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870iCafe

User Manual

Version 2.0

Published January 2011

Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational 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 omissions that may appear in this manual.

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 warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any 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”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5

1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 11

1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 12

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 13

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 14

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 14

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 15

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 17

2.5 CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide .......... 18

2.6 Surround Display Information ................................................... 22

2.7 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 22

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 23

2.9 Dr. Debug .................................................................................. 27

2.10 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ............................ 31

2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ............... 31

2.12 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ................. 32

2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 34

2.14 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 34

2.14.1 Installing Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

Functions .................................................................... 34

2.14.2 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit

With RAID Functions ..................................................... 35

2.15 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................ 36

2.15.1 Installing Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

Functions ...................................................................... 36

2.15.2 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit

Without RAID Functions ................................................ 37

2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 37

UEFI S ETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 38

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ................................................................ 38

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 39

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 39

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ................................................................. 40

3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 44

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 45

3.4.2 South Bridge Configuration ............................................ 46

3.4.3 Storage Configuration .................................................... 47

3.4.4 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 48

3.4.5 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 49

3.4.6 USB Configuration .......................................................... 50

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 51

3.6 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 52

3.7 Security Screen ........................................................................ 53

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 54

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 55

4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 55

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 55

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 55

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 55

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 55

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 870iCafe 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-bystep 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 Contents

ASRock 870iCafe Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)

ASRock 870iCafe Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 870iCafe Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our support

CD for details.

1.2

Specifications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion Slot

Audio

LAN

Rear Panel I/O

- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm

- All Solid Capacitor design

- Support for Socket AM3+ processors

- Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD Phenom TM II X6 /

X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 /

Sempron processors

- Supports 8-Core CPU

- Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1)

- V4 + 1 Power Phase Design

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet TM Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

- Northbridge: AMD 870

- Southbridge: AMD SB850

- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800

non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 5)

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

(PCIE2 @ x16 mode; PCIE3 @ x4 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

- Supports ATI TM Quad CrossFireX TM and CrossFireX TM

- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec)

- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL8111E

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- Supports LAN Cable Detection

- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az

I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 8 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x eSATA3 Connector

SATA3

Connector

BIOS Feature

Support CD

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front

Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6)

- 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"

functions

- 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x Power LED header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)

- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)

- 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- DRAM Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDrive TM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer,

ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and

Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)

Unique Feature

- ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 7)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 10)

- SmartView (see CAUTION 11)

Hardware

Monitor

- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

- CPU Temperature Sensing

- Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- CPU/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control

OS

Certifications

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

- Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit

/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant

- FCC, CE, Microsoft ® WHQL Certificated

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

(see CAUTION 15)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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 thirdparty 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. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to

6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 37 for details.

3. 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 15 for proper installation.

4. Whether 1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the

AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1800/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows ® 7 /

Vista TM / XP. For Windows ® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6. 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 12 for proper connection.

7. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is including

Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy

Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

8. 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 preparing 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.

9. To experience intuitive motion controlled games is no longer only available at Wii. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of PC gaming operation.

ASRock AIWI is the world's first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as a game joystick to control your PC games. All you have to do is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or

ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/iPod touch. Connecting your

PC and apple devices via Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you the most up-do-date supported games!

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp

10. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP

Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp

11. SmartView, a new function of internet browser, is the smart start page for

IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with friends on-the-go. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows ® 7 / 7 64 bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64 bit, and your browser version is IE8.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp

12. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The performance may depend on the property of the device.

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. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by

European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system.

According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to

Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of

5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

1 2

CHA_FAN3

3 4

20.8cm (8.2-in)

5 6 7 8

CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1

ATX12V1

USB 2.0

T: USB2

B: USB3

USB 2.0

T: USB4

B: USB5

USB 2.0

T: USB12

B: USB13

USB 2.0

T: USB0

B: USB1

Top:

RJ-45

9

36

35

34

33

AMD

870

Chipset

32

31

PWR_FAN1

LAN

PHY

PCIE1

PCIE2

SATA3_5 SATA3_3

SATA3_4

SATA3 6Gb/s

SATA3_1

SATA3_2

Super

I/O

AUDIO

CODEC

1

HD_AUDIO1

HDMI_SPDIF_1

1 1

IR1

Support 8-Core CPU

PCI1

PCI Express 2.0

PCIE3

PCI2

CMOS

BATTERY

870iCafe

1

USB10_11

1

USB8_9

1

USB6_7

AMD

SB850

Chipset

32Mb

BIOS

1

CLRCMOS1

CHA_FAN1

Dr.

