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  • Page 1

    1 1 1 1 1 X58 Extreme User Ma nual V ersion 1.1 Published July 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 2 2 2 2 Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purcha ser for ba ckup purpose, without written con sent of ASRock Inc. Product[...]

  • Page 3

    3 3 3 3 3 Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ............[...]

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    4 4 4 4 4 2.20.4 Installing Windows ® Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................... 50 2.21 Installing Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ................................................. 51 2.21.1 Installing Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Funct[...]

  • Page 5

    5 5 5 5 5 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Tha nk you for purcha sing ASRock X58 Extre me motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performa nce with robust design conf orming to AS[...]

  • Page 6

    6 6 6 6 6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - A TX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - All Solid Ca pa citor design (100% Ja pan-ma de high-quality Conductive Polymer Ca pa citors) CPU - Intel ® Socket 1366 Core TM i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core TM i7 Process[...]

  • Page 7

    7 7 7 7 7 - 7 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x Powered eSA T AII/USB Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch - HD Audio Jack: Side Spe aker/Re ar Spea ker/Central/Ba ss/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5 ) Connector - 6 x SA T AII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support R[...]

  • Page 8

    8 8 8 8 8 CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Thre ading T echnology”, ple ase che ck page 61. 2. This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T e chnology . Plea se read “U ntied Overclocking T echnology” on page 52 f or details. 3. This motherboard supports Tri ple Cha nnel Me mory T echnology . Be- fore you i mplement T riple Chann[...]

  • Page 9

    9 9 9 9 9 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows ® environment. Plea se visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner . ASRock website: http://www .a srock.com 9. F[...]

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    10 10 10 10 10 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 T T T T T wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI TM TM TM TM TM Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor t List t List t List t List t List (for Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit) Chipset Model Na me Chi pset Na me Driver V endor N VI[...]

  • Page 11

    11 11 11 11 11 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 T T T T T wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF ireX ireX ireX ireX ireX TM TM TM TM TM Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor t List t List t List t List t List (for Windows ® Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit) Chipset Model Na me Chi pset Na[...]

  • Page 12

    12 12 12 12 12 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout Intel ICH10R 30.5cm (12.0 in) 24.4cm (9.6 in) CMOS Battery DDR3_C2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_C1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin modu[...]

  • Page 13

    13 13 13 13 13 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel T o ena ble Multi-Strea ming function, you need to connect a front pa nel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Plea se select “Mixe[...]

  • Page 14

    14 14 14 14 14 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation This is a n A TX form fa ctor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your cha ssis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure[...]

  • Page 15

    15 15 15 15 15 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1366-Pin CPU, plea se follow the steps below . Before you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket, ple a se check if the CPU surfa ce is unclea n or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not forc[...]

  • Page 16

    16 16 16 16 16 black line black line Pin1 alignment key alignment key Pin1 1366-Pin CPU 1366-Pin Socket Step 3. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with bla ck lines. Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 a nd the two ori- entation key notches. For proper inserting, ple a [...]

  • Page 17

    17 17 17 17 17 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 1366-Pin socket that supports Intel 1366-Pin CPU. Plea se adopt the type of he atsink and coolin[...]

  • Page 18

    18 18 18 18 18 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides six 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports T riple Cha nnel Memory T echno[...]

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    19 19 19 19 19 notch break notch break Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Plea se make sure to disconnect power supply before a dding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the no[...]

  • Page 20

    20 20 20 20 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are use[...]

  • Page 21

    21 21 21 21 21 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI TM TM TM TM TM and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI TM TM TM TM TM Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide This motherboard supports N VIDIA ® SLI TM and Qua d SLI TM (Scalable Link Interfa ce) technology that allows you to in[...]

  • Page 22

    22 22 22 22 22 Step4. Connect a V GA cable or a D VI cable to the monitor connector or the D VI connector of the gra phics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot. Step3. Align and in sert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on e ach gra phics card. Ma ke sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in pla ce. ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card[...]

  • Page 23

    23 23 23 23 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the gra phics card drivers to your system. After that, you can en able the Multi- Gra phics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the N VIDIA ® nView s[...]

