ASRock Computer Hardware 775S61 User Manual

775S61

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published September 2004

Contents

1 Introduction.................................................... 4

1.1 Package Contents ........................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ................................................................. 5

1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 7

1.4 ASRock I/O^TM................................................................... 8

2 Installation...................................................... 9

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 9

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................ 9

2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................... 10

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .............................. 12

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .......................... 13

2.6 Expansion Slots .............................................................. 14

2.7 Jumpers Setup ................................................................ 15

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 16

3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 18

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................ 18

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ..................................................... 18

3.1.2 Legend Bar ........................................................... 18

3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................... 19

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ...... 21

4 Software Support ........................................... 22

4.1 Installing Operating System ............................................ 22

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................... 22

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................. 22

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 22

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ......................................................... 22

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................. 22

4.2.5 “LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo” Program...... 22

4.2.6 Contact Information ............................................... 22

Appendix ........................................................... 23

1. Advanced Menu ............................................................. 23

2. Security Menu ................................................................. 28

3. Power Menu ................................................................... 29

4. Boot Menu ....................................................................... 30

5. Exit Menu......................................................................... 31

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775S61 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.

Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-

step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic

BIOS setup and Support CD information. For advanced users’ reference, the Appen-

dix appearing on page 23 offers more advanced BIOS setup information.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software

might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to

change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual

occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website

without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU

support lists on ASRock website as well.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 775S61 Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm)

ASRock 775S61 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 775S61 Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo)

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable

One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

One ASRock I/O^TMShield

One COM Port Bracket

One ASRock MR Card (Optional)

1.2 Specifications

Platform:

Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm

CPU:

775-Pin Socket

supporting Intel^®Pentium^®4 / Celeron^®processor (in 775-land

LGA package)

Chipsets:

North Bridge:

SiS 661FX chipset, FSB @ 800/533MHz,

supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

South Bridge:

SiS 963L chipset, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133

SiS Real256E, 32MB-64MB VRAM (share memory)

3DDRDIMM slots:DDR1,DDR2, andDDR3

PC2100 (DDR266) for 3 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 3GB;

PC2700 (DDR333) for 2 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 2GB;

PC3200 (DDR400) for 1 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 1GB

IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;

VGA:

Memory:

IDE:

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;

Supports up to 4 IDE devices

Floppy Port:

Audio:

Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives

6 channels AC’97 Audio

LAN:

Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN

Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing;

Chassis temperature sensing;

CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)

(see CAUTION 2);

CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer;

Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

3 slots with PCI Specification 2.2, PCI3 slot shared with AMR

1 AGP slot, AGP 3.5 compliant,

PCI slots:

AGP slot:

supports 1.5V, 8X / 4X AGP card (see CAUTION 3)

1 slot, supports ASRock MR card

AMR slot:

USB 2.0:

6 USB 2.0 ports:

includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,

plus one header to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

(see CAUTION 4)

ASRock I/O^TM

1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 PS/2 mouse port;

1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support;

1 RJ 45 port; 4 default USB 2.0 ports;

Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone + Game port

AMI legal BIOS; Supports “Plug and Play”;

ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events;

BIOS:

OS:

CPU frequency stepless control

(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 5)

Microsoft^®Windows^®98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 23.

2. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly

before you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to

spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install

the PC system.

3. Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of 775S61 motherboard!

It may cause permanent damage!

4. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft^®Windows^®

XP SP1/2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft^®Windows^®

98/ME. Please refer to Microsoft^®official document at

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/bus/USB/USB2support.mspx

5. Although 775S61 offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform

over clocking. When the CPU frequency of 775S61 is set to perform over

clocking, other clocks, such as PCI clock, AGP clock and Memory clock

will also be overclocked proportionally. Frequencies other than the

recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the

system or damage the CPU and the motherboard.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

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22.9cm (9.0 in)

PS2_USB_PWR1

PS/2

Mouse

CPU_FAN1

PS/2

Keyboard

ATX12V1

VGA

LAN

USB 2.0

Ports

USB 2.0

Ports

SIS

661FX

Chipset

Line out

Line

Line in

2Mb

BIOS

Mic

Mic in

IDE2 IDE1

1.5V_AGP1

Super

I/O

ATA133

LAN

PHY

PCI

SIS

963L

CD1 AUX1

AUDIO1

USB45

775S61

CMOS

Battery

5.1CH

USB2.0

JR1 JL1

AUDIO

CODEC

PCI

PANEL

PLED PWRBTN

IR1

SPEAKER1

AMR1

HDLED RST

COM1

FLOPPY1

1514

PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper

ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

775-Pin CPU Socket

Infrared Module Connector (IR1)