Debug

RoHS

CHA_FAN2

1

PLED1

SPEAKER1

1

PANEL 1

PLED PWRBTN

1

HDLED RESET

30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

16

17

18

19

10

11

12

13

14

15

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

8

12

13

14

15

9

10

11

16

17

18

ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)

AM3+ CPU Socket

19

CPU Heatsink Retention Module

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue)

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 27

ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 28

23

24

25

26

20

21

22

Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5, White)

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3, White)

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1, White)

29

30

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2, White)

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4, White)

Southbridge Controller

Flash Memory (32Mb)

Dr. Debug (LED)

31

32

33

34

35

36

Chassis Speaker Header

(SPEAKER 1, White)

System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)

Power LED Header (PLED1)

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)

Infrared Module Header (IR1)

HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, White)

Front Panel Audio Header

(HD_AUDIO1, White)

PCI Slot (PCI2)

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Blue)

PCI Slot (PCI1)

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue)

PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)

Northbridge Controller

1

I/O P anel

2 3

4

5

6

7

8

9

15 14 13 12 11 10

1

2

* 3

PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink)

USB 2.0 Ports (USB1213) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN) *** 11 eSATA3 Connector

6

7

4

5

Central / Bass (Orange)

Rear Speaker (Black)

Optical SPDIF Out Port

Line In (Light Blue)

** 8 Front Speaker (Lime)

12

13

14

15

USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

Serial Port (COM1)

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

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

LAN Port

** 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

(No. 8) (No. 5)

6

8

2

4

V

V

V

V

V

V

--

V

Central / Bass

(No. 4)

V

V

--

--

Line In or

Side Speaker

(No. 7)

--

--

--

V

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.

*** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M.

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

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.

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.

5.

When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.1

CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 o angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

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.

Lever 90° Up

STEP 1:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner

Small Triangle

STEP 2 / STEP 3:

Match The CPU Golden Triangle

To The Socket Corner Small

Triangle

STEP 4:

Push Down And Lock

The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a 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 securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 6). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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 chiptype) 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.11 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B

(DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.11 No.8), 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

(1)

(2)

(3)*

DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

(Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot)

Populated

-

Populated

-

Populated

Populated

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 DDR3 1866/1800/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and

DDR3_B2 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.

notch break notch break

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.

There are 2 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI Slots:

PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.

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 CrossFireX TM function.

PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support

CrossFireX TM function.

1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express

x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

2. In CrossFireX TM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards

on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots.

3. Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector

(CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple

graphics cards for better thermal environment.

Step 2.

Step 3.

Step 4.

Step 5.

Step 6.

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.

Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Replace the system cover.

2.5

CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM

This motherboard supports CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM feature.

CrossFireX TM 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, CrossFireX TM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireX TM feature is supported with Windows ® XP with Service Pack 2 / Vista TM / 7 OS. Quad

CrossFireX TM feature are supported with Windows ® Vista TM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for ATI TM CrossFireX TM driver updates.

1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the

performance benefits of CrossFireX TM . All three CrossFireX TM components, a

CrossFireX TM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireX TM Ready motherboard and a

CrossFireX TM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to

benefit from the CrossFireX TM multi-GPU platform.

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX TM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards

will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX TM mode.

Different CrossFireX TM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX TM feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as the example graphics card.

For other CrossFireX TM cards that ATI TM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATI TM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on

CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards.

(CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

CrossFire Bridge or

Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the

DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 2. Remove the ATI TM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

Please check AMD website for ATI TM driver updates.

Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows ® XP OS:

A. ATI TM recommends Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be

installed (If you have Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed

in your system, there is no need to download it again):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to

downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please

check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows ® 7 / Vista TM OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details.

Step 4. Restart your computer.

Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows ® taskbar.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select

“CrossFireX TM ”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireX TM ”. Select “2

GPUs” and click “Apply”.

Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFire TM ”, the CrossFireX TM function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable

CrossFire TM ” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX TM feature.

Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX TM or Quad CrossFireX TM feature.

* CrossFireX TM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATI TM Technologies Inc., and is

used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

* For further information of ATI TM CrossFireX TM technology, please check AMD website for

updates and details.

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on

PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

2.7

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

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.11, No. 24)

1_2

Setting

Default

2_3

Clear CMOS

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 pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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!

Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA3_1: see p.11, No. 13)

(SATA3_2: see p.11, No. 14)

(SATA3_3: see p.11, No. 12)

(SATA3_4: see p.11, No. 15)

(SATA3_5: see p.11, No. 11)

SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_1

SATA3_4 SATA3_2

These five Serial ATA3

(SATA3) connectors support

SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current

SATA3 interface allows up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA)

Data Cable

(Optional)

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB10_11)

(see p.11 No. 27)

(9-pin USB8_9)

(see p.11 No. 26)

USB_PWR

P-11

P+11

GND

DUMMY

1

GND

P+10

P-10

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-9

P+9

Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA3 hard disk or the SATA3 connector on this motherboard.

Besides eight default USB 2.0

ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

1

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.11 No. 25)

P-8

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-7

P+7

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1)

(see p.11 No. 28)

1

GND

P-6

P+6

USB_PWR

IRTX

+5V

1

GND

IRRX

This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.11, No. 30)

GND

PRESENCE#

OUT_RET

This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

1

OUT2_R

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

OUT2_L

J_SENSE

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on

the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the

instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio

header as below:

A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.

B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t

need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.

E. To activate the front mic.

For Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Select “Mixer”. Select “Recorder”. Then click “FrontMic”.

For Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS:

Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust

“Recording Volume”.

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1)

(see p.11 No. 20)

PLED+

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

1

RESET#

GND

DUMMY

HDLED-

HDLED+

This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

(see p.11 No. 19)

1

SPEAKER

DUMMY

+5V

DUMMY

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Power LED Header

(3-pin PLED1)

(see p.11 No. 21)

1

PLED-

PLED+

Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate system power status.

The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking in S1 state. The LED is off in S3/S4 state or S5 state

(power off).

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors

(4-pin CHA_FAN1)

(see p.11 No. 23)

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

(3-pin CHA_FAN2)

(see p.11 No. 22)

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

(3-pin CHA_FAN3)

(see p.11 No. 2)

Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin.

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.11 No. 10)

GND

+12V

PWR_FAN_SPEED

CPU Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.11 No. 6)

Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

1 2 3 4

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin

CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.

If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this

motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

(3-pin CPU_FAN2)

(see p.11 No. 5)

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1)

(see p.11 No. 9)

12 24

Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

1 13

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,

it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.

To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power

supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

12 24

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

1 13

ATX 12V Power Connector

(8-pin ATX12V1)

(see p.11 No. 1)

8 5

4 1

Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector.

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your

8 5 power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

4 1

HDMI_SPDIF Header

(2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)

(see p.11 No. 29)

1

GND

SPDIFOUT

HDMI_SPDIF header, providing

SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header.

Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.

Status Code

0x2E

0x2F

0x30

0x31

0x32

0x33

0x34

0x35

0x36

0x11

0x12

0x13

0x14

0x15

0x16

0x17

0x18

0x19

0x1A

0x1B

0x1C

0x1D – 0x2A

0x2B

0x2C

0x2D

0x00

0x01

0x02

0x03

0x04

0x05

0x06

0x07

0x08

0x09

0x0A

0x0B

0x0C – 0x0D

0x0E

0x0F

0x10

Description

Not used

Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard)

AP initialization before microcode loading

North Bridge initialization before microcode loading

South Bridge initialization before microcode loading

OEM initialization before microcode loading

Microcode loading

AP initialization after microcode loading

North Bridge initialization after microcode loading

South Bridge initialization after microcode loading

OEM initialization after microcode loading

Cache initialization

Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

Microcode not found

Microcode not loaded

PEI Core is started

Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started

Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started

Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

OEM pre-memory initialization codes

Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading

Memory initialization. Memory presence detection

Memory initialization. Programming memory timing information

Memory initialization. Configuring memory

Memory initialization (other)

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

Memory Installed

CPU post-memory initialization is started

CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization

CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization

CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection

CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization

0x37

0x38

0x39

0x3A

0x3B

0x3C

0x3D

0x3E

0x3F-0x4E

0x4F

0x50

0x51

0x52

0x53

0x54

0x55

0x56

0x57

0x58

0x59

0x5A

0x5B

0x5C-0x5F

0xE0

0xE1

0xE2

0xE3

0xE4-0xE7

0xE8

0xE9

0xEA

0xEB

0xEC-0xEF

0xF0

0xF1

0xF2

0xF3

0xF4

0xF5-0xF7

0xF8

0xF9

0xFA

0xFB – 0xFF

0x60

0X61

Post-Memory North Bridge initialization is started

Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started

Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

OEM post memory initialization codes

DXE IPL is started

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed

Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match

Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected

Unspecified memory initialization error

Memory not installed

Invalid CPU type or Speed

CPU mismatch

CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed

Internal CPU error reset PPI is not available

Reserved for future AMI error codes

S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)

S3 Boot Script execution

Video repost

OS S3 wake vector call

Reserved for future AMI progress codes

S3 Resume Failed

S3 Resume PPI not Found

S3 Resume Boot Script Error

S3 OS Wake Error

Reserved for future AMI error codes

Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)

Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

Recovery process started

Recovery firmware image is found

Recovery firmware image is loaded

Reserved for future AMI progress codes

Recovery PPI is not available

Recovery capsule is not found

Invalid recovery capsule

Reserved for future AMI error codes

DXE Core is started

NVRAM initialization

0x72

0x73

0x74

0x75

0x76

0x77

0x78

0x79

0x7A – 0x7F

0x80 – 0x8F

0x90

0x91

0x92

0x93

0x94

0x95

0x6A

0x6B

0x6C

0x6D

0x6E

0x6F

0x70

0x71

0x62

0x63

0x64

0x65

0x66

0x67

0x68

0x69

0x96

0x97

0x98

0x99

0x9A

0x9B

0x9C

0x9D

0x9E – 0x9F

0xA0

0xA1

0xA2

0xA3

0xA4

0xA5

Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services

CPU DXE initialization is started

CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

PCI host bridge initialization

North Bridge DXE initialization is started

North Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

South Bridge DXE initialization is started

South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

South Bridge devices initialization

South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

ACPI module initialization

CSM initialization

Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

OEM DXE initialization codes

Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

Driver connecting is started

PCI Bus initialization is started

PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

PCI Bus Enumeration

PCI Bus Request Resources

PCI Bus Assign Resources

Console Output devices connect

Console input devices connect

Super IO Initialization

USB initialization is started

USB Reset

USB Detect

USB Enable

Reserved for future AMI codes

IDE initialization is started

IDE Reset

IDE Detect

IDE Enable

SCSI initialization is started

SCSI Reset

0xD4

0xD5

0xD6

0xD7

0xD8

0xD9

0xDA

0xDB

0xDC

0xB6

0xB7

0xB8 – 0xBF

0xC0 – 0xCF

0xD0

0xD1

0xD2

0xD3

0xAE

0xAF

0xB0

0xB1

0xB2

0xB3

0xB4

0xB5

0xA6

0xA7

0xA8

0xA9

0xAA

0xAB

0xAC

0xAD

SCSI Detect

SCSI Enable

Setup Verifying Password

Start of Setup

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

Setup Input Wait

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

Ready To Boot event

Legacy Boot event

Exit Boot Services event

Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin

Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

Legacy Option ROM Initialization

System Reset

USB hot plug

PCI bus hot plug

Clean-up of NVRAM

Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)

