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...Using SATA / SATAII HDDs Without RAID Functions 36 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology 36 3 . 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 PCIE Slots 17 2.5 Dual Graphics...Guide 33 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Dual Graphics XLI Mode 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout 11 1.6 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 Advanced...
...Using SATA / SATAII HDDs Without RAID Functions 36 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology 36 3 . 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 PCIE Slots 17 2.5 Dual Graphics...Guide 33 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Dual Graphics XLI Mode 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout 11 1.6 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 Advanced...
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... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. 1. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 motherboard...
... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. 1. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 motherboard...
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.../Rear Speaker/Central Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - capacity: 8GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5) - Realtek ALC888 7.1channel CODEC with High Definition Audio - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4) - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in /Front Speaker/Microphone...
.../Rear Speaker/Central Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - capacity: 8GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5) - Realtek ALC888 7.1channel CODEC with High Definition Audio - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4) - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in /Front Speaker/Microphone...
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... - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports jumperfree - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD, 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (...
... - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports jumperfree - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD, 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (...
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...SATAII connector directly. 9. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Besides, you install the PC system. 6. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to perform over-clocking. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory...properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is not ready yet. For power-saving's sake, it back again. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 CAUTION! 1. Although this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please check the table on page 32 to ...
...SATAII connector directly. 9. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Besides, you install the PC system. 6. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to perform over-clocking. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory...properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is not ready yet. For power-saving's sake, it back again. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 CAUTION! 1. Although this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please check the table on page 32 to ...
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Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) 9
Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) 9
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... in place, press it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 14 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in good contact with a small triangle.... The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the...
... in place, press it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 14 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in good contact with a small triangle.... The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the...
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...(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 17) Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector and match the black wire to install your system. 2. Chassis Fan Connector...enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to [Enabled]. Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 18) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V...
...(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 17) Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect a CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector and match the black wire to install your system. 2. Chassis Fan Connector...enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to [Enabled]. Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 18) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V...
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...-RAID mode. 2.16 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs Without RAID Functions The installation procedures for selecting the mode you need. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. If you are in BIOS setup to set the option from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses...
...-RAID mode. 2.16 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs Without RAID Functions The installation procedures for selecting the mode you need. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. If you are in BIOS setup to set the option from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses...
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... Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.... H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section, you may set the configurations for CPU Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
... Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.... H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section, you may set the configurations for CPU Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
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... (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. The default value is [200]. However, it is set overclock mode to adjust CPU frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to keep the default value for reference. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of... Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Spread Spectrum This feature will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] or [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. This option only appears when you may adjust the value of Boot Failure Guard. Processor Maximum...
... (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. The default value is [200]. However, it is set overclock mode to adjust CPU frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to keep the default value for reference. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of... Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Spread Spectrum This feature will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] or [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. This option only appears when you may adjust the value of Boot Failure Guard. Processor Maximum...
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.../Voltage Change" is set one of memory accessing. Flexibility Option The default value of "Processor Maximum Multiplier". Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Multiplier...
.../Voltage Change" is set one of memory accessing. Flexibility Option The default value of "Processor Maximum Multiplier". Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Multiplier...
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... value is [Auto]. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings OnBoard LAN OnBoard HD Audio Front Panel Control [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] Primary Graphics Adapter CPU - MA Timing Use this to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto]. TRCD Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK...]. TRRD Use this to enable or disable memory hole. The default value is plugged. Memory Hole Use this to adjust TRCD values. NB Link Speed CPU -
... value is [Auto]. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings OnBoard LAN OnBoard HD Audio Front Panel Control [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] Primary Graphics Adapter CPU - MA Timing Use this to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto]. TRCD Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK...]. TRRD Use this to enable or disable memory hole. The default value is plugged. Memory Hole Use this to adjust TRCD values. NB Link Speed CPU -
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NB Link Width This feature allows you selecting CPU to set VCCM. Configuration options: [PCI] and [PCIE]. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [8 BIT], and [16 BIT]. Configuration options: [High], [Normal], [Low], and [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800...Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. Configuration options: [High], [Middle], [Low], and [Auto]. 43 CPU - It allows you selecting CPU to NB link frequency. NB Link Speed This feature allows you to set chipset core voltage.
NB Link Width This feature allows you selecting CPU to set VCCM. Configuration options: [PCI] and [PCIE]. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [8 BIT], and [16 BIT]. Configuration options: [High], [Normal], [Low], and [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [600 MHz], [800...Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. Configuration options: [High], [Middle], [Low], and [Auto]. 43 CPU - It allows you selecting CPU to NB link frequency. NB Link Speed This feature allows you to set chipset core voltage.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : 11.741 V [Disabled] F1 F9 F10 ESC Select ...-detect; USB 2.0 Support Use this item to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... if there is [Disabled]. 50 etc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : 11.741 V [Disabled] F1 F9 F10 ESC Select ...-detect; USB 2.0 Support Use this item to emulate legacy I/O devices such as mouse, keyboard,... if there is [Disabled]. 50 etc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the...
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... 35 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM) 2 ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 Motherboard Orange) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRTC1) 10 Flash Memory 11 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 12 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2,... x1 Slot (PCIE3) 33 J12 - Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2;
... 35 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM) 2 ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 Motherboard Orange) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRTC1) 10 Flash Memory 11 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 12 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2,... x1 Slot (PCIE3) 33 J12 - Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2;
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... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent...
... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance. 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent...
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...ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 Motherboard Support DDRII800/667/533 - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - AM2 940-Pin Socket Supporting AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64FX / 64X2 and SempronTM Processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 2) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU... Audio - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - Supports Dual Graphics XLI (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/...
...ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 Motherboard Support DDRII800/667/533 - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - AM2 940-Pin Socket Supporting AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64FX / 64X2 and SempronTM Processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 2) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU... Audio - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - Supports Dual Graphics XLI (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/...
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..., +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 Motherboard CD in header - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CPU Fan Tachometer - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree...
..., +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 Motherboard CD in header - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CPU Fan Tachometer - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree...
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...VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 11. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to the "Supported PCI Express... guide of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to SATAII mode. For the information of "User Manual" in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 Motherboard English Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Dual Graphics Feature" on page 28 to adjust ...
...VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 11. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to the "Supported PCI Express... guide of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to SATAII mode. For the information of "User Manual" in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2XLI-eSATA2 Motherboard English Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Dual Graphics Feature" on page 28 to adjust ...