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870iCafe

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published August 2010

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Page 2: ... or implied including but not limited to the implied warran ties 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 be...

Page 3: ...and Connectors 20 2 7 Dr Debug 24 2 8 Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation 27 2 9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 27 2 10 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 28 2 11 Driver Installation Guide 30 2 12 Installing Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit XP XP 64 bit With RAID Functions 30 2 12 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit With RAID Functions 30 2 12 2 Installing ...

Page 4: ...ation 45 3 4 4 Storage Configuration 46 3 4 5 PCIPnP Configuration 47 3 4 6 Super IO Configuration 48 3 4 7 USB Configuration 49 3 5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 50 3 6 Boot Screen 51 3 6 1 Boot Settings Configuration 51 3 7 Security Screen 52 3 8 Exit Screen 53 4 4 4 4 4 Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support 54 54 54 54 54 4 1 Install Oper...

Page 5: ... might be updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well ASRock website http www asrock com If you require technical support related to this motherboard please vis...

Page 6: ...hipset Northbridge AMD 870 Southbridge AMD SB850 Memory Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology see CAUTION 3 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots Support DDR3 1800 OC 1600 OC 1333 1066 800 non ECC un buffered memory see CAUTION 4 Max capacity of system memory 16GB see CAUTION 5 Expansion Slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot blue x16 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Audio 5 1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC662 Aud...

Page 7: ... CyberLink DVD Suite OEM and Trial Creative Sound Blaster X Fi MB Trial Unique Feature ASRock OC Tuner see CAUTION 6 Intelligent Energy Saver see CAUTION 7 Instant Boot ASRock Instant Flash see CAUTION 8 ASRock OC DNA see CAUTION 9 ASRock AIWI see CAUTION 10 ASRock APP Charger see CAUTION 11 Hybrid Booster CPU Frequency Stepless Control see CAUTION 12 ASRock U COP see CAUTION 13 Boot Failure Guard...

Page 8: ... core may be malfunctioned 2 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology Please read Un tied Overclocking Technology on page 33 for details 3 This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 15 for proper installation 4 Whether 1800 1600MHz memory speed is sup...

Page 9: ...ystem 9 The software name itself OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of OC DNA an exclusive utility developed by ASRock provides a conve nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others It helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings With OC DNA you can save your OC se...

Page 10: ...ommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU 13 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 w...

Page 11: ...afe Designed in Taipei SATA3 6Gb s USB_LAN1 1 37 Support 6 Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 20 System Panel Header PANEL1 White 2 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 21 Power LED Header PLED1 3 AM3 CPU Socket 22 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 23 USB 2 0 Header USB6_7 Blue 5 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 24 USB_PW2 Jumper 6 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 25 USB 2 0 Header USB8_9 Blue...

Page 12: ...able Multi Streaming function you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi Streaming For Windows XP After restarting your computer you will find Mixer tool on your system Please select Mixer ToolBox click Enable playback multi streaming and click ok Choose 2CH or 4CH and then you are allowed to select Re...

Page 13: ...r is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component 2 To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like Also remember to use a groun...

Page 14: ... 2 2 2 2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to impro...

Page 15: ...w Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 Blue Slot Blue Slot White Slot White Slot 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated For the configuration 3 please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots 1 If you want to install two memory modules for optimal compatibility and reliability it is recommended to install them in th...

Page 16: ...DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward Step 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation Step 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends ful...

Page 17: ...th graphics cards Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Step 1 Before installing the expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card befor...

Page 18: ...pply USB_LAN1 Short pin2 pin3 to enable see p 11 No 37 5VSB standby for LAN or USB01 45 wake up events Note To select 5VSB it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply USB_PW2 Short pin2 pin3 to enable see p 11 No 24 5VSB standby for USB6_7 wake up events Note To select 5VSB it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply USB_PW3 Short pin2 pin3 to en...

Page 19: ... parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds However please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS you must boot up the system first and then shut it down befor...

Page 20: ...s support SATA2 see p 11 No 18 SATA data cables for internal SATA3 see p 11 No 15 storage devices The current SATA4 see p 11 No 14 SATA3 interface allows up to SATA5 see p 11 No 12 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate SATA6 see p 11 No 13 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SATA4 SATA6 SATA2 Serial ATA SATA Either end of the SATA data cable Data Cable can be connected to the SATA3 Optional hard disk or the SATA3 connector o...

Page 21: ...on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system 2 If you use AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header as below A Connect Mic_IN MIC to MIC2_L B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_R and Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel o...

Page 22: ...ssis 4 pin SPEAKER 1 speaker to this header see p 11 No 19 4 3 2 1 GND 12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables 3 pin CHA_FAN1 to the fan connectors and see p 11 No 16 match the black wire to the ground pin 4 pin PWR_FAN1 see p 11 No 35 GND 12V CHA_FAN_SPEED ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power 24 pin ATXPWR1 supply to this conne...

Page 23: ...till work if you adopt a traditional 4 pin ATX 12V power supply To use the 4 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5 8 5 4 1 8 5 4 1 Though this motherboard provides 24 pin ATX power connector it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20 pin ATX power supply To use the 20 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13 12 1 24...

Page 24: ...dule Verify that flat mode is enabled D3 If memory sizing module not executed start memory refresh and do memory sizing in Bootblock code Do additional chipset initialization Re enable CACHE Verify that flat mode is enabled D4 Test base 512KB memory Adjust policies and cache first 8MB Set stack D5 Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to it BIOS now executes...

Page 25: ... test is being done on KBC Program the keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of KB MS using AMI KB 5 C0 Early CPU Init Start Disable Cache Init Local APIC C1 Set up boot strap proccessor Information C2 Set up boot strap proccessor for POST C5 Enumerate and set up application proccessors C6 Re enable cache for boot strap proccessor C7 Early CPU Init Exit 0A Initializes...

Page 26: ...ing option ROMs 7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam 84 Log errors encountered during POST 85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed requested 8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers 8D Build ACPI tables if ACPI is supported 8E Program the peripheral parameters Enable Disable NMI as selected 90 Late POST initialization of...

Page 27: ...he OS has been installed into the SATA3 HDD What is Hot Swap Function If SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called Hot Swap for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power on and in working condition 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial AT T T T TA3 SA A3 SA A3 SA A3 SA A3 SAT T T T TA3 Hard Disks Installation A3 Hard Di...

Page 28: ...process the SATA3 HDD Hot Plug please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack A 7 pin SATA data cable B SATA power cable with SATA 15 pin power connector interface The SATA 15 pin power connector Black connect to SATA3 HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Plug 1 Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard which supports SATA3 HDD Hot Plug T...

Page 29: ... SATA3 HDD Connect SATA data cable to the SATA3 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Unplug Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug improper procedure will cause the SATA3 HDD damage and data loss Please connect SATA power cable 1x4 pin end White to the power supply 1x4 pin cable Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 2 SATApowerc...

Page 30: ... with RAID functions please follow below procedures according to the OS you install 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2 12 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit With RAID XP XP 64 bit With RAID XP XP 64 bit With RAID XP XP 64 bit With RAID XP XP 64 bit With RAID Functions Functions Functions Functions Functions If you want to instal...

Page 31: ...ion Before you start to configure RAID function you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD RAID Installation Guide STEP 4 Install Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system STEP 3 Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configu...

Page 32: ...stall 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions Functions Functions Functions Functions If you want to install Windows XP XP 64 bit on your SATA3 HDDs without RAID function...

Page 33: ...follow below steps Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode STEP 1 Set Up BIOS A Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration B Set the SATA Operation Mode option to AHCI STEP 2 Install Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system 2 14 2 14 2 14 2 14 2 14 Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untie...

Page 34: ...em 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 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 BIOS Menu Bar BIOS Menu Bar BIOS Menu Bar BIOS Menu Bar BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a men...