Reserved for future AMI codes

OEM BDS initialization codes

CPU initialization error

North Bridge initialization error

South Bridge initialization error

Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available

PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources

No Space for Legacy Option ROM

No Console Output Devices are found

No Console Input Devices are found

Invalid password

Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)

Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)

Flash update is failed

Reset protocol is not available

This motherboard adopts AMD SB850 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID functions. You may install SATA3 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the

SATA3 hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA3 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA3 hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA3 connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA3 hard disk.

2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F unctions for SA

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA3 in RAID /

AHCI mode. AMD SB850 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort.

NOTE

What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA3 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot

Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA3 HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called “Hot

Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

A3 HDD Hot Plug F eature and Operation Guide

This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA3 HDD in RAID / AHCI mode.

Please read below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully. Before you process the SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.

A. 7-pin SATA data cable

B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

A. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable

SATA 7-pin connector

The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA3 HDD

1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be

processed.

2. Even some SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE

1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional

power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot Plug and will

cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which

supports SATA3 HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA3 Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset because of

its limitation, the SATA3 Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is

indicated in the product spec on our website: www.asrock.com

2. Make sure your SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or

HDD user manual. The SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will

be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

3. Please make sure the SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. The latest

SATA3 driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com

4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our

motherboard package.

5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash

or data loss.

How to Hot Plug a SATA3 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA3 HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1 Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end

(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA3 connector.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector (White)

Step 3 Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector

(Black) end to SATA3 HDD.

Step 4

Connect SATA data cable to the SATA3 HDD.

How to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA3 HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1 Unplug SATA data cable from SATA3 HDD side.

Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA3 HDD side.

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

2.14 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM

Vista TM

If you want to install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.14.1 Installing Windows ®

If you want to install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more

SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A.

B.

Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Configuration.

Advanced screen

Set the “SATA Mode” option to [RAID].

Storage

STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use USB floppy or floppy

disk.)

A.

B.

C.

D.

Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-

ROM as the boot device.

When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

Then you will see these messages,

All data in the disk will be destroyed,

E.

proceed? [Y/N]

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key.

The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA3 drivers into the floppy diskette.

STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 4: Install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

At the beginning of Windows ® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver.

When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver.

After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you install.

2.14.2 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM

Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A.

B.

Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Configuration.

Advanced screen

Set the “SATA Mode” option to [RAID].

Storage

STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette.

Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 2.14.1 step 2 on page 34.

STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 4: Install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS on your

system.

2.15 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM

Vista TM

If you want to install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.15.1 Installing Windows ®

If you want to install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A.

B.

Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Configuration.

Advanced screen

Set the “SATA Mode” option to [AHCI].

Storage

STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette.

Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 2.14.1 step 2 on page 34.

STEP 3: Install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

You can start to install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning of Windows ® setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the

OS you install.

Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A.

B.

Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Configuration.

Advanced screen

Set the “SATA Mode” option to [IDE].

Storage

STEP 2: Install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

2.15.2 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM

Vista TM

If you want to install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit on your SATA3

HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A.

B.

Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Configuration.

Advanced screen

Set the “SATA Mode” option to [AHCI].

Storage

STEP 2: Install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS on your

system.

Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A.

B.

Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Configuration.

Advanced screen

Set the “SATA Mode” option to [IDE].

Storage

STEP 2: Install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS on your system.

Untied Overclocking T echnology

This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the

UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,

POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following

UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main

To set up the system time/date information

OC Tweaker

To set up overclocking features

Advanced

To set up the advanced UEFI features

H/W Monitor

To display current hardware status

Boot

To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Security

Operating System

To set up the security features

Exit

To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

/

/

+ / -

<Enter>

<F1>

<F9>

<F10>

<ESC>

Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

Moves cursor up or down to select items

To change option for the selected items

To bring up the selected screen

To display the General Help Screen

To load optimal default values for all the settings

To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2

Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

OC T weak er Screen

In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual].

