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... all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you read the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0o C and 40o C. • If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of electrical current still flows. Setting up the system on a stable surface. • Openings on your retailer. • The power cord or plug is turned...
... all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you read the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0o C and 40o C. • If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of electrical current still flows. Setting up the system on a stable surface. • Openings on your retailer. • The power cord or plug is turned...
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...33 9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 34 9.1 Introduction 34 9.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 34 9.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 9.2 Main Screen 35 9.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 9.4 Advanced Screen 39 9.4.1 CPU Configuration 40 5 Contents 1 Introduction 7 1.1 Package Contents 7 1.2 Specifications 8 1.3 System Motherboard Components 9 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 11 1.5 System Chassis 12 1.6 Remote Controller 13 2 Opening the chassis 14 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 15 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs 16 5 Reinstalling the CPU 17 6 Reinstalling the MXM card 18 7 Driver Installation 19 8 UTILITY MEMU 20 8.1 Instant Boot 20...
...33 9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 34 9.1 Introduction 34 9.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 34 9.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 9.2 Main Screen 35 9.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 9.4 Advanced Screen 39 9.4.1 CPU Configuration 40 5 Contents 1 Introduction 7 1.1 Package Contents 7 1.2 Specifications 8 1.3 System Motherboard Components 9 1.4 Rear Panel Connections 11 1.5 System Chassis 12 1.6 Remote Controller 13 2 Opening the chassis 14 3 Reinstalling the ODD/HDD 15 4 Reinstalling the DIMMs 16 5 Reinstalling the CPU 17 6 Reinstalling the MXM card 18 7 Driver Installation 19 8 UTILITY MEMU 20 8.1 Instant Boot 20...
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9.4.2 Chipset Configuration 43 9.4.3 ACPI Configuration 44 9.4.4 Storage Configuration 45 9.4.5 USB Configuration 46 9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 47 9.6 Boot Screen 47 9.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 48 9.7 Security Screen 49 9.8 Exit Screen 50 10 Software Support 51 10.1 Install Operating System 51 10.2 Support CD Information 51 10.2.1 Running Support CD 51 10.2.2 Drivers Menu 51 10.2.3 Utilities Menu 51 10.2.4 Contact Information 51 6
9.4.2 Chipset Configuration 43 9.4.3 ACPI Configuration 44 9.4.4 Storage Configuration 45 9.4.5 USB Configuration 46 9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 47 9.6 Boot Screen 47 9.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 48 9.7 Security Screen 49 9.8 Exit Screen 50 10 Software Support 51 10.1 Install Operating System 51 10.2 Support CD Information 51 10.2.1 Running Support CD 51 10.2.2 Drivers Menu 51 10.2.3 Utilities Menu 51 10.2.4 Contact Information 51 6
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... configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the hardware and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the hardware specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Vision 3D Series ASRock Support CD ASRock Quick Start Guide...
... configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the hardware and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the hardware specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Vision 3D Series ASRock Support CD ASRock Quick Start Guide...
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... to use Hot-Plug USB3.0 device, we suggest you use it may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to make USB devices work properly. (For example, in the process of installing WinXP or using USB3.0 devices.) *2 For eSATA function, Hot Plug function is a certain risk involved with THX TruStudio ProTM LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi Remote Controller 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN (300Mbps) Support MCE function Power Dimension 90W/19V Adapter 200mm...
... to use Hot-Plug USB3.0 device, we suggest you use it may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to make USB devices work properly. (For example, in the process of installing WinXP or using USB3.0 devices.) *2 For eSATA function, Hot Plug function is a certain risk involved with THX TruStudio ProTM LAN Gigabit LAN WiFi Remote Controller 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN (300Mbps) Support MCE function Power Dimension 90W/19V Adapter 200mm...
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NOTE. 1. SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections HDD ODD Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 2. Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground 10
NOTE. 1. SATA and Power Connections SATA & Power Connections HDD ODD Connect to ODD Connect to HDD Connect to SATA Connector (4) Connect to ATX5V Power Connector (3) Connect to SATA Connector (1) 2. Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground 10
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Microphone 29. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro) 31. USB3.0 ports: USB devices 30. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 12 Headphone 28. 1.5 System Chassis 27.
Microphone 29. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro) 31. USB3.0 ports: USB devices 30. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 12 Headphone 28. 1.5 System Chassis 27.
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Please follow the order from up to bottom side to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 19 Chapter 7 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page.
Please follow the order from up to bottom side to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 19 Chapter 7 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page.
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Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot setup page. a. c. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. Click "Next" to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. Select destination location. You may click following link to continue. b. Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock support CD, or you need , and click "Next". Select the start menu folder. A. 8.1.2 Installation Please read below procedures carefully before...
Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot setup page. a. c. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. Click "Next" to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. Select destination location. You may click following link to continue. b. Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock support CD, or you need , and click "Next". Select the start menu folder. A. 8.1.2 Installation Please read below procedures carefully before...
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... notice that , please click "Apply" to begin installing Instant Boot driver. After reentering into OS, the system will find an ASRock Instant Boot icon on if you can choose "Fast Mode", "Regular Mode" or "Disable Instant Boot". E. On Instant Boot main menu, you select "Fast Mode". F. G. C. After that you need to complete and exit the setup. d. D. Click "Finish" to keep AC power on the Windows® desktop.
... notice that , please click "Apply" to begin installing Instant Boot driver. After reentering into OS, the system will find an ASRock Instant Boot icon on if you can choose "Fast Mode", "Regular Mode" or "Disable Instant Boot". E. On Instant Boot main menu, you select "Fast Mode". F. G. C. After that you need to complete and exit the setup. d. D. Click "Finish" to keep AC power on the Windows® desktop.
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... hardware devices. Auto run OC Tuner, it is recommended to run some test programs to overclock your system is completed, you turn on the Windows® desktop. Note: It is not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking and and overvoltage. ASRock is not recommended to make sure your system. Auto apply when program starts If you check this button, it will start...
... hardware devices. Auto run OC Tuner, it is recommended to run some test programs to overclock your system is completed, you turn on the Windows® desktop. Note: It is not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking and and overvoltage. ASRock is not recommended to make sure your system. Auto apply when program starts If you check this button, it will start...
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Please make sure to connect your system will automatically connect to THX's website to the internet during installation process. Then your system to active. Click the THX icon on the desktop. Please double-click this icon to install THX audio driver to your required function and freely enjoy the benefit of THX TruStudio PRO. 31 After the installation completes, the shortcut...
Please make sure to connect your system will automatically connect to THX's website to the internet during installation process. Then your system to active. Click the THX icon on the desktop. Please double-click this icon to install THX audio driver to your required function and freely enjoy the benefit of THX TruStudio PRO. 31 After the installation completes, the shortcut...
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... default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. You may not exactly match what you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. Chapter 9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 9.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your screen. 9.1.1 BIOS Menu...
... default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. You may not exactly match what you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. Chapter 9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 9.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your screen. 9.1.1 BIOS Menu...
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... may set the configurations for CPU CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Good Night LED [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can update your system after BIOS update process completes. Good Night LED Enable this option to turn off in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows...
... may set the configurations for CPU CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Good Night LED [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can update your system after BIOS update process completes. Good Night LED Enable this option to turn off in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows...
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..." to make USB devices work properly. (For example, in the process of installing WinXP or using USB3.0 devices.) Front Onboard USB3 Use this item to use of rear USB3 controller. USB devices are not allowed to enable or disable the use only under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote Power On on the system. 46 Please refer to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - 9.4.5 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Legacy USB Support USB...
..." to make USB devices work properly. (For example, in the process of installing WinXP or using USB3.0 devices.) Front Onboard USB3 Use this item to use of rear USB3 controller. USB devices are not allowed to enable or disable the use only under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote Power On on the system. 46 Please refer to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - 9.4.5 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Legacy USB Support USB...
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... ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 47 CPU Fan Setting This allows you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic mode] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Automatic mode]. 9.6 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to set the CPU fan speed. 9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to...
... ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 47 CPU Fan Setting This allows you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic mode] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Automatic mode]. 9.6 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to set the CPU fan speed. 9.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to...
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9.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [On] Disabled: Displays normal POST messages. Configuration options: [Auto], [Football], [AIWI] and [USB3]. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. Boot Up Num-Lock If this option to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function...
9.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [On] Disabled: Displays normal POST messages. Configuration options: [Auto], [Football], [AIWI] and [USB3]. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. Boot Up Num-Lock If this option to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function...
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9.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 49 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. For the user password, you may also clear it.
9.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 49 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. For the user password, you may also clear it.
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..., locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 10.2.4Contact Information If you may contact your CD-ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 10.2.2Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD...
..., locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 10.2.4Contact Information If you may contact your CD-ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 10.2.2Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD...
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... or cover these openings. Make sure you will see the top shield inside the chassis. 4. Never insert objects of the devices plugged into the ventilation openings. • Use this product in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following safety instructions. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you will see the ODD/HDD...
... or cover these openings. Make sure you will see the top shield inside the chassis. 4. Never insert objects of the devices plugged into the ventilation openings. • Use this product in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following safety instructions. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you will see the ODD/HDD...