ASRock A75 Extreme6 manual System Panel Header

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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.If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below:

A.Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.

B.Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C.Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D.MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.

E.To activate the front mic.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Select “Mixer”. Select “Recorder”. Then click “FrontMic”. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust “Recording Volume”.

System Panel Header

This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1)

several system front panel

(see p.12 No. 20)

functions.

Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may con- figure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to per- form a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

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Contents A75 Extreme6 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Setup Utility Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications USB ConnectorAudio Rear Panel I/OSupport CD Smart SwitchBios Feature Unique FeatureFCC, CE, Whql CertificationsPage Page 24.4cm 9.6-in Motherboard LayoutTable for Audio Output Connection I/O PanelLAN Port LED Indications Page Pre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationDual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules DimmInstalling a Dimm Pcie Slots Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Page CrossFire Bridge Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards CrossFireTM Bridge For Windows 7 / VistaTM OS Driver Installation and SetupFor Windows XP OS Page What does an AMD Dual Graphics system include? AMD Dual Graphics Operation GuideEnjoy the benefit of AMD Dual Graphics AMD Vision Engine Control Center Dual Monitor Feature Dual Monitor and Surround Display FeaturesFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS Surround Display FeatureHdcp Function What is HDCP?For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS CIR sensors in different angles ASRock Smart Remote Installation GuideDescription Jumpers SetupSerial ATA3 Connectors Onboard Headers and ConnectorsUSB 2.0 Headers Besides two default USB System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors ATX 12V Power Connector Supply to this connectorHdmispdif Header Hdmispdif header, providing Smart Switches Status Code Description 12 Dr. DebugPage Page Page Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? What is Hot Swap Function?Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Plug a SATA3 HDD Set up Uefi Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions \ RAID Installation Guide Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configurationInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Page Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionSystem Time HourMinuteSecond Navigation KeysMain Screen To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screenOC Tweaker Screen CPU Voltage Dram Configuration Dram FrequencyDram Timing Control Power Down Enable RAS# to CAS# Delay tRCDWrite to Read Delay tWTR Command Rate CRWrite Recovery Time tWR RAS to RAS Delay tRRDInstant Flash Advanced ScreenCool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationCore C6 Mode Package C6 ModeNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Storage Configuration Infrared Port Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Serial Port AddressAcpi Configuration Acpi Hpet table Legacy USB Support USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller USB 3.0 ControllerChassis Fan 3 Setting CPU Fan 1 & 2 SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Chassis Fan 2 SettingBoot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Drivers Menu Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Running The Support CDInstalling OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB
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A75 Extreme6 specifications

The ASRock A75 Extreme6 is a high-performance motherboard designed for AMD’s A-series processors, utilizing the FM1 socket. This motherboard exemplifies ASRock's commitment to delivering reliable, feature-rich, and user-friendly products. Built on the AMD A75 chipset, the A75 Extreme6 is a great choice for both gamers and professionals who seek a robust platform for their computing needs.

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