ASROCK P45X3 DELUXE - V1.0 User manual

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P45X3 Deluxe
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-
tional use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed
as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or
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With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of
any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warran-
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defect or error in the manual or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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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 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10
1.4 I/O Panel ......................................................................... 11
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation2 Installation
2 Installation............................................................................................................
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2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 12
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 12
2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 13
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 15
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 16
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 18
2.7 CrossFireXTM Operation Guide ...................................... 20
2.8 Surround Display Feature ............................................. 24
2.9 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 25
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 26
2.11 Quick Switches ............................................................. 32
2.12 Debug LED ..................................................................... 33
2.13 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide ......................... 36
2.14 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 37
2.15 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 38
2.16 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII
HDDs ............................................................................ 38
2.17 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation
Guide .............................................................................. 39
2.18 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 41
2.19 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 41
2.19.1 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 41
2.19.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without
RAID Functions ................................................... 42
2.20 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 43

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3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS S3 BIOS S
3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
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3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 44
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 44
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 45
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 45
3.3 Smart Screen ................................................................ 46
3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 46
3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 47
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 50
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 58
3.4.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 59
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 62
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 62
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 63
3.4.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 64
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 65
3.6 Boot Screen................................................................... 66
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 66
3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 67
3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 68
4 Software Support4 Software Support
4 Software Support4 Software Support
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4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 69
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 69
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 69
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 69
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 69
4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 69

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Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P45X3 Deluxe 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.
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 P45X3 Deluxe Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Support CD
One ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
One Serial ATA (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 - 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)
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)
- Advanced V8 Power Phase Design
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports EM64T CPU
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel®P45
- Southbridge: Intel®ICH10
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 5)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6)
Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots
(blue @ x16 mode, orange @ x8 mode)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 2 x PCI slots
- Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM (see CAUTION 7)
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111DL
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- 7 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connector
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

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- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)
Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot
Plug” functions (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
- 1 x TPM header
- CPU/Chassis/NB/Power 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)
Quick Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
- 1 x Power Switch with LED
- 1 x Reset Switch with LED
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, VCCM, 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 11)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

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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.
CAUTION!
1. Some CPU you adopt may be overclocked to FSB2000 MHz, in this
situation, please adopt DDR3 1333 or DDR3 1600 memory modules on
this motherboard.
2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 49.
3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 43 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 16 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 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333,
DDR3 1600
1333 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066, DDR3 1333
1066 DDR3 800, DDR3 1066
800 DDR3 800
* DDR3 1600 memory module is operating in overclocking mode.
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. This motherboard supports ATITM CrossFireXTM technology. If you want to use
CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 21 to reverse the
direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance.
- CPU/Chassis/NB/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 16)
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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8. 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 11 for
proper connection.
9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the
“SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 37 to adjust your SATAII hard disk
drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII
connector directly.
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. 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
12. 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
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. AHCI function is not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. It is recom-
mended to use IDE mode under Windows® 2000. Please refer to page 59
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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout
Intel
P45
Chipset
Intel
ICH10
ATXPWR1
CD1
ATX12V1
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
Super
I/O
8Mb
BIOS
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
CPU_FAN1
CMOS
Battery
IDE1
CLRCMOS1
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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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Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
PCI1
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
USB8_9
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PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
USB 2.0
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B: USB7
Top:
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VIA
VT6330
Coaxial
SPDIF
Optical
SPDIF
USB 2.0
T: US B2
B: USB3
COM1
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DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
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USB 2.0
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Top:
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USB0
PCIE3
PCIE4
PCIE1
PCI2
PCIE5
USB10_11
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SATAII_3_4 SATAII_1_4
PWRBTN RSTBTN
NB_FAN1
PWR_FAN1
CrossFireX
1394a
RoHS
FSB2000
P45X3 Deluxe
DDR3 1600
Dual Channel
TPM1
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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 21 South Bridge Controller
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
3 775-Pin CPU Socket 23 Debug LED
4 North Bridge Controller 24 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 25 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1,Purple)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 TPM Header (TPM1)
(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 27 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 COM Port Header (COM1)
(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 29 Front Panel Audio Header
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1,Yellow)
10 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 31 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
(FRONT_1394; Red) 32 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
11 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4; Red) 33 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE5; Orange)
12 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2; Red) 34 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 35 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4)
14 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1; Red) 36 SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot
15 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Red) 37 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3)
16 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5; Red) 38 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue)
17 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6; Red) 39 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
18 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 40 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
19 Power Switch (PWRBTN) 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
20 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 42 NB Fan Connector (NB_FAN1)

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1.4 I/O PanelI/O Panel
I/O PanelI/O Panel
I/O Panel
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. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6)
2 V -- -- --
4VV----
6VVV--
8VVVV
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime)
2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 11 Microphone (Pink)
3 USB 2.0 Port (USB0) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB67)
4 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port 14 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
6 Side Speaker (Gray) 15 Powered eSATAII/USB Connector
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 16 Optical SPDIF Out Port
8 Central / Bass (Orange) 17 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)
9 Line In (Light Blue) 18 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
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
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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,
and/or components.

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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
key notch
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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
under retention tab of load lever.

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2.42.4
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 10, No.5).
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 10, No. 5).
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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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 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) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1;
Blue slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; white slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Channel
Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to
install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden-
tical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory
Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
(Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated -
(2) - Populated - Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four
slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots
(DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2
and DDR3_B2).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are 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
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5. If you adopt a DDR3 1600 memory module, you can only install it on
DDR3_A1 slot.

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notch break
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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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 5 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 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express
cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2
card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to
support CrossFireXTM function.
PCIE5 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width
cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install
PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function.
PCIE2 / PCIE5 / SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot
Configurations
PCIE2 Slot PCIE5 Slot SLI/XFire Switch Card
(Blue) (Orange) Retention Slot
Single Graphics Card PCIE x16 N/A
Dual Graphics Cards PCIE x8 PCIE x8
in CrossFireXTM Mode
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1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this
motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Blue). In this mode,
you do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire
Switch Card, and please do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire
Switch Card when it is still in working condition.
2. For the information of the compatible CrossFireXTM Mode PCI
Express VGA cards and CrossFireXTM setup procedures, please refer
to “CrossFireXTM Operation Guide” on page 20.
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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1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the
performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a
CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a
CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to
benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.
2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will
operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
What graphics cards work with CrossFireXTM?
A complete CrossFireXTM system requires a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard, a
CrossFireXTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireXTM
Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireXTM Ready cards. This
applies to cards from ATITM or any of its partners. Please refer to below table for
CrossFireXTM VGA card support list according to the OS you install.
For Windows®XP
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 9.1
Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 3650 Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 3870 Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 9.1
Radeon HD 4350 ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2/A Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 4670 Powercolor AX4670 512MD3-P Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 9.1
2.7 CrossFireX2.7 CrossFireX
2.7 CrossFireX2.7 CrossFireX
2.7 CrossFireXTMTM
TMTM
TM Operation GuideOperation Guide
Operation GuideOperation Guide
Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers
the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance
Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different
operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect
mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and
image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported
with Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD
website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.
For Windows®Vista
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 9.1
Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 3650 Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 3870 Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 3870 Powercolor AX3870X2 1GBD3-H Catalyst 9.1
Radeon HD 4350 ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2/A Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 4670 Powercolor AX4670 512MD3-P Catalyst 9.1
RADEON 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 9.1
Radeon HD 4870X2 ASUS EAH4870X2/HDTI/2G Catalyst 9.1