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... card installed on PCIE2/ PCIE SWITCH slot, which allows you for ATITM CrossFireTM without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
... card installed on PCIE2/ PCIE SWITCH slot, which allows you for ATITM CrossFireTM without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
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... of the FCC Rules. Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations...employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change ...
... of the FCC Rules. Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations...employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational use only and subject to change ...
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... (PORT 3)) 35 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Blue) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM) 2 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21...
... (PORT 3)) 35 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Blue) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM) 2 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21...
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...details in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into ..."Front Speaker Jack". ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (...
...details in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into ..."Front Speaker Jack". ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (...
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...choose PCIE functions between one PCIE x16 slot and two PCIE slots for purchasing ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with one PCIE Switch ...the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66...
...choose PCIE functions between one PCIE x16 slot and two PCIE slots for purchasing ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with one PCIE Switch ...the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66...
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...Technology (see CAUTION 5) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports English 5 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Realtek RTL8111B - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30... PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFireTM - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - Socket AM2 for ATITM CrossFireTM (see CAUTION 3) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN ...
...Technology (see CAUTION 5) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports English 5 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Realtek RTL8111B - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30... PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFireTM - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - Socket AM2 for ATITM CrossFireTM (see CAUTION 3) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN ...
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... compliant (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Supports "Plug and Play" - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in...
... compliant (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Supports "Plug and Play" - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in...
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... between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for keeping the stability of installing a single graphics card. 7 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Before you better flexibility to your system. This motherboard is bundled with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS setup, the memory... such limitation. 4. Overclocking may choose to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you install the PC system. 6. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology.
... between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for keeping the stability of installing a single graphics card. 7 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Before you better flexibility to your system. This motherboard is bundled with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS setup, the memory... such limitation. 4. Overclocking may choose to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you install the PC system. 6. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology.
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...SATAII hard disk drive to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. Power Management for proper connection. 10. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for minimum hardware requirements. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ...Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to SATAII connector directly. 11. English 8 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Please visit our website for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. For audio output, this motherboard ...
...SATAII hard disk drive to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. Power Management for proper connection. 10. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for minimum hardware requirements. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ...Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to SATAII connector directly. 11. English 8 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Please visit our website for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. For audio output, this motherboard ...
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... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install...
... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any motherboard settings. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install...
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... connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 3). Step 3. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 10 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard
... connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 3). Step 3. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 10 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard
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... Channel Memory Technology . 4. Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; English 11 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard 2.3 Installation of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. Yellow slots; For dual channel configuration, you want to install two memory modules, for example, installing a pair...
... Channel Memory Technology . 4. Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; English 11 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard 2.3 Installation of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. Yellow slots; For dual channel configuration, you want to install two memory modules, for example, installing a pair...
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... at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 1.
... at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 1.
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... cards you install should be from PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot before you need to install PCIE Switch card on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. English 13 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard NOTE: If you want to enable ATITM CrossFireTM feature, please refer to work at PCIE x16 bandwidth, you use one PCI Express x16 slot...
... cards you install should be from PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot before you need to install PCIE Switch card on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. English 13 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard NOTE: If you want to enable ATITM CrossFireTM feature, please refer to work at PCIE x16 bandwidth, you use one PCI Express x16 slot...
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... slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). Step 4. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 5. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to use . Remove the bracket...
... slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). Step 4. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 5. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. Fasten the card to use . Remove the bracket...
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... PCIE3 slot. (Only when your monitor. Please refer to the PCI Express x16 graphics card on your graphics card provides such a power connector.) English 15 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard
... PCIE3 slot. (Only when your monitor. Please refer to the PCI Express x16 graphics card on your graphics card provides such a power connector.) English 15 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard
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... intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of CrossFireTM feature for Radeon X850XT, X1900 and X1950 series. 16 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Please check ATITM website for detailed installation guide. Step 1. Connect to SLI/XFIRE Power connector on this motherboard. A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM...
... intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of CrossFireTM feature for Radeon X850XT, X1900 and X1950 series. 16 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Please check ATITM website for detailed installation guide. Step 1. Connect to SLI/XFIRE Power connector on this motherboard. A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM...
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... card ro Radeon CrossFireTM ro Edition graphics card ro 1. You can still install two regular graphics cards from the same series. Ready) graphics card. 17 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Step 3. Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card Step 4. You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to both slots, or you install...
... card ro Radeon CrossFireTM ro Edition graphics card ro 1. You can still install two regular graphics cards from the same series. Ready) graphics card. 17 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Step 3. Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card Step 4. You are allowed to install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to both slots, or you install...
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... must have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? English 18 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard If you install one CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this utility to uninstall any VGA...
... must have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? English 18 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard If you install one CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this utility to uninstall any VGA...
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... select it again, and then you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to infringe. 19 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Step 10. You will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in "ATI Catalyst Control...
... select it again, and then you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to infringe. 19 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Step 10. You will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in "ATI Catalyst Control...