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...1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.5 I/O Panel 7 Chapter 2 Installation 8 2.1 Installing the CPU 9 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 15 2.5 Jumpers Setup 16 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 17 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 21 3.1 Installing Drivers 21 3.2 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 22 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 27 3.4 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 32 3.4.1 UI Overview 32 3.4.2 Apps 33 3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers 36 3.4.4 Setting...
...1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 5 1.5 I/O Panel 7 Chapter 2 Installation 8 2.1 Installing the CPU 9 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 12 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 13 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 15 2.5 Jumpers Setup 16 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 17 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 21 3.1 Installing Drivers 21 3.2 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 22 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 27 3.4 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 32 3.4.1 UI Overview 32 3.4.2 Apps 33 3.4.3 BIOS & Drivers 36 3.4.4 Setting...
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... you are using. In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Support CD • 3 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... you are using. In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Support CD • 3 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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... USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® B85, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Marvell 9172, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX...
... USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® B85, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Marvell 9172, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX...
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...) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64- • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Support 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI...
...) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64- • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Support 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 B85M DASH/OL R2.0 23 B85M DASH/OL R2.0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 DVI VGA1 4 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 21 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 20 CPU_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 1 CMOS Battery SATA_3 SATA_2 SATA_1 SATA_0 5 USB3_2_3 6 7 8 9 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN RoHS PCIE1 AUDIO CODEC Intel...
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 ATX12V1 B85M DASH/OL R2.0 23 B85M DASH/OL R2.0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AT X P W R 1 DVI VGA1 4 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 21 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 20 CPU_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 1 CMOS Battery SATA_3 SATA_2 SATA_1 SATA_0 5 USB3_2_3 6 7 8 9 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN RoHS PCIE1 AUDIO CODEC Intel...
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... may be damaged. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. It will cause...
... may be damaged. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. It will cause...
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PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 15 English B85M DASH/OL R2.0 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 15 English B85M DASH/OL R2.0 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
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... reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to turn off (S5). You may differ by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors...
... reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the motherboard. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to turn off (S5). You may differ by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors...
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... Audio_L (LIN) to function correctly. You don't need to connect them for the HD audio panel only. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. 19 English C. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. CPU Fan Connector 1 GND This motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.5, No. 4) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector.
... Audio_L (LIN) to function correctly. You don't need to connect them for the HD audio panel only. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. 19 English C. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. CPU Fan Connector 1 GND This motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.5, No. 4) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector.
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B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 21 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the...
B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your computer. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 21 English The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the...
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... to AHCI. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. There are certain risks. Click on the value Start and change the value from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. If Windows 8/7 is not in sleep mode. 3.2.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- 3.2 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your...
... to AHCI. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to avoid loss. 1. There are certain risks. Click on the value Start and change the value from deep sleep, saving time and power consumption. If Windows 8/7 is not in sleep mode. 3.2.1 System Requirements • Confirm whether your motherboard supports this feature. • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8/7 (32- 3.2 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables your...
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... If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to create the partition on Create. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to save changes and exit. 5. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 3. Enter Windows 8/7. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.2.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Press F10 to your...
... If there are SSD's installed into your settings. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to create the partition on Create. Windows will automatically create a hidden partition according to save changes and exit. 5. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 3. Enter Windows 8/7. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.2.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. Press F10 to your...
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...\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. There are certain risks. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to avoid loss. 1. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to crash while booting. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
...\services\ msahci in AHCI mode, please follow the instructions below. There are certain risks. Click on the value Start and change the value from Windows® sleep state to avoid loss. 1. or 64-bit edition) • Set the SATA mode to crash while booting. Enter into the word box then click OK. 2. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to AHCI. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 3.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
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Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. 50 English Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HDMI HD audio. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power On] is installed. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically...
Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to boot up when the power recovers. 50 English Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HDMI HD audio. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will start to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power On] is installed. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Set to Auto to enable onboard HD audio and automatically...
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...booting up after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. 4.4.7 USB Configuration Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Disabled] to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Please note that after enabling this option to fix it is recommended to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Set [Auto] to disable legacy USB support. Legacy USB 3.0 Support...
...booting up after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). USB Compatibility Patch If your USB devices (i.e. 4.4.7 USB Configuration Intel USB 3.0 Mode Select Intel® USB 3.0 controller mode. Set [Disabled] to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Please note that after enabling this option to fix it is recommended to use USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Set [Auto] to disable legacy USB support. Legacy USB 3.0 Support...
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You may set or change the supervisor/user password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Secure Boot Use this item to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 4.8 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Disable this option to change the password for the system. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the user account. Leave it...
You may set or change the supervisor/user password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the password for Windows 8.1 Secure Boot. Secure Boot Use this item to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. B85M DASH/OL R2.0 4.8 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Disable this option to change the password for the system. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the user account. Leave it...
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... motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Support CD • 3 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English In case...
... motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B85M DASH/OL R2.0 Support CD • 3 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English In case...
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... USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® B85, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Marvell 9172, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX...
... USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® B85, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Marvell 9172, support RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) • 1 x 24 pin ATX...
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... 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Support 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjust- English 8 ment • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet...
... 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header (Support 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjust- English 8 ment • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet...
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.... 21) 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. CPU Fan Connector 1 GND This motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.1, No. 10) Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. 1. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 4) 12...
.... 21) 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (Quiet Fan) connector. CPU Fan Connector 1 GND This motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.1, No. 10) Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. To use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in the Realtek Control panel and adjust "Recording Volume". Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. 1. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.1, No. 4) 12...