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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 ATITM CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 18 2.6 Surround Display ...
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 ATITM CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 18 2.6 Surround Display ...
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... CD Information 59 4.2.1 Running Support CD 59 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 59 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 59 4.2.4 Contact Information 59 4 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 Smart Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 40 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 43 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 48 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 49 3.4.5 IDE Configuration 50 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 52 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 53 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration 53 3.4.9 USB...
... CD Information 59 4.2.1 Running Support CD 59 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 59 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 59 4.2.4 Contact Information 59 4 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 Smart Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 40 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 43 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 48 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 49 3.4.5 IDE Configuration 50 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 52 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 53 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration 53 3.4.9 USB...
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....8 cm) 1 x ASRock A770DE+ Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A770DE+ Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If...
....8 cm) 1 x ASRock A770DE+ Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A770DE+ Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If...
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... ATITM CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to...
... ATITM CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to...
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... up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 9) - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, NB, SB, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB ...2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® XP / ...
... up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 9) - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, NB, SB, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB ...2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® XP / ...
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... Setup Guide" on the AM2+ CPU you to adjust your own risk and expense. It is supported depends on page 29 to surveil your system by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Whether 1066MHz memory speed is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you adopt.... For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with...
... Setup Guide" on the AM2+ CPU you to adjust your own risk and expense. It is supported depends on page 29 to surveil your system by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Whether 1066MHz memory speed is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you adopt.... For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with...
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Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. If you enable this function for keeping the stability of output phases to provide exceptional power ...
Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. If you enable this function for keeping the stability of output phases to provide exceptional power ...
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... Header 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 1 PS2_USB_PW1 34 56 7 20.8cm (8.2-in) CPU_FAN1 AM2+/AM3 140W CPU FSB2.6GHz PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Coaxial SPDIF Optical SPDIF ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 DDRII_3 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDRII_4 (64 ...RoHS HT3.0 PCIE1 AMD 770 Chipset PCI Express 2.0 PCIE2 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 COM1 PCIE3 A770DE+ PCI1 AMD SB710 Chipset PCI2 8Mb BIOS PCI3 FLOPPY1 IR1 1 USB10_11 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1 CHA_FAN1...
... Header 34 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 1 PS2_USB_PW1 34 56 7 20.8cm (8.2-in) CPU_FAN1 AM2+/AM3 140W CPU FSB2.6GHz PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Coaxial SPDIF Optical SPDIF ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 DDRII_3 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDRII_4 (64 ...RoHS HT3.0 PCIE1 AMD 770 Chipset PCI Express 2.0 PCIE2 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 COM1 PCIE3 A770DE+ PCI1 AMD SB710 Chipset PCI2 8Mb BIOS PCI3 FLOPPY1 IR1 1 USB10_11 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1 CHA_FAN1...
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... in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. Step 2. Step 4. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to avoid bending of the... CPU fan and the heatsink. 14 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. Step 3. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up...
... in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. Step 2. Step 4. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to avoid bending of the... CPU fan and the heatsink. 14 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. Step 3. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up...
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... connect an ATX power supply to this connector and match the black wire to [Enabled]. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this header. You don't need to the ground pin. Please connect the chassis speaker to this motherboard, please connect... front panel functions. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. E....
... connect an ATX power supply to this connector and match the black wire to [Enabled]. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this header. You don't need to the ground pin. Please connect the chassis speaker to this motherboard, please connect... front panel functions. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. E....
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...174; VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. B. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to install Windows® VistaTM or Windows®... VistaTM 64-bit on the bottom to install Windows? Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. B. Using SATA ...
...174; VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. B. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to install Windows® VistaTM or Windows®... VistaTM 64-bit on the bottom to install Windows? Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. B. Using SATA ...
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If you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you adopt AM2 CPU. AM2 Boost This option appears only when you may cause the system to Sub Screen F1 General... Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode [Auto] CPU Frequency (MHz) [200] PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced...
If you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you adopt AM2 CPU. AM2 Boost This option appears only when you may cause the system to Sub Screen F1 General... Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode [Auto] CPU Frequency (MHz) [200] PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced...
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... PCIE frequency. All processors support the Halt State (C1). The default value is [Auto]. Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Processor Maximum Frequency It will see the options "Value (Core 0)", "Value (Core 1)", "Value (Core 2) " and "Value (Core...12%] to [-12%]. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%]. Overclock Mode Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this to select Overclock Mode. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Enabled]. ...
... PCIE frequency. All processors support the Halt State (C1). The default value is [Auto]. Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Processor Maximum Frequency It will see the options "Value (Core 0)", "Value (Core 1)", "Value (Core 2) " and "Value (Core...12%] to [-12%]. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%]. Overclock Mode Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this to select Overclock Mode. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Enabled]. ...
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...This item is not recommended to [Manual], you may adjust the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt Phenom CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine...it is recommended to [Manual]; However, for system stability, it will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. It will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to adjust the value of the value depends on this motherboard. This item...
...This item is not recommended to [Manual], you may adjust the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt Phenom CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine...it is recommended to [Manual]; However, for system stability, it will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. It will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to adjust the value of the value depends on this motherboard. This item...
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... [Auto],[x1 200 MHz] to [x13 2600 MHz]. The configuration options depend on the CPU you adopt Phenom CPU. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when ...you adopt Phenom CPU. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you adopt Phenom CPU, the configuration options are: [Auto], [x1 200...
... [Auto],[x1 200 MHz] to [x13 2600 MHz]. The configuration options depend on the CPU you adopt Phenom CPU. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when ...you adopt Phenom CPU. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you adopt Phenom CPU, the configuration options are: [Auto], [x1 200...
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... value is [Auto]. Power Down Enable Use this to adjust TRCD values. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to [3CLK]. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled], [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 6]], [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 6]]. The default value is [XOR of Address bit [20:16...
... value is [Auto]. Power Down Enable Use this to adjust TRCD values. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to [3CLK]. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled], [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 6]], [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 6]]. The default value is [XOR of Address bit [20:16...
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... speed. F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you choose. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4], [Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and... [Level 9]. 55 If you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of CPU fan. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target...
... speed. F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you choose. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4], [Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and... [Level 9]. 55 If you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of CPU fan. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target...
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... 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 6 2 x 240-pin ...DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 35 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 36 Northbridge Controller 2 ASRock A770DE+...
... 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 6 2 x 240-pin ...DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 35 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 36 Northbridge Controller 2 ASRock A770DE+...
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...Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock A770DE+ Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you are using. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain... to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
...Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock A770DE+ Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you are using. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain... to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
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...CPU up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Northbridge: AMD 770 - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 5) ASRock A770DE... Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port -...
...CPU up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Northbridge: AMD 770 - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 5) ASRock A770DE... Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port -...