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ConRoeXFire-eSATA2
User Manual
Version 2.3
Published January 2007
Copyright©2007 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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® TM 2.18 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista / TM Vista 64-bit Without RAID Functions .......................... 40 ® 2.18.1 Installing Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ..................................... 40 ® TM TM 2.18.2 Installing Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit Without RAID Functions ..................................... 41 2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 42 3 BIOS S 3 BIOS SETUP UTILIT
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 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
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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 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm ® TM TM CPU - LGA 775 for Intel Dual Core Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo ® ® ® / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D processors - FSB 1066/800/533 MHz - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports EM64T CPU ® Chipset - Northbridge: Intel 945P/945G ® - Southbridge
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- 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII connectors), support “Hot Plug” function (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 2 x IEEE 1394 headers - 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 - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11)
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CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 46. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 42 for details. 3. 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 17 for proper installation. 4. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than ®
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® ® ® ® ® 1.3 1.3 Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T equirement Table for W able for Windows indows 1.3 1.3 1.3 Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T equirement T equirement Table for W able for W able for Windows indows indows TM TM TM TM TM Vista Vista Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo Vista Vista Vista Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
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1.4 1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI 1.4 1.4 1.4 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 (PCI Express x4) Express Slot (PCI Express x4) Express Slot (PCI Express x4) Express Slot (PCI Express x4) Express Slot (PCI Express x4) ® TM TM (for Windows 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/Vista /Vista 64-bit) Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name Ven
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4Mb BIOS CD1 Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN PARALLEL PORT Center: Center: SIDE SPK FRONT PS2 Bottom: Bottom: COM1 CTR BASS Keyboard MIC IN USB2.0 1394a 1 1 1 1 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1 3 5 6 7 8 2 4 21.8cm (8.6 in) PS2_USB_PWR1 PS2 Mouse CPU_FAN1 37 eSATAII_12 T: eSATAII_1 B: eSATAII_2 36 FSB1066 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 Intel 945P/945G Chipset 35 Presler Conroe Dual Core CPU LAN PHY PCIE1 9 ConRoeX
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1.6 1.6 ASR ASRock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSAT TAII I/O AII I/O 1.6 1.6 1.6 ASR ASR ASRock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSAT T TAII I/O AII I/O AII I/O 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 12 13 11 10 9 1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 eSATAII Ports 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 COM Port 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
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Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.6", 30.5 x 21.8 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 S
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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) ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of th
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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 (PCI Express x4) on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that h
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TM TM TM TM TM 2.7 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire 2.7 CrossFire Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide TM TM This motherboard supports CrossFire feature. CrossFire technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect TM mechanism, CrossF