  • Page 24

    24 24 24 24 24 For Windows ® Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS: (For SLI TM and Quad SLI TM mode) A. Click the Start icon on your Windows ta skbar . B. From the pop-up menu, select All Progra ms , a nd then click N VIDIA Corporation . C. Select N VIDIA Control Pa nel ta b. D. Select Control Panel tab. E. From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI and PhysX [...]

  • Page 25

    25 25 25 25 25 1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performa nce benefits of CrossFireX TM . All three CrossFireX TM components, a CrossFireX TM Rea dy gra phics card, a CrossFireX TM Rea dy motherboard and a CrossFireX TM Edition co-processor gra phics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the Cros[...]

  • Page 26

    26 26 26 26 26 CrossFire Bridge Step 3. Connect the D VI monitor cable to the D VI connector on the Ra deon gra phics card on PCIE2 slot. (Y ou may use the D VI to D-Sub ada pter to convert the D VI connector to D-Sub interfa ce, and then conne ct the D-Sub monitor cable to the D VI to D-Sub ada pter .) Step 2. Connect two Ra deon gra phics cards b[...]

  • Page 27

    27 27 27 27 27 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX TM TM TM TM TM -Ready Graphics -Ready Graphics -Ready Graphics -Ready Graphics -Ready Graphics Cards Cards Cards Cards Cards Step 1. I n sert Radeon gra ph[...]

  • Page 28

    28 28 28 28 28 Step 6. Double-click “A TI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFireX TM ”, a nd then check the item “Ena ble CrossFireX TM ”. Select the option a ccording to the total GPU number on the Radeon gra phics cards. Click “Apply”. The Catalyst U ninstaller is an optional download. W e recommend using th[...]

  • Page 29

    29 29 29 29 29 Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFire TM ”, the CrossFireX TM function may not work a ctually . Y our computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer , plea se confirm whether the option “Ena ble CrossFire TM ” in “A TI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, plea se selec[...]

  • Page 30

    30 30 30 30 30 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 a n d pin2 ar[...]

  • Page 31

    31 31 31 31 31 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper ca ps over these headers a nd connectors. Pla cing jumper ca ps over the hea ders and c[...]

  • Page 32

    32 32 32 32 32 connect to the SA T A HDD power connector connect to the power supply Serial A T A (SA T A) Plea se connect the bla ck end of Power Cable SA T A power ca ble to the power (Optional) connector on ea ch drive. Then connect the white end of SA T A power cable to the power connector of the power supply. Infrared Module Header This header[...]

  • Page 33

    33 33 33 33 33 J_SENSE OUT2_L 1 MIC_RET PRESENCE# GND OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L OUT_RET Front Panel Audio Header This is a n interfa ce for front (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.12 No. 41) convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the cha ssis must sup[...]

  • Page 34

    34 34 34 34 34 Cha ssis, NB a nd Power Fa n Connectors Plea se connect the fan cables (4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and (see p.12 No. 23) match the bla ck wire to the ground pin. (3-pin CHA_F AN2) (see p.12 No. 6) (3-pin NB_F AN1) (see p.12 No. 39) (3-pin PW R_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 5) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan[...]

  • Page 35

    35 35 35 35 35 n 20-Pin A TX Power Supply In stallation Though this motherboard provides 24-pin A TX power connector , it ca n still work if you adopt a tradition al 20-pin A TX power supply . T o use the 20-pin A TX power supply , plea se plug your power supply along with Pin 1 a nd Pin 13. 12 1 24 13 A TX 12V Power Connector Plea se connect an A [...]

  • Page 36

    36 36 36 36 36 HDMI_SPDIF Cable Pl ea s e connect the bla ck end (A) (Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI V GA card. A. bla ck end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin) C B GND +5V SPDIFOUT blue black blue black GND[...]

  • Page 37

    37 37 37 37 37 2.12 Quick Switches 2.12 Quick Switches 2.12 Quick Switches 2.12 Quick Switches 2.12 Quick Switches This motherboard ha s three quick switches: power switch, reset switch a nd clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Switch Power Switch is a quick switch, (PW RBT N) [...]

