ASRock Version 2.3, Motherboard manual Introduction, Package Contents

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2motherboard, 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 ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2Quick Installation Guide ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2Support 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

Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

Two Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)

One ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Panel Shield One USB+1394 Bracket

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Contents ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Software Support Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction Package ContentsSpecifications See Caution Bios FeatureSupport CD HardwarePage CPU For Windows 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/VistaTM64-bit 21.8cm 8.6 Motherboard LayoutTable for Audio Output Connection ASRock 8CHeSATAII 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 DimmAGI Express slot PCI Express Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express Slots What graphics cards work with CrossFireTM? CrossFireTM Operation GuideEnjoy the benefit of CrossFireTM DVI connector DMS View CrossFire TM Enable CrossFire TM Jumpers Setup Surround Display FeatureOnboard Headers and Connectors \ Surround Display InformationPrimary IDE connector Blue USB 2.0 Headers Front Panel Audio Header Ieee 1394 Headers HDMISPDIFHeader Hdmispdif Header Connection Guide ESATAII Interface Introduction What is eSATAII?Page Comparison between eSATAII and other devices Western Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuidePage What is Hot Swap Function? Driver Installation GuideWhat is Hot Plug Function? Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Set up BiosInstall Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Make a Sata / Sataii Driver DisketteSetting Up a RAID Ready System Migrating a RAID Ready System to RAID RAID 1 or RAID Install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system Make a Sata / Sataii driver diskette Untied Overclocking Technology 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 LimitConfigure Dram Timing by SPD Chipset ConfigurationIntel R SpeedSteptm tech Dram FrequencyDram CAS# Latency Dram RAS# to CAS# DelayDram RAS# Precharge Dram RAS# Activate to PrechargeAcpi Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration IDE ConfigurationATA/IDE Configuration Combined OptionType PCIPnP 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 Onboard LAN 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