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P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE User Manual Version 1.1 Published September 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE User Manual Version 1.1 Published September 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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...5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45XE 12 1.5 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-WiFiN 13 1.6 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-R 14 1.7 ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus (P45XE 15 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications (For P45XE-WiFiN Only 16 2 Installation 17 2.1 Screw Holes 17 2.2 Pre-installation...18 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only 44 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 44 2.18.2 Setting ...
...5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45XE 12 1.5 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-WiFiN 13 1.6 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-R 14 1.7 ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus (P45XE 15 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications (For P45XE-WiFiN Only 16 2 Installation 17 2.1 Screw Holes 17 2.2 Pre-installation...18 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only 44 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 44 2.18.2 Setting ...
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... Without RAID Functions 48 2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 49 2.20 DTS Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only 50 2.21 Teaming Function Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only 52 2.22 Untied Overclocking Technology 55 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 56 3.1 Introduction 56 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 56 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 57 3.2 Main...
... Without RAID Functions 48 2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 49 2.20 DTS Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only 50 2.21 Teaming Function Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only 52 2.22 Untied Overclocking Technology 55 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 56 3.1 Introduction 56 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 56 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 57 3.2 Main...
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.../index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Quick Installation Guide ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
.../index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Quick Installation Guide ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
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...- Northbridge: Intel® P45 - DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) P45XE - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) 6 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm ...- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 (P45XE) - Max. DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio ...
...- Northbridge: Intel® P45 - DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) P45XE - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) 6 Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm ...- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10 (P45XE) - Max. DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio ...
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... Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with Teaming function (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready...
... Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with Teaming function (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready...
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... +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Supports "Plug and Play" - O. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Hybrid Booster: - Front ...1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - CD in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Supports Jumperfree Overclocking - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 17) Certifications - Supports Smart ...
... +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Supports "Plug and Play" - O. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Hybrid Booster: - Front ...1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - CD in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Supports Jumperfree Overclocking - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 17) Certifications - Supports Smart ...
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... refer to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V -- -- 1.5 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-WiFiN) 1 2 3 4 15 16 5 6 9 7 10 8 11 18 17 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) * 5 LAN RJ...
... refer to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V -- -- 1.5 ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-WiFiN) 1 2 3 4 15 16 5 6 9 7 10 8 11 18 17 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) * 5 LAN RJ...
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...create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11n module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in... the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 16 Indoor: 330ft...
...create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11n module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in... the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 16 Indoor: 330ft...
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... you need to install at least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. 2 . 1 4 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R adopts Intel® ICH10R south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 4: Connect the other end of ...drive bays of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector. It is not recommended to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. P45XE adopts Intel® ICH10 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID...
... you need to install at least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. 2 . 1 4 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R adopts Intel® ICH10R south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 4: Connect the other end of ...drive bays of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector. It is not recommended to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. P45XE adopts Intel® ICH10 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID...
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...for SATA / SATAII / eSATAII Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. 2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII Devices P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII / eSATAII Devices in AHCI mode. For example, with Hot Plug capability that it is ...called "Hot Plug" for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. P45XE supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to exchange your SATAII hard disk. 41 If SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set...
...for SATA / SATAII / eSATAII Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. 2.15 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII Devices P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII / eSATAII Devices in AHCI mode. For example, with Hot Plug capability that it is ...called "Hot Plug" for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. P45XE supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to exchange your SATAII hard disk. 41 If SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set...
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..., the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.18 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions...
..., the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.18 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions...
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...click the access advanced controls. Your stereo or multi-channel (up to 5.1) audio sources are re-encoded into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. icon (Detail Settings) to enable DTS function: 1. Please follow below steps to 50 DTS Neo: PC DTS Interactive DTS Neo: ... quality of Realtek HD Audio Manager. On the bottom of DTS-format soundtracks and music mixes dramatically improves content. 2 . 2 0 DTS Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you select DTS Neo: PC.
