775XFire-eSATA2 User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2005 Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents 1 Introduction ................................................... 5 1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5 1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 6 1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4) ................................................... 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10 1.5 ASRock eSATAII I/O .............................
3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.3.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 3.3.4 IDE Configuration ................................................. 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................... 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration .................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775XFire-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.
Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage) and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x eSATAII 3.
CAUTION! 1. 2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 40. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un- 3. tied Overclocking Technology” on page 37 for details. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation. 4. 5.
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 5 3 4 8 7 6 21.8cm (8.6 in) 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 DDR_II DIMM4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR_II DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) Intel 945PL Chipset CD1 30.5cm (12.0 in) Top: Line In Bottom: Mic In Center: Line Out 31 30 ATXPWR1 eSATAII_12 T: eSATAII_1 B: eSATAII_2 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 33 32 FSB800 eSATAII_TOP eSATAII_BOTTOM USB 2.0 T: USB0 Top: RJ-45 B: USB1 DDR_II DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB 2.
1.5 ASR ock eSA ASRock eSATTAII I/O 1 2 3 4 5 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 6 7 Parallel Port RJ-45 Port Line In (Light Blue) Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) eSATAII Ports 7 8 9 10 11 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.
Chapter 2 Installation 775XFire-eSATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.6", 30.5 x 21.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw Holes Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Step 1. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab.
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 3.
2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 775XFire-eSATA2 motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3; Yellow slots; see p.10 No.
Recommended Memory Configurations (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) 1 memory module DS/SS* X X X 2 memory modules DS/SS X DS/SS X 2 memory modules X DS/SS X DS/SS 3 memory modules SS SS DS/SS X 4 memory modules SS SS SS SS * If you only install one memory module, you can install it to any one of the four slots.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) on this motherboard.
2.7 CrossFire TM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application.
Step 2. Install the standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card to AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4). For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”. Standard Radeon (CrossFireTM Ready) graphics card Step 3. Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCI Express x 16 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.
TM Radeon CrossFireTM DMS connector Edition graphics card Connect the DVI-DMS cable to the monitor Connect the DVI-DMS cable to DMS connector of the CrossFireTM Edition connector. graphics card.
Step 9. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer. Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your desktop (ATI Catalyst driver should be version 5.10 or higher). You will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your desktop. Step 10. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select “Advanced View”. Click “CrossFire TM ”, and then set the option “Enable CrossFireTM” to “Yes”.
d “ATI Catalyst nter” on your 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 2.9 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”.
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) Pin1 (see p.10 No. 23) FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No.
Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. You can also use the SATA data cable to connect SATAII connectors and eSATAII connectors with corresponding color. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.
GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10 No. 25) 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2.
ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 No. 2) SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_POWER1) (see p.10 No. 31) SLI/XFIRE_POWER1 Game Port Header +5V JBB1 JBX MIDI_OUT JBY JBB2 MIDI_IN (15-pin GAME1) (see p.10 No. 24) 1 +5V JAB2 JAY GND GND JAX JAB1 +5V 27 It is not necessary to use this connector, but please connect it with a hard disk power connecor when two graphics cards are plugged to this motherboard at the same time.
2.11 eSA eSATTAII Inter face Introduction What is eSATAII? This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the convenient mobility like USB. eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that enables you to exchange drives easily.
2. If you plan to install two eSATAII devices to this motherboard, you need to enable both the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield. In order to enable the top and the bottom eSATAII ports of the I/O shield, you have to connect the red SATAII connector (SATAII_RED; see p.10 No.12) and the red eSATAII connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM; see p.10 No.33) with a SATA data cable first, and then connect the orange SATAII connector (SATAII_ORANGE; see p.10 No.
Comparison between eSATAII and other devices IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 SATA eSATAII/SATAII 400Mb/s 480Mb/s 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s) 3.
2.12 SA SATTAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.
2.13 Serial A ATTA (SA (SATTA) / Serial A ATTAII (SA (SATTAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel ICH7R south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Matrix Storage) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks.
2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap FFunctions unctions for SA SATTA / SA SATTAII HDDs and eSA eSATTAII Devices 775XFire-eSATA2 motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII / eSATAII Devices. Intel ICH7R south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. AHCI also provides usability enhancements such as Hot Plug.
2.15 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP-64bit OS on your SATA HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the below steps. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set “ATA/IDE Configuration” to [Enhanced], and then in the option “Configure SATA as”, please set the option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Make a SATA Driver Diskette. A.
After the installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS, if you want to manage RAID functions, you are allowed to use both “RAID Installation Guide” and “Intel Matrix Storage Manager Information” for RAID configuration. Please refer to the document in the Support CD, “Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration”, which is located in the folder at the following path: ..
1. Physically attach one additional SATA hard drive to the SATA port not being used. Note the serial number of the hard drive already in the system; you will use this to select it as the source hard drive when initiating the migration. 2. Boot Windows, install the Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager software, if not already installed, using the setup package obtained from a CD-ROM or from the Internet. This will install the necessary Intel Storage Utility and start menu links. 3.
82801GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7R-Windows XP64)” for Windows XP 64-bit. 2.17 Untied Overclocking TTechnology echnology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocing Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI bus. You may set “CPU Host Frequency” option of BIOS setup to [Auto], which will show you the actual CPU host frequency in the following item.
3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Advanced Security Exit Configure CPU Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Ratio Actual Value This is a read-only item, which displays the ratio actual value of this motherboard. Ratio CMOS Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item appear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated.
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DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks], [5 DRAM Clocks], [6 DRAM Clocks], [7 DRAM Clocks], [8 DRAM Clocks], [9 DRAM Clocks], [10 DRAM Clocks], [11 DRAM Clocks], [12 DRAM Clocks], [13 DRAM Clocks], [14 DRAM Clocks], a n d [ 1 5 D R A M Clocks]. Boot Graphic Adapter Priority This allows you to select [PCI/PCIE] or [PCIE/PCI] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI/PCIE].
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM [Disabled] Restore on AC/Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. +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.
3.3.4 IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Set [Compatible] when Legacy OS (MS-DOS, WinNT) is used. IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration Configure SATA as SATAII_BLUE SATAII_BLACK SATAII_RED SATAII_ORANGE IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave (PORT0) (PORT1) (PORT2) (PORT3) [Enhanced] [AHCI] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [ATAPI CDROM] [Not Detected] Set [Enhanced] when Native OS (Win2000 / XP) is used.
Because Intel® ICH7R south bridge only supports four IDE devices under legacy OS (Windows NT), you have to choose [SATA0, 1, 2, 3], [IDE1, SATA1, SATA3], and [SATA0, SATA2, IDE1] when the installed device is used with legacy OS.
LBA/Large Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. PIO Mode Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration [1.44 MB 31 2"] Floppy A Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system. +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. 3.3.
Parallel Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP]. EPP Version Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.
3.3.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support +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. 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.
CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature ( C)”, “Tolerance ( C)”, and “Minimun Fan Speed” appear to allow you adjusting them. The default value is [Disabled]. Target CPU Temperature ( C) The target temperature will be between 45 C and 65 C. The default value is [50].
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Boot From Network Bootup Num-Lock To enable or disable the boot from network feature. [Disabled] [On] +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. Boot From Network Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Network feature.
3.7 Exit Screen Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitro Boot Exit Options Security Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Optimal Defaults Enter F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 Software Suppor Supportt 4 . 1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 4 . 2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features. 4 . 2 .
