ASRock P65iCafe manual Introduction, Package Contents

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock P65iCafe 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- by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no- tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock P65iCafe Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P65iCafe Quick Installation Guide

ASRock P65iCafe Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64- bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our support CD for details.

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Contents P65iCafe Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Setup Utility Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications Bios Feature ConnectorUnique Feature Support CDCertifications HardwareMonitor Page Page 21.8cm 8.6 Motherboard LayoutTable for Audio Output Connection I/O PanelLAN Port LED Indications Screw Holes Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Page Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Dual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules DimmNotch break Break Installing a DimmPcie slots Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Description Jumpers SetupOnboard Headers and Connectors Front Panel Audio Header Hdled Hard Drive Activity LED CPU Fan ConnectorsATX 12V Power Connector ATX Power ConnectorSerial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation Hot Plug Function for SATA3 HDDs What is Hot Plug Function?Hot Plug Function for Sata / Sataii HDDs Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug How to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii / SATA3 HDD Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideInstall Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Uefi Menu Bar IntroductionMain Screen Navigation KeysNavigation Keys + / Tab Enter Pgup Pgdn Home F10 F12OC Tweaker Screen Dram Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Short Duration Power LimitPrimary Plane Current Limit Secondary Plane Current LimitMRC Fast Boot Command Rate CRDram tRP Dram tRASUser Defaults Voltage Configuration CPU Core Voltage OffsetDram Voltage VTT VoltageInstant Flash Advanced ScreenCPU Configuration Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel Virtualization TechnologyHardware Prefetcher Primary Graphics Adapter North Bridge ConfigurationVT-d Render StandbySouth Bridge Configuration Sata Mode Selection Storage ConfigurationASMedia SATA3 Mode Sata ControllersIntelR Rapid Start Technology IntelR Rapid Start TechnologyEntry After Active Page Threshold SupportIntelR Smart Connect Technology IntelR Smart Connect TechnologySerial Port Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared PortAcpi Configuration Legacy USB Support USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Software Support Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB