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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock PE Pro-HT motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic
BIOS setup and Support CD information.
For advanced users’ reference, the Appendix appearing on page 19 offers more
advanced BIOS setup information.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock PE Pro-HT motherboard (ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm)
ASRock PE Pro-HT Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Intel-SiS Series Support CD
1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133)
1 cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable)
1 ASRock I/O shield
1.2 Specifications
Platform:
ATX form factor (12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm)
CPU:
Socket 478 for Intel
®
Pentium
®
4
/
Celeron
®
processor
Chipsets:
North Bridge: SiS 645DX
HT
chipsets, standard FSB 533 MHz,
supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see
CAUTION 1
);
South Bridge: Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
Clock Generator:
100 MHz - 200MHz
Memory:
2 slots for DDR: DIMM1 and DIMM2, Max. 2GB
(PC1600 / PC2100 / PC2700);
2 slots for SDR: DIMM3 and DIMM4, Max. 2GB (PC100/ PC133)
IDE:
IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port:
Supports floppy disk drive
Audio:
5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN:
Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor:
CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)
(see
CAUTION 2
); Chassis temperature sensing;
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;
CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer