ASRock Fatal1ty User manual

Fatal1ty Z77 Professional-M Series

User Manual

Version 1.2

Published June 2013

Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Fatal1ty Story

Who knew that at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. When I was 13, I actually played competitive billiards in professional tournaments and won four or five games off guys who played at the highest level. I actually thought of making a career of it, but at that young age situations change rapidly. Because I’ve been blessed with great hand-eye coordination and a grasp of mathematics (an important element in video gaming) I gravitated to that activity.

GOING PRO

I started professional gaming in 1999 when I entered the CPL (Cyberathlete Professional

League) tournament in Dallas and won $4,000 for coming in third place. Emerging as one of the top players in the United States, a company interested in sponsoring me flew me to Sweden to compete against the top 12 players in the world. I won 18 straight games, lost none, and took first place, becoming the number one ranked Quake III player in the world in the process. Two months later I followed that success by traveling to Dallas and defending my title as the world’s best Quake III player, winning the $40,000 grand prize. From there I entered competitions all over the world, including Singapore, Korea,

Germany, Australia, Holland and Brazil in addition to Los Angeles, New York and St.

Louis.

WINNING STREAK

I was excited to showcase my true gaming skills when defending my title as CPL

Champion of the year at the CPL Winter 2001 because I would be competing in a totally different first person shooter (fps) game, Alien vs. Predator II. I won that competition and walked away with a new car. The next year I won the same title playing Unreal

Tournament 2003, becoming the only three-time CPL champion of the year. And I did it playing a different game each year, something no one else has ever done and a feat of which I am extremely proud.

At QuakeCon 2002, I faced off against my rival ZeRo4 in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the year, winning in a 14 to (-1) killer victory. Competing at

Quakecon 2004, I became the World’s 1st Doom3 Champion by defeating Daler in a series of very challenging matches and earning $25,000 for the victory.

Since then Fatal1ty has traveled the globe to compete against the best in the world, winning prizes and acclaim, including the 2005 CPL World Tour Championship in New

York City for a $150,000 first place triumph. In August 2007, Johnathan was awarded the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award in the four year history of the eSports-Award for

“showing exceptional sportsmanship, taking part in shaping eSports into what it is today and for being the prime representative of this young sport. He has become the figurehead for eSports worldwide”.

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LIVIN’ LARGE

Since my first big tournament wins, I have been a “Professional Cyberathlete”, traveling the world and livin’ large with lots of International media coverage on outlets such as

MTV, ESPN and a 60 Minutes segment on CBS to name only a few. It's unreal - it's crazy.

I’m living a dream by playing video games for a living. I’ve always been athletic and took sports like hockey and football very seriously, working out and training hard. This discipline helps me become a better gamer and my drive to be the best has opened the doors necessary to become a professional.

A DREAM

Now, another dream is being realized – building the ultimate gaming computer, made up of the best parts under my own brand. Quality hardware makes a huge difference in competitions…a couple more frames per second and everything gets really nice. It’s all about getting the computer processing faster and allowing more fluid movement around the maps.

My vision for Fatal1ty hardware is to allow gamers to focus on the game without worrying about their equipment, something I’ve preached since I began competing. I don’t want to worry about my equipment. I want to be there – over and done with - so I can focus on the game. I want it to be the fastest and most stable computer equipment on the face of the planet, so quality is what Fatal1ty Brand products represent.

Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel

The Fatal1ty name, Fatal1ty logos and the Fatal1ty likeness are registered trademarks of

Fatal1ty, Inc., and are used under license. © 2012 Fatal1ty, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Copyright Notice:

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.

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.

Disclaimer:

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 us. We assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual.

With respect to the contents of this manual, We do 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 we, 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 we have 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”

The Fatal1ty name, Fatal1ty logos and the Fatal1ty likeness are registered trademarks of Fatal1ty, Inc., and are used under license. © 2012 Fatal1ty, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Fatal1ty website: www.fatal1ty.com

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Contents

1 Introduction ......................................................... 7

1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 7

1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 8

1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 15

1.4 I/O Panel ...................................................................... 16

2 Installation ........................................................... 18

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 18

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ......................................... 18

2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................. 19

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 21

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ........................ 22

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) ................................. 24

2.7 SLI TM and Quad SLI TM Operation Guide ......................... 25

2.8 CrossFireX TM , 3-Way CrossFireX TM and Quad

CrossFireX TM Operation Guide ....................................... 29

2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features ................ 35

2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ..................... 38

2.11 Jumpers Setup .......................................................... 39

2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................ 40

2.13 Smart Switches .......................................................... 45

2.14 Dr. Debug ................................................................... 46

2.15 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................. 50

2.16 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ............. 50

2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2

HDDs ............................................................................ 51

2.18 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ..... 51

2.19 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and

Operation Guide ........................................................ 52

2.20 Driver Installation Guide ............................................ 54

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

64-bit With RAID Functions ....................................... 54

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

/ XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ................... 55

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

Functions............................................................ 55

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

Vista TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............... 55

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3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY ................................................. 57

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 57

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar .................................................... 57

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 58

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 58

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 59

3.4 Advanced Screen ........................................................... 63

3.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 64

3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration................................... 66

3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration .................................. 67

3.4.4 Storage Configuration .......................................... 68

3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology ........................... 69

3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ..................... 70

3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 71

3.4.8 ACPI Configuration............................................... 72

3.4.9 USB Configuration ............................................... 73

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 74

3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 75

3.7 Security Screen ............................................................. 76

3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 77

4 Software Support ................................................. 78

4.1 Install Operating System ................................................ 78

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 78

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 78

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 78

4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 78

4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 78

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty Z77 Professional-M Series 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 contains introduction of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains 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 Fatal1ty Z77 Professional-M Series Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

ASRock Fatal1ty Z77 Professional-M Series Quick Installation Guide

ASRock Fatal1ty Z77 Professional-M Series Support CD

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

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Card

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64bit, 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.

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1.2 Specifications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion Slot

Graphics

- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made

high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)

- Supports 3 rd and 2 nd Generation Intel ® Core TM i7 / i5 / i3 in

LGA1155 Package

- Digi Power Design

- 8 + 3 Power Phase Design

- Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology

- Supports Intel ® K-Series unlocked CPU

- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Intel ® Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect

Technology with Intel ® Ivy Bridge CPU

- Intel ® Z77

- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/

1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2

- 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at x16

(PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3) or dual at x8/x8 mode)

(see CAUTION 4)

* PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel ® Ivy Bridge CPU. With

Intel ® Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0.

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE4: x4 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slot

- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX TM , 3-Way CrossFireX TM and

CrossFireX TM

- Supports NVIDIA ® Quad SLI TM and SLI TM

* Intel ® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can

be supported only with processors which are GPU

integrated.

- Supports Intel ® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel ® Quick

Sync Video, Intel ® InTru TM 3D, Intel ® Clear Video HD

Technology, Intel ® Insider TM , Intel ® HD Graphics 2500/4000,

Intel ® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)

- Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel ® Ivy Bridge CPU.

Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel ® Sandy Bridge

CPU.

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Audio

LAN

Rear Panel I/O

- Max. shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 5)

- Four VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and

DisplayPort (see CAUTION 6)

- Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to

1920x1200 @ 60Hz

- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536

@ 75Hz

- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution up to 2560x1600

@ 60Hz

- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and

HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI

monitor is required) (see CAUTION 7)

- Supports HDCP function with DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort

ports

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback

with DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort ports

- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection

(Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec)

- Premium Blu-ray audio support

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

- Broadcom BCM57781

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az

- Supports PXE

I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

- 1 x D-Sub Port

- 1 x DVI-D Port

- 1 x HDMI Port

- 1 x DisplayPort

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Port

- 1 x Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB 2.0)

- 1 x eSATA3 Connector

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports

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

LED)

- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

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

Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)

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SATA3

USB3.0

Connector

Smart Switch

BIOS Feature

- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Intel ® Z77 , support RAID

(RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and

Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot

Plug functions

- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061,

support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (SATA3_A2

connector is shared with eSATA3 port)

- 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Intel ® Z77, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0

up to 5Gb/s

- 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by ASMedia ASM1042, support

USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

- 1 x Front USB 3.0 header by Intel ® Z77 (supports 2 USB 3.0

ports), supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

- 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel

Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

functions

- 4 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x CIR header

- 1 x COM port 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

- SLI/XFire power connector

- Front panel audio connector

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

- 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)

- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED

- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- 1 x Power Switch with LED

- 1 x Reset Switch with LED

- 64Mb 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

- CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage

Multi-adjustment

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Support CD

Unique Feature

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

CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX

Multimedia Suite - OEM

- F-Stream (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 12)

- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 13)

- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 14)

- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 15)

- ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 16)

- Lucid Virtu Universal MVP (see CAUTION 17)

* Lucid Virtu Universal MVP can be supported only with

processors which are GPU integrated.

- Hybrid Booster:

Hardware

Monitor

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19)

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

- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see

- Good Night LED

CAUTION 20)

- CPU Temperature Sensing

- Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-

Adjust by CPU Temperature)

- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control

OS

Certifications

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

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

XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 21)

- FCC, CE, WHQL

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

(see CAUTION 22)

* 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 third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s 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 settings of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page

64.

2. 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 22 for proper installation.

3. 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. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Windows ® cannot use.

4. Only PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots support Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a

Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed.

5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check Intel ® website for the latest information.

6. You can choose to use two of the four monitors only. D-Sub, DVI-D,

HDMI and DisplayPort monitors cannot be enabled at the same time.

Besides, with the DVI-to-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the same features as HDMI port.

7. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows ® 7 64-bit /

7. Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID. HBR is supported under Windows ® 7 64-bit / 7 / Vista TM 64-bit /

Vista TM .

8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 16 for proper connection.

9. F-Stream is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which currently includes Hardware Monitor, Fan

Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, Mouse Polling and IES. In the Hardware

Monitor mode, F-Stream shows the major readings of your system. In

Fan Control mode, F-Stream shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking Control mode, F-Stream allows you to overclock the CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In OC

DNA mode, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share them with your friends. Your friends can then load the OC profile in to their own system to get the same OC settings. In Mouse Polling mode, F-Stream allows you to adjust the mouse polling rate of the Fatal1ty Mouse port to add a professional level mouse configuration. In IES (Intelligent Energy

Saver) mode, the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance.

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10. 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 the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the 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.

11. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge 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.

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

12. ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, 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 ASRock SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with friends on-the-go. To use ASRock 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

13. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The performance may depend on the properties of the device.

14. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application’s priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower

Latency in Game: After setting online game’s priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently.

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15. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into F-Stream. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows ® OS

32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of AS-

Rock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

16. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock

Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.

17. VIRTU Universal MVP includes the base features of Virtu Universal technology, which virtualizes integrated GPU and discrete GPU for best of breed functionality. It also features Virtual Vsync™ for no-compromise visual quality. With the added benefits of HyperFormance technology,

VIRTU Universal MVP improves game performance by intelligently reducing redundant rendering tasks in the flow between the CPU, GPU and the display.

18. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause instability of the system or damage the CPU.

19. 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.

20. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.

Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.

21. ASRock XFast RAM is not supported by Microsoft ®

64-bit. Intel ® Smart Connect Technology and Intel ®

Windows ® XP / XP

USB 3.0 ports are not supported by Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit.

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

European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system should be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standards, 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, and the standby power efficiency should be higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you to check with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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12

13

14

7

8

9

10

5

6

1

2

3

4

15

16

17

18

19

20

ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

1155-Pin CPU Socket

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

(DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Red)

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

(DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black)

ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

Dr. Debug

USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3, Black)

SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2, Red)

SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Red)

SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2_3, Black)

SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_4_5, Black)

Power LED Header (PLED1)

System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black)

SPI Flash Memory (64Mb)

Reset Switch (RSTBTN)

Power Switch (PWRBTN)

Intel Z77 Chipset

Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black)

31

32

33

28

29

30

34

35

36

37

25

26

27

21

22

23

24

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Black)



Consumer Infrared Module Header

(CIR1, Gray)

HDMI_SPDIF Header

(HDMI_SPDIF1, Black)

Infrared Module Header (IR1)

COM Port Header (COM1)

Front Panel Audio Header

(HD_AUDIO1, Black)

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Red)


PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, Black)


SLI / XFIRE Power Connector

Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

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1.4 I/O Panel

1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port (Purple/Green) ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime)

2 D-Sub Port (VGA1)

3 DisplayPort (DP1)

11 Microphone (Pink)

12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)

4 Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB0) 13 USB 2.0 Port (USB1)

* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port *** 14 eSATA3 Port (ESATA_1)

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7

Central / Bass (Orange)

Rear Speaker (Black)

15 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)

16 HDMI Port (HDMI1)

8 Optical SPDIF Out Port

9 Line In (Light Blue)

17 DVI-D Port (DVI1)

18 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_A0A1)

* 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 Central / Bass Line in

(No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 6) (No. 9)

2

4

6

8

V

V

V

V

--

V

V

V

--

--

V

V

--

--

--

V

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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.

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Chapter 2: Installation

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

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

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard’s 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 the 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.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do

so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or

components.

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2.3 CPU Installation

In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sockets more protection and make the installation process easier, ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the load plate to replace the former PnP caps that were under the load plate. For the installation of Intel ® 1155-Pin CPUs with the new protection cover, please follow the steps below.

Load

Plate

Cover

Contact

Array

Load

Lever

Socket

Body

1155-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the

CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.

Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengage the lever by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook.

You do not have to remove the protection cover.

Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about

135 degrees in order to flip up the load plate.

Step 2. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:

Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edge which is marked with a black line.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

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Pin1 orientation key notch alignment key orientation key notch

1155-Pin CPU alignment key

1155-Pin Socket

For proper installation, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket.

Pin1

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Close the socket:

Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS.

Step 3-2. Press down the load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab. The protection cover will automatically come off by itself.

Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

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2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin

CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1155-

Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_

FAN1, see page 15, No. 3 or CPU_FAN2, see page 15. No.4).

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your

CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPUs.

Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the center of the IHS on the socket’s surface.

Apply Thermal

Interface Material

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure that the fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard

(CPU_FAN1, see page 15, No. 3 or CPU_

FAN2, see page 15. No.4).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

Fan cables on side closest to MB header

Press Down

(4 Places)

Fastener slots pointing straight out

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure the cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler

Option (C.C.O.), which provides flexible options to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.

The white throughholes are for Socket LGA

1155/1156 CPU fan.

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots: You have to install identical DDR3

DIMMs in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Black slots; see p.15

No. 5) or identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_

B2; Black slots; see p.15 No. 6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

(1)

(2)

DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

(Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot)

Populated -

-

Populated -

Populated - Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

*

For 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: DDR3_

A1 and DDR3_B1, or 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

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 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. Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.

6. For optimal compatibility and stability while overclocking memory frequency, it is recommended to install one memory module on

DDR3_B2 slot or two memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_

B2 slots.

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Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. break notch 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.

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There are 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support

CrossFireX TM or SLI TM function.

PCIE2 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards, or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireX TM or SLI TM function.

PCIE4 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards, or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way

CrossFireX TM . And for installing ASRock Game Blaster.

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

x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.

2. In CrossFireX TM mode or SLI TM mode, please install the PCI Express

x16 graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these

two slots will work at x8 bandwidth.

3. In 3-Way CrossFireX TM mode, please install PCI Express x16

graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, PCIE1

and PCIE3 slots will work at x8 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work

at x4 bandwidth.

4. Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan

connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics

cards for better thermal environment.

5. Only PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots support Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI

Express in Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you

install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI

Express Gen 2 speed.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 3.

Before installing an 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.

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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2.7 SLI

TM

and Quad SLI

TM

Operation Guide

This motherboard supports NVIDIA ® SLI TM and Quad SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently, NVIDIA ® SLI TM technology supports Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit /

Vista TM / Vista

Windows ®

TM

Vista

64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. NVIDIA

TM / Vista

® Quad SLI TM technology support

TM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS only. Please follow the installation procedures in this section.

Requirements

1. For SLITM technology, you should have two identical SLITM-ready graphics

cards that are NVIDIA ® certified. For Quad SLITM technology, you should

have two identical Quad SLITM-ready graphics cards (dual-GPU on each

graphics card) that are NVIDIA ® certified.

2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports NVIDIA ® SLI TM

technology. Download the driver from NVIDIA ® website

(www.nvidia.com).

3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the

minimum power required by your system. It is recommended to use

NVIDIA ® certified PSU. Please refer to NVIDIA ® website for details.

2.7.1 Graphics Card Setup

2.7.1.1 Installing Two SLI

TM

-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1. Install the identical SLI TM -ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ® certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.

(Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

Step2. If required, connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards.

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Step3. Align and insert ASRock SLI_Bridge Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge Card is firmly in place.

ASRock SLI_Bridge Card

Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.

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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the Multi-

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA ® nView system tray utility.

Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU feature.

For Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

(For SLI TM mode only)

A. Double-click NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows ® taskbar.

B. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In

Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. In Select

an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. And click Apply.

C. Reboot your system.

D. You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLI TM feature.

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For Windows ®

(For SLI TM

Vista TM / Vista

and Quad SLI TM

TM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS:

mode)

A. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar.

B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA

Corporation.

C. Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab.

D. Select Control Panel tab.

E. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX configuration. In

Set PhysX GPU acceleration item, please select Enabled. In Select

an SLI configuration item, please select Enable SLI. And click Apply.

F. Reboot your system.

G. You can freely enjoy the benefit of SLI TM or Quad SLI TM feature.

* SLI TM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA ® Technologies Inc., and is used

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

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2.8 CrossFireX

TM

, 3-Way CrossFireX

TM

and Quad

CrossFireX

TM

Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireX TM , 3-way 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. 3-way CrossFireX TM and 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.

2.8.1 Graphics Card Setup

2.8.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireX

TM


Different CrossFireX TM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX TM feature. For other CrossFireX TM cards that AMD has released or will release in the future, please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

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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 PCIE1 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.)

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2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

TM


Step 1. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE1 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.



Step 4. Use one CrossFire TM Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots, and use the other CrossFire TM Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. (CrossFire TM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard.

Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

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CrossFire TM Bridge

Step 5. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE1 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.)

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2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup

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” (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). Select “3

GPUs” and click “OK” (if you install three Radeon graphics cards).

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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 , 3-Way 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.

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2.9 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

Dual Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub, HDMI and DisplayPort), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard.

This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub,

HDMI and DisplayPort to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub, HDMI and

DisplayPort can drive same or different display contents.

To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:

1. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub

monitor cable to D-Sub port on the I/O panel, connect HDMI monitor cable to

HDMI port on the I/O panel, or connect DisplayPort monitor cable to DisplayPort

on the I/O panel.

D-Sub port

DisplayPort

DVI-D port HDMI port

2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system

already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your

system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install

onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your

computer.

D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. You can only choose two of them.

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Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub, HDMI and DisplayPort) and external add-on PCI Express

VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.

Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:

1. Install the PCI Express VGA card on PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Please refer

to page 24 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.

2. Connect a DVI-D monitor cable to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect a

D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on the I/O panel, connect a HDMI monitor

cable to the HDMI port on the I/O panel, or connect a DisplayPort monitor cable

to the DisplayPort on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the

corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE1, PCIE3

and PCIE4 slots.

3. Boot your system. Press <F2> or <Del> to enter UEFI setup. Enter “Share

Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB],

[256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of D-sub. Please make sure that the

value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do

not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will

disable D-Sub function when an add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.

4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to

your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install

them again.

5. Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.

A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.

B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you

wish to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When

you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be

Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.

D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.

E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.

F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the

second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.

G. Repeat steps C through E for the display icon identified by the

numbers three to eight.

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

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display

Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.

A. Click the number ”2” icon.

B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto

this monitor”.

