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...Feature and Operation Guide ....... 43 2.15 Driver Installation Guide 45 2.16 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 45 2.16.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 45 2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 46 3 Installation 15 Pre... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 41 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 3-Way SLITM Mode .. 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O 13 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications 14 2 .
...Feature and Operation Guide ....... 43 2.15 Driver Installation Guide 45 2.16 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 45 2.16.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 45 2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 46 3 Installation 15 Pre... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 41 2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 3-Way SLITM Mode .. 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O 13 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications 14 2 .
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... 72 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 72 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 72 4.2.4 Contact Information 72 4 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 47 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 47 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 48 2.18 DTS Operation...
... 72 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 72 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 72 4.2.4 Contact Information 72 4 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 47 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 47 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 48 2.18 DTS Operation...
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... (see CAUTION 6) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I /O - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 ...Out Port 6 Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) (see CAUTION 7) - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) -
... (see CAUTION 6) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I /O - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 ...Out Port 6 Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) (see CAUTION 7) - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) -
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...bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you install AM2 CPU on our website for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. We are not responsible for details. 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Due to the operating system...speed will be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Chassis Fan Tachometer - If you adopt. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in advance. Whether...
...bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you install AM2 CPU on our website for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. We are not responsible for details. 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Due to the operating system...speed will be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Chassis Fan Tachometer - If you adopt. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in advance. Whether...
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...page 37 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk ... operation procedures of the compatible SLITM and 3-Way SLITM PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 13. As long as we have the latest Hybrid ...
...page 37 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk ... operation procedures of the compatible SLITM and 3-Way SLITM PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 13. As long as we have the latest Hybrid ...
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...purchase this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to qualify for all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to 12.5%, but...you install the PC system. 18. If your system. While CPU overheat is not recommended to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please follow below table for AM2 CPU. Enabling this ...Although this function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for minimum hardware requirement.
...purchase this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to qualify for all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to 12.5%, but...you install the PC system. 18. If your system. While CPU overheat is not recommended to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please follow below table for AM2 CPU. Enabling this ...Although this function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for minimum hardware requirement.
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...: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11 For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLITM Mode, please visit our website for details. 1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ...(with 2 cards). * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way SLITM Mode, please visit our website for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only) Graphics Chip Model Name Vendor NVIDIA LEADTEK PX8800 GTX TDH LEADTEK PX9800GTX Chipset Name Driver GeForce 8800GTX 169.21...
...: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11 For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLITM Mode, please visit our website for details. 1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ...(with 2 cards). * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way SLITM Mode, please visit our website for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit only) Graphics Chip Model Name Vendor NVIDIA LEADTEK PX8800 GTX TDH LEADTEK PX9800GTX Chipset Name Driver GeForce 8800GTX 169.21...
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Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard If you will be able to play LAN games, connect to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet phone...Green data transmission (AIR) LED Support OS - With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can also read "ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide" in the package for the detailed introduction and operation procedures. 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully...
Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard If you will be able to play LAN games, connect to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet phone...Green data transmission (AIR) LED Support OS - With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can also read "ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide" in the package for the detailed introduction and operation procedures. 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on this motherboard, please carefully...
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... Please simultaneously pull open both the retention arms that hold the card in this motherboard. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLITM technology supports Windows® VistaTM and VistaTM 64-bit OS. Please follow the installation procedures in position. Make sure that your graphics card driver ... NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com). 3. Requirements 1. ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is factory-mounted with its edges, and keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers). 21 Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP, XP 64-bit, VistaTM and VistaTM 64-...
... Please simultaneously pull open both the retention arms that hold the card in this motherboard. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLITM technology supports Windows® VistaTM and VistaTM 64-bit OS. Please follow the installation procedures in position. Make sure that your graphics card driver ... NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com). 3. Requirements 1. ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is factory-mounted with its edges, and keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers). 21 Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP, XP 64-bit, VistaTM and VistaTM 64-...
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... Settings icon on your system. D. 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your Windows® taskbar. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For SLITM mode only) A. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. Click Properties to enable the multi-GPU feature. C. B. From the pop...
... Settings icon on your system. D. 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your Windows® taskbar. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: (For SLITM mode only) A. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. Click Properties to enable the multi-GPU feature. C. B. From the pop...
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... SLI configuration, and click Apply. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation. B. C. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: (For SLITM and 3-way SLITM mode) A. Then choose Enable SLI technology (recommended). * SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark...
... SLI configuration, and click Apply. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation. B. C. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: (For SLITM and 3-way SLITM mode) A. Then choose Enable SLI technology (recommended). * SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark...
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... Leadtek WinFast PX8400 GS TDH 174.91 Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H 174.91 27 Currently, NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is supported only with GeForce® Boost feature in the future. Please refer to enjoy additive performance. 2.6...feature. CPU Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom CPU Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1024MB x 2 256MB or 512MB shared memory for motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Supported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLITM GeForce® Boost feature is not available with an NVIDIA® discrete...
... Leadtek WinFast PX8400 GS TDH 174.91 Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H 174.91 27 Currently, NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is supported only with GeForce® Boost feature in the future. Please refer to enjoy additive performance. 2.6...feature. CPU Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom CPU Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1024MB x 2 256MB or 512MB shared memory for motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Supported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLITM GeForce® Boost feature is not available with an NVIDIA® discrete...
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...NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM To enjoy Hybrid SLITM feature, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". Then set the option "Hybrid SLI" to your Windows® taskbar. Step 1. Boot into OS. Install Hybrid SLITM driver from our support CD to [Auto] or [Chipset Default]. Press to ... since this motherboard only support GeForce® Boost mode (Boost Performance), please do not need to enter BIOS setup. Enjoy the benefit of ASRock support CD: (There are allowed to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE1 slot. Step 2. Step 3. For the...
...NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM To enjoy Hybrid SLITM feature, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". Then set the option "Hybrid SLI" to your Windows® taskbar. Step 1. Boot into OS. Install Hybrid SLITM driver from our support CD to [Auto] or [Chipset Default]. Press to ... since this motherboard only support GeForce® Boost mode (Boost Performance), please do not need to enter BIOS setup. Enjoy the benefit of ASRock support CD: (There are allowed to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE1 slot. Step 2. Step 3. For the...
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...please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. This connector allows you use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this picture for proper installation. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin ... No. 30) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for ASRock DeskExpress. Set the Front Panel Control option from sound sources such as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to ...can be used as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Enter Windows system. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). C. Click the icon on the chassis must...
...please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. This connector allows you use WiFi+AP functin on this motherboard, this picture for proper installation. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin ... No. 30) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for ASRock DeskExpress. Set the Front Panel Control option from sound sources such as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to ...can be used as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Enter Windows system. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). C. Click the icon on the chassis must...
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.... If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". For...
.... If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". For...
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Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system can work properly. 2.16 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your required ...install those required drivers. A. A. Then you see these messages, Please choose: 1. Then press any key to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Using SATA / ...
Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system can work properly. 2.16 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on your required ...install those required drivers. A. A. Then you see these messages, Please choose: 1. Then press any key to install Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Using SATA / ...
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...SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to load the NVIDIA® AHCI drivers. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to [AHCI]. STEP 3: Set Up ... 64-bit OS on your system. Please follow below : A. When you see "Where do you want to [AHCI]. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP B. NVIDIA® AHCI drivers are as below steps. B. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: ...
...SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to load the NVIDIA® AHCI drivers. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to [AHCI]. STEP 3: Set Up ... 64-bit OS on your system. Please follow below : A. When you see "Where do you want to [AHCI]. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP B. NVIDIA® AHCI drivers are as below steps. B. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: ...
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... screen IDE Configuration. B. A. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Before you start to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of Windows® setup, press F6 to [RAID]. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following path in the Support CD for proper configuration....install OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow step 1 to set RAID configuration. Please refer to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning of the document in the following section 2.16.1 step 2 on...
... screen IDE Configuration. B. A. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Before you start to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of Windows® setup, press F6 to [RAID]. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following path in the Support CD for proper configuration....install OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow step 1 to set RAID configuration. Please refer to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning of the document in the following section 2.16.1 step 2 on...
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... convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on your system. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. B. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers....BIOS first. Then, please set RAID configuration. When you see "Where do you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to continue the installation. NVIDIA® RAID drivers ... the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 48 " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your system.
... convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on your system. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. B. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers....BIOS first. Then, please set RAID configuration. When you see "Where do you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to continue the installation. NVIDIA® RAID drivers ... the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 48 " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your system.
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... entertainment experience by using home PCs. You can find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar. 4. DTS makes audio tracks more ) into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. Install the drivers to enable or disable it. You will find that the DTS Connect...
... entertainment experience by using home PCs. You can find the icon (Realtek HD Audio Manager) on the Windows® task bar. 4. DTS makes audio tracks more ) into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. Install the drivers to enable or disable it. You will find that the DTS Connect...