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...10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout 11 1.6 ASRock 8CH I/O 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 27 3.1 Introduction 27 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 27 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 28 3.2 Main Screen 28 ...3.3 Advanced Screen 29 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 30 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 32 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 33 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 34 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum ...
...10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for PCI Express Slot (PCI Express x16 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout 11 1.6 ASRock 8CH I/O 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 27 3.1 Introduction 27 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 27 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 28 3.2 Main Screen 28 ...3.3 Advanced Screen 29 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 30 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 32 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 33 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 34 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum ...
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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard...
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... -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH I /O - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) - Max. 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...
... -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH I /O - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) - Max. 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...
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Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - AMI Legal BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Front panel audio connector - 1 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) ...174; 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM compliant (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Supports jumperfree - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 CPU Quiet Fan - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 2 x Serial ...
Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - AMI Legal BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Front panel audio connector - 1 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) ...174; 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM compliant (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Supports jumperfree - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 CPU Quiet Fan - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 2 x Serial ...
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... VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 11. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. While CPU overheat is strongly recommended to SATAII connector directly. 10. Power Management for details. 2. CAUTION! 1. For power-saving's sake, it.... For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause permanent damage! 8. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. You can support AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology, please...
... VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 11. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. While CPU overheat is strongly recommended to SATAII connector directly. 10. Power Management for details. 2. CAUTION! 1. For power-saving's sake, it.... For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause permanent damage! 8. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. You can support AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology, please...
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CPU Memory VGA Athlon 3000+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) 9 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. Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest.
CPU Memory VGA Athlon 3000+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) 9 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. Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest.
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... necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it fits in one correct...corner with each other. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the...
... necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it fits in one correct...corner with each other. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the...
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...ASRock AM2CPU Board) 2 1 J3 2 1 J1 2 1 J4 2 1 J2 1_2 J11 1_2 J10 1_2 J9 2 1 J7 2 1 J5 2 1 J8 2 1 J6 17 This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is necessary to the table below for those required jumpers on 939Dual-VSTA motherboard. Please do NOT insert any AGP card into this future CPU Port on 939Dual-VSTA... motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumper settings for the correct jumper settings. CPU Type 939-Pin CPU (Default) Jumper Settings 3 ...
...ASRock AM2CPU Board) 2 1 J3 2 1 J1 2 1 J4 2 1 J2 1_2 J11 1_2 J10 1_2 J9 2 1 J7 2 1 J5 2 1 J8 2 1 J6 17 This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is necessary to the table below for those required jumpers on 939Dual-VSTA motherboard. Please do NOT insert any AGP card into this future CPU Port on 939Dual-VSTA... motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumper settings for the correct jumper settings. CPU Type 939-Pin CPU (Default) Jumper Settings 3 ...
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... p.11 No. 4) Please note that it is installed. 22 Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.11 No. 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this header if the Game port bracket is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this header. System Panel... Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 2) Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 25) +5V JBB1 JBX MIDI_OUT JBY JBB2 MIDI_IN 1 +5V JAB2 JAY GND GND JAX JAB1 +5V Connect a ...
... p.11 No. 4) Please note that it is installed. 22 Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.11 No. 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this header if the Game port bracket is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this header. System Panel... Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 2) Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 25) +5V JBB1 JBX MIDI_OUT JBY JBB2 MIDI_IN 1 +5V JAB2 JAY GND GND JAX JAB1 +5V Connect a ...
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... after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Therefore, CPU FSB is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features... the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press to [CPU, PCIE, Async.].
... after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Therefore, CPU FSB is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features... the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press to [CPU, PCIE, Async.].
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... UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section, you may set the configurations for CPU Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)...PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. In the future, you may upgrade your AMD 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940-Pin CPU by installing an add-on ASRock AM2CPU Board into future CPU Port on this motherboard 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section may cause system to malfunction.
... UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section, you may set the configurations for CPU Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)...PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. In the future, you may upgrade your AMD 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940-Pin CPU by installing an add-on ASRock AM2CPU Board into future CPU Port on this motherboard 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section may cause system to malfunction.
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...item is [200]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this option to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum ...This feature will be set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Boot Failure Guard. Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust PCIE frequency. The default value is set based on ...
...item is [200]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this option to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum ...This feature will be set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Boot Failure Guard. Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust PCIE frequency. The default value is set based on ...
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... be [x11 2200 MHz] even if you set this option is not recommended to adjust the value of memory accessing. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Multiplier...
... be [x11 2200 MHz] even if you set this option is not recommended to adjust the value of memory accessing. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Multiplier...
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... Chipset Settings OnBoard LAN OnBoard UAA Audio [Enabled] [Auto] AGP Aperture Size AGP Data Rate AGP Fast Write Primary Graphics Adapter [64MB] [4X] [Disabled] [PCI] CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK], and [6CLK]. SB Link Speed NB - MA Timing Use this to enable or disable the feature of AGP... Data Rate Use this item to leave this field at the default value unless the installed AGP card's specifications requires other sizes. NB Link Speed CPU -
... Chipset Settings OnBoard LAN OnBoard UAA Audio [Enabled] [Auto] AGP Aperture Size AGP Data Rate AGP Fast Write Primary Graphics Adapter [64MB] [4X] [Disabled] [PCI] CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK], and [6CLK]. SB Link Speed NB - MA Timing Use this to enable or disable the feature of AGP... Data Rate Use this item to leave this field at the default value unless the installed AGP card's specifications requires other sizes. NB Link Speed CPU -
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...and [1000 MHz]. North Bridge Voltage Use this to select north bridge voltage. NB Link Width This feature allows you selecting CPU to select DRAM voltage. HTTtoPCI Bridge Decode Scheme Use this to NB link frequency. DRAM Voltage Use this to select HTT to... and [16 BIT]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Normal], [High]. NB Link Speed This feature allows you selecting CPU to PCI bridge decode scheme. Configuration options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 BIT], and [16 BIT]. NB - Configuration options: [Auto], [Normal...
...and [1000 MHz]. North Bridge Voltage Use this to select north bridge voltage. NB Link Width This feature allows you selecting CPU to select DRAM voltage. HTTtoPCI Bridge Decode Scheme Use this to NB link frequency. DRAM Voltage Use this to select HTT to... and [16 BIT]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Normal], [High]. NB Link Speed This feature allows you selecting CPU to PCI bridge decode scheme. Configuration options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 BIT], and [16 BIT]. NB - Configuration options: [Auto], [Normal...
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...USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this item to enable or disable the use of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. if there is no USB device connected, "Auto"..., including the parameters of USB controller. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4....
...USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this item to enable or disable the use of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. if there is no USB device connected, "Auto"..., including the parameters of USB controller. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4....
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... is [Disabled]. 3.5 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to identify the temperature of CPU fan.Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration 1st Boot ... during System Boot. The default value is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 41 CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item to Sub...
... is [Disabled]. 3.5 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to identify the temperature of CPU fan.Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration 1st Boot ... during System Boot. The default value is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 41 CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item to Sub...
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... step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor...
... step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor...
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... Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central / Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 8) English 5 ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard capacity: 4GB - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 2) - ... Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to AM2 940-Pin CPU through AM2CPU Board) (see page 13 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 Processors - Dual Channel DDR Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Boot Failure Guard ...
... Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central / Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 8) English 5 ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard capacity: 4GB - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 2) - ... Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to AM2 940-Pin CPU through AM2CPU Board) (see page 13 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 Processors - Dual Channel DDR Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Boot Failure Guard ...
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...- Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power ...- Chassis Temperature Sensing - Front panel audio connector - 1 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM compliant (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug...
...- Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power ...- Chassis Temperature Sensing - Front panel audio connector - 1 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM compliant (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug...