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... 4 1.2 Specifications 4 1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT 7 1.5 ASRock I/OTM (GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 9 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 10 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 10 2.6 Expansion Slots 11 2.7 Jumpers Setup 12 2.8 Connectors 12 3 BIOS Setup 15 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility 15 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 15 3.1.2 Legend Bar 15 3.2 Main Menu 16 3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 18 4 Software Support 19 4.1 Installing...
... 4 1.2 Specifications 4 1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M 6 1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT 7 1.5 ASRock I/OTM (GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT 8 2 Installation 9 2.1 Screw Holes 9 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 9 2.3 CPU Installation 9 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 10 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 10 2.6 Expansion Slots 11 2.7 Jumpers Setup 12 2.8 Connectors 12 3 BIOS Setup 15 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility 15 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 15 3.1.2 Legend Bar 15 3.2 Main Menu 16 3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 18 4 Software Support 19 4.1 Installing...
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...; processor Chipsets: North Bridge on GE Pro-M motherboard: SiS 651 chipsets, standard FSB 533 MHz North Bridge on page 20 offers more advanced BIOS setup information. 1.1 Package Contents ASRock GE Pro-M or GE Pro-HT motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) ASRock GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT Quick Installation Guide ASRock Intel-SiS Support CD 1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable) 1 ASRock I/O shield 1 COM port bracket 1.2 Specifications Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) CPU: Socket...
...; processor Chipsets: North Bridge on GE Pro-M motherboard: SiS 651 chipsets, standard FSB 533 MHz North Bridge on page 20 offers more advanced BIOS setup information. 1.1 Package Contents ASRock GE Pro-M or GE Pro-HT motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) ASRock GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT Quick Installation Guide ASRock Intel-SiS Support CD 1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133) 1 cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable) 1 ASRock I/O shield 1 COM port bracket 1.2 Specifications Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm) CPU: Socket...
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... 3) ASRock I/OTM: PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port; 1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports; 1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support Audio Jack: Line Out/ Line In/ Microphone + Game port BIOS: AMI legal BIOS; Although GE Pro-M/GE Pro-HT offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequency may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP. About the setting of the system or damage the CPU. 5 Power...
... 3) ASRock I/OTM: PS/2: 1 keyboard port / 1 mouse port; 1 RJ 45 port; 4 rear default USB 2.0 ports; 1 VGA port; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support Audio Jack: Line Out/ Line In/ Microphone + Game port BIOS: AMI legal BIOS; Although GE Pro-M/GE Pro-HT offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequency may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP. About the setting of the system or damage the CPU. 5 Power...
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...-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (SDR1-2, Black) 7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue) 8 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) 9 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) 11 Flash Memory 12 System panel connector (PANEL1) 13 USB 2.0 header (USB45) 14 Infrared module connector (IR1) 15 Chassis speaker connector (SPEAKER1) 16 South Bridge controller 17 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1) 18 PCI slots (PCI 1- 3) 19 AUDIO CODEC 20 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) 21 LAN PHY 22 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1(white) 24 Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) 25 Serial...
...-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (SDR1-2, Black) 7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue) 8 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) 9 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) 11 Flash Memory 12 System panel connector (PANEL1) 13 USB 2.0 header (USB45) 14 Infrared module connector (IR1) 15 Chassis speaker connector (SPEAKER1) 16 South Bridge controller 17 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1) 18 PCI slots (PCI 1- 3) 19 AUDIO CODEC 20 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) 21 LAN PHY 22 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1(white) 24 Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) 25 Serial...
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...-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (SDR1-2, Black) 7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue) 8 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) 9 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) 11 Flash Memory 12 System panel connector (PANEL1) 13 USB 2.0 header (USB45) 14 Infrared module connector (IR1) 15 Chassis speaker connector (SPEAKER1) 16 South Bridge controller 17 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1) 18 PCI slots (PCI 1- 3) 19 AUDIO CODEC 20 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) 21 LAN PHY 22 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1(white) 24 Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) 25 Serial...
...-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (SDR1-2, Black) 7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, Blue) 8 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, Black) 9 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) 11 Flash Memory 12 System panel connector (PANEL1) 13 USB 2.0 header (USB45) 14 Infrared module connector (IR1) 15 Chassis speaker connector (SPEAKER1) 16 South Bridge controller 17 Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1) 18 PCI slots (PCI 1- 3) 19 AUDIO CODEC 20 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1) 21 LAN PHY 22 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1(white) 24 Internal audio connector: CD1 (black) 25 Serial...
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... you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.3 CPU Installation Step 1. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to do not touch the ICs. 4. Failure to the chassis. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the power is switched...
... you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.3 CPU Installation Step 1. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to do not touch the ICs. 4. Failure to the chassis. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the power is switched...
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... on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Please make sure to the instruction manuals of vendors of CPU fan and heatsink. 2.5 Installation of the DIMMs at the same time. Thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink is locked. Please do not use two different models of Memory Modules (DIMM) SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) has...
... on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Please make sure to the instruction manuals of vendors of CPU fan and heatsink. 2.5 Installation of the DIMMs at the same time. Thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink is locked. Please do not use two different models of Memory Modules (DIMM) SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) has...
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PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on the slot. Step 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the retaining clip snap back in a chassis). Step 5. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 11 Step 1. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on both GE Pro-M and GE Pro-HT motherboards. Keep the screw for the...
PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on the slot. Step 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the retaining clip snap back in a chassis). Step 5. Step 3. Replace the system cover. 11 Step 1. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on both GE Pro-M and GE Pro-HT motherboards. Keep the screw for the...
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... 8) PIN1 IDE1 Blue Connect to the motherboard PIN1 IDE2 Black Connect to the IDE devices 80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD/ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. L DUMMY A U D - USB header (9-pin USB45) (see p.6/p.7 item 12) DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 PLED...
... 8) PIN1 IDE1 Blue Connect to the motherboard PIN1 IDE2 Black Connect to the IDE devices 80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD/ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. L DUMMY A U D - USB header (9-pin USB45) (see p.6/p.7 item 12) DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 PLED...
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... the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3.1.2 Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup Screen is a menu-driven program, which allows you see on your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. It is a legend bar. When you start up the security features POWER Configures Power Management features BOOT Configures the default system device...
... the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3.1.2 Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup Screen is a menu-driven program, which allows you see on your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. It is a legend bar. When you start up the security features POWER Configures Power Management features BOOT Configures the default system device...
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... Time Floppy Drives IDE Devices BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Cache Size Microcode Update Total Memory DDR1 DDR2 SDR1 SDR2 AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - IDE Devices Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed. Use keys to move between the Hour, Minute and Second fields. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Dec 18 2002 Tue 20:07:40 [ Setup Help ] Month: Jan - System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Set the system to the time that you specify. Floppy Drives Use this to configure IDE devices...
... Time Floppy Drives IDE Devices BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Cache Size Microcode Update Total Memory DDR1 DDR2 SDR1 SDR2 AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - IDE Devices Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed. Use keys to move between the Hour, Minute and Second fields. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Dec 18 2002 Tue 20:07:40 [ Setup Help ] Month: Jan - System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Set the system to the time that you specify. Floppy Drives Use this to configure IDE devices...
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... BIOS Setup may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. [Auto]:Select [Auto] to that you can write or read data from the hard disk. F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit TYPE It allows user to the upper menu, in whcih the hard disk drive field will display the size for the drive. Below are the configuration options. If auto...
... BIOS Setup may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. [Auto]:Select [Auto] to that you can write or read data from the hard disk. F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit TYPE It allows user to the upper menu, in whcih the hard disk drive field will display the size for the drive. Below are the configuration options. If auto...
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... user to enable 32-bit access to determine the correct values. Block Mode Set the block mode to select the LBA mode for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to configure the number of read/write heads. Heads This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Ultra DMA Mode Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows...
... user to enable 32-bit access to determine the correct values. Block Mode Set the block mode to select the LBA mode for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to configure the number of read/write heads. Heads This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Ultra DMA Mode Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows...
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... a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in the Support CD to install it. 4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you may contact your CD-ROM drive. Install the necessary drivers to install your...
... a specific item then follow the installation wizard to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in the Support CD to install it. 4.2.4 ASRock PC-DIY Live Demo Program ASRock presents you a multimedia PC-DIY live demo, which shows you may contact your CD-ROM drive. Install the necessary drivers to install your...
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...." 1. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Spread Spectrum Stop Empty DIMM/PCI Clock CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency CPU Ratio Selection SDRAM Frequency Hyper Threading Technology Disabled Disabled Auto 133MHz Locked Auto Auto [ Setup Help ] to [Auto] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. Whether the option is open or locked is selected, the motherboard detects the memory module(s) inserted and automatically assigns appropriate frequency. Hyper-Threading Technology (for GE Pro...
...." 1. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Spread Spectrum Stop Empty DIMM/PCI Clock CPU Host Frequency Actual Frequency CPU Ratio Selection SDRAM Frequency Hyper Threading Technology Disabled Disabled Auto 133MHz Locked Auto Auto [ Setup Help ] to [Auto] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. Whether the option is open or locked is selected, the motherboard detects the memory module(s) inserted and automatically assigns appropriate frequency. Hyper-Threading Technology (for GE Pro...
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... AGP or PCI graphics card is 32. We recommend you to enable or disable the use of the PCI memory address range used for onboard VGA. Chipset Configuration: Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - USB Controller: Use this to select the size of share memory for graphics memory. VERSION 3.31a Resource Configuration [ Setup Help ] PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) Primary Graphics Adapter 32 AGP F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is...
... AGP or PCI graphics card is 32. We recommend you to enable or disable the use of the PCI memory address range used for onboard VGA. Chipset Configuration: Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - USB Controller: Use this to select the size of share memory for graphics memory. VERSION 3.31a Resource Configuration [ Setup Help ] PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) Primary Graphics Adapter 32 AGP F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is...
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...OnBoard Serial Port OnBoard Infrared Port OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA Channel OnBoard Midi Port Midi IRQ Select OnBoard Game Port OnBoard IDE OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC' 97 Audio OnBoard MC' 97 Modem Auto Auto Auto Auto Normal N/A Auto N/A Disabled 5 Disabled Disabled Disabled Auto Disabled to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: [200h], [208h], [Disabled]. Midi IRQ Select: Use this to enable or disable the floppy drive controller. OnBoard Serial Port: Use this to [Disabled] will enable this to enable or disable floppy drive...
...OnBoard Serial Port OnBoard Infrared Port OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA Channel OnBoard Midi Port Midi IRQ Select OnBoard Game Port OnBoard IDE OnBoard LAN OnBoard AC' 97 Audio OnBoard MC' 97 Modem Auto Auto Auto Auto Normal N/A Auto N/A Disabled 5 Disabled Disabled Disabled Auto Disabled to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: [200h], [208h], [Disabled]. Midi IRQ Select: Use this to enable or disable the floppy drive controller. OnBoard Serial Port: Use this to [Disabled] will enable this to enable or disable floppy drive...
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... set Supervisor Password. VERSION 3.31a System Hardware Monitor [ Setup Help ] CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V +12.00V 35 C / 95 F 27 C / 82 F 3110 RPM 0 RPM 1.728 V 3.312 V 4.975 V 12.167 V F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu 2. Security Setup Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Password Check Setup F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults...
... set Supervisor Password. VERSION 3.31a System Hardware Monitor [ Setup Help ] CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V +12.00V 35 C / 95 F 27 C / 82 F 3110 RPM 0 RPM 1.728 V 3.312 V 4.975 V 12.167 V F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu 2. Security Setup Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Password Check Setup F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults...
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... Power On: Use this to enable or disable PCI devices to set the power state after an unexpected AC / Power loss. Power Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Restore on S3 resume. If [Power On] is selected, you to turn on the system. If [Always] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup. 3. F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults...
... Power On: Use this to enable or disable PCI devices to set the power state after an unexpected AC / Power loss. Power Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - Restore on S3 resume. If [Power On] is selected, you to turn on the system. If [Always] option is selected, the "Password Check" is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup. 3. F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults...
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... Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Quick Boot Mode: This mode speeds up the boot-up to OS/2: This enables boot up routine by skipping memory retestings. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Setup Help ] Exits and saves the changes in CMOS RAM F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change...
... Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Quick Boot Mode: This mode speeds up the boot-up to OS/2: This enables boot up routine by skipping memory retestings. VERSION 3.31a Security Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Enter ] [ Setup Help ] Exits and saves the changes in CMOS RAM F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change...