ASRock 865PE manual Introduction, Package Contents

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoe865PE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de- livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit- ment 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 notice. 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

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock ConRoe865PE Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) ASRock ConRoe865PE Quick Installation Guide ASRock ConRoe865PE Support CD

(including LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo) One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock 8CH I/O Shield

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Contents ConRoe865PE Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Software Support Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications See Caution Bios Feature ConnectorSupport CD HardwarePage 22.9cm 9.0 Motherboard LayoutTable for Audio Output Connection ASRock 8CH I/OScrew Holes Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Page Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Dual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules DimmNotch break Installing a DimmExpansion Slots PCI and AGP Slots Installing an expansion cardJumper Setting Description Jumpers SetupIDE2 Onboard Headers and ConnectorsUSB 2.0 Header Chassis Speaker Header Untied Overclocking Technology Serial ATA Sata Hard Disks InstallationDriver Installation Guide Bios Menu Bar Advanced Screen Navigation KeysMain Screen Boot Failure Guard CPU ConfigurationCPU Host Frequency Spread SpectrumRatio Actual Value Ratio Cmos SettingEnhance Halt State Max Cpuid Value LimitChipset Configuration Acpi Configuration RTC Alarm Power On IDE ConfigurationOnBoard IDE Operate Mode Combined Mode OptionLBA/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 VersionUSB Controller Enabled USB ConfigurationUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Target CPU Temperature CCPU Quiet Fan Tolerance CBoot Settings Configuration Boot ScreenBoot From Network Boot Up Num-Lock1st Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot Device PriorityMain Advanced Monitor Boot Change Supervisor PasswordExit 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