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775i65GV

User Manual

Version 1.0 Published July 2004 Copyright©2004 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Copyright Notice:
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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 ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................... 5
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Package Contents ........................................................... Specifications ................................................................. Supported AGP VGA Cards Lists ................................... Motherboard Layout ....................................................... ASRock I/O PlusTM ........................................................... 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 18 20 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 29 30 32 33 33 35 35 36 36 37 37 38

2 Installation ..................................................... 12
Pre-installation Precautions ......................................................... 2.1 CPU Installation ................................................................ 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink .............................. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI Slots) .................... 2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature .............................................. 2.6 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation ....................... 3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 3.2 Main Screen .................................................................... 3.3 Advanced Screen .......................................................... 3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 3.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ............................................ 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ............................................ 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ......................................... 3.3.8 USB Configuration ................................................ 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................... 3.5 Boot Screen .................................................................... 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 3.5.2 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 3.6 Security Screen .............................................................. 3.7 Exit Screen ......................................................................

3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY .......................................... 24

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4 Software Support .......................................... 39
4.1 Install Operating System ................................................. 4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program ................. 4.2.5 "LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo" Program ... 4.2.6 Contact Information ............................................... 39 39 39 39· 39 39 39 39

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775i65GV motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents
ASRock 775i65GV Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 775i65GV Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775i65GV Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield One COM Port Bracket One ASRock MR Card (Optional)

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1.2 Specifications
Platform: CPU: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm 775-Pin Socket supporting Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor (in 775-land

LGA package) North Bridge: Intel® 865GV chipset, FSB @ 800 / 533 MHz, supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) South Bridge: Intel® ICH5, supports SATA 1.5Gb/s Memory: 2 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1 and DDR2 supports PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333) / PC2100 (DDR266), Max. 2GB (see CAUTION 2) Dual Channel Memory Technology support(see CAUTION 3) IDE: IDE1: ATA 100 / Ultra DMA Mode 5 IDE2: ATA 100 / Ultra DMA Mode 5 Supports up to 4 IDE devices Serial ATA: Supports up to 2 SATA devices at 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate. (No Support for "RAID" and "Hot Plug" functions) Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 5.1 channels AC'97 Audio PCI LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor:CPU temperature sensing Motherboard temperature sensing CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 4) CPU fan tachometer Chassis fan tachometer Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore PCI slots: 3 PCI slots with PCI Specification 2.2 (see CAUTION 5) AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional) AGI slot: 1 AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot (see CAUTION 6) USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 ports: includes 6 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, plus one header to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 7) ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 mouse port, 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 VGA port, 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support, 6 default USB 2.0 ports, 1 RJ-45 port, Audio Jack: Line In / Line Out / Microphone Chipsets:

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COM Port: BIOS:

OS:

1 COM Port Header to support a COM port module AMI legal BIOS, Supports "Plug and Play", ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events, CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 8) Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!
1. 2. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 27. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its corresponding CPU FSB frequency. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 800 533 DDR266, DDR320*, DDR400 DDR266, DDR333

* When you use an FSB800-CPU on this motherboard, it will run at
DDR320 if you adopt a DDR333 memory module. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation. 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. 5. Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card that are installed in "PCI3" slot, you will not be able to install any PCI card in "PCI3" slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot. 6. The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the "Supported AGP VGA Cards List" on page 8 and page 9. For the proper installation of AGP 7. VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 17. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® 98/ ME. Please refer to Microsoft® official document at 8. http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

4.

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1.3

Supported AGP VGA Cards List
(for Windows 2000/Windows XP) I. AGP 4X
Graphics Chip Vendor n-VIDIA Model Name ASUS AGP-V7100 ASUS AGP-V7100PRO ASUS AGP-V7100 MAGIC / 32M ASUS AGP-V7700Ti ASUS AGP-V8170DDR ASUS AGP-V8170SE / LP ASUS AGP-V8200 T2 ASUS AGP-V8200 T5 ASUS AGP-V8440 ASUS AGP-V8460 Ultra GAINWARD- GF3-TI500/64M GAINWARD- GF3-TI500/128M Inno3D GeForce2 MX400 Leadtek WinFast A170 TH Leadtek WinFast A170 DDR Leadtek WinFast A250LE TD Leadtek WinFast GeForce2 MX MX64 Leadtek WinFast GeForce2 H MX400 MSI- GF4-MX440SE PROLINK GF4-MX440 ATI SPARKLE GF4-MX440 Gigabyte GV-AP64D Gigabyte GV-AP64D-H Gigabyte GV-AR64S-H POWERCOLOR RADEON 9000 POWERCOLOR RADEON 9100 SiS TRANSCEND TS64MVDR7 SYNNEX GCM-SiS315EA32

For the latest updates of the supported AGP VGA cards list, please visit ASRock website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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II. AGP 8X
Graphics Chip Vendor n-VIDIA Model Name ALBATRON GF4-MX440 64M AOPEN Aeolus FX5600S-DV128 AOPEN Aeolus FX5200-V128 ASUS AGP-V9180 ASUS AGP-V9280 VIEDO SUITE ASUS AGP-V9520 MAGIC/T ASUS V9900 ASUS V9900 ULTRA ELSA-GLADIC 518 ELSA-GLADIC 518 P Inno3D GeForce FX5600 LEADTEK A280 LE LEADTEK A340TDH MSI Ti4800SE-VTD8X PALIT GF4 MX440 8X 64MB PROLINK GeForceFX5900 PROLINK GF4-TI4200 SPARKLE GF4-MX440-8X ATI CLUB3D ATI R9800 Gigabyte GV R9000 PRO Gigabyte RADEON 9500 Gigabyte RADEON 9700 PRO POWER COLOR 9200 SAPHIRE RADEON 9200-128MB SiS POWER COLOR XABRE600

For the latest updates of the supported AGP VGA cards list, please visit ASRock website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

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21.8cm (8.6 in)
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2

3

4

5

6

PS2 Mouse

PS2_USB_PWR1

ATXPWR1

PARALLEL PORT
ATX12V1

PS2 Keyboard

CPU_FAN1

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USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3

DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

VGA1

Dual Channel

Prescott 800

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USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1
1 FSB1

IDE2 IDE1

24.4cm (9.6 in)

DDR400

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Top: RJ-45

27 26

USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5

COM1

1

Super I/O

FSB800

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1

USB4_5

2MB BIOS

t V In 5G set 86 hip C
1.5V_AGP1

el

Center: Line Out

Bottom: Mic In

Top: Line In

SATA

8 9
SATA2

25 24 23 22 21

PCI LAN
JR1 AUDIO1 JL1 1

10 11

PCI 1

775 i65GV
PCI 2
5.1CH
USB2.0
CMOS Battery
CLRCMOS0

Intel ICH5

SATA1

12 13 14

CD1

AUX1
AUDIO CODEC

PCI 3
AMR1
FLOPPY1

SPEAKER1
1

IR1
1

PANEL1
PLED PWRBTN

CHA_FAN1
1

1 HDLED

RESET

USB67

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19

18

17

16 15

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 775-Pin CPU Socket North Bridge Controller CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2, Dual Channel) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) ASRock Graphics Interface Slot (1.5V_AGP1) South Bridge Controller Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)

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System Panel Header (PANEL1) Infrared Module Header (IR1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS0) Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) AMR Slot (AMR1) Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White) PCI Slots (PCI1- 3) JR1 Jumper / JL1 Jumper Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1) COM Port Header (COM1) Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) BIOS FWH Chip FSB Select Jumper (FSB1) ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

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1.5 ASRock I/O Plus TM

1

2 3 4 5

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10

9

8

7

6

1 2 3 4 5 6

Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Line In (Light Blue) Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

7 8 9 10 11

USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) VGA Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

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Chapter 2 Installation
775i65GV is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1. 2.

3. 4. 5.

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 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.

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2.1 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 775-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below.

775-Pin Socket Overview

Before you insert the 775-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.

Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 2. Insert the 775-Pin CPU: Step 2-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with black lines.

black line

black line

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

775-Pin Socket 775-Pin CPU

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

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to assist in removal.
It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap.

Step 4. Close the socket: Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.

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2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-Pin CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 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 775-Pin CPU. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2.

Step 3. Step 4.

Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No. 4). Align fasteners with the motherboard throughholes. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with thumb to install and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.

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

Step 5. Step 6.

Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with fan operation or contact other components.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
775i65GV motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

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

Step 1. Step 2.

Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

notch break

notch break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3.

Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGI slot on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card installed in "PCI3" slot, you will no be able to install any PCI card in "PCI3" slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot.

AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92 Modem functionality. AGI slot: The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the "Supported AGP VGA Cards List" on page 8 and page 9.
To install the system with an add-on AGP VGA card, you must make sure to install the driver of add-on AGP VGA card before you install the onboard VGA driver. If the onboard VGA driver has already been installed before you install the add-on AGP VGA card, the system will automatically set the onboard VGA as the primary graphics adapter. In that case, if you want to install the add-on AGP VGA card, you need to remove the onboard VGA driver first, and then install the add-on AGP VGA card and its driver. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the documents in the Support CD, "AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows 2000)" and "AGI Slot Installation Guide (for Windows XP)", which are located in the folder at the following path: ..\ Easy Dual Monitor

Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Replace the system cover.

Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6.

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2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature
Thanks to ASRock patented AGI8X Technology, this motherboard supports Easy Dual Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AGP VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Dual Monitor feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Easy Dual Monitor

2.6 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 PS2_USB_PWR1
(see p.10 No. 1)
+5V +5VSB

Setting
1_2 2_3

Description Short pin2, pin3 to enable +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. FSB Select Jumper
(see p.10 No. 29) NORMAL TEST
1_2

2_3

Note: The default setting of the FSB Select jumper is "NORMAL" (short pin1, pin2). For the system's stability, please keep the default setting. JR1 / JL1 Jumpers
(see p.10 No. 24)

JR1 JL1

Note: If JR1 and JL1 Jumpers are short, both the front panel and the rear panel audio connectors can work.

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Clear CMOS
(CLRCMOS0) (see p.10 No. 18)

2-pin jumper

Note: CLRCMOS0 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short the Clear CMOS jumper for 5 seconds. After shorting the Clear CMOS jumper, please remove the jumper cap. 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.

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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10 No. 19)
Pin1 FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector. Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 7)

Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE2, see p.10 No. 8)

PIN1

IDE1

PIN1

IDE2

connect the black end connect the blue end to the IDE devices to the motherboard 80-conductor ATA 66/100 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). Serial ATA Connectors
(SATA1: see p.10 No. 12) (SATA2: see p.10 No. 11)

SATA2

SATA1

These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate. Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable

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Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable
(Optional)
connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply

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. ASRock I/O PlusTM accommodates 6 default USB 2.0 ports. If those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. This USB4_5 connector is shared with the USB 2.0 ports 4,5 on ASRock I/O PlusTM. When using the front panel USB ports by attaching the front panel USB cable to this connector (USB4_5), the USB ports 4,5 on ASRock I/O PlusTM will not be able to function. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

USB 2.0 Header
(9-pin USB67) (see p.10 No. 15)
1

USB_PWR P-6 P+6 GND DUMMY

GND P+7 P-7 USB_PWR

Shared USB 2.0 Header
(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.10 No. 27)

1 USB_PWR P-4 P+4 GND USB_PWR P-5 P+5 GND DUMMY

Infrared Module Header
(5-pin IR1) (see p.10 No. 17)
1

IRTX +5V DUMMY

GND IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) (CD1: see p.10 No. 21) (AUX1: see p.10 No. 22)
GND CD-L GND CD-R
GND AUX-L GND AUX-R

CD1

AUX1

Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.10 No. 25)
1

GND +5VA BACKOUT-R BACKOUT-L

AUD-OUT-L GND AUD-OUT-R MIC-POWER MIC

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System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 No. 16)
1

PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND

This header accommodates several system front panel functions.

DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+

Chassis Speaker Header
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 13)

1
SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Chassis Fan Connector
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 14)

GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED

Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. You may connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin CPU fan cable to this connector, then match the black wire to the ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 4)

N/C CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND

Note: If you use a 3-pin CPU fan cable, insert it to the connector by aligning it with the pins "GND", "+12V", and "CPU_FAN_SPEED".

ATX Power Connector
(20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 6)

Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

COM Port Header
(9-pin COM1) (see p.10 No. 26)
1

RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1

This COM port header is used to support a COM port module.

RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1

ATX 12V Connector
(4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 No. 30)

Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector so that it can provides sufficient power. Failing to do so will cause the failure to power up.

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2.8

Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel ICH5 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. You may install SATA hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks. STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.
Before you install OS into the SATA hard disk, you need to check and ensure the configuration of the OnBoard IDE Operate Mode option in BIOS setup is correct according to the condition of your system. For the configuration details, please refer to the instruction on page 30.

