ASROCK P4S61 User manual

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P4S61
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published October 2003
Copyright©2003 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Contents
1 Introduction.................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4
1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5
1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 7
1.4 ASRock I/OTM ................................................................... 8
2 Installation ...................................................... 9
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 9
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 9
2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................... 10
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .............................. 10
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 11
2.6 Expansion Slots .............................................................. 12
2.7 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 13
2.8 Connectors ..................................................................... 14
3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 16
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 16
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 16
3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 16
3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 17
3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 19
4 Software Support ........................................... 20
4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 20
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 20
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 20
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 20
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 20
4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 20
4.2.5 Contact Information ............................................... 20
Appendix ........................................................... 21
1. Advanced Menu ............................................................. 21
2. Security Menu ................................................................. 25
3. Power Menu ................................................................... 26
4. Boot Menu ....................................................................... 27
5. Exit Menu......................................................................... 28

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P4S61 motherboard, a reliable motherboard pro-
duced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic
BIOS setup and Support CD information. For advanced users’ reference, the Appen-
dix appearing on page 21 offers more advanced BIOS setup information.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software
might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to
change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual
occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website
without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU
support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock P4S61 Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm)
ASRock P4S61 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P4S61 Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One ASRock I/OTM Shield
One COM Port Bracket
One ASRock MR Card (Optional)

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1.2 Specifications
Platform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm
CPU: Socket 478 for Intel®Pentium®4 / Celeron®processor
Chipsets: North Bridge:
SiS 661FX chipset, FSB @ 800/533/400MHz,
supports Hyper-Threading Technology
South Bridge:
SiS 963L chipset, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
VGA: SiS Real256E, 32MB-64MB VRAM (share memory)
Memory: 3 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3
PC2100 (DDR266) for 3 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 3GB;
PC2700 (DDR333) for 2 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 2GB;
PC3200 (DDR400) for 1 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 1GB
IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
Supports up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives
Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);
Chassis temperature sensing;
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)
(see CAUTION 1);
CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer;
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore
PCI slots: 3 slots with PCI Specification 2.2
AGP slot: 1 AGP slot, AGP 3.5 compliant,
supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP card (see CAUTION 2)
AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional)
USB 2.0: 6 USB 2.0 ports:
includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,
plus one header to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
(see CAUTION 3)
ASRock I/OTM:1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 PS/2 mouse port;
1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support;
1 RJ 45 port; 4 default USB 2.0 ports;
Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone + Game port

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BIOS: AMI legal BIOS; Supports “Plug and Play”;
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events;
Supports jumperfree; SMBIOS 2.3.1 support;
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)
OS: Microsoft®Windows®98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
CAUTION!
1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly
before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to
spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install
the PC system.
2. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of P4S61 motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!
3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
XP SP1/2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft®Windows®
98/ME. Please refer to Microsoft®official document at
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx
4. Although P4S61 offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform
over clocking. When the CPU frequency of P4S61 is set to perform over
clocking, other clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock and Memory clock
will also be overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the
recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the
system or damage the CPU and the motherboard.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Infrared Module Connector (IR1)
2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 External Speaker Connector (SPEAKER1)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 System Panel Connector (PANEL1)
4 CPU Socket 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
6 North Bridge Controller 21 AMR Slot (AMR1)
7 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR DIMM1- 3) 22 Flash Memory
8 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 23 AUDIO CODEC
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 24 JL1 Jumper
10 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) 25 JR1 Jumper
11 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1, solder points) 26 Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1)
12 South Bridge Controller 27 Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
13 PCI Slots (PCI 1- 3) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 29 LAN PHY
15 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
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P4S61
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
IDE2 IDE1
FLOPPY1
AMR1
1
COM1
USB45
1
IR1
1
SPEAKER1
1
CHA_FAN1
SiS
963L
CMOS
Battery
PCI 2
PCI 1
Super
I/O
2MB
BIOS
1
AUDIO1
JR1 JL1
AUDIO
CODEC
PS2_USB_PWR1
SiS
661 FX
Chipset
mPGA478B
ATXPWR1
Mic
In
GAME AUDIO1
LAN
(optional)
USB 2.0
Ports
Mic in
Line out
GAME AUDIO1
PARALLEL PORT
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
VGA
Line
In
Line in
USB 2.0
Ports
AGP1
CPU_FAN1
AUX1 CD1
FSB800
PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
LAN
PHY
CLRCMOS1
AGP 8X
PCI 3
DDR DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
1
24.4cm (9.6 in)
21.3cm (8.4 in)
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1.4 ASRock I/OTM
1 Parallel Port 6 Line Out (Lime)
2 RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports
3 Game Port 8 VGA Port
4 Microphone (Pink) 9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 10 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

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Chapter 2 Installation
P4S61 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.4-in, 24.4 cm x 21.3 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-
sure 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 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 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 Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90oangle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner
matches the base of the socket lever.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Intel®Pentium®4 CPU requires larger heatsink and cooling fan. Thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve heat dissipation.
Make sure 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 7, No. 5). For proper installation, please
kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and heatsink vendors.