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1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray
(BD) / HD

(BD) / HD

(BD) / HD

(BD) / HD

(BD) / HD-D

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-DVD Playback Suppor

VD Playback Suppor

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1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard
requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table
for the minimum hardware requirement.

CPU

AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100

VGA

Onboard VGA with DVI-D port

Memory

Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2

Suggested OS Windows

®

 Vista

TM

 or Windows

®

 Vista

TM

 64

* If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to disable
  Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility.
  After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below steps to
  disable Hardware Acceleration function.

A. Right-click the main page of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program.
B. Click “Configuration”.
C. Select “Video”.
D. Click “Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)” to remove the “V” mark in
     this item.
E. Click “OK” to save the change.

* Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows

®

   Vista

TM

 / Vista

TM

 64-bit OS. If you install Windows

®

 XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of

   1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for
   AMD 785G VGA driver update in the future.
   ASRock website    http://www.asrock.com

Summary of Contents for A785GXH 128M

Page 1: ...1 1 1 1 1 A785GXH 128M User Manual Version 1 0 Published August 2009 Copyright 2009 ASRock INC All rights reserved ...

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: ...FireXTM Operation Guide 24 2 7 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 28 2 8 Jumpers Setup 30 2 9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31 2 10 HDMI_SPDIF Header ConnectionGuide 36 2 11 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 37 2 12 Serial ATA SATA Serial ATAII SATAII Hard Disks Installation 38 2 13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA SATAII HDDs 38 2 14 SATA SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide...

Page 4: ...4 IDE Configuration 60 3 4 5 PCIPnP Configuration 62 3 4 6 Floppy Configuration 63 3 4 7 Super IO Configuration 63 3 4 8 USB Configuration 64 3 5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 65 3 6 Boot Screen 66 3 6 1 Boot Settings Configuration 66 3 7 Security Screen 67 3 8 Exit Screen 68 4 4 4 4 4 Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support 69 69 69 69 69 4 1...

Page 5: ...o change without notice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well ASRock website http www asrock com If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you ar...

Page 6: ...0 HT 3 0 Technology Chipset Northbridge AMD 785G Southbridge AMD SB710 Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology see CAUTION 2 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots SupportDDR21066 800 667 533non ECC un bufferedmemory see CAUTION 3 Max capacity of system memory 16GB see CAUTION 4 Expansion Slot 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots green x16 mode orange x4 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Supports ATITM Cros...

Page 7: ...nnector 1 x IR header 1 x COM port header 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header CPU Chassis NB Power FAN connector 24 pin ATX power connector 8 pin 12V power connector CD in header Front panel audio connector 3 x USB 2 0 headers support 6 USB 2 0 ports see CAUTION 9 BIOS Feature 8Mb AMI BIOS AMI Legal BIOS Supports Plug and Play ACPI 1 1 Compliance Wake Up Events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU VCCM ...

Page 8: ...please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules ASRock website http www asrock com 4 Due to the operating system limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows XP and Windows VistaTM For Windows XP 64 bit and Windows VistaTM 64 bit with 64 bit CPU there is no such limitation 5 The maximum shared mem...

Page 9: ...words it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance To use Intelligent Energy Saver function please enable Cool n Quiet option in the BIOS setup in advance Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver ASRock website http www asrock com 12 ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedde...

Page 10: ...on the AM2 CPU you adopt Enabling this function will overclock the chipset CPU reference clock However we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU DRAM configurations If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled it may not be applicative to your system You may choose to disable this function for keeping the stability of your system 17 EuP stands for Energy Using Product...

Page 11: ...el DDR2 533 1GB x 2 Suggested OS Windows VistaTM or Windows VistaTM 64 If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7 3 we suggest to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program please follow below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function A Right click the main page of CyberLink PowerDVD Ult...

Page 12: ...SONY THE LAST STAND MPEG 4 AVC FOX CASINO ROYALE MPEG 4 AVC SONY THE LEAGUE OF MPEG 4 AVC FOX EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN HD KING KONG VC 1 UNIVERSAL DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG 2 WEA THE INTERPRETER MPEG 4 AVC UNIVERSAL MPEG 4 AVC mentioned above refers to the same format of H 264 Above passed films are tested under below configuration Items Configurations CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 VGA Onboard ...

