ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 manual Motherboard Layout

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

5

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.3cm (8.0 in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS2_USB_PWR1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prescott800CPUFAN1

FSB800

DualChannel DDR400

module)pin-184bit,(64/72DIMM1

 

module)pin-184bit,(64/72DIMM2

 

in)(12.030.5cm

Keyboard PS2

 

PARALLEL

ATX12V1

 

 

 

 

Intel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM1

 

 

PORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T: USB2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0

 

Top:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T: USB0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RJ-45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATXPWR1

 

 

 

 

915PL

 

 

 

DDR

 

DDR

 

Bottom:

FRONT Center:

LINEIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MICIN

Top:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTR BASS

Bottom:

Center: SIDE SPK

REAR SPK

Top:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE1

8

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JMB360

 

 

 

 

CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JMicron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE2

EN4

EN3

EN2

EN1

 

 

SATAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1

PCIEX1

PCIEX1

PCIEX1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super

 

SATA2_EN2 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2_EN1

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2_EN3

SATAII_1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

SATA2_EN4

 

 

 

CLRCMOS1

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGI_EXPRESS1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1CH

 

 

 

 

PCI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

BIOS

2Mb

 

775i915PL-SATA2

 

 

 

Intel

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI 1

 

 

 

 

ICH6

 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

PCI

 

 

 

SATA2_EN5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

`

USB2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI 4

 

 

 

SPEAKER1 1

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO1

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR1

 

PANEL1

FAN1

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB45

 

USB67

 

PLED PWRBTN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLOPPY1

 

 

 

 

 

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

GAME1

 

 

 

 

 

1

HDLED1

 

CHA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

1

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JR1 JL1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

24

23

22 21 20

19 18

17

1

PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper

 

19

Infrared Module Connector (IR1)

2

ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1)

 

20

USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)

3

775-Pin CPU Socket

 

21

SATA2_EN5

 

4

North Bridge Controller

 

22

USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue)

5

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

 

23

Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

6

184-pin DDR DIMM Slots

 

24

Game Port Header (GAME1)

 

(DDR1- 2, Dual Channel)

 

25

JR1 JL1 Jumper

7

Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Black)

26 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1)

8

JMicron JMB360 Chipset (PCIEX1 interface)

27

PCI Slots (PCI1- 4)

9

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

28

BIOS FWH Chip

10

Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_1, red)

29

AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)

11

South Bridge Controller

 

30

PCIEX1_EN1 - 4

 

12

Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2, blue)

31 PCI Express Slot (PCIE2)

13

Third Serial ATA Connector (SATA3, black)

32

SATA2_EN1 - 4

 

14

Fourth Serial ATA Connector (SATA4, black)

33

PCI Express Slot (PCIE1)

15

Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1, blue)

34

SLI Power

 

16

Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

35

Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

17

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

36

ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

18

System Panel Header (PANEL1)

 

 

 

 

 

9

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Contents 775i915PL-SATA2 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Software Support Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications See Caution For Windows 2000/Windows XP Motherboard Layout Table for Audio Output Connection ASRock 8CH I/OScrew Holes Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Page Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules DimmAGI Express slot PCI Express x Installing an expansion cardPCIE2 Dual Graphics FeatureJumpers Setup Surround Display FeatureOn the motherboard Onboard Headers and ConnectorsInfrared Module Header Chassis Speaker Header Serial ATA Sata Hard Disks Installation Bios Menu Bar Navigation Keys Main ScreenAdvanced Screen Boot Failure Guard CPU ConfigurationCPU Host Frequency Spread SpectrumRatio Status Ratio Cmos SettingRatio Actual Value CPU Thermal ThrottlingChipset Configuration Acpi Configuration IDE Configuration LBA/Large Mode IDE Device ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration Super IO Configuration Floppy ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port AddressECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Address EPP VersionHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen USB ConfigurationUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportTarget CPU Temperature C Boot ScreenCPU Quiet Fan Tolerance CBoot From Network Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Up Num-Lock Security ScreenExit Screen Load Optimal DefaultsSave Changes and Exit Discard Changes and ExitLGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo Program Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Running The Support CD

775i915PL-SATA2 specifications

The ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 is a motherboard that caters to the needs of users looking for a balance of performance, functionality, and affordability. Designed for Intel's LGA 775 processors, it supports a wide range of CPUs from the Pentium 4 to the Core 2 Duo series. With its robust architecture, this motherboard is an ideal choice for both gamers and everyday users who desire reliability and speed.

One of the standout features of the ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 is its incorporation of the Intel 915P chipset. This chipset is known for its stability and performance, providing an excellent platform for high-speed computing. The motherboard supports dual-channel DDR2 memory, allowing for increased memory bandwidth which enhances overall system performance. With a total of four DIMM slots, users can install up to 8GB of RAM, facilitating multitasking and demanding applications.

The ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 boasts ample connectivity options, including support for SATA II, enabling faster data transfer rates of up to 3Gb/s. This is crucial for users who frequently access large files or run storage-intensive applications. Additionally, it offers two SATA connectors, allowing users to set up multiple drives for improved storage solutions. RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations provide flexibility for users looking to enhance their storage performance or redundancy.

For graphics output, the motherboard features an AGP 8x slot, which is essential for those utilizing older graphics cards. This is particularly beneficial for users who may want to upgrade their graphics components without investing in a new motherboard. The ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 also includes several PCI slots, accommodating expansion cards for enhanced functionality.

In terms of onboard features, the motherboard is equipped with a Realtek ALC888 audio codec, delivering high-quality sound for gaming and multimedia applications. Onboard LAN allows for easy internet connectivity, while USB 2.0 ports ensure compatibility with a variety of peripherals.

Design-wise, the ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 is compact and user-friendly, with ample space for cable management and a layout that facilitates easier installation of components. Its balanced design, coupled with an affordable price point, makes it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers seeking a dependable motherboard.

Overall, the ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 excels in providing essential features, flexibility, and strong performance, making it a versatile choice for a range of computing needs. Whether for casual use or light gaming, this motherboard remains a valuable component in building a budget-friendly yet capable system.