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... the system or modifying the hardware configuration. 3 Setting up the system on a stable surface. • Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Make sure you follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you operate your system. • Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a result of attempting to ensure your safety...
... the system or modifying the hardware configuration. 3 Setting up the system on a stable surface. • Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Make sure you follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you operate your system. • Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a result of attempting to ensure your safety...
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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 8.1.1 Introduction 20 8.1.2 Installation 21 8.2 ASRock OC Tuner 23 8.2.1 Introduction 23 8.2.2 Installation 23 8.3 CyberLink DVD Suite free bundle (Trial version, including PowerDVD, ...
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 8.1.1 Introduction 20 8.1.2 Installation 21 8.2 ASRock OC Tuner 23 8.2.1 Introduction 23 8.2.2 Installation 23 8.3 CyberLink DVD Suite free bundle (Trial version, including PowerDVD, ...
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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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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to D-Sub Adapter Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 3D Red/Cyan Anaglyph Glasses 7 In this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the hardware and step-bystep guide to change without further notice. In case any modifications...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to D-Sub Adapter Remote Controller SATA and Power Cables 3D Red/Cyan Anaglyph Glasses 7 In this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the hardware and step-bystep guide to change without further notice. In case any modifications...
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... not contain CPU, memory, HDD or ODD. It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 8 If you wish to use Hot-Plug USB3.0 device, we suggest you use WinXP, please disable the BIOS option "USB2.0 Rate Matching Hub" to make USB devices work properly. (For example, in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro) 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-I /O Audio Support DDR3 1066MHz...
... not contain CPU, memory, HDD or ODD. It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 8 If you wish to use Hot-Plug USB3.0 device, we suggest you use WinXP, please disable the BIOS option "USB2.0 Rate Matching Hub" to make USB devices work properly. (For example, in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro) 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-I /O Audio Support DDR3 1066MHz...
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Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground 10 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. NOTE. 1.
Fan Connection Fan connector Rotation +12V Ground 10 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. NOTE. 1.
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USB3.0 ports: USB devices 30. 4-in Optical Disc Drive 12 Headphone 28. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. Microphone 29. 1.5 System Chassis 27. 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. Power ON/OFF button with status indicator 32. Microphone 29. 1.5 System Chassis 27. Slot-in -1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro) 31.
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Chapter 7 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 19 Then, the drivers compatible 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.
Chapter 7 Driver Installation To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 19 Then, the drivers compatible 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.
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...". Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot setup page. Select destination location. You may choose a different folder if you need , and click "Next". 21 A. Click "Next" to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock support CD, or you install Instant Boot. c. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. Select the start menu folder. 8.1.2 Installation Please read below...
...". Please follow the instructions on Instant Boot setup page. Select destination location. You may choose a different folder if you need , and click "Next". 21 A. Click "Next" to get the latest utility and BIOS: http://www.asrock.com/feature/InstantBoot/download.asp B. Install Instant Boot driver from ASRock support CD, or you install Instant Boot. c. Execute the Instant Boot installation program under Windows®. Select the start menu folder. 8.1.2 Installation Please read below...
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... Mode", "Regular Mode" or "Disable Instant Boot". d. E. F. Now, the system will shutdown again. 22 e. Please notice that , please click "Apply" to shut down the computer, please simply select "Shut Down" from Windows® "Start menu". Click "Install" to complete and exit the setup. After the installation is completed, you select "Fast Mode". Double click ASRock Instant Boot icon on the desktop, then Instant Boot main menu...
... Mode", "Regular Mode" or "Disable Instant Boot". d. E. F. Now, the system will shutdown again. 22 e. Please notice that , please click "Apply" to shut down the computer, please simply select "Shut Down" from Windows® "Start menu". Click "Install" to complete and exit the setup. After the installation is completed, you select "Fast Mode". Double click ASRock Instant Boot icon on the desktop, then Instant Boot main menu...
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... even cause damage to run OC Tuner, it will save your settings when you power on your system. WiFi Radio If you will automatically start with the default settings. D. Note: Before you made. And next time when you run some test programs to overclock your hardware devices. Double click ASRock OC Tuner icon on the Windows® desktop. It should be turned off. Note: It...
... even cause damage to run OC Tuner, it will save your settings when you power on your system. WiFi Radio If you will automatically start with the default settings. D. Note: Before you made. And next time when you run some test programs to overclock your hardware devices. Double click ASRock OC Tuner icon on the Windows® desktop. It should be turned off. Note: It...
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... Please make sure to connect your system will be auto-removed. Therefore, you install THX audio driver from our support CD, there will automatically connect to THX's website to your system. Please double-click this icon to install THX audio driver to active. You will find the THX icon on the Windows® task bar, you will be a shortcut shown on the desktop...
... Please make sure to connect your system will be auto-removed. Therefore, you install THX audio driver from our support CD, there will automatically connect to THX's website to your system. Please double-click this icon to install THX audio driver to active. You will find the THX icon on the Windows® task bar, you will be a shortcut shown on the desktop...
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... CPU/MB temperature & Vcore voltage Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to get into the sub screen. 34 You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you see on your system. Chapter 9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 9.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to enter...
... CPU/MB temperature & Vcore voltage Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to get into the sub screen. 34 You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you see on your system. Chapter 9 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 9.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to enter...
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... entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you may cause system to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Good Night LED Enable this option to update your BIOS...
... entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you may cause system to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Good Night LED Enable this option to update your BIOS...
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...item to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 9.4.5 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Rate Matching hub [Enabled] [Enabled] Front Onboard USB3 Back Onboard USB3 [Enabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard/Remote Power On [Disabled] USB Mouse Power On [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Enables support for USB devices. USB devices are...
...item to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 9.4.5 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Rate Matching hub [Enabled] [Enabled] Front Onboard USB3 Back Onboard USB3 [Enabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard/Remote Power On [Disabled] USB Mouse Power On [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Enables support for USB devices. USB devices are...
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...will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic mode] and [Manual Mode]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to monitor the status of the fan speed. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan speed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration Configure Settings during System Boot. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU...
...will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic mode] and [Manual Mode]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to monitor the status of the fan speed. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan speed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration Configure Settings during System Boot. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU...
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... you enable the option "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [Football], [AIWI] and [USB3]. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. Full Screen Logo Use this option to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 48 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. The default value...
... you enable the option "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [Football], [AIWI] and [USB3]. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. Full Screen Logo Use this option to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 48 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. The default value...
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For the user password, you may also clear it. 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 9.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. 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. 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 9.7 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. 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.
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.... Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 10.2.3Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the system features. 10.2.1Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 10...
.... Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 10.2.3Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the system features. 10.2.1Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 10...
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... MXM card. 2. Carefully take the top shield out. Disconnect all the ODD/HDD SATA power cables inside the chassis. 4. Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward to products that the total ampere rating of the top shield. 4. Reinstalling the CPU 1. Unscrew the screws of the CPU fan. 3. Now you use an extension cord, make sure that have the optical drive serviced only...
... MXM card. 2. Carefully take the top shield out. Disconnect all the ODD/HDD SATA power cables inside the chassis. 4. Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward to products that the total ampere rating of the top shield. 4. Reinstalling the CPU 1. Unscrew the screws of the CPU fan. 3. Now you use an extension cord, make sure that have the optical drive serviced only...