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , 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 BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
screen has a menu bar with the following selections: To set up the system time/date information To set up the advanced BIOS features To display current hardware status To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press to get into the sub screen. The top of the Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

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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) / / + / 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 To bring up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen
When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview
BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Exit

System Overview
System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Wed 06/30/2004]

Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.

: 775i65GV BIOS P1.00 BIOS Version : Genuine Intel (R) Pentium (R) CPU 3.20 GHz Processor Type Processor Speed : 3200 MHz : 1024KB Cache Size Microcode Update : 0F34/0E Total Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2 : 512MB with 8MB share memory Dual-Channel Memory Mode : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333) : 256MB/166MHz (DDR333) +Tab F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date.

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3.3 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Advanced Settings
WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration

Configure CPU

Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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

3.3.1 CPU Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration
CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Ratio Status Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting CPU Thermal Throttling Hyper Threading Technology [Auto] [200] [Disabled] : UnLocked : 16 : [16] [Enabled] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select how to set the CPU host frequency.

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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CPU Host Frequency While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the present CPU host frequency of this motherboard. The actual CPU host frequency will show in the following item. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Disabled] for better system stability.

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Ratio Status This is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of this motherboard is "Locked" or "Unlocked". If it shows "Unlocked", you will find an item Ratio CMOS Setting appears to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. If it shows "Locked", then the item Ratio CMOS Setting will be hidden. If you use the ratio value to time the CPU frequency, it will be equal to the core speed of the installed processor. Ratio Actual Value This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this motherboard. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status of this motherboard is "Unlocked", this item will display and allow you to set the ratio value between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium®4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP. Set to [Auto] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Configuration
DRAM Frequency Flexibility Option Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM CAS# Latency DRAM RAS# Precharge DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM Precharge Delay DRAM Burst Length Init. Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC'97 Audio OnBoard MC'97 Modem [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [4 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [8 Clocks] [4] [PCI / AGI / Onboard] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] Options 133MHz (DDR266) 166MHz (DDR333) 200MHz (DDR400) Auto

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may also select other value as operating frequency: [133MHz (DDR 266)], [166MHz (DDR 333)], [200MHz (DDR 400)]. Flexibility Option The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled]. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Select [Enabled] will configure the following items by the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. DRAM CAS# Latency Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2.5], [2], and [3]. Please note that the configuration option [3] is available only for FSB 800 and FSB 533. DRAM RAS# Precharge This controls the idle clocks after a precharge command is issued. Configuration options: [4 Clocks], [3 Clocks], and [2 Clocks]. DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read / write command. Configuration options: [4 Clocks], [3 Clocks], and [2 Clocks]. DRAM Precharge Delay This controls the number of DRAM clocks for RAS minimum. Configuration options: [8 Clocks], [7 Clocks], [6 Clocks], and [5 Clocks]. DRAM Burst Length DRAM Burst length can be set as [8] or [4]. Init. Graphic Adapter Priority This allows you to select [Onboard/AGI/PCI], [AGI/PCI/Onboard], and [PCI/ AGI/Onboard] as the initial graphics adapter priority. The default vaule is [PCI/AGI/Onboard]. Internal Graphics Mode Select This allows you to select the size of share memory for onboard VGA. If larger size of share memory is selected, onboard VGA will get better resolution under DOS. OnBoard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the "OnBoard LAN" feature. OnBoard AC'97 Audio Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard AC'97 Audio feature. OnBoard MC'97 Modem Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard MC'97 Modem feature.

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3.3.3 ACPI Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration
Suspend To RAM Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On [Disabled] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

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Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. Restore on AC/Power Loss Use this item 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. 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. PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. 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. RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

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3.3.4 IDE Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration
OnBoard IDE Operate Mode OnBoard IDE Controller Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 [Enhanced Mode] [Both] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Set [Compatible Mode] when both Legacy OS (MS-DOS, Win Me / 98SE) and SATA device are used. Set [Enhanced Mode] when Native OS (Win 2000 / XP) is used. Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

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OnBoard IDE Operate Mode Please select [Compatible Mode] when you install legacy OS (Windows ME / 98SE) into SATA device. If you install legacy OS into IDE HDD while SATA devices are used, you also need to select [Compatible Mode]. If native OS (Windows 2000 / XP) is installed into SATA device, please select [Enhanced Mode]. You also need to select [Enhanced Mode] while native OS is installed into IDE HDD and SATA devices are used. If you do not install any SATA device, please also select [Enhanced Mode] no matter you use legacy OS or native OS for the system. Please note that the following options will be varied depending on the "OnBoard IDE Operate Mode" ([Compatible Mode] or [Enhanced Mode]) that you selected. When [Enhanced Mode] is selected: OnBoard IDE Controller You may enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel. Or you may enable both the primary and the secondary IDE channels by selecting [Both]. Set to [Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both]. When [Compatible Mode] is selected Combined Mode Option It allows you to select between [Pri IDE + SATA] and [SATA + Sec IDE]. If it is set to [Pri IDE + SATA], then the secondary IDE will not work. Likewise, if it is set to [SATA + Sec IDE], then the primary IDE will not work.
Because Intel® ICH5 south bridge only supports four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows ME / 98SE), you have to choose either [Pri IDE + SATA] or [SATA + Sec IDE] when the installed SATA device is used with legacy OS.

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IDE Device Configuration You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will use the "Primary IDE Master" as the example in the following instruction, which can be applied to the configurations of "Primary IDE Slave", "Secondary IDE Master", "Secondary IDE Slave", "SATA1" and "SATA2" as well.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master
Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer :Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled]

Select the type of device connected to the system.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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TYPE Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. [CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as MO. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode.

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Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. PIO Mode Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing. DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices. 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], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32-Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI / PnP Configuration
PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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PCI Latency Timer The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

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3.3.6 Floppy Configuration
In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration
Floppy A Floppy B [1.44 MB 31 2"] [Disabled] Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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3.3.7 Super IO Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset
OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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OnBoard Floppy Controller Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller. Serial Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4], [2E8 / IRQ3]. Infrared Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [2F8 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3].

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Parallel Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, "EPP Version". Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP]. EPP Version Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7]. ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3]. Parallel Port IRQ Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

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3.3.8 USB Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration
USB Devices Enabled : None USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

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USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB 2.0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc. Or you may select [Auto] so that the system will start to auto-detect; if there is no USB device connected, "Auto" option will disable the legacy USB support.

3.4 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.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot H/W Monitor

Main

Advanced

Security

Exit

Hardware Health Event Monitoring
CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V : 45 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2463 RPM : N/A : : : : 1.384V 3.306V 5.067V 11.890V F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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3.5 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.
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Boot Settings
Boot Settings Configuration Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD / DVD Drives

Configure Settings during System Boot.

Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration
Boot From Network Bootup Num-Lock [Disabled] [On] To enable or disable the boot from network feature.

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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Boot From Network Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Network feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.

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3.5.2 Boot Device Priority
In this section, you may specify the boot sequence from the available devices in your system.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD: PM-MAXTOR 6L08] [CD / DVD] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

+F1 F9 F10 ESC

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Likewise, you may also specify the boot sequence from the available devices for the hard disk drives, the removable drives, and the CD/DVD drives.

3.6 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.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Exit

Security Settings
Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed

Install or Change the password.

Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password

Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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3.7 Exit Screen
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitro Boot Security
Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.

Exit

Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults

Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit

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Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard changes?" Select [OK] to discard all changes. Load Optimal Defaults When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Load optimal defaults?" Select [OK] to load the default values for all the setup configurations.

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Chapter 4 Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. 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 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 did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices 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 applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 ASRock "PC-DIY Live Demo" Program
ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you how to install your own PC system step by step. You can find the file through the following path: ..\ MPEGAV \ AVSEQ01.DAT To see this demo program, you can run Microsoft® Media Player® to play the file.

4.2.5 "LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo" Program
This motherboard is equipped with Intel LGA 775 socket, which is a new CPU socket interface that Intel has released. Since it has several tiny pins, whcih are easily to be damaged by improper handling, ASRock sincerely presents you a clear installation guide through this "LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo". We hope you may check this live demo program before you start the installation of LGA 775 CPU in order to reduce the risks of CPU and motherboard damages caused by any improper handling. To see this Live Demo, you can run Microsoft® Media Player® to play the file. You may find this Live Demo in the motherboard's Support CD through the following path: ..\ MPEGAV \ LGA775INST.DAT

4.2.6 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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