The default value is [Auto].

Spread Spectrum

This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.

ASRock UCC

ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.

North Bridge Maximum Frequency

It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.

Processor Maximum Voltage

It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.

Multiplier/Voltage Change

This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability.

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

CPU Voltage

It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

NB Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust NB frequency.

NB Voltage

It allows you to adjust the value of NB voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

HT Bus Speed (MHz)

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [200MHz] to [2000MHz].

HT Bus Width

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit].

DRAM Configuration

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.

DRAM Timing Control

Power Down Enable

Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

Channel Interleaving

It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options:

[Disabled], [Address bits 6], [Address bits 12], [HASH 1] and [HASH 2]. The default value is [HASH 2].

CAS# Latency (tCL)

Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)

Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Row Precharge Time (tRP)

Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

RAS# Active Time (tRAS)

Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Command Rate (CR)

Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. Min:

1N. Max: 2N. The default is [Auto].

RAS# Cycle Time (tRC)

Use this item to change RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

Write Recovery Time (tWR)

Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC)

Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD)

Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Write to Read Delay (tWTR)

Use this item to change Write to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Read to Precharge (tRTP)

Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Four Activate Window (tFAW)

Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting.

The default is [Auto].

Voltage Control

Power Saving Mode

Use this to enable or disable Power Saving Mode. The default value is

[Disabled].

CPU Load-Line Calibration

CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load.

DRAM Voltage

Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

NB Core Voltage

Use this to select NB Core Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

+1.8V Power Voltage

Use this to select +1.8V Power Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

+1.4V Voltage

Use this to select +1.4V Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

SB Core Voltage

Use this to select SB Core Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

Would you like to save current setting user defaults?

In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements.

3.4

Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU

Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, SuperIO

Configuration, ACPI Configuration, and USB Configuration.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

ASRock Instant Flash

ASRock Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows ® . Just launch this tool and save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing 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. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information. Select the proper

UEFI file to update your UEFI, and reboot your system after UEFI update process completes.

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet TM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and

[Disabled]. If you install Windows ® 7 / Vista TM and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

Secure Virtual Machine

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Enhance Halt State (C1E)

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches.

CPU Thermal Throttle

Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the

CPU from overheated. The default value is [Auto].

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound

Card is plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

Onboard LAN

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature.

SATA Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “SATA Controller” feature.

SATA Mode

Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. The default value of this option is [IDE

Mode]. Configuration options: [AHCI Mode], [RAID Mode] and [IDE Mode].

If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install

SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 port.

SATA IDE Combined Mode

This item is for SATA3_5 and eSATA ports. Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. The default value is [Enabled].

If you want to build RAID on SATA3_5 and eSATA ports, please disable this item.

Serial Port

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port.

Configuration options: [Auto], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Infrared Port

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port.

Infrared Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port.

Confi guration options: [Auto], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-

RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.

Check Ready Bit

Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power

loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the

power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes

and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is

[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows ® Vista TM certification.

USB 2.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only].

The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and

UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS.

3.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting

This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Confi guration options: [Full

On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Confi guration options: [Full

On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. Confi guration options: [Full

On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 3 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 3 speed. Confi guration options: [Full

On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

3.6

Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

65535(0XFFFF) means indefi nite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option

“Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options:

[Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.

For the user password, you may also clear it.

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.

This motherboard supports various Microsoft ® Windows ® operating systems: 7 / 7

64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file

“ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports.

Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.

Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB

This motherboard is adopting UEFI BIOS that allows Windows ® OS to be installed on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow below procedure to install the operating system.

1. Please make sure to use Windows

®

Vista

TM

64-bit (with SP1 or

above)

or Windows

®

7 64-bit

.

2. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage

Configuration > SATA Mode.

3. Press F11 to launch boot menu at system POST.

4. Choose the item “UEFI:xxx“ to boot. (“xxx” is the device which contains

your Windows ® installation fi les. Normally it is an optical drive.)

5. Start Windows ® installation.

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