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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...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 ...
... 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...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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... be updated, the content 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, 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...
... be updated, the content 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, 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...
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...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 - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - ...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 - LAN Wireless LAN (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) Rear Panel I/O Connector - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...
...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 - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - ...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 - LAN Wireless LAN (For P45XE-WiFiN Only) Rear Panel I/O Connector - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...
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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 17) Certifications - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Boot ...Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CD in header - Supports Smart...x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports ...
... 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 17) Certifications - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Boot ...Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CD in header - Supports Smart...x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports ...
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...to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. Please visit our website for the availability of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows... tool which allows you install the PC system. 17. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please refer to perform over-clocking. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease...
...to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. Please visit our website for the availability of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows... tool which allows you install the PC system. 17. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Please refer to perform over-clocking. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease...
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...: 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 ICH10 Super I/O PCI1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 COM1 1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2...Header (COM1) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 28 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2) 29 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Blue) 30 USB/WiFi Header (USB/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...
...: 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 ICH10 Super I/O PCI1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 COM1 1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2...Header (COM1) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 28 PCI Slots (PCI1 - 2) 29 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Blue) 30 USB/WiFi Header (USB/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...
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..., 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150Mbps Security - up to support WiFi+AP function. Full compatible with IEEE 802.11n standard products Software Support - 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...
..., 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150Mbps Security - up to support WiFi+AP function. Full compatible with IEEE 802.11n standard products Software Support - 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...
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... this motherboard. Please connect the black end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the power connector 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. P+ GND N/C...up to the power connector of SATA power cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. 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. Each USB 2.0 header ...
... this motherboard. Please connect the black end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the power connector 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. P+ GND N/C...up to the power connector of SATA power cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. 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. Each USB 2.0 header ...
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...PCI1 - 2) 9 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 Panel Audio Header 12 ...) 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...
...PCI1 - 2) 9 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 Panel Audio Header 12 ...) 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...
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... Slots (PCI1 - 2) 29 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Blue) 30 USB/WiFi Header (USB/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
... Slots (PCI1 - 2) 29 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5, Blue) 30 USB/WiFi Header (USB/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
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... 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - 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...LED Support OS - You can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 7 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock WiFi-802.11n Wizard If you will be able to play LAN games, connect to 16 ...
... 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Compatibility - 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...LED Support OS - You can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock motherboard support CD: ..\ ASRock WiFi-802.11n \ Vista64_Vista_XP64_XP 7 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English ASRock WiFi-802.11n Wizard If you will be able to play LAN games, connect to 16 ...
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... ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One "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 8 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English 1. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the...
... ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One "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 8 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English 1. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the...
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... x IEEE 1394 Port - Supports Dual LAN feature (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11n module (For - 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / P45XE-WiFiN 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b Only) - Supports Wake-On-...connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header 10 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard 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 ...
... x IEEE 1394 Port - Supports Dual LAN feature (For P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R Only) Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11n module (For - 150Mbps IEEE 802.11n / 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / P45XE-WiFiN 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b Only) - Supports Wake-On-...connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header 10 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard 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 ...
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... 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 15) - O. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard CD in header - ACPI...
... 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 1 x USB/WiFi header (see CAUTION 15) - O. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard CD in header - ACPI...
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...system or damage the CPU. 16. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember...detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 12. Please refer to support 2 USB 2.0 ports. USB/WiFi header can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi802.11n module, an easy-to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of...
...system or damage the CPU. 16. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. ASRock WiFi-802.11n module and RAID / AHCI functions are not supported under Windows® 2000. Please visit our website for detailed setup. 13 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember...detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 12. Please refer to support 2 USB 2.0 ports. USB/WiFi header can also be used to support WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi802.11n module, an easy-to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of...
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...p.3, No. 38) (eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5): see p.2 No. 23 or p.3 No. 22) Either end of the power supply. English USB/WiFi Header (11-pin USB/WIFI) (see p.2 No. 31 or p.3 No. 30) This header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Then connect the white end of SATA... 5) eSATAII_TOP (Port 4) These eSATAII connectors support SATA data cables for external SATAII function. You can also use wireless local area 26 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard The current eSATAII interface allows up to connect SATAII_5 (Port 4) or SATAII_6 (Port 5) connector and eSATAII connector. Serial ATA (SATA...
...p.3, No. 38) (eSATAII_BOTTOM (Port 5): see p.2 No. 23 or p.3 No. 22) Either end of the power supply. English USB/WiFi Header (11-pin USB/WIFI) (see p.2 No. 31 or p.3 No. 30) This header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Then connect the white end of SATA... 5) eSATAII_TOP (Port 4) These eSATAII connectors support SATA data cables for external SATAII function. You can also use wireless local area 26 ASRock P45XE-WiFiN / P45XE-R / P45XE Motherboard The current eSATAII interface allows up to connect SATAII_5 (Port 4) or SATAII_6 (Port 5) connector and eSATAII connector. Serial ATA (SATA...