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... are using. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-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...
... are using. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-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...
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... that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of their respective companies...a commitment by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...
... that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of their respective companies...a commitment by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...
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...) 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 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...
...) 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 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...
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..., Green) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 37 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP (Port 4), Orange) 3 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Yellow) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2; Motherboard Layout (P45XE) 1 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5), Orange) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 3 North Bridge Controller 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 PS2_USB_PWR1...
..., Green) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 37 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP (Port 4), Orange) 3 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Yellow) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDRII_A2, DDRII_B2; Motherboard Layout (P45XE) 1 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5), Orange) 2 775-Pin CPU Socket 3 North Bridge Controller 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 PS2_USB_PWR1...
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... of speaker you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-WiFiN) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) * 5 LAN..." to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 4 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English V V 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you use . LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED...
... of speaker you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-WiFiN) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) * 5 LAN..." to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 4 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English V V 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you use . LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED...
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..., please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Please refer to the LAN port. See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-R) /LINK SPEED ED LED LAN Port 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) * 5 LAN RJ...) eSATAII Port (eSATAII_BOTTOM) Optical SPDIF Out Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. 5 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
..., please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Please refer to the LAN port. See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O (P45XE-R) /LINK SPEED ED LED LAN Port 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) * 5 LAN RJ...) eSATAII Port (eSATAII_BOTTOM) Optical SPDIF Out Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. 5 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
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... -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus (P45XE) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 ... in accordance with the type of speaker you are two LED next to use front panel audio. 6 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use Rear Speaker, Central...
... -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus (P45XE) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1) 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 ... in accordance with the type of speaker you are two LED next to use front panel audio. 6 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use Rear Speaker, Central...
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... Only) T/LINK SPEED ED LED LAN Port ASRock WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11n module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in different environments Number of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 7 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock WiFi-802.11n omni-directional antenna LED -
... Only) T/LINK SPEED ED LED LAN Port ASRock WiFi-802.11n module is an easy-to-use ASRock WiFi-802.11n module on this motherboard, please carefully read the document in different environments Number of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 7 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock WiFi-802.11n omni-directional antenna LED -
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... require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/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...
... require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/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...
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... 6) - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) P45XE - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) English 9 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R...
... 6) - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - DAC with 110dB dynamic range (ALC890 Audio Codec) P45XE - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) English 9 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Southbridge: Intel® ICH10R...
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...-LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) P45XE ASRock 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 - ...) Wireless LAN - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) Rear Panel I/O P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port ...
...-LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) P45XE ASRock 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 - ...) Wireless LAN - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) Rear Panel I/O P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port ...
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..., VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Supports I. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14...
..., VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Supports I. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14...
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..., you need to SATAII connector directly. 10. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. English 12 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard We are not responsible for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. Before you adopt may affect your system stability, or even cause...
..., you need to SATAII connector directly. 10. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust the settings after audio driver installation. English 12 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard We are not responsible for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. Before you adopt may affect your system stability, or even cause...
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... and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. It is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a user...
... and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. It is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a user...
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... any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 14 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Whenever you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on the carpet or the...
... any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to do not over-tighten the screws! Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 14 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Whenever you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on the carpet or the...
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... index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 15 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND...
... index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with black lines. Rotate the load plate to assist in removal. 15 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Pin1 orientation key notch orientation key notch Pin1 alignment key alignment key 775-LAND...
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... socket. This cap must be secured on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4-3. Step 1. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 16 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Step 5. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to install and lock. While pressing down lightly on the motherboard. Step 6. If you press down...
... socket. This cap must be secured on load plate, engage the load lever. Step 4-3. Step 1. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. 16 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Step 5. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to install and lock. While pressing down lightly on the motherboard. Step 6. If you press down...
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... set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 17 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard You may be activated. Populated - (2) - 2.3 Installation of orange slots (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2). 2. Yellow slots; If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in...
... set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 17 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard You may be activated. Populated - (2) - 2.3 Installation of orange slots (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2). 2. Yellow slots; If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in...
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... slot. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. English 18 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Step 1. Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make...
... slot. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. English 18 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Step 1. Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make...
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... this motherboard. Step 2. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Replace the system cover. 19 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English If you plan to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Step 3. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI...
... this motherboard. Step 2. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Replace the system cover. 19 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English If you plan to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Step 3. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI...