ASRock CONROE945 manual Introduction, Package Contents

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoe945PL-GLANmotherboard, 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 ConRoe945PL-GLANMotherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock ConRoe945PL-GLANQuick Installation Guide ASRock ConRoe945PL-GLANSupport 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 Cables (Optional)

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

One HD 8CH I/O Panel Shield

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Contents ConRoe945PL-GLAN Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Software Support Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications Bios Feature ConnectorSee Caution Support CDPage CPU 19.1cm 7.5 Motherboard LayoutTable for Audio Output Connection HD 8CH I/O PanelScrew Holes Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Page Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules DimmExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardPS2USBPWR1 Jumpers SetupOnboard Headers and Connectors USB 2.0 Headers Chassis Speaker Header Black end White end 2-pin Hdmispdif Header Connection Guide Western Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuideUntied Overclocking Technology Driver Installation GuideBios 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 Dram RAS# Activate to Precharge Boot Graphic Adapter PriorityOnBoard HD Audio Front Panel ControlAcpi Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration IDE ConfigurationIDE Device Configuration Combined OptionPIO Mode LBA/Large ModeDMA Mode Block Multi-Sector TransferPCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationA.R.T Bit Data TransferSuper 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 Network 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