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... Graphics Card Support List 11 1.5 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 46 2.15 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 47 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP...
... Graphics Card Support List 11 1.5 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 46 2.15 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 47 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP...
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Software Support 80 4.1 Install Operating System 80 4.2 Support CD Information 80 4.2.1 Running Support CD 80 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 80 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 80 4.2.4 Contact Information 80 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 56 3.1 Introduction 56 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 56 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 57 3.2 Main Screen 57 3.3 Smart ...
Software Support 80 4.1 Install Operating System 80 4.2 Support CD Information 80 4.2.1 Running Support CD 80 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 80 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 80 4.2.4 Contact Information 80 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 56 3.1 Introduction 56 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 56 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 57 3.2 Main Screen 57 3.3 Smart ...
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.... Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the memory support list on page 55 for proper installation. 3. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. CAUTION!... you adopt. Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information, please visit...
.... Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the memory support list on page 55 for proper installation. 3. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. CAUTION!... you adopt. Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information, please visit...
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.... To use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 43 for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 If you need to reverse the direction of output phases to SATAII connector directly. 11. Please read the... Systems) is subject to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 25 and 26 to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. Before installing SATAII hard disk to change. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® ...
.... To use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 43 for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 If you need to reverse the direction of output phases to SATAII connector directly. 11. Please read the... Systems) is subject to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 25 and 26 to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. Before installing SATAII hard disk to change. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® ...
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...11 ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Powercolor AX4870 512MD5-H Chipset Name RADEON 4850 RADEON 4870 Driver ...512MMD3-XP Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H Powercolor AX3870X2 1GBD3-H * Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Powercolor AX4870 512MD5-H Chipset Name Driver Radeon HD 2600PRO Catalyst 8.9 Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3650 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3870 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON...
...11 ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Powercolor AX4870 512MD5-H Chipset Name RADEON 4850 RADEON 4870 Driver ...512MMD3-XP Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Powercolor AX3870 512MD4-H Powercolor AX3870X2 1GBD3-H * Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Powercolor AX4870 512MD5-H Chipset Name Driver Radeon HD 2600PRO Catalyst 8.9 Radeon HD 2600XT Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3650 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3850 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON 3870 Catalyst 8.9 RADEON...
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...OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. D. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 B. If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-...ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in this motherboard...
...OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. D. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 B. If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-...ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in this motherboard...
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... two LED next to the table below for connection details in XP support CD AAX790H-10. The driver is located under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in accordance with HDMI Audio under the path: ..\Drivers\NB Audio\REALTEK\XP64_XP(R1.68) And note for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only...
... two LED next to the table below for connection details in XP support CD AAX790H-10. The driver is located under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in accordance with HDMI Audio under the path: ..\Drivers\NB Audio\REALTEK\XP64_XP(R1.68) And note for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only...
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... this motherboard. 1. VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port HDMI port 2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system already, you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one...
... this motherboard. 1. VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port HDMI port 2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system already, you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one...
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... and select "Attached", if necessary. Set up a surround display environment: 1. B. C. G. Refer to page 25 and 26 to enable the function of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on... the I/O panel, and connect HDMI monitor cable to display a large number on the I/O panel. If you have installed the drivers already, there is inserted to install them again. 6. A. D. F. Press to apply these new values. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of ...
... and select "Attached", if necessary. Set up a surround display environment: 1. B. C. G. Refer to page 25 and 26 to enable the function of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on... the I/O panel, and connect HDMI monitor cable to display a large number on the I/O panel. If you have installed the drivers already, there is inserted to install them again. 6. A. D. F. Press to apply these new values. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of ...
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... future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. This card served as the example graphics card. Step 1. ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is supported with its default mode (x16) side toward the retention...Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. There is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. 2.6 CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and...
... future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. This card served as the example graphics card. Step 1. ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is supported with its default mode (x16) side toward the retention...Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. There is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. 2.6 CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and...
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... installed (If you have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Select "3 GPUs" and click "OK" (if ... For Windows® XP OS: A. For Windows® VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Then you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply" (if you install three Radeon graphics...
... installed (If you have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Select "3 GPUs" and click "OK" (if ... For Windows® XP OS: A. For Windows® VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. Then you have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply" (if you install three Radeon graphics...
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...not available with Windows® XP OS. Step 2. Step 5. Keep ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card at the default mode (x16). Boot your computer. Please visit our website for the future driver update and the latest information. Connect the monitor cable to your Windows®... to PCIE2 slot (green). In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with Windows® XP OS. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.9 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT Catalyst 8.9 256MB DDR3 RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 Catalyst...
...not available with Windows® XP OS. Step 2. Step 5. Keep ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card at the default mode (x16). Boot your computer. Please visit our website for the future driver update and the latest information. Connect the monitor cable to your Windows®... to PCIE2 slot (green). In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with Windows® XP OS. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.9 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT Catalyst 8.9 256MB DDR3 RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 Catalyst...
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... audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as HDTV. Install HDMI VGA card driver to page 39. Connect the HDMI output connector on this motherboard. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. 2.10 HDMI_SPDIF...
... audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as HDTV. Install HDMI VGA card driver to page 39. Connect the HDMI output connector on this motherboard. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. 2.10 HDMI_SPDIF...
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... Hot Plug operation. 3. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which... the motherboard gift box pack. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is definitely not able to power supply Caution 1. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII ...
... Hot Plug operation. 3. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which... the motherboard gift box pack. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is definitely not able to power supply Caution 1. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII ...
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... the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 49 The system will see the message on the support CD driver page. B. C. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to your system can work properly. 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit... gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.) B. E. 2.16 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Insert the ASRock Support CD into floppy drive A: press any key.
... the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 49 The system will see the message on the support CD driver page. B. C. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to your system can work properly. 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit... gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.) B. E. 2.16 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Insert the ASRock Support CD into floppy drive A: press any key.
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... RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. AMD RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64... Windows® XP 64-bit OS on the bottom to [RAID]. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver. Select the driver to install according to continue the installation. 50 Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID ...
... RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. AMD RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64... Windows® XP 64-bit OS on the bottom to [RAID]. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver. Select the driver to install according to continue the installation. 50 Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID ...
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...or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to [AHCI]. Currently, if ... installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide NOTE2. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install a third-party AHCI driver. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. NOTE1. A. Set the "SATA Operation...
...or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to [AHCI]. Currently, if ... installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide NOTE2. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install a third-party AHCI driver. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. NOTE1. A. Set the "SATA Operation...
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... "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 52 STEP 2: Install Windows... on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set up BIOS. AMD AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
... "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 52 STEP 2: Install Windows... on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set up BIOS. AMD AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
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...home PCs. icon (Detail Settings) to enable or disable it. DTS makes audio tracks more ) into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. Click the button to 53 You can find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar. 4....enabled surround sound system. Coupled with the multi-dimensional benefit of surround sound technology, the audio quality of Realtek HD Audio Manager. Install the drivers to your system. 3. 2.19 DTS Operation Guide DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you ...
...home PCs. icon (Detail Settings) to enable or disable it. DTS makes audio tracks more ) into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. Click the button to 53 You can find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar. 4....enabled surround sound system. Coupled with the multi-dimensional benefit of surround sound technology, the audio quality of Realtek HD Audio Manager. Install the drivers to your system. 3. 2.19 DTS Operation Guide DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you ...
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... you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please install the necessary drivers to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the...
... you need to contact ASRock or want to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please install the necessary drivers to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the...