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Summary of Contents for S880G EXTREME3

Page 1: ...1 1 1 1 1 880G Extreme3 User Manual Version 1 0 Published March 2010 Copyright 2010 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: ...ion Guide 28 2 8 Jumpers Setup 30 2 9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31 2 10 Smart Switches 36 2 11 Dr Debug 37 2 12 HDMI_SPDIF Header ConnectionGuide 40 2 13 Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation 41 2 14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 41 2 15 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 42 2 16 Driver Installation Guide 44 2 17 Installing Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 6...

Page 4: ...ation 62 3 4 4 Storage Configuration 63 3 4 5 PCIPnP Configuration 65 3 4 6 Super IO Configuration 66 3 4 7 USB Configuration 67 3 5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 68 3 6 Boot Screen 69 3 6 1 Boot Settings Configuration 69 3 7 Security Screen 70 3 8 Exit Screen 71 4 4 4 4 4 Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support 72 72 72 72 72 4 1 Install Oper...

Page 5: ...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 visit our website for spe...

Page 6: ...MD 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 3 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot blue single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode white x4 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 3 x PCI slots Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM 3 Way C...

Page 7: ...o Use USB 3 0 Ports 1 x RJ 45 LAN Port with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED 1 x IEEE 1394 Port 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED HD Audio Jack Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Front Speaker Microphone see CAUTION 7 USB 3 0 2 x USB 3 0 port by NEC MPD720200 support USB 1 0 2 0 3 0 up to 5Gb s SATA3 6 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 and RAID 5 NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug funct...

Page 8: ... MB Trial Unique Feature ASRock OC Tuner see CAUTION 9 Intelligent Energy Saver see CAUTION 10 Instant Boot ASRock Instant Flash see CAUTION 11 ASRock OC DNA see CAUTION 12 Hybrid Booster CPU Frequency Stepless Control see CAUTION 13 ASRock U COP see CAUTION 14 Boot Failure Guard B F G Turbo 40 Turbo 50 GPU Overclocking Hardware CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor Chassis Temperature Sensing CPU Chass...

Page 9: ...logy Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation 4 Whether 1800 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you adopt If you want to adopt DDR3 1800 1600 memory module on this motherboard please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules ASRock w...

Page 10: ...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 settings as a profile and share with your friends Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours Please be noti...

Page 11: ...ss 2 0 Sideport memory 128MB Dual Channel FSB2 6GHz 40 41 42 43 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 23 Power Switch PWRBTN 2 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 24 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module FRONT_1394 White 4 AM3 CPU Socket 25 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 5 Power Fan Connector PWR_FAN1 26 USB 2 0 Header USB12_13 Blue 6 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 27 USB_PW3 Jumper 7 2 x 240 pin DDR3 D...

Page 12: ...N port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications Activity Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection 1 USB 2 0 Ports USB45 10 Microphone Pink 2 VGA D Sub Port 11 USB 3 0 Port USB01 3 USB 2 0 Ports USB23 12 IEEE 1394 Port IEE...

Page 13: ...elow instructions according to the OS you install For Windows XP XP 64 bit OS Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon Click Jack and then click Configuration In Configuration screen please check the item Independent Headphone For Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon Click Advanced Options on the right side on the bottom In Advanced Options screen please chec...

Page 14: ...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 15: ... 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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...raphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots Therefore both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth 3 In 3 Way CrossFireXTM mode please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots Therefore PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots will work at x8 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth 4 Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3...

Page 19: ...atures 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature With the internal VGA output support DVI D D Sub and HDMI you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing an...

Page 20: ...ou do not 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 c...

Page 21: ... 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 7 7 64 bit ...

Page 22: ...ifferent operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows XP with Service Pack 2 VistaTM 7 OS 3 way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are supported with Windows VistaTM 7 OS only Please chec...

Page 23: ...connector to D Sub interface and then connect the D Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D Sub adapter Step 2 Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase not bundled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details or ...

