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ConRoe865PE
User Manual
Version 3.1
Published May 2006
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
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4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... 39 39 39 4 Software Support 4 Software Support ........................................... ........................................... 39 39 4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 39 4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 39 4.2.1
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock ConRoe865PE 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 install
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1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm ® ® ® CPU - LGA 775 for Intel Dual Core Pentium XE and Pentium D / ® ® TM Pentium 4 / Celeron D, supporting Core 2 Duo Desktop (Conroe), Presler and Cedar Mill processors (in 775-land LGA package) - FSB 1066/800/533 MHz (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (
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Connector - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors (No Support for RAID and “Hot Plug” functions) - 2 x ATA100 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game 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 10) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports “Plug and Play” - ACPI 1.1 Compliance W
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CAUTION! 1. To support FSB1066 CPU, please use DDR400 DIMMs (Double Data Rate 400 MHz). Before installing FSB1066 CPU, please make sure that you have adjusted the jumpers correctly. The default setting of FSB1 is to short pin1 and pin2. However, if you want this motherboard to support FSB1066 CPU, please adjust your FSB1 jumper setting, and short pin2 and pin3 (see page 18). 2. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 26. 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overcloc
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Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN Center: Center: PARALLEL PORT SIDE SPK FRONT PS2 Bottom: Bottom: COM1 Keyboard 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 22.9cm (9.0 in) 1 PS2 PS2_USB_PWR1 Mouse 7 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 Intel 29 865PE/865G Chipset 28 AGP 8X 8 27 1.5V_AGP1 4Mb 1 BIOS FSB1 9 26 PCI 1 7.1CH Intel ICH5 PCI 2 10 ` ConRoe865PE PCI 11 LAN PCI 3 RoHS SATA
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1.4 1.4 1.4 ASRock 8CH I/O ASRock 8CH I/O ASRock 8CH I/O 1.4 1.4 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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Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation ConRoe865PE is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.0", 30.5 x 22.9 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 Ho
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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. CPU Mar
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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 2.4 2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 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) ConRoe865PE 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. In ot
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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 and AGP Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots) There are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on ConRoe865PE motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The AGP slot has a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted gr
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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 FSB1 “NORMAL” (short pin1, pin2) (see p.9 item 9) is the default setting for the 2_3 1_2 1_2 FSB jumper
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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 Pin1 (see p.9 No. 20) the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-st
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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power connect to the connect to the SATA HDD (Optional) connector on each drive. Then power supply power connector connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply. USB_PWR USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo- P-6 P+6 GND (9-pin USB67) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If DUMMY (see p.9 No. 17) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O 1 panel are not sufficient, this GND P+7 USB 2.0