Page 35: ...3 17 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys 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 Enter To bring up the selected screen...

Page 36: ...Z 1 5500 V Multiplier Voltage Change HT Bus Speed Auto Auto 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 OC T OC T OC T OC T OC Tweak weak weak weak weaker Screen er Screen er Screen er Screen er Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features EZ Overclocking Load CPU EZ OC Setting You can use this option to load CPU EZ overclocking setting Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and...

Page 37: ...display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference Multiplier Voltage Change This item is set to Auto by default If it is set to Manual you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage However it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety a...

Page 38: ...able Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node or accross nodes decreasing access contention Channel Interleaving It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 HASH 1 and HASH 2 The default value is HASH 2 CAS Latency CL...

Page 39: ...TRC values Configuration options Auto 11CLK to 42CLK The default value is Auto TRWTWB Use this to adjust TRWTWB values Configuration options Auto 3CLK to 18CLK The default value is Auto TRWTTO Use this to adjust TRWTTD values Configuration options Auto 3CLK to 17CLK The default value is Auto TWRRD Use this to adjust TWRRD values Configuration options Auto 2CLK to 10CLK The default value is Auto TW...

Page 40: ...B ADDR CMD Delay feature Configuration options Auto No Delay 1 64CLK to 31 64CLK The default value is Auto CHB ADDR CMD Setup Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR CMD Setup feature Configuration options Auto 1 2CLK and 1CLK The default value is Auto CHB CS ODT Delay Use this to adjust values for CHB CS ODT Delay feature Configuration options Auto No Delay 1 64CLK to 31 64CLK The default value is...

Page 41: ...or CHB CS ODT Drive Configuration options Auto 1 00x 1 25x 1 50x and 2 00x The default value is Auto CHB ADDR CMD Drive Use this to adjust values for CHB ADDR CMD Drive Configuration options Auto 1 00x 1 25x 1 50x and 2 00x The default value is Auto CHB CLK Drive Use this to adjust values for CHB CLK Drive Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1 00x 1 25x and 1 50x The default value is Auto CHB DATA Dr...

Page 42: ...n Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration and USB Configuration Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first li...

Page 43: ...If you install Windows VistaTM 7 and want to enable this function please set this item to Enabled Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies Please set this item to Disable if above issue occurs Secure Virtual Machine When this option is set to Enabled a VMM Virtu...

Page 44: ...M Configuration options Disabled L0s L1 and L0s L1 The default value is Disabled Onboard 80 Port LED This allows you to enable or disable the onboard 80 port LED Onboard HD Audio Select Auto Enabled or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio feature If you select Auto the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio Front P...

Page 45: ...y Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows XP Media Center OS The default value is Disabled 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 reco...

Page 46: ...nfigure onboard serial ATA controller 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard SATA Controller feature SATA Operation Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode The default value of this option is IDE Configuration options A...

Page 47: ...Timer PCI IDE BusMaster 32 Enabled Advanced 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction PCI Latency Timer The default value is 32 It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards specifications requir...

Page 48: ...Infrared Port Address 3F8 IRQ4 Disabled 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration 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 addres...

Page 49: ...se this option to select legacy support for USB devices There are four configuration options Enabled Auto Disabled and BIOS Setup Only The default value is Enabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options Enabled Enables support for legacy USB Auto Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected Disabled USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIO...

Page 50: ...W Monitor Enable Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function CPU Fan Setting 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 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 C...

Page 51: ...10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Boot AddOn ROM Display Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num Lock Enabled Disabled On Full Screen Logo Enabled 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen In this section it will display the available devices on your system for you to config ure the boot settings and the boot priority 3 6 ...

Page 52: ...Password Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature Boot Up Num Lock If this item is set to On it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot up 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 3 7 Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen In thi...

Page 53: ... 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 Dis card 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 Dis card changes Select OK ...

Page 54: ... 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 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 4 2 2 Drivers ...

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