...click the access advanced controls. Your stereo or multi-channel (up to 5.1) audio sources are re-encoded into a DTS audio signal and sent out from ASRock support CD. 2. icon (Detail Settings) to enable DTS function: 1. Please follow below steps to 50 DTS Neo: PC DTS Interactive DTS Neo: ... quality of Realtek HD Audio Manager. On the bottom of DTS-format soundtracks and music mixes dramatically improves content. 2 . 2 0 DTS Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel digital surround sound format to bring you select DTS Neo: PC.
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... function only. The speed of distant images. Install RtkTeaming driver ver.1.0.0.51 from a failed port to set up Teaming function. 1. 2 . 2 1 Teaming Function Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) Dual LAN with Teaming enabled.
... function only. The speed of distant images. Install RtkTeaming driver ver.1.0.0.51 from a failed port to set up Teaming function. 1. 2 . 2 1 Teaming Function Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) Dual LAN with Teaming enabled.
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... SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 08/22/2008] BIOS Version : P45XE-WiFiN P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 4096KB Total Memory DDRII_A1 ...
... SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 08/22/2008] BIOS Version : P45XE-WiFiN P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 2666MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : 4096KB Total Memory DDRII_A1 ...
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... settings. Load Performance Setup RAID Mode This option only appears if your requirements. F4 key can load the BIOS setup according to your motherboard is P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R. F9 key can be compatible with all the setup questions. If system boot failure occurs after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for...
... settings. Load Performance Setup RAID Mode This option only appears if your requirements. F4 key can load the BIOS setup according to your motherboard is P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R. F9 key can be compatible with all the setup questions. If system boot failure occurs after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for...
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OnBoard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. CD-In This option is for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R only. OnBoard Lan 2 This allows you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please disable this function. CIR10 Field...you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable or disable the "OnBoard IDE" feature. OnBoard IDE and 1394 This option is for P45XE only. The default value of OnBoard HD Audio. OnBoard Lan 1 This allows you to enable this option. The default value is [Enabled]. ...
OnBoard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. CD-In This option is for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R only. OnBoard Lan 2 This allows you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please disable this function. CIR10 Field...you can also choose our Intelligent Energy Saver utility to enable or disable the "OnBoard IDE" feature. OnBoard IDE and 1394 This option is for P45XE only. The default value of OnBoard HD Audio. OnBoard Lan 1 This allows you to enable this option. The default value is [Enabled]. ...
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The default value is only supported for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R. 1. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that you install legacy OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. * RAID option is [Disabled]. ...® VistaTM certification. 3.4.5IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration SATAII Configuration Configure SATAII as ", you are allowed to set the IDE configuration for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R.
The default value is only supported for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R. 1. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that you install legacy OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. * RAID option is [Disabled]. ...® VistaTM certification. 3.4.5IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration SATAII Configuration Configure SATAII as ", you are allowed to set the IDE configuration for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R.
Quick Installation Guide
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... harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of merchantability or fitness for backup purpose, without intent to infringe... in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English With respect to the owners' benefit, without written consent of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for any...
... harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of merchantability or fitness for backup purpose, without intent to infringe... in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English With respect to the owners' benefit, without written consent of the FCC Rules. In no responsibility for any...
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Motherboard Layout (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) English 1 eSATAII Connector 21 SATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5), Orange) (SATAII_5 (Port4), Orange) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 North Bridge...) 18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red) 39 eSATAII Connector 19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) (eSATAII_TOP (Port 4), Orange) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Yellow) 27 COM Port Header (COM1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 28 HDMI_SPDIF Header (Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2;
Motherboard Layout (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) English 1 eSATAII Connector 21 SATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5), Orange) (SATAII_5 (Port4), Orange) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 North Bridge...) 18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (Port2), Red) 39 eSATAII Connector 19 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (Port5), Orange) (eSATAII_TOP (Port 4), Orange) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Yellow) 27 COM Port Header (COM1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 28 HDMI_SPDIF Header (Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2;