Page 24: ...ection Expansion Slots Step 2 Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot For the proper installation procedures please refer to section Expansion Slots Step 3 Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE4 slot For the proper installation procedures please refer to section Expansion Slots Step 4 Use one CrossFireTM Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots and use the other C...

Page 25: ... Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE2 slot You may use the DVI to D Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D Sub interface and then connect the D Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D Sub adapter ...

Page 26: ...tails For Windows 7 VistaTM OS Install the CATALYST Control Center Please check AMD website for details Step 4 Restart your computer Step 5 Install the VGA card drivers to your system and restart your computer Then you will find ATI Catalyst Control Center on your Windows taskbar ATI Catalyst Control Center 2 6 2 Driver Installation and Setup 2 6 2 Driver Installation and Setup 2 6 2 Driver Instal...

Page 27: ... not if not please select it again and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature Step 7 You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM 3 Way CrossFireXTM or Quad 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 furthe...

Page 28: ...PCIE2 slot blue For the proper installation procedures please refer to section Expansion Slots Step 2 Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 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 dri...

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: ...up the system under S3 Suspend to RAM state To support ErP EuP requirement please set this jumper to 5V USB_PW3 Short pin2 pin3 to enable see p 11 No 27 5VSB standby for USB6_7 8_9 10_11 12_13 wake up events Note To select 5VSB it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 see p 11 No 25 Note CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS The data ...

Page 31: ...ix Serial ATA3 SATA3_1_2 see p 11 No 17 SATA3 connectors support SATA3_3_4 see p 11 No 16 SATA data cables for internal SATA3_5_6 see p 11 No 15 storage devices The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate If you install the HDD on the eSATA port on the rear I O the internal SATA3_6 will not function Serial ATA SATA Either end of the SATA data cable Data Cable can be connec...

Page 32: ...e see p 11 No 26 four USB 2 0 headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two USB 2 0 ports 9 pinUSB10_11 see p 11 No 28 9 pin USB8_9 see p 11 No 29 9 pin USB6_7 see p 11 No 30 Infrared Module Header This header supports an 5 pin IR1 optional wireless transmitting see p 11 No 32 and receiving infrared module DUMMY GND 5V IRTX IRRX 1 1 USB_PWR P 8 GND DUMMY USB_PWR P 8 GND P 9 P 9 1...

Page 33: ... PLED 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 11 No 21 functions GND 12V CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND 12V CHA_FAN_SPEED GND 12V CHA_FAN_SPEED PWR_FAN_SPEED GND 12V 1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly Please f...

Page 34: ...s 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 13 ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V 8 pin ATX12V1 power supply to this connector see p 11 No 2 8 5 4 1 4 PinATX 12VPower Supply Installation Though this motherboard provides 8 pin ATX ...

Page 35: ...onnector of HDMI VGA card A black end B white end 2 pin C white end 3 pin Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a 9 pin COM1 serial port module see p 11 No 31 CCTS 1 DDSR 1 DDTR 1 RRXD1 DDCD 1 TTXD1 GND RRTS 1 RRI 1 1 HDMI_SPDIFHeader HDMI_SPDIF header providing 3 pin HDMI_SPDIF1 SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA see p 11 No 33 card allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV projector LCD de...

Page 36: ...TN allowing users to quickly turn see p 11 No 23 on off the system Reset Switch Reset Switch is a smart switch RSTBTN allowing users to quickly reset see p 11 No 22 the system RESET Clear CMOS Switch Clear CMOS Switch is a smart CLRCBTN switch allowing users to quickly see p 12 No 14 clear the CMOS values clr CMOS You are not allowed to use Clear CMOS switch function if you set up the system passw...

Page 37: ... module 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 execu...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ...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 40: ...se 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 o...

Page 41: ...e SATA3 HDD What is Hot Swap Function If SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 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 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13 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 Disks Installation A3 Hard Disks Instal...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... 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 44: ...ith RAID functions please follow below procedures according to the OS you install 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 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 F F F F Functions unctions unctions unctions unctions If you want to inst...