Serial Port Connector (COM1)

USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)

AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1)

North Bridge Controller

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)

184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR DIMM1- 3)

ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black)

Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue)

South Bridge Controller

Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

AMR Slot (AMR1)

JR1 / JL1 Jumpers

Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1)

Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)

FlashMemory

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

System Panel Connector (PANEL1)

External Speaker Connector (SPEAKER1)

1.4 ASRock I/O^TM

Parallel Port

Line Out (Lime)

RJ-45 Port

USB 2.0 Ports

Game Port

VGA Port

Microphone (Pink)

Line In (Light Blue)

PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

Chapter 2 Installation

775S61 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.0", 24.4 x 22.9 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 component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER

place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use

a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle

components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or

in the bag that comes with the component.

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

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,

and/or components.

2.3 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 po-

sition at approximately 135 degrees.

Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-

sition 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.

Step 2-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated

Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the two

orientation key notches.

Pin1

alignment key

orientation

key notch

orientation

key notch

775-PinSocket

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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2.4

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 7,

No. 5).

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. 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 7, No. 5).

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.

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 excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure

cable does not interfere with fan operation or

contact other components.

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

775S61 motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or the system components.

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

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

on the slot.

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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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on 775S61 motherboard.

PCI slots: The PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit

PCI interface.

AMR slot: The AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card with v.92 Modem

functionality.

AGP slot: The AGP slot is AGP 3.5 compliant and it supports an 8X / 4X AGP

card.

Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of 775S61 motherboard!

It may cause permanent damage!

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a

chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.7 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are

setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “SHORT”. If no jumper cap

is placed on pins, the jumper is “OPEN”. The

illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1

and pin2 are “SHORT” when jumper cap is

placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper

Setting

Description

1_2

2_3

PS2_USB_PWR1

(see p.7 item 1)

Short pin2, pin3 to enable

+5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

USB wake up events.

+5V

+5VSB

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

JR1(see p.7 item 21)

JR1

JL1

JL1(see p.7 item 21)

Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short, both front panel and rear panel audio

connectors can work.

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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over

these connectors.

FDD Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

FLOPPY1

Pin1

(see p.7, No. 19)

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) Secondary IDE Connector (Black)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.7, No. 9)

(39-pin IDE2, see p.7, No. 8)

IDE1

IDE2

PIN1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 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).

USB 2.0 Header

(9-pin USB45)

ASRock I/O Plus^TMprovides you

6 ready-to-use USB 2.0 ports on

the rear panel. If the rear USB

ports are not sufficient, this

USB 2.0 header is available to

support 2 extra USB 2.0 ports.

USB_PWR

P-5

P+5

GND

DUMMY

(see p.7, No. 16)

GND

P+4

P-4

USB_PWR

IRTX

+5V

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1)

This header supports an optional

wireless transmitting and

receiving infrared module.

DUMMY

(see p.7, No. 14)

GND

IRRX

Internal Audio Connectors

(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1)

(CD1: see p.7, No. 23)

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.

AUX-R

GND

CD-R

GND

CD-L

AUX-L

CD1

AUX1

(AUX1: see p.7, No. 24)

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GND

+5VA

BACKOUT-R

Front panel audio connector

(9-pin AUDIO1)

This is an interface for front

panel audio cable that allows

convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

BACKOUT-L

(see p.7 item 22)

AUD-OUT-L

GND

AUD-OUT-R

MIC-POWER

MIC

PLED+

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

System panel connector

(9-pin PANEL1)

This connector accommo-

dates several system front

panel functions.

(see p.7 item 12)

DUMMY

RESET#

GND

HDLED-

HDLED+

Chassis speaker connector

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

This connector allows you

to attach to the chassis

speaker.

SPEAKER

DUMMY

+5V

(see p.7 item 13)

Chassis fan connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1)

Connect the fan cable to the

connector matching the black

wire to the ground pin.

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN_SPEED

(see p.7 item 11)

CPU fan connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

(see p.7 item 5)

Connect the fan cable to the

connector matching the black

wire to the ground pin.

GND

+12V

CPU_FAN_SPEED

N/C

ATX power connector

(20-pinATXPWR1)

Connect an ATX power

supply to the connector.

(see p.7 item 7)

RRXD1

DDTR#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

Serial port connector

This COM1 connector

(9-pin COM1)

supports a serial port module.

(see p.7 item 15)

RRI#1

RRTS#1

GND

TTXD1

DDCD#1

ATX 12V Connector

(4-pin ATX12V1)

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.

(see p.7 No. 2)

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility

This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. The

Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up

the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. Press <F2> during the

Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST

continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing

<Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You

can also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

The BIOS Setup Utility is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program,

which allows you to scroll through its various sub-menus and select among the

predetermined choices.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the

following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference

purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see on your

screen.

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

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

MAIN

Sets up the basic system configuration

Sets up the advanced features

ADVANCED

SECURITY

POWER

BOOT

Sets up the security features

Configures Power Management features

Configures the default system device that is used

to locate and load the Operating System

Exits the current menu or the BIOS Setup

EXIT

To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard

until the desired item is highlighted.

3.1.2 Legend Bar

At the bottom of the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the keys

in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

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Navigation Key(s)

<F1>

Function Description

Displays the General Help Screen

Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu

from the current menu

<ESC>

Moves cursor up or down between fields

Selects menu to the left or right

+ / -

<Enter>

<F9>

<F10>

Increases or decreases values

Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field

Loads all the setup items to default value

Saves changes and exits Setup

3.2 Main Menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Power

Exit

Main

Advanced

Security

[

Setup Help

]

System Date

System Time

20:07:40

2004 Wed

Sep

Month: Jan - Dec

Day: 01 - 31

Year: 1980 - 2099

Floppy Drives

IDE Devices

BIOS Version

Processor Type

Processor Speed

Cache Size

Microcode Update

Total Memory

DDR1

775S61 BIOS P1.00

Intel (R) CPU

2933 MHz

256 KB

F41 / 05

1024 MB with 64 MB Shared Memory

512 MB / 166 MHz (DDR333)

None

DDR2

DDR3

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

System Date [Month/Day/Year]

Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are

Month: (Jan to Dec), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use

between the Month, Day and Year fields.

keys to move

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Set the system to the time that you specify. Use

the Hour, Minute and Second fields.

keys to move between

Floppy Drives

Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.

IDE Devices

Use this to configure IDE devices.

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TYPE

To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main

menu and press <Enter> to get into the sub-menu. Then, select among

“Primary IDE Master”, “Primary IDE Slave”, “Secondary IDE Master”, and

“Secondary IDE Slave” to make configuration of its type. Below are the

configuration options.

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Main

Primary IDE Master:

[

Setup Help

]

Select how to set the

parameters of drive,

Auto

Type

Cylinders

Heads

Write Precompensation

Sectors

Maximum Capacity

LBA Mode

Block Mode

Select [AUTO] to set

all HDD parameters

automatically.

Fast Programmed I/O Modes

32 Bit Transfer Mode

Ultra DMA Mode

Auto

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

[USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads,

and sectors per track for the drive.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you

have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive

manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail

to recognize the installed hard disk.

[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If auto-

detection is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in the

correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the auto-

detection fails, it may due to that the hard disk is too old or too new.

If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, the BIOS

Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User]

to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters.

After entering the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility,

such as FDISK, to partition and format 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.

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[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.

[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

Cylinders

This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive

documentation to determine the correct value.

Heads

This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the

drive documentation to determine the correct values.

Write Pre-compensation

Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to

determine the correct value.

Sectors

This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the

drive documentation to determine the correct value.

Maximum Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS

based on the drive information you entered.

LBA Mode

This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under

DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the

LBA mode.

Block Mode

Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading

or writing more data during each transfer.

Fast Programmed I/O Modes

This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by

optimizing the hard disk timing.

32 Bit Transfer Mode

It allows user to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data

transfer rate.

Ultra DMA Mode

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity

for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA

capability.

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus

Detailed descriptions of these menus are listed in the Appendix. See page 21.

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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, which 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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Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup

This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,”

“Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.”

1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

Spread Spectrum

Disabled

Auto

200MHz

Locked

Auto

CPU Host Frequency

Actual Frequency

CPU Ratio Selection

DRAM Frequency

Flexibility Option

<Enter> to enable or

disable the feature of

spread spectrum.

