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... that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees...or fitness for backup purpose, without intent to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective...
... that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees...or fitness for backup purpose, without intent to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective...
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... conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock X58 Extreme motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme Support CD...
... conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock X58 Extreme motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme Support CD...
User Manual
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... each other components. 17 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for 1366-Pin CPU. For proper installation, please kindly... refer to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 12, No. 2). Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the motherboard. Ensure Fan cables on side closest...
... each other components. 17 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for 1366-Pin CPU. For proper installation, please kindly... refer to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page 12, No. 2). Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the motherboard. Ensure Fan cables on side closest...
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Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the ...3870 as 12-pipe cards while in the future, please refer to PCIE4 slot. For other Radeon graphics card to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are...
Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the ...3870 as 12-pipe cards while in the future, please refer to PCIE4 slot. For other Radeon graphics card to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are...
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...) on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the• PCI Express Graphics slot on this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Step 5. Install the HDMI VGA card to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. For the pin definition of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor ...Please choose the appropriate white end according to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. For the pin definition of PCI Express VGA card. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an interface between any compatible ...
...) on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the• PCI Express Graphics slot on this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Step 5. Install the HDMI VGA card to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. For the pin definition of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor ...Please choose the appropriate white end according to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. For the pin definition of PCI Express VGA card. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an interface between any compatible ...
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...interface is installed into system properly. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA /... (White) connect to support Hot Plug and will be processed. 2. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power ...
...interface is installed into system properly. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA /... (White) connect to support Hot Plug and will be processed. 2. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power ...
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... STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.22 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the following path in the ...the installation. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to [IDE]. A. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in our Support CD:... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual].
... STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.22 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the following path in the ...the installation. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to [IDE]. A. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in our Support CD:... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual].
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... frequency. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Untied Overclocking Technology. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you select [Manual], Untied Overclocking function is enabled. Load CPU EZ OC ...(MHz) Use this to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU and motherboard. Spread Spectrum This item should be [Auto] for the details of Boot Failure Guard...
... frequency. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Untied Overclocking Technology. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you select [Manual], Untied Overclocking function is enabled. Load CPU EZ OC ...(MHz) Use this to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto], [Manual], [I .O.T.] (Intelligent Overclocking Technology), the system will automatically enable the overclocking function when your CPU and motherboard. Spread Spectrum This item should be [Auto] for the details of Boot Failure Guard...
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... Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. NB FAN Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to... On]. Chassis FAN 1 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Full On] and...
... Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual mode]. NB FAN Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to... On]. Chassis FAN 1 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Full On] and...
Quick Installation Guide
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... further notice. More detailed information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 4 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related...
... further notice. More detailed information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 4 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related...
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... on page 42 of "User Manual" in the support CD. 2. CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Power Management for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 7 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan... Tachometer - CAUTION! 1. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU ...
... on page 42 of "User Manual" in the support CD. 2. CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Power Management for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 7 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan... Tachometer - CAUTION! 1. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU ...
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... refer to ensure cable does not interfere with tie-wrap to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Below is within the socket and properly mated to install and lock.... Step 3. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. If you press down the fasteners without ...
... refer to ensure cable does not interfere with tie-wrap to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 13 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Below is within the socket and properly mated to install and lock.... Step 3. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. If you press down the fasteners without ...
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... XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 20 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will release in CrossFireXTM mode...2.6.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. Step...
... XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 20 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will release in CrossFireXTM mode...2.6.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. Step...
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... Front Mic as default record device. English 27 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to the "Front Mic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to hear your system. 2. For Windows®...
... Front Mic as default record device. English 27 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as the default record device. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to the "Front Mic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to hear your system. 2. For Windows®...
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... interrupt. The following table describes the type of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Also initialize BIOS modules on KBC. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. Program the keyboard controller command byte is bad, update CMOS with power-on CMOS setup questions. Early POST ...that may occur during the BIOS pre-boot process. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in KBC port. Allocate memory for IRQ1. ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Initialized CMOS as system timer. If the CMOS checksum is being done on POST entry and GPNV area. Early CPU Init Start...
... interrupt. The following table describes the type of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Also initialize BIOS modules on KBC. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. Program the keyboard controller command byte is bad, update CMOS with power-on CMOS setup questions. Early POST ...that may occur during the BIOS pre-boot process. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in KBC port. Allocate memory for IRQ1. ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Initialized CMOS as system timer. If the CMOS checksum is being done on POST entry and GPNV area. Early CPU Init Start...
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2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to [Manual]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the ...enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to install Windows?" A. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 35 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Intel® AHCI drivers are in our...
2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to [Manual]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the ...enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to install Windows?" A. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 35 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard English Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Intel® AHCI drivers are in our...
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...Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to scroll through its test routines. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you to display the menus. 36 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard... English It will enhance motherboard features. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP 64...
...Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to scroll through its test routines. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you to display the menus. 36 ASRock X58 Extreme Motherboard... English It will enhance motherboard features. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP 64...
RAID Installation Guide
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..., RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage. Please read the RAID configurations in the support CD. Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to create RAID on this...
..., RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage. Please read the RAID configurations in the support CD. Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 This section will guide you how to create RAID on this...