Page 13: ...37 EuP Ready 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 21 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 SPEAKER 1 Purple 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN1 4 AM2 940 Pin CPU Socket 23 USB 2 0 Header USB8_9 Blue 5 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 24 USB 2 0 Header USB6_7 Blue 6 2 x 240 pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 25 SPI Flash Memory 8Mb Dual Channel A DDRII_1 DDRII_2 Yellow 26 USB 2 0 Header...

Page 14: ...V V V 1 PS 2 Mouse Port Green 9 Microphone Pink 2 VGA D Sub Port 10 USB 2 0 Ports USB01 3 LAN RJ 45 Port 11 USB 2 0 Ports USB23 4 Side Speaker Gray 12 Optical SPDIF Out Port 5 Rear Speaker Black 13 HDMI Port 6 Central Bass Orange 14 VGA DVI D Port 7 Line In Light Blue 15 PS 2 Keyboard Port Purple 8 Front Speaker Lime LAN Port ACT LINK LED SPEED LED There are two LED next to the LAN port Please ref...

Page 15: ...ave your change For Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon and click Advanced Options on the left side on the bottom In Advanced Options screen select Independent Headphone and click OK to save your change If you enable Multi Streaming function Side Speaker function will be disabled You can only choose to enable either Multi Streaming function or Side Speaker functio...

Page 16: ...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 17: ... 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 18: ...low Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Yellow Slot Yellow Slot Orange Slot Orange Slot 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated For the configuration 3 please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four slots 1 If you want to install two memory modules for optimal compatibility and reliability it is recommended to install th...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...TA2 card 1 If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard please install it on PCIE1 slot Green 2 For the information of the compatible CrossFireXTM Mode PCI Express VGA cards and CrossFireXTM setup procedures please refer to CrossFireXTM Operation Guide on page 24 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansi...

Page 21: ...lti Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Multi Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Multi Monitor and Surround Display Features Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature With the internal VGA output support DVI D D Sub and HDMI you can easily enjoy the benefits of multi monitor feature without installing any add on VGA card to this motherboard This motherboard...

Page 22: ...ot adjust the BIOS setup the default value of Share Memory Auto will disable VGA D Sub function when the add on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard 4 Install the onboard VGA driver and the add on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system If you have installed the drivers already there is no need to install them again 5 Set up a multi monitor display For Windows XP XP 64 bit OS Right click th...

Page 23: ...ntegrity of content as it is being transmitted Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players satellite and cable HDTV set top boxes as well as few entertain ment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible For Windows Vis...

Page 24: ...software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3Dapplication Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported withWindows XPwith Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS Please checkAMDwebsite forATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates For Windows XP Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI Radeon 4850 Gecube GC HD485PG3 E3 Catalys...

Page 25: ... CrossFireXTM TM TM TM TM Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM feature For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future please refer to ATIXTM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide Step 1 Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE1 slot For the proper installation procedures please refer to section Expansi...

Page 26: ...wnload it again http www microsoft com windowsxp sp2 default mspx B You must have Microsoft NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center Please check Microsoft website for details For Windows VistaTM OS Install the CATALYST Control Center Please check AMD website for details Step 8 Restart your computer Step 9 Install the VGA card drivers to your system a...

Page 27: ... of CrossFireXTM feature Step 11 You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology please check AMD website for updates and details Step 10 Double click...

Page 28: ...ect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE1 slot Step 3 Boot your system Press F2 to enter BIOS setup Enter Advanced screen and enter Chipset Settings Then set the option Surround View to Enabled Step 4 Boot into OS Please remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system Step 5 Install the onboard VGA driver from our sup...

Page 29: ... information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology please check AMD website for up dates and details Step 7 Double click ATI Catalyst Control Center Click View click CrossFireTM and then select the option Enable CrossFireTM View CrossFireTM Enable CrossFireTM Step 8 Click Yes to continue Step 9 Click OK to save your change Step 10 Reboot your system Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of Hybri...

Page 30: ...and higher standby current provided by power supply Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 see p 13 No 11 Note CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password date time and system setup parameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After w...

Page 31: ...nnector Blue 39 pin IDE1 see p 13 No 9 Note Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details Serial ATAII Connectors These six Serial ATAII SATAII SATAII_1 see p 13 No 16 connectors support SATAII SATAII_2 see p 13 No 20 or SATA hard disk for internal SATAII_3 see p 13 No 17 storage devices The current SATAII_4 see p 13 No 18 SATAII interface allows up to SATAII_5 see p 13...

Page 32: ... 2 0 header can support two USB 2 0 ports 9 pin USB8_9 see p 13 No 23 9 pin USB6_7 see p 13 No 24 Infrared Module Header This header supports an 5 pin IR1 optional wireless transmitting see p 13 No 27 and receiving infrared module DUMMY GND 5V IRTX IRRX 1 USB_PWR USB_PWR P 7 P 7 P 6 P 6 GND GND DUMMY 1 1 USB_PWR P 8 GND DUMMY USB_PWR P 8 GND P 9 P 9 1 USB_PWR P 10 GND DUMMY USB_PWR P 10 GND P 11 P...

Page 33: ...is header accommodates 9 pin PANEL1 several system front panel see p 13 No 19 functions Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis 4 pin SPEAKER 1 speaker to this header see p 13 No 21 4 3 2 1 GND 12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for AC 97 audio panel E Enter BIOS Setup Utility Enter Advanced Settings and th...

Page 34: ... to this connector see p 13 No 2 HDMI_SPDIFHeader HDMI_SPDIF header providing 3 pin HDMI_SPDIF1 SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA see p 13 No 32 card allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV projector LCD devices Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header 1 GND 5V SPDIFOUT ATX Power Connector Please connect anATX power 24 pin ATXPWR1 supply to this connector see p 13 ...

Page 35: ...ck GND SPDIFOUT A HDMI_SPDIFCable Please connect the black end A Optional of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard Then connect the white end B or C of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card A black end B white end 2 pin C white end 3 pin ...

Page 36: ...e refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card white end 2 pin B white end 3 pin C Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card Otherwise the motherboard and the VGA card may be damaged For example this picture shows the wrong example of...

Page 37: ...disk may fail to run at SATAII mode Western Digital If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted SATA 1 5Gb s will be enabled On the other hand if you want to enable SATAII 3 0Gb s please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6 SAMSUNG If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted SATA 1 5Gb s will be enabled On the other hand if you want to enable SATAII 3 0Gb s please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4 HITACHI Please u...

Page 38: ...called Hot Swap for the action to insert and remove the SATA SATAII HDDs while the system is still power on and in working condition 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 12 2 12 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial AT T T T TA SA A SA A SA A SA A SAT T T T TA Serial A A Serial A A Serial A A Serial A A Serial AT T T T TAII SA AII SA AII SA AII SA AII SAT T T T TAII Hard Disks AII Hard Disks AII Hard Disks AII H...

Page 39: ...ore you process the SATA SATAII 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 SATA SATAII HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Plug 1 Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard which supports ...

Page 40: ...I HDD Connect SATA data cable to the SATA SATAII HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA SATAII HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Unplug Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug improper procedure will cause the SATA SATAII 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...

Page 41: ...bit With RAID XP XP 64 bit With RAID XP XP 64 bit With RAID XP XP 64 bit With RAID F F F F Functions unctions unctions unctions unctions If you want to install Windows XP or Windows XP 64 bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA SATAII HDDs with RAID functions please follow below steps STEP 1 Set up BIOS A Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration B Set the SATA Operation...

Page 42: ...n the following path in the Support CD RAID Installation Guide STEP 3 Install Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system Insert the Windows VistaTM Windows VistaTM 64 bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system and follow the instruction to install Windows VistaTM Windows VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system When you see Where do you want to install Windows page please insert the...

Page 43: ...t up SATA Operation Mode to IDE in BIOS 2 17 1 Installing Windows 2 17 1 Installing Windows 2 17 1 Installing Windows 2 17 1 Installing Windows 2 17 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 F F F F Functions unctions unctions unctions unctions If you want to install Windows XP or Windows X...

Page 44: ... into the optical drive to boot your system and follow the instruction to install Windows VistaTM Windows VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system When you see Where do you want to install Windows page please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive and click the Load Driver button on the left on the bottom to load the AMDAHCI drivers AMDAHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD...

Page 45: ...clocking FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI PCIE buses Before you enable Untied Overclocking function please enter Overclock Mode option of BIOS setup to set the selection from Auto to CPU PCIE Async Therefore CPU FSB is untied during overclocking but PCI PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment Please refer to the warning on page...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...2 800 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 sc...

Page 48: ... 1 2500 V 00 MHz Auto Disabled Multiplier Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width Auto Auto Auto Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting Press Enter EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting Configuration options 5 2625MHz to 50 3750MHz Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be done at...

Page 49: ...s not recommended to ad just the value of this item Processor Voltage This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU This item will show when Multiplier Voltage Change is set to Manual otherwise it will be hidden The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard However for safety and system stability it is not recom mended to adjust the value of this item Advanced Clock Cal...

Page 50: ... Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU However for safety and system stability it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper Transport bus speed Configura tion options Auto x1 200 MHz to x5 1000 MHz If you adopt Phenom CPU the configuration options are Auto x1 200 MHz to x13 2600 MHz The configuration o...

Page 51: ...t the means of memory accessing Configuration options Auto 3CLK to 7CLK The default value is Auto TRCD Use this to adjust TRCD values Configuration options Auto 3CLK to 6CLK The default value is Auto TRP Use this to adjust TRP values Configuration options Auto 3CLK to 6CLK The default value is Auto TRAS Use this to adjust TRAS values Configuration options Auto 5CLK to 18CLK The default value is Au...

Page 52: ...95ns and 327 5ns The default value is Auto MA Timing Use this to adjust values for MA timing Configuration options Auto 2T 1T The default value is Auto CHA Addr Cmd Fine Delay Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr Cmd Fine Delay feature Configura tion options Auto No Delay 1 64CLK to 31 64CLK The default value is Auto CHA Addr Cmd Setup Time Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr Cmd Setup Time f...

Page 53: ... values for CHA ODDR CMD Drive Strength Configuration options Auto 1 00x 1 25x 1 50x and 2 00x The default value is Auto CHA CLK Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA CLK Drive Strength Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1 00x 1 25x and 1 50x The default value is Auto CHA DATA Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHADATADrive Strength Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1 00x 1 25x a...

Page 54: ...lue is Auto Chipset Settings SidePort Clock Speed This allows you to select sideport clock speed The default value is Auto Configuration options Auto 400 MHz 533 MHz 667 MHz 800 MHz and 1066 MHz This option only appears when you set Internal Graphics Mode to SIDEPORT or UMA SIDEPORT Onboard GPU Clock Override This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard GPU Clock Override feature Onboard GPU C...

Page 55: ...nfiguration ACPI Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for CPU BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash 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 syste...

Page 56: ...lities provided by AMD V The default value is Enabled Configuration options Enabled and Disabled Enhance Halt State This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU All processors support the Halt State C1 The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset In the C1 power state the processor maintains the con text o...

Page 57: ...e disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto Enabled or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable or disable the onboard Lan feature Onboard IEEE 1394 This allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 feature Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card It allows you ...

Page 58: ...tem to Disabled the function Repost Video on STR Resume will be hidden Repost Video on STR Resume This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume STR refers to suspend to RAM Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit Away Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows XP Media Center OS The default value is Disabled Restor...

Page 59: ...ble 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 ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table The default value is Disabled Please set this option to Enabled if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows VistaTM certification ...

Page 60: ...ntroller feature SATA Operation Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode The default value of this option is IDE If you want to operate RAID function on SATA SATAII HDDs please select RAID Configuration options AHCI RAID and IDE IDE Device Configuration You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify We will use the IDE1 Master as the example in the following instruction ...

Page 61: ...a 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 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 it...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...Address Infrared Port Address Enabled 3F8 IRQ4 Disabled 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration In this section you may configure the type of your floppy drive 3 4 7 3 4 7 3 4 7 3 4 7 3 4 7 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration ...

Page 64: ...e of USB controller USB 2 0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2 0 support Legacy USB Support Use 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 ...

Page 65: ...to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature CPU fan speed chassis fan speed and the critical voltage CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan If you set this option as Disabled the CPU fan will operate in full speed If you set this option as Enabled you will find the items Target CPU T...

Page 66: ... and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Boot AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num Lock Enabled Auto 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 prior...

Page 67: ...t logo in POST screen This option only appears when you enable the option Full Screen Logo Configuration options Auto EUP Scenery and ASRock The default value is Auto Currently the option Auto is set to Aircraft 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 functi...

Page 68: ... 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 to discard all changes Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions F9 key can be used for this operation Load Performance Setup Default IDE SATA This performance setup default may...

Page 69: ...D 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 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 4 2 2 Dri...

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