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    38 38 38 38 38 2.13 Debug LED 2.13 Debug LED 2.13 Debug LED 2.13 Debug LED 2.13 Debug LED The onboard Debug LED is used to provide code inf ormation, which ma kes troubleshooting even ea sier . Plea se see the diagra ms below for rea ding the Debug LED codes. The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other components before [...]

  • Page 39

    39 39 39 39 39 The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS: Checkpoint Description 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also init[...]

  • Page 40

    40 40 40 40 40 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information. 3 7 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. 3 8 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B T est for total memory in stall[...]

  • Page 41

    41 41 41 41 41 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multi-medi a Interfa ce) is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides a n interfa ce between a ny [...]

  • Page 42

    42 42 42 42 42 2.15 SA 2.15 SA 2.15 SA 2.15 SA 2.15 SA T T T T T AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SA T AII hard disk to your computer , plea se carefully read below SA T AII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SA T AII hard [...]

  • Page 43

    43 43 43 43 43 2.16 2.16 2.16 2.16 2.16 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A T T T T T A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA T T T T T A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A T T T T T AII (SA AII (SA AII (SA AII (SA AII (SA T T T T T AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks Insta[...]

  • Page 44

    44 44 44 44 44 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F unctions for SA unctions for SA unctions for SA unctions for SA unctions for SA T T T T T A / SA A / SA A / SA A / SA A / SA T T T T T AII AII AII AII AII HDDs HDDs HDDs HDDs HDDs This mothe[...]

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    45 45 45 45 45 Caution 1. Without SA T A 15-pin power connector interfa ce, the SA T A / SA T AII Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. Even some SA T A / SA T AII HDDs provide both SA T A 15-pin power connector a nd IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfa ces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfa ce is definitely not able to su[...]

  • Page 46

    46 46 46 46 46 How to Hot Plug a SA T A / SA T AII HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug: Plea se do follow below instruction sequence to proce ss the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SA T A / SA T AII HDD da mage and data loss. Connect SA T A data ca ble to the motherboard’s SA T AII connector . Connect SA T A 15-p[...]

  • Page 47

    47 47 47 47 47 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.19 Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide T o install the drivers to your system, plea se insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on th[...]

  • Page 48

    48 48 48 48 48 If you wa nt to use “Intel Matrix Storage Ma nager” in Windows ® environment, plea se install SA T A / SA T AII drivers from the Support CD again so that “Intel Matrix Storage Ma nager” will be installed to your system a s well. After the installation of Windows ® XP / Windows ® XP-64bit OS, if you wa nt to manage RAID fun[...]

  • Page 49

    49 49 49 49 49 2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, 2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, 2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, 2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, 2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID 5 RAID 1 or RAID[...]

  • Page 50

    50 50 50 50 50 2.20.4 Installing Windows 2.20.4 Installing Windows 2.20.4 Installing Windows 2.20.4 Installing Windows 2.20.4 Installing Windows ® Vista Vista Vista Vista Vista TM TM TM TM TM / Vista / Vista / Vista / Vista / Vista TM TM TM TM TM 64-bit With 64-bit With 64-bit With 64-bit With 64-bit With RAID Functions RAID Functions RAID Functio[...]

  • Page 51

    51 51 51 51 51 STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Adva nced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set “SA T AII Configuration” to [Enha nced], a nd then in the option “Configure SA T AII a s”, plea se set the option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: M ake a SA T A / SA T AII driver diskette. Plea se ma ke a SA T A / SA T AII driver diskette by follow[...]

  • Page 52

    52 52 52 52 52 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T echnology echnology echnology echnology echnology This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T echnology , which mean s during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses.[...]

  • Page 53

    53 53 53 53 53 Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The BIOS FWH chip [...]

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    54 54 54 54 54 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced System Overview System Time System Date [ :00:09] [Mon 07/20/2009] Use [Enter], [T AB] or [SHIFT -T AB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field T ab Select Field F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F1[...]

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    55 55 55 55 55 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, In[...]

  • Page 56

    56 56 56 56 56 CPU Ratio If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item a ppear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. QPI Frequency Use this option to adjust QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) frequency. Configu- ration options: [Auto], [4.800GT], [5.866GT] and [6.400GT]. The default value is [Auto]. Uncore Frequency Use th[...]

  • Page 57

    57 57 57 57 57 DRAM tRP This controls the number of DRAM clocks f or TRP . Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [15]. DRAM tRAS This controls the number of DRAM clocks f or TRAS. Configuration option s: Configuration options: [Auto], [9] to [31]. DRAM tRFC This controls the number of DRAM clocks f or TRFC. Configuration opti[...]

  • Page 58

    58 58 58 58 58 ICH V oltage Use this to select ICH V oltage. Standard: 1.12V . Max: 1.56V . Increment: 0.02V. IOH CSI V oltage Use this to select IOH CSI V oltage. Sta ndard: 1.12V . Max: 1.56V . Increment: 0.02V. IOH/ICH PCIE V oltage Use this to select IOH/ICH PCIE V oltage. Sta ndard: 1.52V . Max: 1.90V . Increment: 0.02V. CPU PLL V oltage Use t[...]

  • Page 59

    59 59 59 59 59 Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Conf iguration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP[...]

  • Page 60

    60 60 60 60 60 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Ratio If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item a ppear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is su[...]

  • Page 61

    61 61 61 61 61 Intel (R) T urboMode tech Use this item to ena ble or disable Intel (R) T urbo Boost T echnology . T urbo mode allows processor cores to run fa ster than marked frequency in specific condition. The default value is [Enabled]. 1-Core Ratio Limit Progra m highest CPU Ratio used by Turbo Mode f or 1-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [...]

  • Page 62

    62 62 62 62 62 - T DP Limit value Progra m the T DP (power) limit f or T urbo Mode so that the processor does not throttle at pea k performa nce conditions. Intel (R) C-ST A TE tech. Intel (R) C-ST A TE tech. is a chieved by ma king the power a nd thermal control unit part of the core logic a nd not part of the chipset a s before. Migration of the [...]

  • Page 63

    63 63 63 63 63 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration - BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Settings Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, I[...]

  • Page 64

    64 64 64 64 64 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Configuration Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Suspend T o RAM Repost Video on STR Resume Check Ready Bit Restore on AC/Power L[...]

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    65 65 65 65 65 BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SA T AII Configuration SA T AII 1 SA T AII 2 SA T AII 3 SA T AII 4 SA T AII 5 SA T AII 6 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave eSA T AII [Enhanced] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detect[...]

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    66 66 66 66 66 [CD/D V D]: This is used for IDE CD/D V D drives. [ARMD]: This is used f or IDE ARMD (A T API Removable Medi a Device), such a s MO. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS a nd Windows; f or Netware a nd UNIX user , select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode. Block (Multi-[...]

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    67 67 67 67 67 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI / PnP Settings V a l u ei nu n i t so fP C I clocks for PCI device latency timer regi ste r . Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [64] [Enable[...]

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    68 68 68 68 68 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive. 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Con[...]

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    69 69 69 69 69 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB 2.0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select lega cy support for U[...]

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    70 70 70 70 70 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Event Monitoring Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU T emperature M / B T emperature Vcore + 3.30V + 12.0V + 5.00V CPU FAN Speed C h a s s i sF A N1S p e e d Power F AN Speed C h a s s i s[...]

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    71 71 71 71 71 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled]. AddOn ROM Display Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display . If you [...]

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    72 72 72 72 72 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Security Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Security Settings Supe[...]

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    73 73 73 73 73 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit system setup after saving the changes. F 1 0k e yc a nb eu s e d for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Exit Sa[...]

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    74 74 74 74 74 Chapter 4: Sof Chapter 4: Sof Chapter 4: Sof Chapter 4: Sof Chapter 4: Sof tware Suppor tware Suppor tware Suppor tware Suppor tware Suppor t t t t t 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 Install Operating System Install Operating System Install Operating System Install Operating System Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Micros[...]