ASRock K10N78hSLI-GLAN manual Introduction, Package Contents

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K10N78hSLI-GLANmotherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to qual- ity 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

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 K10N78hSLI-GLANMotherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78hSLI-GLANQuick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78hSLI-GLANSupport CD

One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive

Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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

One “ASRock eSATAII_SPDIF I/O” I/O Panel Shield

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Contents K10N78hSLI-GLAN Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Software Support Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction Package ContentsSpecifications Unique Feature Bios FeatureSupport CD HardwarePage Page CPU DDR2 Motherboard LayoutTable for Audio Output Connection ASRock eSATAIISPDIF I/OPre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationDual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules DimmNotch break Installing a DimmExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardSupported PCI Express Card for Hybrid Slitm Minimum System Configuration for Hybrid SlitmHybrid Slitm Operation Guide Enjoy the benefit of Nvidia Hybrid Slitm PS2USBPW1 Jumpers SetupIDE1 Onboard Headers and ConnectorsSerial ATA Sata Power Cable Header CPU Fan Connector White end 2-pin Hdmispdif Header Connection Guide ESATAII Interface Introduction What is eSATAII?How to install eSATAII? Comparison between eSATAII and other devices Western Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuidePage What is Hot Swap Function? What is Hot Plug Function?Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Sata / Sataii HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii HDD How to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii HDDMake a Sata / Sataii driver diskette Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Install Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your systemUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions\ RAID Installation Guide \ I386 \ AHCIVista For Windows VistaTM OSSet the Sata Operation Mode option to RAID Untied Overclocking Technology Introduction Bios Menu BarMain Screen Navigation KeysTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen System Time HourMinuteSecondCPU Configuration Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvanced Screen MainBoot Failure Guard Overclock ModeAM2 Boost CPU Frequency MHzEnhanced Halt State Secure Virtual MachineProcessor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum FrequencyProcessor Target Frequency Processor VoltageNorth Bridge Target Frequency CPU Frequency MultiplierCAS Latency CL Memory Controller ModeFlexibility Option CS/ODT Fine Delay Addr/Cmd Fine DelayMA Timing Bank InterleavingHybrid SLI Front PanelShare Memory Primary Graphics AdapterCPU NB Link Width CPU NB Link SpeedDram Voltage Chipset Core VoltageAcpi Configuration IDE Device Configuration Sata Operation ModeAcpi Hpet Table OnBoard IDE ControllerPIO Mode LBA/Large ModeDMA Mode Block Multi-Sector TransferPCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationA.R.T 32Bit Data TransferSuper IO Configuration Floppy ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port AddressUSB Controller Enabled USB ConfigurationUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Target CPU TemperatureCPU Quiet Fan Target Fan SpeedBoot Settings Configuration Boot ScreenBoot From Onboard LAN Boot Up Num-LockSecurity Screen Main Advanced Monitor BootChange Supervisor Password Exit Screen Load Optimal DefaultsSave Changes and Exit Discard Changes and ExitSupport CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu