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User Manual - Page 1
All rights reserved.
1 K8A8X-M
User Manual
Version 1.0 Published April 2005 Copyright©2005 ASRock INC.
User Manual - Page 3
Introduction 5
1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock I/O Plus 9 TM ...2 . Installation 10
Pre-installation Precautions 10 2.1 CPU Installation 11 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots 13 2.5 Jumpers Setup 14 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 15 2.7 ...
User Manual - Page 5
... to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
1 x ASRock K8A8X-M Motherboard (Micro ATX...
User Manual - Page 14
...No. 25)
JR1 JL1
Note: If JR1 and JL1 Jumpers are setup. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is ...to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to the default setting (short... Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply. Short
Open
Jumper
Setting
PS2_USB_PWR1
1_2
2_3
Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.8, No. 12...
User Manual - Page 15
... No. 8)
SATA2 SATA1
These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Please refer to the instruction of the SATA data cable can be connected to Pin1
Note: ...
Pin1
FLOPPY1
the red-striped side to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will ...
User Manual - Page 18
...BIOS setup. 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of the SATA data cable to install the SATA hard disks. They need different drivers...in "RAID" mode.
2. STEP 3: Connect one end of your chassis. This section will guide you plan to page 27 for details.
User Manual - Page 19
... diskette will start to use "ALi RAID BIOS Setup Utility" to set RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD configuration before you don't need to check the installation guide in RAID mode, and you install the OS. WARNING! STEP 1: Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press .
Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to configure...
User Manual - Page 20
... To display current hardware status
Boot
To set up the default system device to configure your screen.
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. If you wish to get into...
User Manual - Page 21
... 3.1.2 Navigation Keys
Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
3.2 ...you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview
System Overview
System Time System Date
[17:00:09] [Tue 04/26/2005]
BIOS Version : K8A8X-M BIOS P1.0 Processor Type...
User Manual - Page 22
... and USB Configuration. Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction.
3.3.1 CPU Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced
CPU Configuration...] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]
Select how to set the configurations for better system stability.
22
Advanced Settings
WARNING : Setting wrong values in this motherboard. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Disabled] ...
User Manual - Page 23
.../VID will display Processor Maximum Multiplier for reference.
If Manual, FID/VID will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.
Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by default.
Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to keep the default value for system stability. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced
Cool' n' Quiet
Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum...
User Manual - Page 27
...Slave" as the example in the following instruction, which can be applied to the ...Inc.
27 IDE Device Configuration You may set the IDE configuration for the device that...IDE channels by selecting [Both].
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced
Primary IDE Master
Device Vendor... Disk :MAXTOR 6L080J4 :80.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-6 :Supported
Type
LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector...
User Manual - Page 34
... Megatrends, Inc. Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password
Install or Change the password.
3.5.2 Boot Device Priority
In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
Likewise, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot
Boot Device...
User Manual - Page 36
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for further information.
36 Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to your computer. Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE...
User Manual - Page 37
...
Saver tab. 4. Click the Performance combo list box, to Classic View. (for Windows XP only) 3. Automatic mode is strongly recommended to install "AMD Processor Driver" from the "Support CD" first. button. From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the "Settings..." From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology tab...
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