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...be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the manual or product. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA,...any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective ...
...be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the manual or product. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA,...any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective ...
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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 13 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot 14 2.5 Onboard ...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 13 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot 14 2.5 Onboard ...
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... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the Support CD. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you...
... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the Support CD. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you...
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... or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of ASRock OC Tuner. Connecting your OC settings as yours! This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can update your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store to ... the operation procedures of PC gaming operation. Just launch this utility, you to save your 8 tied Overclocking Technology" on the same motherboard. 10. ASRock Instant Flash is no longer only available at Wii. It helps you can load the OC profile to their own system to control your...
... or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of ASRock OC Tuner. Connecting your OC settings as yours! This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can update your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store to ... the operation procedures of PC gaming operation. Just launch this utility, you to save your 8 tied Overclocking Technology" on the same motherboard. 10. ASRock Instant Flash is no longer only available at Wii. It helps you can load the OC profile to their own system to control your...
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...can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. Before you the most up to ASRock official website regularly, we recommend you - According to perform over-clocking. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will continuously provide you resume the ...to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may ...
...can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. Before you the most up to ASRock official website regularly, we recommend you - According to perform over-clocking. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will continuously provide you resume the ...to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may ...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 23 4 17.0cm (6.7 in) CPU_FAN1 Super IO 5 Design in Taipei ErP/EuP Ready 17.0cm (6.7 in) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-...
1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 23 4 17.0cm (6.7 in) CPU_FAN1 Super IO 5 Design in Taipei ErP/EuP Ready 17.0cm (6.7 in) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-...
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... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, ensure that comes with the component. Chapter 2 Installation AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Also remember to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the...
... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, ensure that comes with the component. Chapter 2 Installation AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Also remember to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the...
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... the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot; Step 1. Step 3. notch break notch ...seated. 13 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR or DDR2 ... the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots.
... the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot; Step 1. Step 3. notch break notch ...seated. 13 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR or DDR2 ... the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots.
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... card is 1 PCI slot on the slot. Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. 14 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot) There is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 2.
... card is 1 PCI slot on the slot. Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. 14 2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot) There is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 2.
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...Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on the motherboard. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent ...damage of the motherboard! Each USB 2.0 header can be connected to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATAII...
...Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are two USB 2.0 headers on the motherboard. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent ...damage of the motherboard! Each USB 2.0 header can be connected to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATAII...
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... and match the black wire to the front panel audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. Please connect the chassis speaker to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to the ground pin. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. System Panel Header...
... and match the black wire to the front panel audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. Please connect the chassis speaker to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to the ground pin. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. System Panel Header...
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...the SATA / SATAII HDD. 18 STEP 3: Connect one end of your chassis. 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® NM10 Express south bridge chipset that it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs... while the system is Hot Plug Function? NOTE What is still power-on this motherboard for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. This section will guide you to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. AHCI also provides...
...the SATA / SATAII HDD. 18 STEP 3: Connect one end of your chassis. 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® NM10 Express south bridge chipset that it is called "Hot Plug" for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs... while the system is Hot Plug Function? NOTE What is still power-on this motherboard for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. This section will guide you to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. AHCI also provides...
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...power connector (Black) connect to SATA / SATAII HDD 1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to reduce the risk of our motherboard is installed into system properly. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional ...power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII ...
...power connector (Black) connect to SATA / SATAII HDD 1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to reduce the risk of our motherboard is installed into system properly. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional ...power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII ...
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... Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss. the motherboard's SATAII connector. How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to...
... Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss. the motherboard's SATAII connector. How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to...
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... PCI bus. Therefore, CPU FSB is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI buse is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on page...
... PCI bus. Therefore, CPU FSB is in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI buse is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to the warning on page...
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You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The BIOS FWH chip on the system chassis. If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart ...
You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The BIOS FWH chip on the system chassis. If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart ...
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... [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [Enabled] [3] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc...risk and expense. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. The default value is [Auto]. Load CPU EZ OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. AD425PV3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview ...
... [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [Enabled] [3] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc...risk and expense. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. The default value is [Auto]. Load CPU EZ OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. AD425PV3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview ...
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... [Auto] DRAM tRTP [Auto] Specifies the CAS Latency Time. Min: 5. Max: 10. Max: 10. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Max: 78. Min: 3. Min: 16. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for...
... [Auto] DRAM tRTP [Auto] Specifies the CAS Latency Time. Min: 5. Max: 10. Max: 10. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Max: 78. Min: 3. Min: 16. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for...
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... overheated. An IA-32 processor with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this motherboard. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to execute code. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX...
... overheated. An IA-32 processor with an Intel Pentium® 4 processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this motherboard. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to execute code. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX...
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... Mode] [Maximum DVMT] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of primary VGA in this item if you set DVMT Mode Select as needed for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization.
... Mode] [Maximum DVMT] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of primary VGA in this item if you set DVMT Mode Select as needed for the motherboard through efficient memory utilization.