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... guide to quality and endurance. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon...chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual will be subject to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) ...
... guide to quality and endurance. Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon...chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual will be subject to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) ...
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... on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or...be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published January 2007 Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. Products and corporate names...
... on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or...be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published January 2007 Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. Products and corporate names...
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... AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4) 30 PCIEX1_EN1 - 5 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 33 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 4 775-Pin CPU Socket 5 North Bridge Controller 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1...
... AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x4) 30 PCIEX1_EN1 - 5 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 33 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 2 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 4 775-Pin CPU Socket 5 North Bridge Controller 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1...
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... (USB01) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 11 Serial Port: COM1 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * If you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No...
... (USB01) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 11 Serial Port: COM1 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * If you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No...
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... (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) One HD 8CH I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...
... (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) One HD 8CH I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Quick Installation Guide ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Support CD (including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...
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... PCI LAN 8101L - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) English 5 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port...
... PCI LAN 8101L - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) English 5 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port...
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... - CPU Temperature Sensing - CD in header - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - SLI/XFIRE power connector - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL English 6 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS -
... - CPU Temperature Sensing - CD in header - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - SLI/XFIRE power connector - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL English 6 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS -
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... Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be disabled. Please check the table on page 9. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English For the information of memory modules on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected...
... Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be disabled. Please check the table on page 9. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English For the information of memory modules on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected...
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CPU Memory VGA Celeron D 326 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) English 8 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement.
CPU Memory VGA Celeron D 326 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) English 8 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement.
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... For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4), please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard
... For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4), please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 9 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard
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... grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Do not force to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle...
... grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Do not force to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle...
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... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 11 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP...
... notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND CPU 775-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to assist in removal. 11 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP...
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... 2. Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with thumb to illustrate the installation of IHS on the motherboard...
... 2. Step 4. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with thumb to illustrate the installation of IHS on the motherboard...
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... installed in the DDRII DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. English 13 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard In other words, install them in the slots of the same color. Populated - otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to ...be damaged. This motherboard also allows you always need to install four DDRII DIMMs for example, installing a pair of Memory Modules (DIMM) 775XFire-VSTA motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If a pair of ...
... installed in the DDRII DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. English 13 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard In other words, install them in the slots of the same color. Populated - otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to ...be damaged. This motherboard also allows you always need to install four DDRII DIMMs for example, installing a pair of Memory Modules (DIMM) 775XFire-VSTA motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If a pair of ...
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... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Step 2. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. Align a DIMM on...
... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Step 2. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. Align a DIMM on...
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... the jumpers to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the correct jumper settings. 15 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Please check the jumper settings on page 16 for the card before you are able to adjust the jumpers to decide the function...
... the jumpers to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the correct jumper settings. 15 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Please check the jumper settings on page 16 for the card before you are able to adjust the jumpers to decide the function...
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... X1950 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1900 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1800 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1650Pro Series Radeon X1600 Series Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X850 CrossFireTM Edition 16 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Combining a range of different operating modes with Service Pack 2; CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of performance and image quality in...
... X1950 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1900 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1800 CrossFireTM Edition Radeon X1650Pro Series Radeon X1600 Series Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X850 CrossFireTM Edition 16 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard English Combining a range of different operating modes with Service Pack 2; CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of performance and image quality in...
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... 12-pipe cards while in the future, please refer to AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4). Step 3. Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card English 17 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard In the below for proper jumper setting. Connect to section "Expansion Slots". For the proper installation procedures, please refer to the system power supply...
... 12-pipe cards while in the future, please refer to AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4). Step 3. Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card English 17 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard In the below for proper jumper setting. Connect to section "Expansion Slots". For the proper installation procedures, please refer to the system power supply...
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... the compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card. You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to the correct DVI connector; English 18 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard For the proper installation procedures, please refer to support CrossFireTM. Step 4. You can still install two regular graphics cards from the same series. 2. Install...
... the compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card. You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to the correct DVI connector; English 18 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard For the proper installation procedures, please refer to support CrossFireTM. Step 4. You can still install two regular graphics cards from the same series. 2. Install...
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... previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please visit the websites below for the driver: http://support.ati.com/ics/support/DLRedirect.asp? English 19 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be o installed (If you install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to this utility to...
... previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please visit the websites below for the driver: http://support.ati.com/ics/support/DLRedirect.asp? English 19 ASRock 775XFire-VSTA Motherboard ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be o installed (If you install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to this utility to...