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CPU Frequency (MHz)

   

    Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

   

    Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. Configuration options:
[Disabled] and [Enabled].

PCIE Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. Configuration options:
[Disabled] and [Enabled].

SATA Spread Spectrum

This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. Configuration options:
[Disabled] and [Enabled].

Boot Failure Guard

       Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

TM

 technology. The

default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and
[Disabled]. If you install Windows

®

 Vista

TM

 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

This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. When this option is set to
[Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional
hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Con-
figuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Enhance Halt State

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. All processors sup-
port the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native proces-
sor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the
chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the
system caches.

L3 Cache Allocation

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is
[BSP Only]. Configuration options: [BSP Only] and [All Cores].

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.

North Bridge Maximum Frequency

This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It will display North
Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.

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Page 1: ...com ManualLib com collects and classifies the global product instrunction manuals to help users access anytime and anywhere helping users make better use of products Home http www manuallib com Chines...

Page 2: ...1 1 1 1 1 N68 S User Manual Version 1 1 Published May 2009 Copyright 2009 ASRock INC All rights reserved This Manual http www manuallib com file 2447894...

Page 3: ...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 indir...

Page 4: ...23 2 10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA SATAII HDDs 23 2 11 SATA SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 24 2 12 Driver InstallationGuide 26 2 13 Installing Windows 2000 XP XP 64 bit...

Page 5: ...Screen 46 3 6 1 Boot Settings Configuration 46 3 7 Security Screen 47 3 8 Exit Screen 48 4 4 4 4 4 Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support 49 49 49 49 49...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology see CAUTION 3 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots SupportDDR21066 800 667 533non ECC un bufferedmemory see CAUTION 4 Max capacity of system memory 8GB see CAUTION 5 Expansion Slot...

Page 8: ...mart BIOS Support CD Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial Version Unique Feature ASRock OC Tuner see CAUTION 9 Intelligent Energy Saver see CAUTION 10 Instant Boot Hybrid Booster CPU Frequency S...

Page 9: ...please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules ASRock website http www asrock com 5 Due to the operating system limitation the actual memory size may be less...

Page 10: ...y cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU 12 While CPU overheat is detected the system will automatically shutdown Before you resume the system please check if the CPU fan on the motherb...

Page 11: ...DIA GeForce 7025 nForce 630a 24 PCI Express x1 Slot PCIE1 12 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN1 25 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 13 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 14 USB 2 0...

Page 12: ...your system Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install For Windows 2000 XP XP 64 bit OS Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon and click Speaker Then you are allowed to select 2 Ch...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...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 thi...

Page 15: ...y be damaged 2 If you install only one memory module or two non identical memory modules it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DI...

Page 16: ...Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Step 1...

Page 17: ...D Sub function when the add on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard 4 Install the onboard VGA driver to your system If you have installed the onboard VGA driver already there is no need to instal...

Page 18: ...ameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pi...

Page 19: ...AII SATAII_1 PORT 1 0 connectors support SATAII see p 10 No 9 or SATA hard disk for internal SATAII_2 PORT 1 1 storage devices The current see p 10 No 5 SATAII interface allows up to SATAII_3 PORT 2 0...

Page 20: ...P 4 GND GND DUMMY 1 USB_PWR USB_PWR P 7 P 7 P 6 P 6 GND GND DUMMY 1 Print Port Header This is an interface for print 25 pin LPT1 port cable that allows see p 10 No 18 convenient connection of printer...

Page 21: ...and Pin 13 12 1 24 13 12 1 24 13 5V DUMMY DUMMY SPEAKER 1 GND PWRBTN PLED PLED DUMMY RESET GND HDLED HDLED 1 System Panel Header This header accommodates 9 pin PANEL1 several system front panel see p...

Page 22: ...Connector Please note that it is necessary 4 pin ATX12V1 to connect a power supply with see p 10 No 25 ATX 12V plug to this connector Failing to do so will cause power up failure This Manual http www...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...nector STEP 4 Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA SATAII hard disk 2 10 2 10 2 10 2 10 2 10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F Hot Plug and Hot Swap F Hot Plug and Hot Swap F Hot Plug and Ho...

Page 25: ...II 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 conn...

Page 26: ...e 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 proced...

Page 27: ...000 XP XP 64 bit Vista 2000 XP XP 64 bit Vista 2000 XP XP 64 bit Vista 2000 XP XP 64 bit VistaTM TM TM TM TM Vista Vista Vista Vista VistaTM TM TM TM TM 64 bit W 64 bit W 64 bit W 64 bit W 64 bit With...

Page 28: ...e Serial ATA driver diskette YN press Y D Then you will see these messages Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A press any key to start Please insert a floppy diskette into the...

Page 29: ...Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration B Set the SATA Operation Mode option to RAID STEP 2 Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Before you start to configure RAID...

Page 30: ...rning the system off and then back on Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated the follow ing BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly m...

Page 31: ...avigation 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 Descriptio...

Page 32: ...s option it will pop out the following message Save configuration changes and exit setup Select OK to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for a...

Page 33: ...03 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Frequency MHz PCIE Frequency MHz AM2 Boost Overclock Mode 20...

Page 34: ...with some memory modules or power supplies Please set this item to Disable if above issue occurs Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU When this option is set to Enab...

Page 35: ...However for system stability it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item Processor Voltage This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU This item will show when Multiplier Voltage Chang...

Page 36: ...just TRRD values Configuration options Auto 2CLK 3CLK 4CLK and 5CLK The default value is Auto TRC Use this to adjust TRC values Configuration options 11CLK to 26CLK The default value is Auto TWR Use t...

Page 37: ...Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto Enabled or Disabled for the onboard HDAudio Front Panel Share Memory This allows you to set share memory feature The default value is Auto Configuration options...

Page 38: ...00 MHz 800 MHz and 1000 MHz HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper Transport bus width Configuration options Auto 8 Bit and 16 Bit DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM voltage Configurat...

Page 39: ...R Resume will be hidden Repost Video on STR Resume This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume STR refers to sus pend to RAM Away Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode su...

Page 40: ...oard SATA Controller 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 sel...

Page 41: ...sable 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...

Page 42: ...Configuration options Disabled Auto Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32 bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5PCIPnP Configuration...

Page 43: ...Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Enabled 3F8 IRQ4 378 ECP EPP 1 9 DMA3 IRQ7 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Co...

Page 44: ...P Version Configuration options Normal Bi Directional and ECP EPP EPP Version Use this item to set the EPP version Configuration options 1 9 and 1 7 ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this item to set the ECP m...

Page 45: ...er 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...

Page 46: ...e 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 control...

Page 47: ...em Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Boot Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num Lock Disabled On 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6...

Page 48: ...ar it BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02...

Page 49: ...8 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 Exit Screen Exit Screen Exit Screen Exit Screen Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option it will pop out the following message Save configuration changes and ex...

Page 50: ...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 l...

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