C. Click “OK” to save your change.

D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number

three to eight.

6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing

the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement

of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.

HDCP Function

HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more details about HDCP function.

What is HDCP?

HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel ® for protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.

Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or

LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.

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2.10 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide

ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with CIR header.

Please refer to below procedures for the quick installation and usage of ASRock

Smart Remote.

Step1. Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2.0 header on ASRock motherboard.

USB 2.0 header (9-pin, black)

CIR header (4-pin, gray)

Step2. Connect the front USB cable to the

USB 2.0 header (as below, pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Please make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

USB_PWR

P-

P+

GND

DUMMY

1 2 3 4 5

Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the front USB port. If Multi-Angle

CIR Receiver cannot successfully receive the infrared signals from

MCE Remote Controller, please try to install it to the other front USB port.

GND

IRTX

IRRX

ATX+5VSB

3 CIR sensors in different angles

1.

2.

3.

Only one of the front USB port can support CIR function. When the CIR function is enabled, the other port will remain USB function.

Multi-Angle CIR Receiver is used for front USB only. Please do not use the rear USB bracket to connect it on the rear panel.

Multi-Angle CIR Receiver can receive the multi-direction infrared signals (top, down and front), which is compatible with most of the chassis on the market.

The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug function. Please install it before you boot the system.

* ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock motherboards. Please refer to

ASRock website for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com

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2.11 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.15, No. 22)

Setting Description

Default Clear CMOS

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. 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. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394

GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS jumper.

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2.12 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!

Serial ATA2 Connectors

(SATA2_2_3: see p.15, No. 12)

(SATA2_4_5: see p.15, No. 13)

SATA2_2

SATA2_4

SATA2_3

SATA2_5

These four Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATA3_A1_A2: see p.15, No. 10)

(SATA3_0_1: see p.15, No. 11)

SATA3_A1

SATA3_0

Serial ATA (SATA)

Data Cable

(Optional)

Serial ATA (SATA)

Power Cable

(Optional) connect to the SATA

HDD power connector

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB_2_3)

(see p.15, No. 23) connect to the power supply

USB_PWR

P-3

P+3

GND

DUMMY

1

P-2

P+2

USB_PWR

GND

SATA3_A2

SATA3_1

These four 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. If the eSATA3 port on the rear I/O has been connected, the internal

SATA3_A2 will not function.

Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the

SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 hard disk or the SATA2 / SATA3 connector on this motherboard.

Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

Then connect the white end of

SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

Besides two 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.

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(9-pin USB_4_5)

(see p.15, No. 24)

(9-pin USB_6_7)

(see p.15, No. 25)

USB 3.0 Header

(19-pin USB3_2_3)

(see p.15, No. 9)

Besides four default USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is one USB 3.0 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports.

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1)

(see p.15, No. 28)

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

Consumer Infrared Module Header

(4-pin CIR1)

(see p.15 No. 26)

This header can be used to connect the remote controller receiver.

Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.15, No. 30)

GND

PRESENCE#

MIC_RET

OUT_RET

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

1

OUT2_L

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

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.

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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.15, No. 15)

This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly.

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Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

(see p.15, No. 20)

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Power LED Header

(3-pin PLED1)

(see p.15, No. 14)

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/S3 state. The

LED is off in S4 state or S5 state (power off).

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) CHA_FAN_SPEED

(see p.15, No. 21)

+12V

GND

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

(3-pin CHA_FAN2)

(see p.15, No. 37)

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

CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 support Fan Control.

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.15, No. 36)

CPU Fan Connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.15, No. 3)

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

CPU_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

2

1

4

3

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

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.15, No. 4)

ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1)

(see p.15, No. 7)

12 24

Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

1 13

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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

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

1

24

13

ATX 12V Power Connector

(8-pin ATX12V1)

(see p.15, 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 power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

8 5

SLI/XFIRE Power Connector

(4-pin SLI/XFIRE_PWR1)

(see p.15 No. 35)

SLI/XFIRE_POWER1

Serial port Header

(9-pin COM1)

(see p.15, No. 29)

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

4 1

It is not necessary to use this connector, but please connect it with a hard disk power connecor when two graphics cards are plugged to this motherboard.

This COM1 header supports a serial port module.

HDMI_SPDIF Header

(2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)

(see p.15, No. 27)

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.

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2.13 Smart Switches

The motherboard has three smart switches: power switch, reset switch and clear

CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the sytem clear the

CMOS values.

Power Switch

(PWRBTN)

(see p.15 No. 18)

Reset Switch

(RSTBTN)

(see p.15 No. 17)

Power

Reset

Power Switch is a smart switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system.

Reset Switch is a smart switch, allowing users to quickly reset the system.

Clear CMOS Switch

(CLRCBTN)

(see p.16 No. 15)

Clear CMOS Switch is a smart switch, allowing users to quickly clear the CMOS values.

