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... 4 contain the configuration guide to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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...
... 4 contain the configuration guide to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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...
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...of merchantability or fitness for informational use only and subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,... in this guide are used only for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP...
...of merchantability or fitness for informational use only and subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,... in this guide are used only for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP...
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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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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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... to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V -- -- 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
... to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V -- -- 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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...LAN port LED indications. 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 No ...the type of speaker you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. After restarting your computer, you use. Please refer to the LAN port. 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-...
...LAN port LED indications. 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 No ...the type of speaker you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. After restarting your computer, you use. Please refer to the LAN port. 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-...
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... "8CH" and then you use . TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. 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 In... "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. 6 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
... "8CH" and then you use . TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. 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 In... "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. 6 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English
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... Security - up to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet phone calls easily. ASRock WiFi-802.11n omni-directional antenna LED - Green data transmission (AIR) LED Support OS - Indoor...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...
... Security - up to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet phone calls easily. ASRock WiFi-802.11n omni-directional antenna LED - Green data transmission (AIR) LED Support OS - Indoor...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...
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... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...
... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...
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... CAUTION 1) - Northbridge: Intel® P45 - Max. Compatible with Content Protection - 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 Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see...
... CAUTION 1) - Northbridge: Intel® P45 - Max. Compatible with Content Protection - 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 Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see...
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... 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 Dual LAN feature (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) Wireless LAN - Realtek RTL8111B.../RTL8111C - 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 ...
... 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 Dual LAN feature (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) Wireless LAN - Realtek RTL8111B.../RTL8111C - 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 ...
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... Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CD in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up...
... Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CD in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up...
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... supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table below for details. 4. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. English 12 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. It should...
... supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table below for details. 4. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. English 12 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. It should...
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...allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock OC Tuner. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Please visit our ... the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. 12.
...allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock OC Tuner. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Please visit our ... the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. 12.
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... comes with the component. 5. 2. 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 When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU...
... comes with the component. 5. 2. 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 When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU...
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... place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with the two alignment keys 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 support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with IHS...
... place the CPU into the socket by the edges where are marked with the two alignment keys 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 support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with IHS...
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... plate onto the IHS. Step 4-3. Step 4. Align fasteners with the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 16 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be placed if returning the motherboard for 775-LAND CPU...
... plate onto the IHS. Step 4-3. Step 4. Align fasteners with the CPU fan connector on fastener caps with fan operation or contact other components. 16 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be placed if returning the motherboard for 775-LAND CPU...
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... memory modules are installed in all four slots. 1. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in Dual Channel B (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2; English 17 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard see p.2/3 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the same Dual Channel, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install two memory...
... memory modules are installed in all four slots. 1. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in Dual Channel B (DDRII_A2 and DDRII_B2; English 17 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard see p.2/3 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the same Dual Channel, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install two memory...
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... the DIMM is properly seated. 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 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining...
... the DIMM is properly seated. 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 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining...
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... later use CrossFireTM function, please install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot and PCIE5 slot. Step 3. Step 4. 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 expansion cards that you intend to use . Please read the documentation...
... later use CrossFireTM function, please install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot and PCIE5 slot. Step 3. Step 4. 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 expansion cards that you intend to use . Please read the documentation...