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939Dual-SATA2
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published July 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ 5 5 5 5 5 1.1 Package Contents .......................................
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3.6 Security Screen ........................................................................ 37 3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 38 4. 4. Software Support Software Support ................................................... ................................................... 39 39 4. 4. 4. Software Support Software Support Software Support ................................................... ...........................................
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1. 1. Introduction Introduction 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939Dual-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 installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the con
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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 TM CPU: 939-Pin Socket Supporting AMD Athlon 64 / 64FX Processor TM Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology (see CAUTION 1) Chipsets: North Bridge: ® ULi M1695 chipset For 939-Pin CPU, FSB @ 1 GHz / 2.0 GT/s South Bridge: ® ULi M1567 chipset, supports SATA 1.5Gb/s Memory: 4 x DDR DIMM Slots: 4 DIMMs support PC3200 (DDR 400) / PC27
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ASRock 8CH I/O: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 Serial Port: COM1 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports 1 RJ-45 Port Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass / Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone (see CAUTION 6) BIOS: AMI Legal BIOS Supports “Plug and Play” ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support CPU Frequency Stepless Control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 7) ® ® OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit comp
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SOCKET 939 PARALLEL PORT Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN Center: Center: SIDE SPK FRONT PS2 COM1 Keyboard Bottom: Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN 1 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24.4cm (9.6-in) PS2_USB_PWR1 1 PS2 Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 CPU_FAN1 1 1 1 1 J3 J4 J7 J8 ULi 1 1 1 1 37 J1 J2 J5 J6 M1695 Chipset 7.1CH CD1 9 36 FUTURE_CPU_PORT1 35 PCI SATAII EXPRESS SATAII_1 1
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1.4 1.4 ASRock 8CH I/O ASRock 8CH I/O 1.4 1.4 1.4 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 s
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2. 2. Installation Installation 2. 2. 2. Installation Installation Installation 939Dual-SATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboa
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2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation o Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 939Dual-SATA2 motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) 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) DDR DIMM pair in the slots of the same color
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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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2.4 2.4 Expansion Slots Expansion Slots 2.4 2.4 2.4 Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot) (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot) (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot) (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot) (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots, PCIE Slots, and AGP Slot) There are 1 Future CPU Port, 3 PCI slots, 2 PCIE slots, and 1 AGP slot on 939Dual- SATA2 motherboard. Future CPU Port (Yello
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NOTE When adjusting the jumper settings, you may use the tool, Jumper Cap Remover, to help you removing the jumper caps more easily. This Jumper Cap Remover is bundled in your motherboard package, and please follow the “Jumper Cap Remover Instruction” to use it properly. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x
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2.5 2.5 Surround Display Feature Surround Display Feature 2.5 2.5 2.5 Surround Display Feature Surround Display Feature Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI VGA card and PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the docu- ment at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpe
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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.8 No. 24) FLOPPY1 Pin1 the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the r
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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD connector on each drive. Then power connector connect the white end of SATA connect to the power cable to the power power supply connector of the power supply. USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo- USB_PWR (9-pin USB67) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If P-6 P+6 GND (see p.8 No. 21) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O DUMMY panel are not sufficient, this 1 GND USB 2.0 hea
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PLED+ System Panel Header This header accommodates PLED- PWRBTN# (9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel GND (see p.8 No. 17) functions. 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLED- HDLED+ Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis 1 SPEAKER (4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. DUMMY DUMMY (see p.8 No. 18) +5V Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan (3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and GND (see p.8 No. 19) match the black wire to the +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED ground pin. CPU Fan Connec
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2.8 2.8 Serial A Serial AT TA (SA A (SAT TA) Hard Disks Installation A) Hard Disks Installation 2.8 2.8 2.8 Serial A Serial A Serial AT T TA (SA A (SA A (SAT T TA) Hard Disks Installation A) Hard Disks Installation A) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts JMicron JMB360 chipset that supports Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disk. It also adopts ULi M1567 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks, and supports RAID functions. You may install SATA hard disks on this moth
