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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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... "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 5 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to change without further notice. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank 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...
... "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 5 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to change without further notice. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank 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...
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... in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector 7 ASRock WiFi-802.11n module - 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb... 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 Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 ...
... in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector 7 ASRock WiFi-802.11n module - 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb... 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 Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 ...
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... 17) Certifications - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 13) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, ...) Unique Feature - Supports I. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Fan Tachometer - - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control ...
... 17) Certifications - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 13) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, ...) Unique Feature - Supports I. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Fan Tachometer - - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control ...
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... revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Frequencies other words, it is able to page 69 for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. Please refer to provide ... surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to perform over-clocking. USB/WiFi header can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi802.11n module, an easy-to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the ...
... revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Frequencies other words, it is able to page 69 for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000 OS. Please refer to provide ... surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to perform over-clocking. USB/WiFi header can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi802.11n module, an easy-to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the ...
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...PCIE2, Green) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 37 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP (Port 4), Orange) 12 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45XE) 1 2 3 45 6 7 22.4cm (8.8 in) eSATAII_TOP (Port 4) eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard SPDIF Coaxial SPDIF Optical CPU_FAN1 1 ... 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 Intel P45 IDE1 ATX12V1 Chipset LAN PHY P45XE Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 RoHS PCI Express 2.0 AUDIO CODEC CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 1 USB/WIFI PCIE5 8Mb BIOS Intel ICH10 Super I/O PCI1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 COM1 1 ...
...PCIE2, Green) 36 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 37 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP (Port 4), Orange) 12 1.4 Motherboard Layout (P45XE) 1 2 3 45 6 7 22.4cm (8.8 in) eSATAII_TOP (Port 4) eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard SPDIF Coaxial SPDIF Optical CPU_FAN1 1 ... 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 Intel P45 IDE1 ATX12V1 Chipset LAN PHY P45XE Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 RoHS PCI Express 2.0 AUDIO CODEC CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 1 USB/WIFI PCIE5 8Mb BIOS Intel ICH10 Super I/O PCI1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 COM1 1 ...
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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 Station mode:...
...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 Station mode:...
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Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. USB/WiFi Header (11-pin USB/WIFI) (see p.11/12, No. 1) eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5) eSATAII_TOP (Port 4) These eSATAII connectors support SATA data cables for external SATAII function. Please connect ...P+ GND N/C +3V 1 P- The current eSATAII interface allows up to support 2 USB 2.0 ports. It can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802. 11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to the power supply USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No...
Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. USB/WiFi Header (11-pin USB/WIFI) (see p.11/12, No. 1) eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5) eSATAII_TOP (Port 4) These eSATAII connectors support SATA data cables for external SATAII function. Please connect ...P+ GND N/C +3V 1 P- The current eSATAII interface allows up to support 2 USB 2.0 ports. It can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802. 11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to the power supply USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No...
Quick Installation Guide
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...IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Blue) 10 SPI BIOS Chip 31 USB/WiFi Header (USB/WIFI, Yellow) 11 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 32 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4) (FRONT_1394, Red) 33 Front... 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...
...IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Blue) 10 SPI BIOS Chip 31 USB/WiFi Header (USB/WIFI, Yellow) 11 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 32 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4) (FRONT_1394, Red) 33 Front... 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...
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...WIFI, Yellow) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4) 32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3) 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 35 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 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 ...
...WIFI, Yellow) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4) 32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3) 34 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 35 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 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 ...
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...: 980ft (300m) * The range varies 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 Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode Frequency Band - 2.4GHz ISM radio band Operating Range - ASRock WiFi-802.11n omni-directional antenna LED - ASRock WiFi-802.11n Wizard If you want to start to use...
...: 980ft (300m) * The range varies 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 Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode Frequency Band - 2.4GHz ISM radio band Operating Range - ASRock WiFi-802.11n omni-directional antenna LED - ASRock WiFi-802.11n Wizard If you want to start to use...
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.../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 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
.../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 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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... in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header 10 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard ASRock WiFi-802.11n module (For - 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / P45XE-WiFiN 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b Only) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad...
... in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header 10 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard ASRock WiFi-802.11n module (For - 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / P45XE-WiFiN 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b Only) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad...
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... - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 14) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports I. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - 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 "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events...
... - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 14) - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports I. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - 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 "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events...
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... be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi802.11n module, an easy-to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 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 Please visit...
... be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi802.11n module, an easy-to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 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 Please visit...
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... No. 22) Either end of the power supply. It can also use wireless local area 26 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard You can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802. 11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to support 2 USB 2.0 ports.... English USB/WiFi Header (11-pin USB/WIFI) (see p.2/3, No. 1) eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5) eSATAII_TOP (Port 4) These ...
... No. 22) Either end of the power supply. It can also use wireless local area 26 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard You can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802. 11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use the SATA data cable to support 2 USB 2.0 ports.... English USB/WiFi Header (11-pin USB/WIFI) (see p.2/3, No. 1) eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5) eSATAII_TOP (Port 4) These ...