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...4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of the Support CD. 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 Floppy Drive Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables... 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-802.11n Module Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon...
...4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of the Support CD. 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 Floppy Drive Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables... 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-802.11n Module Operation Guide (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon...
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... informational use only and subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for...
... informational use only and subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for...
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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; 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
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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 (Dual Channel A: ... (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 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 (Dual Channel A: ... (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;
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...playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your system. Please refer to use front panel audio. 4 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...To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the LAN port. 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 ...
...playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your system. Please refer to use front panel audio. 4 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...To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the LAN port. 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 ...
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... 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". TABLE 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... "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. 5 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
... 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". TABLE 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... "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. 5 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
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... use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". 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 Line ... LED Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you use front panel audio. 6 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
... use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". 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 Line ... LED Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port ** If you use front panel audio. 6 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
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... Software Support - Indoor: 330ft (100m) Outdoor: 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 Access Point mode (AP mode) Architecture Types - With ASRock WiFi-802.11n module, you will be able to play LAN games, connect to support WiFi...
... Software Support - Indoor: 330ft (100m) Outdoor: 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 Access Point mode (AP mode) Architecture Types - With ASRock WiFi-802.11n module, you will be able to play LAN games, connect to support WiFi...
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...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) ...It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any ...
...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) ...It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any ...
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... (ALC890 Audio Codec) - DAC with Content Protection - Northbridge: Intel® P45 - 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 - Max. Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION...
... (ALC890 Audio Codec) - DAC with Content Protection - Northbridge: Intel® P45 - 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 - Max. Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION...
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Supports Wake-On-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 - 6 ... 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 Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION...
Supports Wake-On-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 - 6 ... 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 Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION...
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...+12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports Jumperfree Overclocking...CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 17) Certifications - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer...
...+12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports Jumperfree Overclocking...CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 17) Certifications - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer...
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... 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD. 3. Please read the installation guide of your own risk and expense. English 12 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard
... 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD. 3. Please read the installation guide of your own risk and expense. English 12 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard
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... are not supported under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. It allows you install the PC system. 17. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the...
... are not supported under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. It allows you install the PC system. 17. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the...
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...! Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you uninstall any component. 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 screw holes to secure the motherboard...
...! Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you uninstall any component. 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 screw holes to secure the motherboard...
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... CPU: Step 2-1. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 15 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. Remove PnP...
... CPU: Step 2-1. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by depressing down and out on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 15 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. Remove PnP...
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... of IHS on side closest to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 16 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Step 5. This cap must be secured on the motherboard. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Connect fan header with...
... of IHS on side closest to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 16 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English Step 5. This cap must be secured on the motherboard. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Connect fan header with...
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... the slots of orange slots (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2). 2. If a pair of memory modules is recommended to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. English 17 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B1), or...
... the slots of orange slots (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2). 2. If a pair of memory modules is recommended to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. English 17 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_A1 and DDRII_B1), or...
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Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. English 18 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the ...
Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. English 18 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the ...
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.... Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 5. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Replace the system cover. 19 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install PCI Express graphics cards to the chassis with the slot and...
.... Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 5. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Replace the system cover. 19 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install PCI Express graphics cards to the chassis with the slot and...