ASROCK P4VM900-SATA2 - V1.0 User manual

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P4VM900-SATA2
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2007
Copyright©2007 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
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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 Basic Logo ........................................................ 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10
1.5 ASRock 6CH I/O PlusTM .................................................................................... 11
2. Installation2. Installation
2. Installation2. Installation
2. Installation ........................................................................................................
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Pre-installation Precautions ................................................... 12
2.1 CPU Installation .............................................................. 13
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ............................ 13
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 14
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR, and PCI Express Slots) .. 15
2.5 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 16
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 17
2.7 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 21
2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ...................................................................... 22
2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII
HDDs .............................................................................. 22
2.10 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation
Guide ............................................................................. 23
2.11 Driver Installation Guide ................................................. 25
2.12 HDMR Card and Driver Installation ................................ 25
2.13 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / VistaTM With RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 25
2.13.1 Installing Windows®2000 / XP With RAID
Functions ............................................................ 25
2.13.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM With RAID
Functions ............................................................ 26
2.14 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / VistaTM Without RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 27
2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 27
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 .................................................................... 28
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 28
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 29
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 29

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3.3 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 30
3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 30
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 32
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 35
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 36
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 38
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 38
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 39
3.3.8 USB Configuration ............................................... 40
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 41
3.5 Boot Screen ................................................................... 41
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 42
3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 42
3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 43
4. Software Support4. Software Support
4. Software Support4. Software Support
4. Software Support....................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 44
4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 44
4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 44
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 44
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 44
4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 44

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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 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
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm)
ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Cable (Optional)
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One ASRock 6CH I/O PlusTM Shield

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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm
CPU - Socket 478 for Intel®Pentium®4 / Celeron® D (Prescott,
Northwood, Willamate) processors
- FSB 800/533/400 MHz
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
Chipset - Northbridge: VIA®P4M900
- Southbridge: VIA®VT8237S
Memory - 2 x DDR DIMM slots
- Support DDR400/333
- Max. capacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 3)
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 3 x PCI slots
- 1 x HDMR slot
Graphics - Integrated VIA®Delta Chrome Graphics
- Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0 VGA
- Max. shared memory 256MB
Audio - 5.1 CH Windows®VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio
(Realtek ALC660VD Audio Codec)
LAN - VIA®PHY VT6103
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH I/O PlusTM
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x VGA Port
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone
Connector - 2 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1 and JBOD) and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 6)
- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header

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- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 20 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; 2 of them are
shared with USB45 ports on the I/O panel)
(see CAUTION 7)
BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / VistaTM compliant
(see CAUTION 8)
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
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.

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CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 31.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 27 for details.
3. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB
for the reservation for system usage under Windows®XP and Windows®
VistaTM.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 21 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
8. Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM driver keeps on updating now. As long as we
have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the future. Please visit
our website for Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM driver and related information.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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1.31.3
1.3 Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware Requirement Tequirement T
equirement Tequirement T
equirement Table for Wable for W
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able for Windowsindows
indowsindows
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VistaVista
VistaVista
VistaTMTM
TMTM
TM Basic LogoBasic Logo
Basic LogoBasic Logo
Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and
plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Basic logo, please follow the below
table for minimum hardware requirement.
CPU Intel®1GHz CPU
Memory 512MB Single Channel*
VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver
* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to
submit Windows®VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of
onboard VGA to 64MB. If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size
above 512MB and plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the
shared memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above.

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout
DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
PCIE1
ATX12V1
SATAII_2
CLRCMOS1
CD1
PCI 1
4Mb
BIOS
Super
I/O
IR1
1
PANEL 1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
PS2_USB_PWR1
1
P4VM900-SATA2
VIA
VT8237S
SPEAKER1
1
FLOPPY1
CMOS
Battery
ATA133
DDR400
VIA
P4M900
Chipset
PGA478
IDE1 IDE2
1
HD_AUDIO1
Audio
CODEC
CHA_FAN1
ATXPWR1
LAN
PHY
USB2.0
24.4cm (9.6 in)
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20.3cm (8.0 in)
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USB4_5
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PCI 2
PCI 3
FSB800
HDMR1
5.1CH HD
1
USB67
1
SATAII_1
CPU_FAN1
RoHS
PCI
EXPRESS
USB 2.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
PARALLEL PORT
COM1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
VGA1
Top:
Line In
Center:
Line Out
Bottom:
Mic In
USB 2.0
T: USB4
B: USB5
RAID
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
4 CPU Socket 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
5 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1, DDR2) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
6 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 20 HDMR Slot (HDMR1)
7 Flash Memory 21 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 22 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
9 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 23 3 x PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 24 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
11 North Bridge Controller 25 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
12 South Bridge Controller 26 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
13 Primary Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_1) 27 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
14 Secondary Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_2)

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1.5 ASRock 6CH I/O Plus1.5 ASRock 6CH I/O Plus
1.5 ASRock 6CH I/O PlusTMTM
TMTM
TM
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 Microphone (Pink)
2 Parallel Port 8 Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
4 RJ-45 Port 10 VGAPort
5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 COM Port
6 Line Out (Lime) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
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2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
P4VM900-SATA2 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm)
motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your
chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard com-
ponents 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 anti-
static 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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2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation
2.1 CPU Installation2.1 CPU Installation
2.1 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90° angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that 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.
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard adopts 478-pin CPU socket to support Intel®Pentium® 4/
Celeron®CPU. It requires larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat.
You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to
improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are se-
curely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU
fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see p.10 No. 27). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and
the heatsink.
STEP 1:
Lift The Socket Lever Up to 90°
STEP 2/STEP 3:
Match The CPU Marked Corner
to The Socket Marked Corner
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lift Lever Up to 90°
CPU Marked Corner
Socket Marked Corner

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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)
P4VM900-SATA2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM
slots.
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing
DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align 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.
notch
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot, and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
HDMR slot: The HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem
functionality. The HDMR slot is shared with PCI3 slot; you can only
choose either PCI3 slot or HDMR slot to use.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot),
the onboard VGA will be disabled.
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 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
PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.10, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2
or USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided
by power supply.
Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper)
(see p.10, No. 19)
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. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short 2 pins on
CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds.
+5V
1_2
+5VSB
2_3
Short Open
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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 damage of the motherboard!
FDD Connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.10, No. 8)
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.10, No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.10, No. 9)
Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE
device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor
for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please
connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and
CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).
Serial ATAII Connectors These two Serial ATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 13) connectors support SATAII
(SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 14) or SATA hard disk for internal
storage devices. The current
SATAII interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.
FLOPPY1
Pin1
IDE1
PIN1
IDE2
PIN1
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
the red-striped side to Pin1
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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of
Power Cable SATA power cable to the power
(Optional) connector on the drive. Then
connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.
USB 2.0 Header Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB67) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.10, No. 16) two USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports. The shared USB 2.0
header (USB4_5) is shared with
Shared USB 2.0 Header USB ports 45 on the I/O panel.
(9-pin USB4_5) When using the front panel USB
(see p.10, No. 26) ports by attaching the front panel
USB cable to USB4_5 header,
the USB ports 45 on the I/O panel
will not be able to function.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional
(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and
(see p.10, No. 6) receiving infrared module.
Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.10, No. 22) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.10, No. 21) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+7
P-7
P+6
P-6
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
connect to the SATA HDD
power connector
connect to the
power supply
CD-L
GND
GND
CD-R
CD1
J_SENSE
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
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.
1
IRTX
IRRX
GND
+5VSB
DUMMY
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
GND
GND
DUMMY
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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.10, No. 15) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.10, No. 17)
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.10, No. 18) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
(3-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.10, No. 27) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
GND
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
1
+5V
DUMMY
DUMMY
SPEAKER
1
CPU_FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
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].
F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand
taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager.
For Windows®2000 / XP OS:
Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose
“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by
clicking “OK”.
For Windows®VistaTM OS:
Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front
panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED

2020
2020
20
Please install the heatsink and the CPU fan before installing ATX 12V
connector; otherwise, it may cause permanent damage!
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.10, No. 25)
ATX 12V Connector Please note that it is necessary
(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.10, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector
so that it can provides sufficient
power. Failing to do so will cause
the failure to power up.