ASROCK AMD RAIDE - User Manual

11111M3A770DEUser ManualVersion 1.2Published May 2010Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

10101010101.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard LayoutIDE1SOCKET AM3FSB800DDR3_A1 (6

11111111111.41.41.41.41.4I/O PI/O PI/O PI/O PI/O Panelanelanelanelanel** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front S

1212121212 To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your

13131313132.2.2.2.2.InstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationThis is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) mothe

14141414142.12.12.12.12.1CPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationStep 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the leve

15151515152.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installat

1616161616notchbreaknotchbreakInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMPlease make sure to disconnect powe

17171717172.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots

1818181818What graphics cards work with CrossFireXTM?A complete CrossFireXTM system requires a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard, aCrossFireXTM Edition g

19191919191. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM c

22222Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, trans

2020202020Step 5. Power on your computer and boot into OS.Step 6. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.The Cata

2121212121Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTMfunction may not work actually. Your computer will automatically

2222222222+5V1_2+5VSB2_32.72.72.72.72.7Jumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupThe illustration shows how jumpers aresetup. W

2323232323FLOPPY1Pin1the red-striped side to Pin12.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connector

2424242424CD-LGNDGNDCD-RCD1Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input(CD1: see p.10 No. 28) from so

2525252525CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and(see p.10 No. 5) match the black wire to theground

262626262620-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt

2727272727CBGND+5 VSPDIFOUTblueblackblueblackGNDSPDIFOUTblueblackGNDSPDIFOUTAHDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)(Optional) of HDMI_SPDI

28282828282.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Conn

29292929292.102.102.102.102.10SASASASASATTTTTAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII H

33333ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents1.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction...

30303030302.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.12 Hot Plug and Hot S

3131313131 Caution1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug cannot be processed.2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs

3232323232 How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD:Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:Please do follow below instruction sequence to pro

33333333332.142.142.142.142.14Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation

3434343434 NOTE. If you install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage(create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID function

35353535352.162.162.162.162.16Installing WindowsInstalling WindowsInstalling WindowsInstalling WindowsInstalling Windows®®®®® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista X

36363636362.172.172.172.172.17Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking Technologyechnol

37373737373.3.3.3.3.BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction3.1 I

3838383838BIOS SETUP UTILITYMainSmart H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvancedUse [Enter], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toconfigu

39393939393.33.33.33.33.3Smart ScreenSmart ScreenSmart ScreenSmart ScreenSmart ScreenIn the Smart screen, you can load the BIOS setup according to you

444443.2 Main Screen ... 383.3 Smart Screen ...

4040404040BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain SmartH/W Monitor Boot Security ExitSelect ScreenSelect ItemEnter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 S

4141414141Overclock ModeUse this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configura-tion options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE

4242424242BIOS SETUP UTILITYCPU ConfigurationSelect ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C

43434343433.4.23.4.23.4.23.4.23.4.2Memory ConfigurationMemory ConfigurationMemory ConfigurationMemory ConfigurationMemory ConfigurationBIOS SETUP UTIL

4444444444TRASUse this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [15CLK] to[30CLK]. The default value is [Auto].TRTPUse this to adjust TRT

4545454545CHA Addr/Cmd Fine DelayUse this to adjust values for CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Configura-tion options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK]

4646464646CHA DATA Drive StrengthUse this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive Strength. Configuration options:[Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1

4747474747BIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.Chipset SettingsOnboard HD AudioFront PanelOnBoard LanGraphics Ad

4848484848BIOS SETUP UTILITYACPI SettingsSelect auto-detect ordisable the STRfeature.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load De

4949494949BIOS SETUP UTILITYStorage Configurationv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.AdvancedOnboard SATA ControllerSATA Operatio

555551.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock M3A770DE motherboard, a reliable motherboar

5050505050TYPEUse this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [AR

5151515151BIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvanced PCI / PnP SettingsValueinunitsofPCIclocks for PCI devicelatency timerregister.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change O

5252525252BIOS SETUP UTILITYFloppy ConfigurationSelect the type offloppy driveconnected to thesystem.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 Genera

5353535353BIOS SETUP UTILITYUSB ConfigurationTo enable or disablethe onboard USBcontrollers.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9

5454545454BIOS SETUP UTILITYHardware Health Event MonitoringSelect ScreenSelect ItemF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C)

5555555555BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Smart Advanced H/W MonitorSecurity ExitBoot SettingsConfigure Settingsduring System Boot.Select ScreenSelect ItemEnte

5656565656BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Smart Advanced H/W Monitor BootExitInstall or Change thepassword.Select ScreenSelect ItemEnter ChangeF1 General HelpF

5757575757BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot SecurityExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this operatio

58585858584.4.4.4.4.SofSofSofSofSoftware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supporttttt4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating

666661.21.21.21.21.2SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.

77777 Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUT

88888WARNINGPlease realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjustingthe setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overcl

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