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4Core1600Twins-P35D
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published February 2008
Copyright©2008 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 BIOS S 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ETUP UTILITY.......................................... .......................................... 44 44 3 BIOS S 3 BIOS S 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ETUP UTILITY ETUP UTILITY.......................................... .......................................... .......................................... 44 44 44 3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 44 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ...................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 4Core1600Twins-P35D 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 qual- ity and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardwa
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1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - All Solid Capacitor design ® TM TM TM CPU - LGA 775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core ® ® 2 Duo / Pentium Dual Core / Celeron , supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors - Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION
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- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII connector) (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector -
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WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third- party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 1. FSB1600-CPU will operate in overclocking mode.
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6. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be ® less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows XP ® TM ® ® TM and Windows Vista . For Windows XP 64-bit and Windows Vista 64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4- channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 12 for proper connectio
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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 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Vista Vista Vista Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purc
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CMOS Battery Top: Top: PS2 SIDE SPK LINE IN Mouse PARALLEL PORT Center: Center: REAR SPK FRONT PS2 Keyboard COM1 ESATAII Bottom: Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN 1 1 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 7 8 24.4cm (9.6 in) 36 PS2_USB_PWR1 ESATAII USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 Intel P35 Chipset 9 35 34 LAN PHY PCIE1 RAID FSB2 1 33 1 FSB3 32 FSB1 10 1 1 CLRCMOS1 31 AGI_EXPRESS1 PC
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1.5 1.5 ASR ASRock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSAT TAII I/O Plus AII I/O Plus 1.5 1.5 1.5 ASR ASR ASRock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSA ock 8CH_eSAT T TAII I/O Plus AII I/O Plus AII I/O Plus 3 1 2 4 7 5 8 6 9 14 13 12 11 10 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) ** 8 Front Speaker (Lime) 2 Parallel Port 9 Microphone (Pink) * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 eSATAII Port 6 Central / Bass (Orange
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 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 Hole
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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 Memor 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) 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-
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1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibil- ity and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them in the set of green slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_3), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4). 2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to acti- vate the Dual Channel Memory
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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, 1 PCI Express slot, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that ha
