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... this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 5 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor...
... this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 5 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor...
User Manual
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...flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your hardware devices to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your BIOS only in Flash ROM. Frequencies other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 9 ...to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. 8. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, ...
...flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your hardware devices to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your BIOS only in Flash ROM. Frequencies other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 9 ...to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. 8. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, ...
User Manual
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... cap is "Short". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 1) 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you do not clear the CMOS right after you need to enable +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 +5V +5VSB or USB wake up the system ...For the detailed instruction, please refer to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you update the BIOS. The data in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 2.10 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is...
... cap is "Short". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.12, No. 1) 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you do not clear the CMOS right after you need to enable +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 +5V +5VSB or USB wake up the system ...For the detailed instruction, please refer to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you update the BIOS. The data in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 2.10 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is...
User Manual
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...POST portion of chipset registers. Initializes different devices through DIM. Initializes data variables that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Initializes different devices. Activate ADM module. 39 Initialize status register A. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC ...for ADM module and uncompress it. Program the keyboard controller command byte is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Testing and initialization of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Detects and initializes ...
...POST portion of chipset registers. Initializes different devices through DIM. Initializes data variables that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Initializes different devices. Activate ADM module. 39 Initialize status register A. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC ...for ADM module and uncompress it. Program the keyboard controller command byte is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Testing and initialization of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Detects and initializes ...
User Manual
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...chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 ...0FFh. A4 Initialize runtime language module. AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Allocates memory for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed before boot, which includes the programming of chipset registers. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. A9 Wait for...
...chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 ...0FFh. A4 Initialize runtime language module. AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Allocates memory for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed before boot, which includes the programming of chipset registers. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. A9 Wait for...
User Manual
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... the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to get into the sub screen. 53 Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time.../date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot...
... the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to get into the sub screen. 53 Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time.../date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot...
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...check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Use ... Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 07/20/2009] BIOS Version : X58 Extreme P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3200MHz Microcode Update : 106A4/10 Cache Size : 8192KB Total Memory DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_C2 DDR3_C1 : 1024MB ...
...check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Use ... Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 07/20/2009] BIOS Version : X58 Extreme P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3200MHz Microcode Update : 106A4/10 Cache Size : 8192KB Total Memory DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_C2 DDR3_C1 : 1024MB ...
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CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your BIOS only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this section, you may...
CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your BIOS only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this section, you may...
Quick Installation Guide
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... and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66...
... and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66...
Quick Installation Guide
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...delivers unparalleled power savings. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. Although this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive,...clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to perform over-clocking. With this utility, you to surveil your ...
...delivers unparalleled power savings. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. Although this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive,...clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to perform over-clocking. With this utility, you to surveil your ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 2.8 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". English 24 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2 No. 24) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you do... standby current provided by power supply. For the detailed instruction, please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you need to the document at the following path in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date,...
...CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 2.8 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". English 24 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2 No. 24) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you do... standby current provided by power supply. For the detailed instruction, please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you need to the document at the following path in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date,...
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... handler. Program the keyboard controller command byte is bad, update CMOS with power-on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system that may occur during the BIOS pre-boot process. ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Initializes the CPU. Early CPU Init Start - Initialize...
... handler. Program the keyboard controller command byte is bad, update CMOS with power-on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system that may occur during the BIOS pre-boot process. ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Initializes the CPU. Early CPU Init Start - Initialize...
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... registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39... config display if needed . Disables the system configuration display if needed . English 33 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard Also, Check for IPL detection. 78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. 7A Initializes remaining option ROMs. 7C Generate and write contents of ...
... registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39... config display if needed . Disables the system configuration display if needed . English 33 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard Also, Check for IPL detection. 78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. 7A Initializes remaining option ROMs. 7C Generate and write contents of ...