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...ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.5 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock 6CH DVI I/O 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 ...2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs 29 2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 30 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 32 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.15.1 Installing Windows®...
...ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.5 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock 6CH DVI I/O 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 17 2.5 ...2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs 29 2.13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 30 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 32 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.15.1 Installing Windows®...
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... 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 51 3.6 Security Screen 51 3.7 Exit Screen 52 4 Software Support 53 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 4
... 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 51 3.6 Security Screen 51 3.7 Exit Screen 52 4 Software Support 53 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 4
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...- It should be done at your system. CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Hardware - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and ...risk and expense. AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Support CD - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - - 1 x RJ-45...
...- It should be done at your system. CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Hardware - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and ...risk and expense. AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Support CD - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - - 1 x RJ-45...
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...174; VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. * ...® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. 9 CPU Memory VGA Celeron D 326 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver DVI with HDCP * If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium or Basic...
...174; VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. * ...® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. 9 CPU Memory VGA Celeron D 326 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver DVI with HDCP * If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium or Basic...
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...can start to your system and restart your system boots. VGA/DVI-D port VGA/D-Sub port 2. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to use dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard. If you can... easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to your system already, you have installed onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of this motherboard. ...
...can start to your system and restart your system boots. VGA/DVI-D port VGA/D-Sub port 2. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to use dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard. If you can... easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to your system already, you have installed onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of this motherboard. ...
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...to the following steps to enter BIOS setup. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to install them again. 5. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver already, there is no need to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I /O panel of the multi-monitor according to the ...be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Please refer to your system. Please make sure that you have installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to page 19 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the second monitor. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit ...
...to the following steps to enter BIOS setup. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to install them again. 5. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver already, there is no need to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I /O panel of the multi-monitor according to the ...be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Please refer to your system. Please make sure that you have installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to page 19 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the second monitor. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit ...
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... IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot Plug and will be processed. 2. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Points of our motherboard is available on ...Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA /...
... IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot Plug and will be processed. 2. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Points of our motherboard is available on ...Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA /...
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... Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP 2. A. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. C. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP64 5. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for boot...Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your system. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for WindowsXP 3. Exit Reboot system now Press any key to [AHCI...
... Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP 2. A. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. C. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP64 5. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for boot...Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your system. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for WindowsXP 3. Exit Reboot system now Press any key to [AHCI...
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...; XP 64-bit in AHCI mode. A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to load the NVIDIA® AHCI drivers. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to...
...; XP 64-bit in AHCI mode. A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to load the NVIDIA® AHCI drivers. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to...
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... the following section 2.15.1 step 2 on your system. B. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following path in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for proper configuration. A. STEP 2: Make ...a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A.... to continue the installation. Please refer to [RAID]. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 34
... the following section 2.15.1 step 2 on your system. B. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following path in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for proper configuration. A. STEP 2: Make ...a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A.... to continue the installation. Please refer to [RAID]. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 34
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... box pack, please choose the one .) NOTE. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below : A. After reading the floppy disk, the drivers will be presented. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. NVIDIA nForce Storage... Controller (required) Please select A and B for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD for ...
... box pack, please choose the one .) NOTE. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below : A. After reading the floppy disk, the drivers will be presented. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. NVIDIA nForce Storage... Controller (required) Please select A and B for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD for ...
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... If you may contact your computer. or 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 enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support... the motherboard supports. Refer to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the...
... If you may contact your computer. or 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 enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support... the motherboard supports. Refer to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the...
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Click Display and click Change Flat Panel Scaling. 3. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. If you install the VGA driver (version 163.91) on your system, but the window is not in scaling. 54 In the option When using a resolution lower than my display's native resolution, please select Use my display's built-in full screen mode, please follow below steps to adjust the window. 1. NOTE.
Click Display and click Change Flat Panel Scaling. 3. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. If you install the VGA driver (version 163.91) on your system, but the window is not in scaling. 54 In the option When using a resolution lower than my display's native resolution, please select Use my display's built-in full screen mode, please follow below steps to adjust the window. 1. NOTE.
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...bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in ... 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x COM port header - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone Connector - 4 x Serial...
...bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in ... 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x COM port header - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone Connector - 4 x Serial...
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... Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo... VGA Celeron D 326 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver DVI with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 64MB. English 8 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard
... Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo... VGA Celeron D 326 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver DVI with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 64MB. English 8 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard
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...monitors. 16 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard English Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel of this motherboard. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our ...support CD to your system already, you have installed onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed ...
...monitors. 16 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard English Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel of this motherboard. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our ...support CD to your system already, you have installed onboard VGA driver from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed ...
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... card to your system. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver already, there is inserted to the steps below . 17 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard English Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. If you can... the external add-on each monitor. Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card, you have installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card...
... card to your system. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver already, there is inserted to the steps below . 17 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard English Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. If you can... the external add-on each monitor. Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card, you have installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card...
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... pack, please choose the one for boot devices selection appears. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP 3. Then, the drivers compatible to continue 26 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard English Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system can work...
... pack, please choose the one for boot devices selection appears. Generate RAID Driver diskette for WindowsXP 3. Then, the drivers compatible to continue 26 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard English Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system can work...
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... Support CD: 27 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to the mode you choose and the OS you install. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the NVIDIA® AHCI driver. Select the driver to install according to...
... Support CD: 27 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to the mode you choose and the OS you install. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the NVIDIA® AHCI driver. Select the driver to install according to...
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... Installation Guide English 28 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your system. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 26. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following path in...with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. A. A. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
... Installation Guide English 28 ASRock 4CoreN73PV-HD720p Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your system. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 26. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following path in...with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. A. A. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.