[Disabled]

Auto

Hyper-Threading Technology

Chipset Configuration

Resource Configuration

Peripheral Configuration

System Hardware Monitor

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Spread Spectrum:

This field should always be [Disabled] for better system stability.

CPU Host Frequency:

This shows current CPU host frequency of the installed motherboard.

CPU Ratio Selection:

CPU Ratio is the multiple that times the front side bus frequency will equal

the core speed of the installed processor. Whether the option is open or locked

is determined by the installed processor.

DRAM Frequency:

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted

and assigns appropriate frequency automatically.

Flexibility Option:

The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance

for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled].

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 current CPU does not support

Hyper-Threading technology.

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Chipset Configuration:

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Advanced

Chipset Configuration

[

Setup Help

]

<Enter> to select the

size of mapped memory

for graphics data.

64MB

Auto

AGP Aperture Size

Onboard VGA Share Memory

USB Controller

USB Device Legacy Support

USB 2.0 Controller

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

DRAM CAS# Latency

MA 1T/2T Select

Vccm Voltage

Auto

MA2T

2.62V

Defer Function

CPU Thermal Throttling

No-Excute Memory Protection

Auto

Enabled

AGP / PCI Fix Frequency

Sync.

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range

used for graphics memory. It is recommended to leave this field at the

default value unless your AGP card requires other sizes.

OnBoard VGA Share Memory: This allows you to select the size of share

memory for onboard VGA. Onboard VGA will get better resolution if larger

size of share memory is selected.

USB Controller: Use this to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB Device Legacy Support: Use this to enable or disable support to emulate

legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... etc.

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

DRAM CAS# Latency: This parameter controls the latency between the read

command and the time the data available.

MA 1T/2T Select: Use this item to meet the timing and loading condition for

optimized result of DRAM address/control signals. The default value of this

item is [MA2T], and other configuration options are [Auto] and [MA1T].

Vccm Voltage:

Use this to select VCCM voltage between [2.62V] and [2.55V].

Defer Function: It allows you to adjust defer function.The default setting is

[Auto].

CPU Thermal Throttling: Select [Enabled] will enable P4 thermalcontrol cir

cuit tokeep CPU from overheated.

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No-Excute Memory Protection: No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Tech

nology is an enhancement to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 proces

sor with “No Execute (NX) Memory Protection” can prevent data pages

from being used by malicious software to execute code. This option will be

hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.

AGP/PCI Fix Frequency: Use this item to select AGP frequency to run

synchronous or asychronous with the CPU host frequency among the

following sets of values: [72 MHz / 36 MHz], [64 MHz / 32 MHz],

[77 MHz / 39 MHz], [67 MHz / 34 MHz], and the default value is [Sync].

P4 input strobe delay control: This option controls strobe timing between

CPU and northbridge.

This option controls data timing between CPU and

P4 input data delay control:

northbridge.

Output DQS control: This option allows you to control the Output DQS. The

default setting is [Auto]. When setting is [Manual], the next option [Output

DQS] will be adjustable.

4ns],

Output DQS: It allows you to adjust Output DQS as [+0.0ns], [+0.2ns], [+0.

and [+0.6ns].

IDE Driving: This option will help you to control IDE I/O buffer driving strength.

The default setting is [Normal].

62V] and [2.55V].

fault setting is

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Resource Configuration:

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Advanced

Resource Configuration

[

Setup Help

]

<Enter> to select PCI

clocks. Leave on

default setting for the

best PCI performance.

PCI

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)

Primary Graphics Adapter

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is 32. We recommend you to

keep the default value unless your PCI expansion cards’ specifications

require other settings.

Primary Graphics Adapter: This allows you to select [PCI] or [AGP] as the

primary graphics adapter.

Peripheral Configuration:

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Advanced

Peripheral Configuration

[

Setup Help

]

<Enter> to enable or

disable the floppy

drive controller.

Auto

Disabled

Auto

ECP+EPP

1.9

Auto

OnBoard FDC

OnBoard Serial Port

OnBoard Infrared Port

OnBoard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version

Parallel Port IRQ

Auto

Parallel Port DMA Channel

OnBoard Midi Port

Midi IRQ Select

OnBoard Game Port

OnBoard IDE

OnBoard LAN

Disabled

200

Both

Enabled

Auto

OnBoard AC' 97 Audio

OnBoard MC' 97 Modem

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

OnBoard FDC: Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

OnBoard Serial Port: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or

disable serial ports. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /

COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4].

OnBoard Infrared Port: You may select [Enabled] or [Disabled] for this

onboard infrared port feature.

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OnBoard Parallel Port: Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port.

Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278].

Parallel Port Mode: 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”.

OnBoard Midi Port: Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port.

Midi IRQ Select: Use this to select Midi IRQ.

OnBoard Game Port: Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [200], [208].

OnBoard IDE: 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].

OnBoard LAN: This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard LAN” feature.

OnBoard AC’97 Audio: Select [Disabled], [Auto] or [Enabled] for the onboard

AC’97 Audio feature.

OnBoard MC’97 Modem: Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard MC’97

Modem feature.

System Hardware Monitor: You can check the status of the hardware on your

system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Mother-

board temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage.

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Advanced

System Hardware Monitor

[

Setup Help

]

CPU Temperature

35 C / 95 F

27 C / 82 F

3110 RPM

N / A

M / B Temperature

CPU FAN Speed

Chassis FAN Speed

Vcore

1.603

3.383

4.780

3.30V

5.00V

+ 12.00V

12.167 V

F1:Help

Esc:Previous Menu

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

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2. Security Setup Menu

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

Clear

Supervisor Password

User Password

<Enter> to set the

supervisor password.

[

Enter

]

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Setup

Password Check

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.

[Clear]: No password has been set.

[Set]: Supervisor password has been set.

User Password: This field shows the status of the User Password.

[Clear]: No password has been set.

[Set]: User password has been set.

Set Supervisor Password: Press <Enter> to set Supervisor Password. Valid

password can be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already

have a password, you must enter your current password first in order to

create a new password.

Set User Password: Press <Enter> to set User Password. Valid password can

be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination. If you already have a

password, you must enter your current password first in order to create a new

password.

Password Check: Select the check point for “Password Check”. Configuration

options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the “Password Check”

is performed before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the “Password

Check” is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup.

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3. Power Setup Menu

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Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

Suspend To RAM (S3)

Repost Video on S3 Resume

Restore on AC / Power Loss

Ring-In Power On

PCI Devices Power On

PS / 2 Keyboard Power On

RTC Alarm Power On

RTC Alarm Date

Disabled

Power Off

Disabled

Every Day

Set the power state

after an unexpected

AC / Power loss.

RTC Alarm Hour

RTC Alarm Minute

RTC Alarm Second

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Suspend to RAM (S3): This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or

disable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM (S3) feature. Select [Auto] will enable this

feature if the system supports it.

Repost Video on S3 Resume: This feature allows you to repost video on S3

resume. It is recommended to enable this feature under Microsoft^®Windows^®

98 / ME.

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.

Ring-In Power On: Use this to enable or disable Ring-in signals to turn on the

system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On: Use this to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the

system from the power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On: Use this to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on

the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On: Use this to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to

power on the system. If [Enable] is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date /

Hour / Minute / Second sub-fields with the actual wake up time you desire.

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4. Boot Setup Menu

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

Quick Boot Mode

Boot Up Num-Lock

Boot To OS/2

Enabled

Disabled

<Enter> to enable or

disable the quick boot

mode.

Boot From Network

Boot Device Priority

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Quick Boot Mode: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skipping

memory retestings.

Boot Up Num-Lock: If this is enabled, it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

Boot To OS/2: Select [Yes] will enable boot-up to OS/2 operating system.

Boot From Network: Use this to enable or disable “boot from network” feature.

Boot Device Priority: This allows you to set the boot device priority.

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5. Exit Menu

AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a

Boot

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Exit

[

Setup Help

]

[

Enter

]

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Default Settings

Discard Changes

Enter

Exits and saves the

changes to CMOS RAM

F1:Help

Esc:Exit

F9:Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

:Select Item

:Select Menu

+/-:Change Values

Enter:Select Sub-Menu

Exit Saving Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save current

settings and exit” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, it will save the current

settings and exit the BIOS SETUP Utility.

Exit Discarding Changes: After you enter the submenu, the message “Quit

without saving changes” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, you will exit the

BIOS SETUP Utility without making any changes to the settings.

Load Default Settings: After you enter the submenu, the message “Load default

settings” will appear. If you press <Enter>, it will load the default values for all

the setup configuration.

Discard Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Load setup

original values” will appear. If you press <ENTER>, original values will be

restored and all changes are discarded.

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