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..., please visit our website for purchasing ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100...
..., please visit our website for purchasing ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100...
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... duplication of documentation by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential...
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...) (eSATAII_TOP; Orange) 30 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 11 Secondary SATA Connector (SATA2; Orange) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 17 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 2 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 18 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 North Bridge Controller...
...) (eSATAII_TOP; Orange) 30 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 11 Secondary SATA Connector (SATA2; Orange) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 17 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 2 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 18 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 North Bridge Controller...
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ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Plus 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Line In (Light Blue) * 8 Front ... you use . See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- 4 V -- -- 6 V -- V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 4) -V V V 3 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English
ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Plus 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Line In (Light Blue) * 8 Front ... you use . See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- 4 V -- -- 6 V -- V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 4) -V V V 3 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English
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...motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66...ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Plus" I/O Shield 4 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. You may find the ...
...motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66...ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Plus" I/O Shield 4 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. You may find the ...
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...Athlon 64FX / 64X2 / X2 / 64 and Sempron processors - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce3 250 - capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Port - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central...Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 8) English 5 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) -
...Athlon 64FX / 64X2 / X2 / 64 and Sempron processors - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce3 250 - capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 5) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Port - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central...Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 8) English 5 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) -
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... 1 SATAII connector), supports NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - FCC, CE, WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant - CD in header -
... 1 SATAII connector), supports NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - FCC, CE, WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant - CD in header -
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...there is no such limitation. 8. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 3 for proper connection. 7 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than the...on page 32 for keeping the stability of this motherboard, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on this motherboard! This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Although this function for details. 2. If your system. 7.
...there is no such limitation. 8. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 3 for proper connection. 7 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than the...on page 32 for keeping the stability of this motherboard, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on this motherboard! This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Although this function for details. 2. If your system. 7.
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... also connect SATA hard disk to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector directly. 10. It allows you to SATAII mode... disk drive to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft...
... also connect SATA hard disk to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector directly. 10. It allows you to SATAII mode... disk drive to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft...
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... into it on the carpet or the like. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English 2. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.4-in the bag...
... into it on the carpet or the like. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English 2. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.4-in the bag...
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The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. When the CPU is locked. English 10 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Step 3. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you install ...
The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. When the CPU is locked. English 10 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Step 3. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you install ...
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... optimal compatibility and reliability, it is not allowed to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. English 11 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard If you to install them either in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; otherwise, this...
... optimal compatibility and reliability, it is not allowed to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. English 11 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard If you to install them either in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; otherwise, this...
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Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Installing a DIMM Please make sure ...
Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Installing a DIMM Please make sure ...
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...there is used to install a graphics card. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 3. Step 4. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 13 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English AGP Slot: The AGP slot is no such limitation. Please do NOT use . Align the card connector with the AGP card ...the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 2. PCIE Slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on ALiveDual-eSATA2 motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use. Please read the instructions and limitation on...
...there is used to install a graphics card. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 3. Step 4. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 13 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English AGP Slot: The AGP slot is no such limitation. Please do NOT use . Align the card connector with the AGP card ...the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 2. PCIE Slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on ALiveDual-eSATA2 motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use. Please read the instructions and limitation on...
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English 14 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you update the BIOS. Short ...
English 14 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you update the BIOS. Short ...
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... two Serial ATAII (SATAII) (SATA II_1, red: see p.2 No. 9) connectors are NOT jumpers. The current SATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. 15 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are supported by NVIDIA® nForce3 250 southbridge, support SATA data cables for internal storage...
... two Serial ATAII (SATAII) (SATA II_1, red: see p.2 No. 9) connectors are NOT jumpers. The current SATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. 15 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are supported by NVIDIA® nForce3 250 southbridge, support SATA data cables for internal storage...
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... transfer rate. It is one USB 2.0 header on each drive. The current eSATAII interface allows up to connect SATAII_2 connector and eSATAII connector. English 16 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard You can be connected to eSATAII connector to SATA connector (SATA1 or SATA2). 2. This USB 2.0 header can be used for internal storage device or...
... transfer rate. It is one USB 2.0 header on each drive. The current eSATAII interface allows up to connect SATAII_2 connector and eSATAII connector. English 16 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard You can be connected to eSATAII connector to SATA connector (SATA1 or SATA2). 2. This USB 2.0 header can be used for internal storage device or...
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...see p.2, No. 23) Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. 17 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard This header accommodates several system front panel functions. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. English Chassis ...SPEAKER 1) (see p.2, No. 20) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 19) This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to this header. Please connect a chassis fan cable to -use wireless local area ...
...see p.2, No. 23) Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. 17 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard This header accommodates several system front panel functions. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. English Chassis ...SPEAKER 1) (see p.2, No. 20) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 19) This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to this header. Please connect a chassis fan cable to -use wireless local area ...
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...-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to connect a power supply with Pin 1 and Pin 13. English 18 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to do so will cause power up failure. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see...
...-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to connect a power supply with Pin 1 and Pin 13. English 18 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to do so will cause power up failure. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see...
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B. white end (3-pin) English 19 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard black end C B A Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. white end (2-pin) C. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI VGA card. HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) A.
B. white end (3-pin) English 19 ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard black end C B A Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. white end (2-pin) C. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI VGA card. HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) A.