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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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.... CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this installation guide may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices...loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,...
.... CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this installation guide may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices...loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,...
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... (ATX12V1) 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 Bridge...
... (ATX12V1) 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 Bridge...
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... PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, 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 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 Jumper 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots...
... PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, 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 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 Jumper 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots...
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... No Activity Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. 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 RJ-45 Port (LAN2) 6 Side Speaker (Gray... "Realtek HDA Primary output" 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
... No Activity Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. 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 RJ-45 Port (LAN2) 6 Side Speaker (Gray... "Realtek HDA Primary output" 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
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...please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". 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...panel audio header. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use front panel audio. 5 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off ...
...please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". 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...panel audio header. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use front panel audio. 5 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off ...
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... Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. After restarting your computer, you use . 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) ... Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 6 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Please refer to the front panel audio header.
... Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. After restarting your computer, you use . 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) ... Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 6 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Please refer to the front panel audio header.
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...+AP function. ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications (For P45XE-WiFiN 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 the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 7 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
...+AP function. ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Specifications (For P45XE-WiFiN 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 the following path of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 7 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
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... ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One "ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O" I/O Panel Shield (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) One "ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus" I/O Panel Shield (P45XE) WiFi Accessories (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) One ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Two Antennas One WiFi Bracket 8 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be available...
... ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One "ASRock DualLAN_SPDIF I/O" I/O Panel Shield (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) One "ASRock SPDIF I/O Plus" I/O Panel Shield (P45XE) WiFi Accessories (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) One ASRock WiFi-802.11n Module Two Antennas One WiFi Bracket 8 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be available...
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Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel® P45 - Max. 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 ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2...
Supports EM64T CPU - Northbridge: Intel® P45 - Max. 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 ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2...
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... RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 9) * RAID functions are for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R only - 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII connectors) (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 - 6 x Ready-to -Use USB 2.0 Ports...
... RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Matrix Storage), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 9) * RAID functions are for P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R only - 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII connectors) (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 - 6 x Ready-to -Use USB 2.0 Ports...
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... (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) - CD in header - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Intelligent Energy Saver (see ...
... (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) - CD in header - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Intelligent Energy Saver (see ...
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... Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Power Management for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. English 12 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is no such limitation. 7. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust the settings...
... Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Power Management for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. English 12 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is no such limitation. 7. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust the settings...
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...savings. Please visit our website for the availability of "User Manual" in the support CD for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. It can be used to perform over-clocking. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ...the system or damage the CPU. 16. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000. It allows you to...
...savings. Please visit our website for the availability of "User Manual" in the support CD for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. It can be used to perform over-clocking. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ...the system or damage the CPU. 16. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000. It allows you to...
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... or if there is found. Do not force to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 14 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any...
... or if there is found. Do not force to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 14 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket if above situation is any...
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... notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 15 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on center of the socket. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place...
... notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 15 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on center of the socket. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place...
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... 4-2. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. 16 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Repeat with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer...
... 4-2. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. 16 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Repeat with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer...
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... Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2 (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated - English 17 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard
... Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2 (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated - English 17 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard
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... pressing the retaining clips outward. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. English 18 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips...
... pressing the retaining clips outward. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. English 18 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips...
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... x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to use . Step 5. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Replace the system cover. 19 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English If you start the installation. Step 2. Step 4. Green) is already installed in a chassis).
... x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to use . Step 5. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Replace the system cover. 19 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English If you start the installation. Step 2. Step 4. Green) is already installed in a chassis).