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...® 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 Screen 57 3.3 Smart Screen 59 3.4 Advanced Screen...
...® 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 Screen 57 3.3 Smart Screen 59 3.4 Advanced Screen...
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... the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model 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...
... the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model 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...
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AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support ...detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Front panel audio ...Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CD ...
AMI Legal BIOS - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support ...detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 8 Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Front panel audio ...Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CD ...
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..." on page 50 for details. 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. To enable DTS function, you need to SATAII connector directly. 10. For audio output, this...
..." on page 50 for details. 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. To enable DTS function, you need to SATAII connector directly. 10. For audio output, this...
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... B: USB3 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS USB 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...6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Orange) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 10 SPI BIOS Chip 11 South Bridge Controller 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red) 15 Chassis Fan...
... B: USB3 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS USB 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...6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDRII_A1, DDRII_B1; Orange) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 10 SPI BIOS Chip 11 South Bridge Controller 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (Port3), Red) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (Port1), Red) 15 Chassis Fan...
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... system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. For the detailed instruction, please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS. The il- However, please do the clearCMOS action. 28 When the jumper cap is "Open". lustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2...
... system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. For the detailed instruction, please refer to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS. The il- However, please do the clearCMOS action. 28 When the jumper cap is "Open". lustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2...
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...]. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of wireless network connectivity. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. F. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the...
...]. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of wireless network connectivity. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. F. For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the...
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... eSATAII? If you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of opening your chassis to exchange your eSATAII devices to use eSATAII function in BIOS setup to AHCI or RAID mode, Hot Plug function is supported with eSATAII interface, you still want to the eSATAII ports only when the system.../s, which is much higher than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, and still keeps the convenience of the advantageous transfer speed and the facilitating mobile capability, in BIOS setup to IDE mode, Hot Plug function is eSATAII?
... eSATAII? If you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of opening your chassis to exchange your eSATAII devices to use eSATAII function in BIOS setup to AHCI or RAID mode, Hot Plug function is supported with eSATAII interface, you still want to the eSATAII ports only when the system.../s, which is much higher than USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394, and still keeps the convenience of the advantageous transfer speed and the facilitating mobile capability, in BIOS setup to IDE mode, Hot Plug function is eSATAII?
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... drive to install those required drivers. The system will start to format and copy files [YN]? Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up BIOS. When you will lose ALL data in the option "Configure SATAII as the boot device. Then you...If you want 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 the screen, "Do you install can...
... drive to install those required drivers. The system will start to format and copy files [YN]? Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up BIOS. When you will lose ALL data in the option "Configure SATAII as the boot device. Then you...If you want 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 the screen, "Do you install can...
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... the floppy disk, the driver will be installed to your system as well. 2.18.2 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System You can also set up system BIOS as step 2 of page 44. A "RAID Ready" system can start to configure the RAID function, you can be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID...
... the floppy disk, the driver will be installed to your system as well. 2.18.2 Setting Up a "RAID Ready" System You can also set up system BIOS as step 2 of page 44. A "RAID Ready" system can start to configure the RAID function, you can be seamlessly upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID...
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... and RAID Configuration", which is located in the Support CD for RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you want to install Windows?" Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Set "SATAII Configuration" to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and...drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system, and follow below steps. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to set the option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to boot your system.
... and RAID Configuration", which is located in the Support CD for RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Before you start to configure the RAID function, you want to install Windows?" Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Set "SATAII Configuration" to use both "RAID Installation Guide" and...drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system, and follow below steps. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to set the option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to boot your system.
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... If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a thirdparty AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the... Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on page 44. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. A. Since Windows® 2000 RAID / AHCI driver is not supported.) After making a SATA / SATAII...
... If you want to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set up BIOS. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a thirdparty AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the... Install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on page 44. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. A. Since Windows® 2000 RAID / AHCI driver is not supported.) After making a SATA / SATAII...
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... into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. 49 page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to continue the installation. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function STEP 1: Set ...STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to load the Intel® AHCI drivers. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. 2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want...
... into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. 49 page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to continue the installation. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ function STEP 1: Set ...STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to load the Intel® AHCI drivers. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. 2.19.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want...
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.... 55 Please refer to the warning on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses.
.... 55 Please refer to the warning on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses.
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...-Self-Test (POST) to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines... constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System...
...-Self-Test (POST) to choose among the selections on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines... constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System...
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... the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. P45XE-WiFiN BIOS 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 :...
... the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. P45XE-WiFiN BIOS 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 :...
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... Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 58 P45XE BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 08/22/2008... [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. P45XE-R BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 08/22/2008...
... Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 58 P45XE BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 08/22/2008... [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system time. P45XE-R BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 08/22/2008...
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Save Changes and Exit When you can load the BIOS setup according to your motherboard is P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R. Select [OK] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 ..., it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for this operation. 59 F9 key can be used for this operation. Load Performance... for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F3 key...
Save Changes and Exit When you can load the BIOS setup according to your motherboard is P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R. Select [OK] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 ..., it will pop-out the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for this operation. 59 F9 key can be used for this operation. Load Performance... for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume optimal default settings. F3 key...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to Sub Screen... Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Overclock Settings Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. 3.4.1Overclock Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Overclock Settings Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Setting wrong values in below sections may set the ...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to Sub Screen... Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Overclock Settings Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. 3.4.1Overclock Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Overclock Settings Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. Setting wrong values in below sections may set the ...
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... value of this item appear to adjust PCIE frequency. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Untied Overclocking Technology. 3.4.2CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting Enhanced...
... value of this item appear to adjust PCIE frequency. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Untied Overclocking Technology. 3.4.2CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting Enhanced...