Page 45: ...CDfor proper configuration Please refer to the BIOS RAIDinstallation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD RAID Installation Guide STEP 3 Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 2 17 1 step 2 on page 44 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 46: ...stall 2 18 1 Installing Windows 2 18 1 Installing Windows 2 18 1 Installing Windows 2 18 1 Installing Windows 2 18 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 47: ...ow 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 19 2 19 2 19 2 19 2 19 Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Ov...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...one None None 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 sel...

Page 50: ...PU OC Setting Press Enter Press Enter EZ Overclocking Turbo 50 You can use this option to increase your system performance Configura tion options Press Enter OFF System Performance Increases 40 and System Performance Increases 50 Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting Configuration options Press Enter Default 5 3360MHz to 50 4800MHz Pl...

Page 51: ...sor Maximum Frequency for reference North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will 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 t...

Page 52: ...age 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 200MHz to x10 2000MHz HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper Transport bus width Configura tion options Auto 8 Bit and 16 Bit Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can be set by...

Page 53: ...Enable 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 ...

Page 54: ... Auto TWRRD Use this to adjust TWRRD values Configuration options Auto 2CLK to 10CLK The default value is Auto TWRWR Use this to adjust TWRWR values Configuration options Auto 2CLK to 10CLK The default value is Auto TRDRD Use this to adjust TRWTTD values Configuration options Auto 3CLK to 10CLK The default value is Auto TRFC0 Use this to adjust TRFC0 values Configuration options Auto 90ns 110ns 16...

Page 55: ...ns Auto No Delay 1 64CLK to 31 64CLK The default value is Auto CHB CS ODT Setup Use this to adjust values for CHB CS ODT Setup feature Configuration options Auto 1 2CLK and 1CLK The default value is Auto CHA CKE Drive Use this to adjust values for CHA CKE Drive Configuration options Auto 1 00x 1 25x 1 50x and 2 00x The default value is Auto CHA CS ODT Drive Use this to adjust values for CHA CS ODT...

Page 56: ... 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 Drive Use this to adjust values for CHB DATADrive Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1 00x 1 25x and 1 50x The default value is Auto CH...

Page 57: ... this to select mGPU voltage Configuration options Auto 1 108V to 1 895V The default value is Auto SB Voltage Use this to select SB voltage Configuration options Auto 1 10V to 1 40V The default value is Auto SidePort Voltage Use this to select SidePort voltage Configuration options Auto 1 50V and 1 80V The default value is Auto CPU VDDA Voltage Use this to select CPU VDDA voltage Configuration opt...

Page 58: ...nfiguration ACPI Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP 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 systems first like MS DOS ...

Page 59: ...orted 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 context of the system caches L3 Cache Allocation The default value is Auto Configuration options Auto BSP Only and All Cores 3 4 1 3 4 1 3 4 1 3 4 1 3 4 1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configu...

Page 60: ... PCI Sound Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable or disable the onboard Lan feature Dr LAN This allows you to select LAN Cable Detection function 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 ...

Page 61: ...is allows you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 880G If you use Dual link DVI monitor please set this item to Disabled Surround View This allows you to enable or disable the Surround View feature or Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature ...

Page 62: ...way 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 re...

Page 63: ...ation 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 AHCI RAID and IDE AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable AMDAHCI BIOS ROM This option appears only when you set SATA Operation Mode to AHCI The default value i...

Page 64: ...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 item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfer ...

Page 65: ...on 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 require other settings PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature S M A R T Use this item to enable ...

Page 66: ...isabled Auto 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 address for the onboard infrared ...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 CPU temperature motherboard temperature CPU fan speed chassis fan speed and the critical voltage CPU Fan Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan speed Configuration options Full ...

Page 69: ... 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 70: ...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 71: ... 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 72: ...t CD 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 ...

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