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ConRoe945PL-GLAN
User Manual
Version 1.2
Published November 2006
Copyright©2006 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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3.6 Security Screen ............................................................ 40 3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 41 4 Software Support 4 Software Support ........................................... ........................................... 42 42 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... 42
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoe945PL-GLAN 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 in
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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 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm ® TM ® ® CPU - LGA 775 for Intel Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / ® Celeron D (see CAUTION 1) - FSB 800/533 MHz - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports EM64T CPU ® Chipset - Northbridge: Intel 945PL ® - Southbridge: Intel ICH7 Memory - Dual Channel
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Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and “Hot Plug” functions) (see CAUTION 8) - 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 - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports “Plu
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CAUTION! TM 1. This motherboard supports FSB800-CPU. If you plan to adopt Core 2 Duo CPU on this motherboard, you can only adopt Conroe 800 E4XXX processors. 2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 29. 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 25 for details. 4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
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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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CD1 Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN PARALLEL PORT Center: Center: SIDE SPK FRONT PS2 COM1 Bottom: Bottom: Keyboard CTR BASS MIC IN 1 1 4Mb BIOS 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 19.1cm (7.5 in) PS2_USB_PWR1 PS2 Mouse Dual Channel DDRII533 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 Presler FSB800 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 Intel 945PL Chipset ` PCI EXPRESS 7 LAN PHY PCIE1 8 ConRoe 945PL-GLAN 30 PCIE2 9 CMOS Batt
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1.5 1.5 HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O Panel Panel 1.5 1.5 1.5 HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O Panel Panel Panel 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, ple
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Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation ConRoe945PL-GLAN is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.5", 30.5 x 19.1 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 Scr
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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) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDRII DIMM slots to activate Du
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.
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2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting Description PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable 1_2 2_3 (see p.10 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 +5V +5VSB or
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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.8 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! FDD connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) FLOPPY1 (see p.10 No. 22) Pin1 the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-s
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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power (Optional) connector on each drive. Then connect to the SATA HDD 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 Headers USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 P-7 P+7 (9-pin USB67) ports on the I/O panel, there are GND DUMMY (see p.10 No. 20) two USB 2.0 headers on this 1 motherboard. Each USB 2.0 GND P+6 header c
