1
ATX12V1
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
Super
I/O
8Mb
BIOS
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
PCIE2
CPU_FAN1
CMOS
Battery
DDR2 1066
Quad Core CPU
IDE1
CLRCMOS1
1
CHA_FAN1
FLOPPY1
1
HD_AUDIO1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
SPEAKER1
1
PANEL1
1
30.5cm (12.0 in)
24.4cm (9.6 in)
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DDRII_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
RoHS
Dual Channel
1
HDMI_SPDIF1
IR1
1
SATAII_5(Port4) SATAII_3 (Port2) SATAII_1 (Port0)
FSB1600
FSB1
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FSB3
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FSB2
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Top:
SIDE SPK
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
USB6_7
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USB4_5
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DDR3 1333
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T:USB2
B: USB3
Top:
IEEE
1394
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PCIE3
eSATAII_TOP
PCI Express 2.0
FRONT_1394
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VIA
VT6308S
Coaxial SPDIF
Optical SPDIF
COM1
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SATAII_6(Port5) SATAII_4 (Port3) SATAII_2 (Port1)
WIFI/E
1
PCIE4
USB 2.0
T:USB8
B: USB9
Bottom:
eSATAII
USB 2.0
T:USB0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
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P45TS-R
PCIE1
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 SPI BIOS Chip
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
4 North Bridge Controller 23 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (FRONT_1394)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Yellow) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2; Orange) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 27 COM Port Header (COM1)
(Dual Channel C: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) 28 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)
8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9 FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers 30 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10 South Bridge Controller 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (Port0), Red) 32 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4)
13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 34 FSB1 Jumper
14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red) 35 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
15 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5(Port4), Red) 37 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 38 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 39 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 40 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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1.5 Motherboard Layout (P45TS)1.5 Motherboard Layout (P45TS)
1.5 Motherboard Layout (P45TS)
Intel
P45
Chipset
Intel
ICH10
ATXPWR1
CD1
ATX12V1
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
Super
I/O
8Mb
BIOS
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
PCIE2
CPU_FAN1
CMOS
Battery
DDR2 1066
Quad Core CPU
IDE1
CLRCMOS1
1
CHA_FAN1
FLOPPY1
1
HD_AUDIO1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
SPEAKER1
1
PANEL1
1
30.5cm (12.0 in)
24.4cm (9.6 in)
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32
DDRII_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
RoHS
Dual Channel
1
HDMI_SPDIF1
IR1
1
SATAII_5(Port4) SATAII_3 (Port2) SATAII_1 (Port0)
FSB1600
FSB1
1
FSB3
1
FSB2
1
Top:
SIDE SPK
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
USB6_7
11
USB4_5
11
DDR3 1333
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
T: US B2
B: USB3
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34
35
36
37
38
PCIE3
eSATAII_TOP
PCI Express 2.0
Coaxial SPDIF
Optical SPDIF
COM1
1
39
SATAII_6(Port5) SATAII_4 (Port3) SATAII_2 (Port1)
WIFI/E
1
PCIE4
USB 2.0
T: US B8
B: USB9
Bottom:
eSATAII
USB 2.0
T: US B0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
P45TS
PCIE1
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 21 SPI BIOS Chip
4 North Bridge Controller 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Yellow) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2; Orange) 26 COM Port Header (COM1)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 27 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 3)
(Dual Channel C: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
9 FSB2 / FSB3 Jumpers 30 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
10 South Bridge Controller 31 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)
11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (Port0), Red) 32 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red) 33 FSB1 Jumper
13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Green)
15 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (Port4), Red) 37 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP)
18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 39 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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1.6 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O (P45TS-R)ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O (P45TS-R)
ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O (P45TS-R)ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O (P45TS-R)
ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O (P45TS-R)
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 “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek
HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
** 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. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
LAN Port
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink)
2 IEEE 1394 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Side Speaker (Gray) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB89)
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 eSATAII Port
6 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 Optical SPDIF Out Port
7 Line In (Light Blue) 15 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
**8 Front Speaker (Lime) 16 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* 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
SPEED LED Activity/Link LED
Status Description Status Description
Off 10Mbps connection Off No link
Orange 100Mbps connection Orange Linked
Green 1Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity
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ASRock SPDIF I/O (P45TS)ASRock SPDIF I/O (P45TS)
ASRock SPDIF I/O (P45TS)
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 “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek
HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
** 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----
6VVV--
8VVVV
LAN Port
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB89)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 eSATAII Port
5 Central / Bass (Orange) 13 Optical SPDIF Out Port
6 Line In (Light Blue) 14 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
**7 Front Speaker (Lime) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
8 Microphone (Pink)
* 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
SPEED LED Activity/Link LED
Status Description Status Description
Off 10Mbps connection Off No link
Orange 100Mbps connection Orange Linked
Green 1Gbps connection Blinking Data Activity
12
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Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install
the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
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 antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
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,
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2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 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.
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.
775-Pin Socket Overview
black line
black line
775-PinSocket
Pin1
alignment key alignment key
Pin1
orientation
key notch orientation
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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.
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
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2.4 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
This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.
Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU
to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal
interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation.
Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with
each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see
page 11/12, No. 2).
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-LAND CPU.
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 11/12, No. 2).
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
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1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibil-
ity and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of
the same color. In other words, install them in the set of green
slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), in the set of yellow slots
(DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B1), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_A2
and DDRII_B2).
2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and
two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel
Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install
identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in
the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR2
DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B1; Yellow slots; see p.11/
12 No.5), identicalDDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2;
Orange slots; see p.11/12 No.6), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel
C (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Green slots; see p.11/12 No.7), so that Dual Channel
Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to
install four DDR2 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden-
tical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory
Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Configurations
(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2
(Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot)
2 memory modules SS X SS X
2 memory modules DS X DS X
2 memory modules X SS X SS
2 memory modules X DS X DS
4 memory modules SS SS SS SS
4 memory modules DS DS DS DS
DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1
(Green Slot) (Green Slot)
2 memory modules SS SS
2 memory modules DS DS
Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Configurations
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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 the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot
at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are in-
stalled in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to
activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. If only one memory
module is installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard,
it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot
or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this
motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this
motherboard at the same time.