ASROCK 775DUAL-915G Datasheet Page 1

1775Dual-915GLUser ManualVersion 1.0Published January 2005Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

101.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGIExpress Slot (PCI Express x 4)(for Windows 2000/Windows XP) Graphics Chip Model NameVendorn-VID

111.5 Motherboard Layout`775Dual-915GLDDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)IDE1FLOPPY11COM1USB451IR11SPEAKER11CHA

121.6 ASRock 8CH I/O1 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

13Chapter 2 Installation775Dual-915GL is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 8.6", 24.4 x 21.8 cm) motherboard.Before you install the motherboar

142.3 CPU InstallationFor the installation of Intel 775-LAND CPU,please follow the steps below.Before you insert the 775-LAND CPU into the socket, pl

15For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation keynotches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.Step 2-3. Carefully

162.4 Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkThis motherboard is equipped with 775-Pin socket that supports Intel 775-LAND CPU.Please adopt the type of h

17notchbreaknotchbreak2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)775Dual-915GL motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate)DIMM slots, and su

182.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, AGI, and AGI Express Slots)There are 2 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, 1 AGI slot, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) on

192.7 Surround Display FeatureThanks to ASRock patented AGI8X and AGI Express Technology, this motherboardsupports Surround Display upgrade. With the

2Copyright Notice:No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated inany language, in any form or by any means, excep

20FLOPPY1Pin1IDE1PIN1the red-striped side to Pin1connect the black endto the IDE devicesconnect the blue endto the motherboard80-conductor ATA 66/100

21Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end ofPower Cable SATA power cable to the power(Optional) connector on each drive. Thenconnect the white

22System Panel Header This header accommodates(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel(see p.11 No. 18) functions.Chassis Speaker Header Please conn

232.10 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks InstallationThis motherboard adopts Intel ICH6 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA(SATA) hard disks. You

24Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1 IntroductionThis section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.The BIOS FWH chip on th

253.1.2 Navigation KeysPlease check the following table for the function description of each navigationkey.Navigation Key(s) Function Description

26Setting wrong values in this section may causethe system to malfunction.3.3.1 CPU ConfigurationCPU Host FrequencyWhile entering setup, BIOS auto det

27Ratio StatusThis is a read-only item, which displays whether the ratio status of thismotherboard is “Locked” or “Unlocked”. If it shows “Unlocked”,

283.3.2 Chipset ConfigurationDRAM FrequencyIf [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)inserted and assigns appropriate fre

29 and [15 DRAM Clocks].Onboard VGA SelectionThis allows you to enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. If youselect [Auto], the onboard

3Contents1 Introduction ... 51.1 Package Contents ...

30BIOS SETUP UTILITYIDE ConfigurationSet [Compatible]whenLegacyOS(MS-DOS, WinMe / 98SE / NT)device is used.Set [Enhanced]when Native OS(Win2000 / XP)i

31IDE Device ConfigurationYou may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We willuse the “Primary IDE Master” as the example in the

32Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it willenhance hard disk performance by reading o

333.3.6 Floppy ConfigurationIn this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.3.3.7 Super IO ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy ControllerUse

34Parallel Port AddressUse this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278

353.3.8 USB ConfigurationUSB ControllerUse this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.USB 2.0 SupportUse this item to enable or disable

363.5 Boot ScreenIn this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-ure the boot settings and the boot priority.3

373.6 Security ScreenIn this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.For the user password, you may also clear it.B

383.7 Exit ScreenSave Changes and ExitWhen you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Saveconfiguration changes and exit setup?”

39Chapter 4 Software Support4.1 Install Operating SystemThis motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 /XP. Because mot

44 Software Support ... 394.1 Install Operating System ... 394.

5Chapter 1 IntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock 775Dual-915GL motherboard, a reliablemotherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringen

61.2 SpecificationsPlatform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cmCPU: 775-Pin Socketsupporting Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® proce

7 Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass /Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone(see CAUTION 8)COM Port

81.3 Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGI Slot(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)I. AGP 4XGraphics Chip Model NameVendorn-VIDIA ASUS AGP-V8170ASUS AGP-V9180

9II. AGP 8XGraphics Chip Model NameVendorn-VIDIA ASUS AGP-V9570/TDASUS AGP-V9480ASUS AGP-V9950ULTRAASUS AGP-V9520-XASUS AGP-V9570/TDASUS V9980 UltraAS