939SLI-eSATA2 User Manual Version 1.1 Published February 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 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 registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Contents 1 . Introduction ............................................................ 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Package Contents ..................................................................... Specifications ........................................................................... Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode ........... Motherboard Layout ................................................................. ASRock eSATAII I/O .................................................................. 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 2 . Installation .............................................................. 12 Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 2.4 Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI and PCIE Slots) ................. 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 3.1 16 Dual Graphics Feature .............................................................. 18 SLITM Operation Guide ............................................................... 19 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 22 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 22 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................. 27 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 30 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation ................................................................................. 31 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII Devices ........................................................................ 32 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs With RAID Functions ..................... 33 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs Without RAID Functions ................ 34 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 34 Introduction ............................................................................... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. Main Screen .............................................................................. Advanced Screen .................................................................... 3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 35 35 36 36 37 38 40 42 43 45 46 46 SETUP 3 . BIOS S ETUP UTILITY ................................................... 35 3.2 3.3 3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4.1 4.2 3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. Boot Screen .............................................................................. 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... Security Screen ........................................................................ Exit Screen ............................................................................... Install Operating System ........................................................... Support CD Information ............................................................. 4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 48 48 49 49 50 51 52 52 52 52 52 52 4 . Software Support ................................................... 52 Technology APPENDIX: AMD's Cool `n' Quiet TM Technology ...... 53 4 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939SLI-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock 939SLI-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock 939SLI-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939SLI-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x ASRock eSATAII I/O Shield 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 5 1.2 Specifications - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - 939-Pin Socket Supporting AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64FX / 64X2 Processor - Supports AMD's Cool `n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 1) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - ULi® M1697 - Dual Channel DDR Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR DIMM slots - Support DDR400/333/266 - Max. capacity: 4GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - 1 x Future CPU Port (Supports CPU upgrade from AMD K8 939-Pin CPU to AM2 940-Pin CPU through AM2CPU Board) (see page 16 for details) - 3 x PCI slots - 1 x PCI Express x 16 / x 8 slot - 1 x PCI Express x 1 / x 8 slot - 1 x PCI Express x 1 slot - Supports NVIDIA SLITM (see CAUTION 6) - Realtek ALC 660 5.1channel CODEC with High Definition Audio - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock eSATAII I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Audio Jack: Line in / Line out / Microphone Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O 6 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD, 5) and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 7) - 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors (shared with 2 SATAII connectors), support "Hot Plug" function (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x ATA133 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 - SLI/XFIRE power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - 2Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software - CPU Temperature Sensing - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit compliant - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 CAUTION! 1. For power-saving's sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD's Cool `n' QuietTM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 53 to enable AMD's Cool `n' QuietTM technology. Since not all K8 939-pin CPU can support AMD's Cool `n' QuietTM technology, please check AMD's website for 2. 3. details. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 34 for details. 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 14 for proper installation. 4. 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 damage the CPU. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 6. This motherboard supports NVIDIA SLITM technology, please read "Dual Graphics Feature" on page 18 for jumper settings. PCIE3 slot is intended for SLITM function. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to PCIE1 slot. For the information of the compatible SLITM Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the "Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI TM Mode" on page 9. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation 7. guide on page 16. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 30 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. Besides, you are allowed to downgrade the SATAII hard disk to SATA hard disk (from SATAII 3Gb/s down to SATA 1.5Gb/s), and connect it to the SATAII connector. You can also connect SATA hard 8. disk to SATAII connector directly. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 27 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. (Port Multiplier 9. Technology is not supported with eSATAII interface on this motherboard.) Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows ® XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 5. 8 1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI TM Mode (for Windows XP / XP 64-bit only) Graphics Chip Vendor NVIDIA Model Name ASUS EN6600 ASUS EN6600GT Series ASUS EN6800LE ASUS EN6800GT ASUS EN7800GTX/2DHTV Chipset Name GeForce 6600 GeForce 6600GT GeForce 6800LE GeForce 6800GT GeFo ...