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... is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this device must accept any defect or error in the manual or product.... CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. When you discard...
... is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this device must accept any defect or error in the manual or product.... CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. When you discard...
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... (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 35 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O 11 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII Devices 35 2.15 Driver Installation Guide 36...
... (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 35 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O 11 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII Devices 35 2.15 Driver Installation Guide 36...
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... for ATITM CrossFireTM without notice. Introduction Thank you better flexibility to change without setting up jumpers. 5 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...
... for ATITM CrossFireTM without notice. Introduction Thank you better flexibility to change without setting up jumpers. 5 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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...you install the PC system. 6. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for possible damage caused by overclocking. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. It should be done at PCIE x16 bandwidth, please make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology"...resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on PCIE3 slot work at your system. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the...
...you install the PC system. 6. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for possible damage caused by overclocking. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. It should be done at PCIE x16 bandwidth, please make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology"...resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on PCIE3 slot work at your system. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the...
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For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® ...; Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 13. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on...
For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® ...; Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 13. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on...
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...the power is switched off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Also remember to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component..., ensure that comes with the component. 5. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever...
...the power is switched off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Also remember to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component..., ensure that comes with the component. 5. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever...
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... Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to improve heat dissipation. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. DO NOT...
... Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to improve heat dissipation. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. DO NOT...
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...Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; If you to install four DDRII DIMMs for example, installing a pair of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated... A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; In other words, install them in the slots of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. 2.3 Installation of memory modules in DDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is unable...
...Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; If you to install four DDRII DIMMs for example, installing a pair of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated... A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; In other words, install them in the slots of orange slots (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4). 2. otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. 2.3 Installation of memory modules in DDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is unable...
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.... It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
.... It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
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... graphics card. ** Please remove PCIE Switch card from the same GPU family. 16 PCIE Slots: PCIE1 slot (PCI Express x1 slot) is installed on this motherboard. If you want the PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE3 slot to install PCIE Switch card on PCIE3 slot work at PCIE x16 bandwidth...
... graphics card. ** Please remove PCIE Switch card from the same GPU family. 16 PCIE Slots: PCIE1 slot (PCI Express x1 slot) is installed on this motherboard. If you want the PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE3 slot to install PCIE Switch card on PCIE3 slot work at PCIE x16 bandwidth...
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... the card is already installed in a chassis). Align the card connector with screws. Replace the system cover. 17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged...
... the card is already installed in a chassis). Align the card connector with screws. Replace the system cover. 17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged...
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...for driver updates. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they are software enabled. w A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon S (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the CrossFireTM multi-GPU platform. ...of its partners. All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireTM feature. 2.6 Installing CrossFireTM Graphics Cards...
...for driver updates. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they are software enabled. w A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon S (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from the CrossFireTM multi-GPU platform. ...of its partners. All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireTM feature. 2.6 Installing CrossFireTM Graphics Cards...
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... and two graphics cards that you install. (If you may use one is recommended to use 500-Watt power supply or greater to this motherboard, please skip this motherboard. Step 2. You can still install two regular graphics cards from PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot if one CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards and a compatible standard...
... and two graphics cards that you install. (If you may use one is recommended to use 500-Watt power supply or greater to this motherboard, please skip this motherboard. Step 2. You can still install two regular graphics cards from PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot if one CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards and a compatible standard...
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...to the correct DVI connector; If you install one CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor..., another CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. Remove the ATITM driver if you install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to this motherboard, please connect one of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to PCIE3 slot, and the other end to DVI of another end to DMS of ...
...to the correct DVI connector; If you install one CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard, please connect one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor, another end to DMS of one end of DVI-DMS cable to the monitor..., another CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. Remove the ATITM driver if you install two CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to this motherboard, please connect one of the CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards to PCIE3 slot, and the other end to DVI of another end to DMS of ...
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..., please select it again, and then you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard but not two Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards, please as well follow the above steps. Step 12. You can not work actually. However, although you...
..., please select it again, and then you install one Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and one compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to this motherboard but not two Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics cards, please as well follow the above steps. Step 12. You can not work actually. However, although you...
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..., it down before you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 24 2.7 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters.
..., it down before you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 24 2.7 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters.
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.... 25 Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10 No. 9) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note...
.... 25 Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10 No. 9) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note...
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... DUMMY 1 GND P+2 P-2 USB_PWR 26 Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. You can support two USB 2.0 ports. (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.10 No. 18) (9-pin USB2_3) (see p.10 No. 19) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 ... are four USB 2.0 headers on each drive. Each USB 2.0 header can also use the SATA data cable to the power connector on this motherboard. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of...
... DUMMY 1 GND P+2 P-2 USB_PWR 26 Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. You can support two USB 2.0 ports. (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.10 No. 18) (9-pin USB2_3) (see p.10 No. 19) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 ... are four USB 2.0 headers on each drive. Each USB 2.0 header can also use the SATA data cable to the power connector on this motherboard. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of...
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...It is necessary to connect a power supply with a hard disk power connecor when two graphics cards are plugged to this motherboard at the same time. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan ... CHA_FAN_SPEED This header accommodates several system front panel functions. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it with ATX 12V plug to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see ...
...It is necessary to connect a power supply with a hard disk power connecor when two graphics cards are plugged to this motherboard at the same time. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan ... CHA_FAN_SPEED This header accommodates several system front panel functions. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it with ATX 12V plug to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see ...
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... (3-pin) SPDIFOUT GND blue black USB Bracket This USB bracket can support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports besides the I/O panel. Please connect the blue connector on the motherboard. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header if the Game port bracket is installed. 1 GND SPDIFOUT +5V HDMI_SPDIF header, providing...
... (3-pin) SPDIFOUT GND blue black USB Bracket This USB bracket can support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports besides the I/O panel. Please connect the blue connector on the motherboard. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header if the Game port bracket is installed. 1 GND SPDIFOUT +5V HDMI_SPDIF header, providing...