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775i915PL-SATA2
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published June 2005
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 1.2 Specifications .....
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4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support 4 Software Support ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... 38 38 38 38 38 4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 38 4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 38 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 775i915PL-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 ins
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1.2 Specifications 1.2 Specifications 1.2 Specifications 1.2 Specifications 1.2 Specifications Platform: ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm CPU: 775-Pin Socket ® ® ® supporting Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron D processor (in 775-land LGA package) Chipsets: North Bridge: ® Intel 915PL chipset, FSB @ 800 / 533MHz, supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1) South Bridge: ® Intel ICH6, supports SATA 1.5Gb/s Memory: 2 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1 and DDR2 supports PC3200 (DDR400) / PC270
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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, Supports jumperfree, CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 7) ® ® OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 8) CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please che
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1.3 1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI 1.3 1.3 1.3 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4) Express Slot (PCI Express x 4) Express Slot (PCI Express x 4) Express Slot (PCI Express x 4) Express Slot (PCI Express x 4) (for Windows 2000/Windows XP) Graphics Chip Model Name Chipset Name Vendor n-VIDIA AS
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2Mb BIOS 1 ATXPWR1 PCI LAN PARALLEL PORT Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN Center: Center: FRONT SIDE SPK PS2 COM1 Bottom: Bottom: Keyboard MIC IN CTR BASS 1 1 7.1CH USB2.0 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 5 6 20.3cm (8.0 in) PS2_USB_PWR1 PS2 Mouse USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 Intel 7 36 915PL Chipset CD1 35 34 PCIE1 8 33 JMicron 32 CMOS JMB360 Battery 31 PCIE2 SATAII SATA2_EN2 SATA2_E
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1.5 1.5 ASRock 8CH I/O ASRock 8CH I/O 1.5 1.5 1.5 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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Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 775i915PL-SATA2 is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 8.0", 30.5 x 20.3 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 Scre
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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) 775i915PL-SATA2 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (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 DDR DIMM slots to acti
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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 (PCI Express x 4)) Slots (PCI Express x 4)) Slots (PCI Express x 4)) Slots (PCI Express x 4)) Slots (PCI Express x 4)) There are 4 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Expres
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2.7 Dual Graphics Feature 2.7 Dual Graphics Feature 2.7 Dual Graphics Feature 2.7 Dual Graphics Feature 2.7 Dual Graphics Feature This motherboard supports Dual Graphics Technology. When installing the add-on VGA cards to this motherboard, you are allowed choosing two different ways to decide the function of PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1), AGI Express slot, and SATA II. The default value of this feature is to enable PCIE2 slot (PCIE x 1), AGI Express slot (only PCI Express x 1), and SATA II. You can also
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2.8 Surround Display Feature 2.8 Surround Display Feature 2.8 Surround Display Feature 2.8 Surround Display Feature 2.8 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. 2.9 Jumpers Setup 2.9 Jumpers Setup 2.9 Jumpers Setup 2.9 Jumpers Setup 2.9 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, t
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2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.10 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. 23) 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) connector on each drive. Then connect to the connect the white end of SATA connect to the SATA HDD power supply power connector power cable to the power 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-7 P+7 GND (see p.9 No. 20) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O DUMMY panel are not sufficient, this 1 USB 2.0 header
