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775i915P-SATA2
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2005
Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis- tered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identif
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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... 5 5 5 5 5 1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5 1.2 Specifications .....
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3.5 Boot Screen................................................................... 39 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 40 3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 40 3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 41 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support ........................................... .........................
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 775i915P-SATA2 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 inst
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1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ® ® ® CPU - 775-Pin Socket supporting Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron D processor (in 775-land LGA package) - FSB 800/533 MHz - Supports EM64T CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) ® Chipset - Northbridge: Intel 915P chipset ® - Southbridge: Intel ICH6 Memory - Dual Channel DDR/DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
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Connector - 4 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors (No Support for “RAID” and “Hot Plug” functions) - 1 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connector by JMicron JMB360 (PCIE x 1 interface) (Supports “Hot Plug” function) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SLI/XFIRE power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see C
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CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 30. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation. 3. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or d
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1.3 1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI 1.3 1.3 1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot Express Slot Express Slot Express Slot Express Slot (for Windows 2000/Windows XP) Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name Vendor n-VIDIA ASUS EN5750 GeForce PCX5750 ASUS Extreme N5900 GeForce PCX5900
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2Mb BIOS 1 ATXPWR1 PARALLEL PORT Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN Center: Center: SIDE SPK FRONT PS2 COM1 Bottom: Keyboard Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN USB2.0 1 1 7.1CH 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24.4cm (9.6 in) PS2 DDR400/DDRII533 Mouse PS2_USB_PWR1 775i915P-SATA2 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 Intel 915P Chipset 38 SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 37 CD1 PCI 36 EXPRESS 35 PCIE1 JMicron JMB360
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1.5 1.5 ASRock 8CH I/O ASRock 8CH I/O 1.5 1.5 1.5 ASRock 8CH I/O ASRock 8CH I/O ASRock 8CH I/O 12 3 6 4 7 5 8 13 12 11 10 9 1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 Serial Port: COM1 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 7 Front Speaker (Lime) * If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the
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Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 775i915P-SATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components. 2.1 Screw
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black line black line 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU, please follow the steps below. 775-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Step 1.
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For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Step 3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while
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2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 2.4 2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 775-LAND CPU to dissipate heat. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heats
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 775i915P-SATA2 motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel DDR/DDRII Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size
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Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you for
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express Slots) Slots) Slots) Slots) Slots) There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PC
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2.7 Dual Graphics Feature 2.7 Dual Graphics Feature 2.7 Dual Graphics Feature 2.7 Dual Graphics Feature 2.7 Dual Graphics Feature This motherboard supports Dual Graphics Technology. When installing the add-on VGA cards to this motherboard, you are allowed choosing two different ways to decide the function of PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1), AGI Express slot, and SATA II. The default value of this feature is to enable PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1), AGI Express slot (only PCI Express x 1), and SATA II. You can also
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2.8 2.8 PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For 2.8 2.8 2.8 PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For PCIE VGA Card Driver Installation Guide For Windows 98 SE / ME Windows 98 SE / ME Windows 98 SE / ME Windows 98 SE / ME Windows 98 SE / ME If your system is Windows 98 / ME and want to install PCIE VGA card driver. Please follow the below steps for proper driver installation. 1. Click “My Computer” on y