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2.14 Dr. Debug

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

0x2F

0x30

0x31

0x32

0x33

0x34

0x35

0x36

0x12

0x13

0x14

0x15

0x16

0x17

0x18

0x19

0x1A

0x1B

0x1C

0x1D – 0x2A

0x2B

0x2C

0x2D

0x2E

Status Code

0x00

0x01

0x02

0x03

0x04

0x05

0x06

0x07

0x08

0x09

0x0A

0x0B

0x0C – 0x0D

0x0E

0x0F

0x10

0x11

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 North Bridge initialization is started

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)



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

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

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0x52

0x53

0x54

0x55

0x56

0x57

0x58

0x59

0x5A

0x5B

0x5C-0x5F

0xE0

0xE1

0xE2

0xE3

0x37

0x38

0x39

0x3A

0x3B

0x3C

0x3D

0x3E

0x3F-0x4E

0x4F

0x50

0x51

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 South Bridge initialization is started

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


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


DXE Core is started

NVRAM initialization

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0x90

0x91

0x92

0x93

0x94

0x95

0x96

0x97

0x74

0x75

0x76

0x77

0x78

0x79

0x7A – 0x7F

0x80 – 0x8F

0x6C

0x6D

0x6E

0x6F

0x70

0x71

0x72

0x73

0x62

0x63

0x64

0x65

0x66

0x67

0x68

0x69

0x6A

0x6B

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)




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)





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)





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

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0xB8 – 0xBF

0xC0 – 0xCF

0xD0

0xD1

0xD2

0xD3

0xD4

0xD5

0xD6

0xD7

0xD8

0xD9

0xDA

0xDB

0xDC

0xB0

0xB1

0xB2

0xB3

0xB4

0xB5

0xB6

0xB7

0xA6

0xA7

0xA8

0xA9

0xAA

0xAB

0xAC

0xAD

0xAE

0xAF

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

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2.15 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel ® Z77 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial

ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid

Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology) functions. You may install SATA /

SATA2 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATA2 hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATA2 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATA2 hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA2 connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATA2 hard disk.

2.16 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel ® Z77 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel

Smart Response Technology) functions for SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors.

ASMedia ASM1061 chipset supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks for SATA3_A1 and SATA3_A2 connectors. 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.

Please be noted that SATA3_A1 and SATA3_A2 do not support RAID function. If you want to use RAID function on SATA3 connectors, please use

SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors.

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2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATA2 in

RAID / AHCI mode. Intel ® Z77 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint industry effort.

NOTE

What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATA2 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot

Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATA2 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 SATA / SATA2 HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATA2 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called “Hot

Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATA2 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

2.18 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs

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

AHCI mode. Intel ® Z77 and ASMedia ASM1061 chipsets provide hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for

SATA host controllers developed through 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.

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2.19 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide

This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in

RAID / AHCI mode. Please read below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully.

Before you process the SATA / SATA2 / 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 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD

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

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot

Plug cannot be processed.

2. Even some SATA / SATA2 / 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 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the

chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug support

information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our

website: www.asrock.com

2. Make sure your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from

your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot

support Hot Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

3. Please make sure the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is installed into system

properly. The latest SATA / SATA2 / 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.

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How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATA2 / 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 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1 Please connect SATA power cable 1x4pin end (White) to the power supply

1x4-pin cable.

Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA2 / SATA3 connector.

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

Step 3 Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) end to SATA / SATA2

/ SATA3 HDD.

Step 4 Connect SATA data cable to the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD.

How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATA2 / 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 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1 Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD side.

Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD side.

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2.20 Driver Installation Guide

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.

2.21 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 OS on your SATA

/ SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the steps below.

RAID mode is not supported under Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit.

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.

B. Set the option “SATA Mode Selection” to [RAID] for SATA2_2 to SATA2_5 and

SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports.

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure the RAID function, you need to check the installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

STEP 3: Install Windows ® system.

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS on your

After the installation of Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “Intel

Rapid Storage Information” for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the

Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ RAID Installation Guide and the document in the support CD, “Guide to Intel Rapid Storage”, which is located in the folder at the following path: .. \ Intel Rapid Storage Information

If you want to use “Intel Rapid Storage” in Windows ® environment, install

“SATAII driver” from the Support CD again so that “Intel Rapid Storage” will be installed to your system as well.

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2.22 Installing Windows

®


TM

/ Vista

TM

64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.22.1 Installing Windows

®

XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3

HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

AHCI mode is not supported under Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit.

Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function

STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.


B. Set the option “SATA Mode Selection” to [IDE] for SATA2_2 to SATA2_5 and


Set the option “ASMedia SATA3 Mode” to [IDE] for SATA3_A1 and SATA2_A2

ports.

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

2.22.2 Installing Windows

®


TM

/ Vista

TM

64-bit

Without RAID Functions

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

/ SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function



B. Set the option “SATA Mode Selection” to [AHCI] for SATA2_2 to SATA2_5 and


Set the option “ASMedia SATA3 Mode” to [AHCI] for SATA3_A1 and SATA2_A2

ports.

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

/ Vista TM 64-bit OS on your

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Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function



B. Set the option “SATA Mode Selection” to [IDE] for SATA2_2 to SATA2_5 and


Set the option “ASMedia SATA3 Mode” to [IDE] for SATA3_A1 and SATA2_A2

ports.

STEP 2: Install Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista system.

TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS on your

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Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction

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

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

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

Operating System

Security

Exit

To set up the security features

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. You can also use the mouse to click your required item.

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3.1.2 Navigation Keys

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

Navigation Key(s)

/

/

+ / -

<Tab>

<Enter>

<PGUP>

<PGDN>

<HOME>

<END>

<F1>

<F7>

<F9>

<F10>

<F12>

<ESC>

Function Description

Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

Moves cursor up or down to select items

To change option for the selected items

Switch to next function

To bring up the selected screen

Go to the previous page

Go to the next page

Go to the top of the screen

Go to the bottom of the screen

To display the General Help Screen

Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Load optimal default values for all the settings

Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Print screen

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 Browser

System Browser can let you easily check your current system configuration in UEFI setup.

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3.3 OC Tweaker Screen

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

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting.

Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.

CPU Configuration

CPU Turbo Ratio

Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard.

Host Clock Override (BCLK)

Use this to adjust the host clock (BCLK) frequency. The default value is

[Auto].

Spread Spectrum

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

Intel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Processors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options:

[Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows ® Vista TM / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to

[Disabled] if above issues occur.

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Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology.

Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The default value is [Enabled].

Additional Turbo Voltage

Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode.

Internal PLL Overvoltage

Use this item to enable/disable CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage Function.

Long Duration Power Limit

Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts. The default value is [Auto].

Long Duration Maintained

Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is maintained. The default value is [Auto].

Short Duration Power Limit

Use this item to configure short duration power limit in watts. The default value is [Auto].

Primary Plane Current Limit

Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the primary plane. The default value is [Auto].

Secondary Plane Current Limit

Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the secondary plane. The default value is [Auto].

GT OverClocking Support

Use this item to enable or disable GT OverClocking Support. The default value is [Disabled].

DRAM Timing Configuration

Load XMP Setting

Use this to load XMP setting. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [Profile

1] and [Profile 2]. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM Frequency

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

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DRAM Configuration

DRAM tCL

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

DRAM tRCD

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

The default is [Auto].

DRAM tRP

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


DRAM tRAS

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


Command Rate (CR)

Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tWR

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


DRAM tRFC

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


DRAM tRRD

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


DRAM tWTR

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


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DRAM tRTP

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


DRAM tFAW

Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto].

DRAM tCWL

Use this item to change CAS# Write Latency (tCWL) Auto/Manual setting.


ODT WR (CH A)

Use this item to change ODT WR (CH A) setting. The default is [Auto].

ODT WR (CH B)

Use this item to change ODT WR (CH B) setting. The default is [Auto].

ODT NOM (CH A)

Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH A) setting. The default is [Auto].

ODT NOM (CH B)

Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH B) setting. The default is [Auto].

MRC Fast Boot

Use this item to enable or disable MRC Fast Boot. The default is [Enabled].

Voltage Configuration

CPU Core Voltage

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

CPU Load-Line Calibration

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

IGPU Voltage

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

IGPU Load-Line Calibration

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

DRAM Voltage

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

VTT Voltage

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

PCH Voltage

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

CPU PLL Voltage

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

VCCSA Voltage

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

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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, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, Super IO

Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration.

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

Instant Flash

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 save the new

UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this tool, 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 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 the UEFI update process is completed.

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3.4.1 CPU Configuration

Intel Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft ® Windows ® XP / Vista TM

/ 7 is required. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, Vista TM ,

7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Active Processor Cores

Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. The default value is [All].

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 C3 State Support

Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.

CPU C6 State Support

Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.

Package C State Support

Selected option will program into C State package limit register. The default value is [Auto].

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheating.

No-Execute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement

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to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX)

Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.

Intel Virtualization Technology

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool

Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology.

Hardware Prefetcher

Use this item to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Use this item to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

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3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration

Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [Onboard] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express].

VT-d

Use this to enable or disable Intel ® VT-d technology (Intel ® Virtualization

Technology for Directed I/O). The default value of this feature is [Disabled].

Share Memory

This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. The default value is [Auto].

IGPU Multi-Moniter

This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi-Moniter. The default value is [Enabled]. If you install the PCI Express card under Windows ® XP /

Vista TM OS, please disable this option.

Render Standby

Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device.

The default value is [Enabled].

Deep Render Standby

Use this to enable or disable Deep Render Standby by Internal Graphics

Device. The default value is [Enabled].

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3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration

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 HDMI HD Audio

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.

Onboard LAN

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

Deep Sleep

Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in AC only. The default value is [Enabled in S5].

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.

Good Night LED

Use this item to enable or disable Power LED and LAN LED.

Onboard Debug Port LED

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard Debug Port LED.

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3.4.4 Storage Configuration

SATA Controller(s)

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

SATA Mode Selection

This item is for SATA3_0, SATA3_1 and SATA2_2 to SATA2_5 ports. Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

Use this item to configure SATA Aggressive Link Power Management.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

ASMedia SATA3 Mode

This item is for SATA3_A1 and SATA3_A2 ports. Use this to select ASMedia SATA3 mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and

[Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].

SATA Boot ROM

Use this to enable or disable ASMedia SATA Boot ROM. The default value

is [Disabled].

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We recommend to use Intel ® Z77 SATA ports (SATA3_0,

SATA3_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5) for your bootable devices. This will minimum your boot time and get the best performance. But if you still want to boot from

ASMedia SATA3 controller, you can still enable this in UEFI.

3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Intel(R)

Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. The default is [Disabled].

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3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology keeps your e-mail and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode. The default is [Disabled].

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3.4.7 Super IO Configuration

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: [3F8h / IRQ4] and [3E8h / IRQ4].

Infrared Port

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

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3.4.8 ACPI Configuration

Suspend to RAM

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

RAM feature. Selecting [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.

ACPI HPET Table

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

[Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this

motherboard to submit Windows ® Vista TM certification.

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.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

USB Mouse Power On

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

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3.4.9 USB Configuration

USB 2.0 Controller

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

USB 3.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration 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 issues, 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.

Legacy USB 3.0 Support

Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices.

The default value is [Enabled].

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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 CPU fan 1 & 2’s speed. Configuration options: [Full

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

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

This allows you to set chassis fan 1’s speed. Configuration options:

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

Chassis Fan 2 Setting

This allows you to set chassis fan 2’s speed. Configuration options:

[Level 1] to [Level 4]. The default is value [Level 4].

Over Temperature Protection

Use this to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Enabled].

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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 indefinite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

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

PCI ROM Priority

Use this item to adjust PCI ROM Priority. The default value is [Legacy

ROM].

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 From Onboard LAN

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

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Use this item to configure Boot Failure Guard Count.

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3.7 Security Screen

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

For the user password, you may also clear it.

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3.8 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes

When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes?” will pop-out. Select [Yes] 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.

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Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

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.

4.2 Support CD Information

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

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

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 does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menu.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

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

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 Contact Information

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.

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Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in AHCI Mode

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

1. Please make sure to use Windows ® Vista TM 64-bit (with SP2 or above) or

Windows ® 7 64-bit (with SP1 or above).

2. Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility >

Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode.

3. Choose the item “UEFI:xxx“ to boot in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1.

(“xxx” is the device which contains your Windows ® installation files. Normally it is

an optical drive.) You can also press <F11> to launch boot menu at system POST

and choose the item “UEFI:xxx“ to boot.

4. Start Windows ® installation.

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Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode

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

1. Please make sure to use Windows ®

Windows ®

Vista

7 64-bit (with SP1 or above).

TM 64-bit (with SP2 or above) or

2. Copy Intel ® RAID drivers into a USB flash disk. You can download the driver from

ASRock's website and unzip the file into a USB flash disk OR copy the file from

ASRock motherboard support CD. (please copy the files under following directory:

32 bit: ..\i386\Win7_Vista_Intel_v11.0.0.1032

64-bit: ..\AMD64\Win7-64_Vista64_Intel_v11.0.0.1032

3. Create RAID array for you system. Please refer to "Intel RAID Installation Guide"

file for details.

4. Install Windows ® Vista TM 64-bit / 7 64-bit:

A. Insert your Windows ® Vista TM 64-bit / 7 64-bit installation disc to the optical

drive.

B. Press <F11> to launch boot menu at system POST and choose the item

“UEFI:xxx“ to boot.

C. Start Windows ® Installation. When you see “Where do you want to install

Windows?” page, please click “Load Driver”.

D. Plug the USB flash disk into your USB port; select “Browse” to find the RAID

driver. Then choose the directory (xx\AMD64\) you have copied in the first

step.

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E. Please keep the USB flash disk installed until the system's first reboot.

F. Continue to install OS by following the Windows ® instructions.

5. Follow Windows ® Installation Guide to install OS.

If you install Windows ® 7 64-bit / Vista TM 64-bit on a large hard disk (ex.

Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to boot into Windows ® or install driver/utilities. If you encounter this problem, you will need to follow the instructions below to fix this problem.

Windows ® Vista TM 64-bit:

Microsoft ® does not provide hotfix for this problem. The steps listed below are Microsoft ® 's suggested solution:

A. Disable System Restore.

a. Type “systempropertiesprotection” in the Start Menu. Then press

"Enter".

b. De-select Local Disks for System Restore. Then Click “Turn System

Restore Off” to confirm. Then Press “Ok”.

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B. Disable “Volume Shadow Copy” service.

a. Type “computer management” in the Start Menu, then press “Enter”.

b. Go to “Services and Applications>Services”; Then double click “Volume

Shadow Copy”.

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c. Set “Startup type” to “Disable” then Click “OK”.

C. Reboot your system.

D. After reboot, please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities.

Windows ® 7 64-bit:

A. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 through this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505454/

B. After installing Windows ® 7 64-bit, install the hotfix kb2505454.

(This may take a long time; >30 mins.)

C. Reboot your system. (It may take about 5 minutes to reboot.)

D. Windows ® will install this hotfix then reboot by itself.

E. Please start to install motherboard drivers and utilities.

6. Finish.

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