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... no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for any defect or error in this manual may or may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. In... no responsibility for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ...
... no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for any defect or error in this manual may or may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. In... no responsibility for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ...
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...1 Introduction 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 ...2.18 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 ...
...1 Introduction 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 ...2.18 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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.../100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 (Optional) One Serial...
.../100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 (Optional) One Serial...
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... disk to FSB2000 MHz. 2. WARNING Please realize that there is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 50 for proper installation. 5. It should...be overclocked to SATAII connector directly. 10. Some CPU you need to "DTS Operation Guide" on page 21 for details. 8. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. To enable DTS function, you adopt may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII mode. ...
... disk to FSB2000 MHz. 2. WARNING Please realize that there is a multi-channel digital surround sound format. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 50 for proper installation. 5. It should...be overclocked to SATAII connector directly. 10. Some CPU you need to "DTS Operation Guide" on page 21 for details. 8. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. To enable DTS function, you adopt may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII mode. ...
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...adapter. Please visit our website for the availability of Intelligent Energy Saver. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is able to support 2 USB 2.0 ...ports. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 10 ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported...
...adapter. Please visit our website for the availability of Intelligent Energy Saver. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is able to support 2 USB 2.0 ...ports. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 10 ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported...
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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 PS2_USB_PWR1 DDRII_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_B2 (..., 240-pin module) USB 2.0 T: USB2 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 BIOS Intel...
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 PS2_USB_PWR1 DDRII_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_B2 (..., 240-pin module) USB 2.0 T: USB2 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 BIOS Intel...
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... different environments Number 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 You can easily...
... different environments Number 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 You can easily...
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.... Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the...you and damages to unplug the power cord before you install or remove any component, ensure that comes with the component. Make sure to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you handle components. 3. Chapter 2: Installation This is...
.... Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the...you and damages to unplug the power cord before you install or remove any component, ensure that comes with the component. Make sure to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you handle components. 3. Chapter 2: Installation This is...
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... to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Close the socket: Step 4-1. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to match the two orientation key notches of the...
... to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Close the socket: Step 4-1. While pressing down lightly on center of PnP cap to match the two orientation key notches of the...
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...with remaining fasteners. Secure excess cable with thumb to install and lock. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Step 3. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on fastener ...caps with tie-wrap to improve heat dissipation. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11/12, No. 4). Step 1. Align fasteners with each other components. 20 Step 5. Below is an example ...
...with remaining fasteners. Secure excess cable with thumb to install and lock. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on the motherboard. Step 3. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on fastener ...caps with tie-wrap to improve heat dissipation. Repeat with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11/12, No. 4). Step 1. Align fasteners with each other components. 20 Step 5. Below is an example ...
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... (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you to install a DDR... Memory Configurations DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2 (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated - otherwise, this motherboard, it is recommended to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. For dual channel configuration, you have to...
... (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you to install a DDR... Memory Configurations DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2 (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated - otherwise, this motherboard, it is recommended to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. For dual channel configuration, you have to...
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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 DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such ...
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 DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such ...
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...Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to the chassis with screws. Align the card connector with x1 lane width cards... the card to use. Replace the system cover. 23 Green) is unplugged. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on PCIE2 slot (Green). 2. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to use CrossFireTM function, please install ...
...Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to the chassis with screws. Align the card connector with x1 lane width cards... the card to use. Replace the system cover. 23 Green) is unplugged. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on PCIE2 slot (Green). 2. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to use CrossFireTM function, please install ...
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...range of different operating modes with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from ATITM or any ...website for CrossFireTM VGA card support list according to below table for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. 2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU)...
...range of different operating modes with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. A complete CrossFireTM system requires a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireTM Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card from ATITM or any ...website for CrossFireTM VGA card support list according to below table for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. 2.7 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU)...
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... graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM Edition card with this motherboard. Install one Radeon graphics card to your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. Step 3. If a customer incorrectly ...installation procedures, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to ATITM graphics card manuals for details.) 25 For ...
... graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireTM Edition card with this motherboard. Install one Radeon graphics card to your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. Step 3. If a customer incorrectly ...installation procedures, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". All three CrossFireTM components, a CrossFireTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to ATITM graphics card manuals for details.) 25 For ...
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... document at the following path in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. For the detailed instruction, please refer to enable +5VSB (standby) for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn...
... document at the following path in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. For the detailed instruction, please refer to enable +5VSB (standby) for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to default setup, please turn...
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Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.11/12 No. 9) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-... jumpers. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (Port 0): see p.11, No. 17 or p.12, No. 16) (SATAII_2 (Port 1): see p.11, No. 15 or p.12, No. 14) (SATAII_3 (Port...
Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.11/12 No. 9) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-... jumpers. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (Port 0): see p.11, No. 17 or p.12, No. 16) (SATAII_2 (Port 1): see p.11, No. 15 or p.12, No. 14) (SATAII_3 (Port...
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... data cable to support 2 USB 2.0 ports. P+ GND N/C +5V This header can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. eSATAII Connectors (eSATAII_TOP (Port 4): see p.11, No. 39 or p.12, No. 38) (eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5): see p.11 No. 31 or p.12 No. 30) +5V P- ... USB_PWR Either end of the power supply. P+ GND N/C +3V 1 P- You can support two USB 2.0 ports. It can be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802. 11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to the power connector of the SATA data cable can also be used to connect...
... data cable to support 2 USB 2.0 ports. P+ GND N/C +5V This header can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. eSATAII Connectors (eSATAII_TOP (Port 4): see p.11, No. 39 or p.12, No. 38) (eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5): see p.11 No. 31 or p.12 No. 30) +5V P- ... USB_PWR Either end of the power supply. P+ GND N/C +3V 1 P- You can support two USB 2.0 ports. It can be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802. 11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to the power connector of the SATA data cable can also be used to connect...
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...Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Click "Set Default Device" to the ground pin. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the "Front Mic" Tab in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: ...p.11/12, No. 4) Please connect a CPU fan cable 1 GND 2 +12V to this connector and match 3 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
...Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Click "Set Default Device" to the ground pin. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the "Front Mic" Tab in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: ...p.11/12, No. 4) Please connect a CPU fan cable 1 GND 2 +12V to this connector and match 3 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
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...) on this connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11/12, No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13...(8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11, No. 38 or p.12 No. 37) 4 8 1 6 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 4 8 12V power supply. Though this...
...) on this connector. ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11/12, No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13...(8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11, No. 38 or p.12 No. 37) 4 8 1 6 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 4 8 12V power supply. Though this...