B75 Pro3

B75 Pro3
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published June 2013
Copyright2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents
1 Introduction......................................................... 5
1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications.................................................................. 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout........................................................ 13
1.4 I/O Panel......................................................................... 14
2 Installation........................................................... 16
2.1 Screw Holes.................................................................... 16
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions............................................ 16
2.3 CPU Installation.............................................................. 17
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan.............................. 19
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 20
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)..................... 22
2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide. 23
2.8 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features................. 27
2.9 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide...................... 30
2.10 Jumpers Setup................................................................ 31
2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors................................. 32
2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks
Installation...................................................................... 38
2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation.................. 38
2.14 Hot Plug for SATA / SATA2 HDDs................................... 39
2.15 Hot Plug for SATA3 HDDs.............................................. 39
2.16 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and
Operation Guide............................................................. 40
2.17 Driver Installation Guide................................................. 42
2.18 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions .................... 42
2.18.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions............................................................ 42
2.18.2 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions................ 43
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3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY................................................. 44
3.1 Introduction..................................................................... 44
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar..................................................... 44
3.1.2 Navigation Keys.................................................... 45
3.2 Main Screen.................................................................... 45
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen....................................................... 46
3.4 Advanced Screen............................................................ 50
3.4.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 51
3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration................................... 53
3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration................................... 54
3.4.4 Storage Configuration........................................... 55
3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology............................ 57
3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology...................... 58
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration......................................... 59
3.4.8 ACPI Configuration............................................... 60
3.4.9 USB Configuration................................................ 62
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen.................... 63
3.6 Boot Screen.................................................................... 64
3.7 Security Screen.............................................................. 65
3.8 Exit Screen..................................................................... 66
4 Software Support................................................. 67
4.1 Install Operating System................................................. 67
4.2 Support CD Information.................................................. 67
4.2.1 Running Support CD............................................. 67
4.2.2 Drivers Menu......................................................... 67
4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 67
4.2.4 Contact Information............................................... 67
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock B75 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRocks consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRocks commitment to quality and
endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configura-
tion 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 no-
tice. 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
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents

ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in, 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm)
ASRock B75 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock B75 Pro3 Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-
bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to
AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the User Manual in our
support CD for details.
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1.2 Specifications
Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in, 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm

- All Solid Capacitor design
CPU - Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in
LGA1155 Package
- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPU (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect
Technology with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU
Chipset - Intel B75
- Supports Intel Small Business Advantage (see CAUTION 3)
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (DDR3 1600 with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3
1333 with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 5)
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE1: x16 mode)
(see CAUTION 6)
* PCIE 3.0 is only supported with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU. With
Intel Sandy Bridge CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0.
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x4 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
Graphics * Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can
be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
- Supports Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals: Intel Quick
Sync Video 2.0, Intel InTruTM 3D, Intel Clear Video HD
Technology, Intel InsiderTM, Intel HD Graphics 2500/4000
- Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU.
Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU
- Max. shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 7)
- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
(see CAUTION 8)
- Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to
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1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @
75Hz
- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI
monitor is required) (see CAUTION 9)
- Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
with DVI and HDMI ports
Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
(Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)
- Premium Blu-ray audio support
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111E
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports LAN Cable Detection
- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x D-Sub Port
- 1 x DVI-D Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front
Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 10)
SATA3 - 1 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connector by Intel B75, supports NCQ,
AHCI and Hot Plug functions
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061,
support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions
USB3.0 - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
- 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports),
supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
Connector - 5 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and
Hot Plug functions
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- 3 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x CIR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x Power LED header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)
BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Supports Plug and Play
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage
Multi-adjustment
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX
Multimedia Suite - OEM
Unique Feature - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 11)
- ASRock Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12)
- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 13)
- ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 14)
- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 15)
- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16)
- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 17)
- ASRock Crashless BIOS (see CAUTION 18)
- ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION 19)
- ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
(see CAUTION 20)
- ASRock Internet Flash (see CAUTION 21)
- Hybrid Booster:
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 22)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 23)
- Good Night LED
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
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Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-
Adjust by CPU Temperature)
- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit /
XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 24)
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 25)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
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
third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your systems 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. Due to chipset limitations, overclocking is not supported.
2. About the settings of Hyper Threading Technology, please check page
51.
3. Intel Small Business Advantage is a customizable platform integrated
with IT tools, which helps maximize employee productivity, PC perfor-
mance, and data security. There are applications including Software
Monitor, PC Health Center, Data Backup & Restore, Energy Saver and
USB Blocker.
4. 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 20 for proper installation.
5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 7 /
VistaTM / XP. For Windows OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limita-
tion. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that Win-
dows cannot use.
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6. Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in Gen
3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy Bridge
CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed.
7. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check Intel website for the latest informa-
tion.
8. You can choose to use two of the three monitors only. D-Sub, DVI-D and
HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. Besides, with the
DVI-to-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the same features as
the HDMI port.
9. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows 7 64-bit / 7.
Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in
EDID. HBR audio is supported under Windows 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-
bit / VistaTM.
10. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-chan-
nel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 14
for proper connection.
11. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune
different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which includes
Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hard-
ware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control,
it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclock-
ing, you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system per-
formance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and
share it with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to
their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy
Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to
improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing com-
puting performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures
of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
12. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows. With
this utility, you can press the <F6> key during the POST or the <F2>
key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive,
floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few
clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated
flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must
use FAT32/16/12 file system.
13. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,
such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful
solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger
driver, it makes your iPhone charge much quickly from your computer
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and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to
quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports
continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Sus-
pend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP
Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging
experience.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp
14. ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is the smart
start page for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history,
your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced
view for a more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are
exclusively equipped with the ASRock SmartView utility that helps you
keep in touch with friends on-the-go. To use ASRock SmartView feature,
please make sure your OS version is Windows 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser version is IE8.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp
15. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The
performance may depend on the properties of the device.
16. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes
the benefits listed below. LAN Application Prioritization: You can config-
ure your applications priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower
Latency in Game: After setting online games priority higher, it can lower
the latency in games. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos
and download simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With
the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are
transferring currently.
17. ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into ASRock Ex-
treme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot
be used under Windows 32-bit OS. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the
loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster
than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times
faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the
frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifes-
pan.
18. ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear
of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock
Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after
regaining power. Please note that BIOS files need to be placed in the
root directory of your USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.
19. ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio
experience from portable audio devices, such as MP3 players or mobile
phones to your PC, even when the PC is turned off (or in ACPI S5 mode)!
This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that
ensures users the most convenient computing environment.
20. Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet
access at specified times via OMG. You may choose from [Everyday], [Day
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of the week] or [Weekdays and weekends], then schedule the starting
and ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to
prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission
to modify the system time are required.
21. Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our
servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from
our servers and flash them without entering Windows OS. Please note
that you must be running on a DHCP configured computer in order to en-
able this function.
22. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the moth-
erboard 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.
23. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to adopt three
different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.
Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.
24. ASRock XFast RAM is not supported by Microsoft Windows XP / XP
64-bit. Intel Smart Connect Technology and Intel USB 3.0 ports are not
supported by Microsoft Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-
bit.
25. EuP stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by the
European Union to define the power consumption for the completed
system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system
should be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standards,
an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required.
According to Intels suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet
the standard of 5v, and the standby power efficiency should be higher
than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power sup-
ply selection, we recommend you to check with the power supply manu-
facturer for more details.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1, Gray)

2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black)
3 1155-Pin CPU Socket 22 Power LED Header (PLED1)
4 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Black)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
(DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 Consumer Infrared Module Header
(DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black) (CIR1, Gray)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1)
9 Intel B75 Chipset 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black)
10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 Front Panel Audio Header
11 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black)
12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, Black)
13 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_5, Black) 32 PCI Slot (PCI2, Black)
14 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Black) 33 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2, Black)
15 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Black) 34 PCI Slot (PCI1, Black)
16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black) 35 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black)
17 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1, Black) 36 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0, Gray) 37 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A0, Gray)
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1.4 I/O Panel
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 Microphone (Pink)

2 D-Sub Port (VGA1) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port
* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 12 HDMI Port (HDMI1)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 DVI-D Port (DVI1)
** 7 Front Speaker (Lime) 14 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* There is one LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications ACT/LINK SPEED
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED LED LED
Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port
** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speakers plug into Front Speaker Jack.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line in
(No. 7) (No. 5) (No. 4) (No. 6)

2 V -- -- --
4 V V -- --
6 V V V --
8 V V V V
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find Mixer tool on your system.
Please select Mixer ToolBox , click Enable playback multi-streaming, and click
ok. Choose 2CH, 4CH, 6CH, or 8CH and then you are allowed to select Realtek HDA
Primary output to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select Realte HDA
Audio 2nd output to use front panel audio.
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Chapter 2: Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 7.6", 30.5 x 19.3 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 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboards components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet
or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle the components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the mother-
board to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing
so may damage the motherboard.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do
so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals and/or
components.
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2.3 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU,
please follow the steps below.
1155-Pin Socket Overview
Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the
CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in 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. Open the socket:

Step 1-1. Disengage the lever by pressing it
down and sliding it out of the hook.
Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about

135 degrees in order to flip up the
load plate.
Step 2. Remove the PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking

off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
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Step 3. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edge which is
marked with a black line.
black line
Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with the IHS (Inte-
grated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1
and the two orientation key notches.
orientation key notch alignment key
Pin1
Pin1
alignment key
orientation key notch 1155-Pin Socket
1155-Pin CPU
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the

socket by using a purely vertical mo-
tion.
Step 3-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock-
et and properly mated to the orient
keys.
Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. Press down the load lever, and se-
cure it with the load plate tab under
the retention tab.
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2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin
CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1155-
Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the heatsink, you need to spray ther-
mal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipa-
tion. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good con-
tact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_
FAN1, see page 13, No. 1 or CPU_FAN2, see page 13, No. 2).
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your
CPU fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPUs.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the cen-
ter of the IHS on the sockets surface.
Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

that the fan cables are oriented on side closest
to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard
(CPU_FAN1, see page 13, No. 1 or CPU_
FAN2, see page 13, No. 2).
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard through-
holes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the
heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure the cable does not
interfere with fan operation or contact other components.
Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler

Option (C.C.O.), which provides flexible options to adopt three dif-
ferent CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.
The white throughholes are for Socket LGA
1155/1156 CPU fan.
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM
slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel config-
uration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and
chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots: You have to install identical DDR3
DIMMs in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Black slots; see p.13
No. 5) or identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_
B2; Black slots; see p.13 No. 6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can
be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs
for dual channel configuration, please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four
slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

(Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated -
(2) - Populated - Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four
slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility

and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots: DDR3_
A1 and DDR3_B1, or DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2.
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate Dual Channel
Memory Technology.
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be dam-
aged.
5. Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work
on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this
motherboard.
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Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or 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.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into
the slot in incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends
fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support
CrossFireXTM.
PCIE2 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graph-
ics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support
CrossFireXTM.
PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card,
such as a Gigabit LAN card or SATA2 card, etc.
1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express

x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.
2. In CrossFireXTM mode, please install the PCI Express x16 graphics
cards on PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots. Therefore, PCIE1 will work at x16
bandwidth, while PCIE2 works at x4 bandwidth.
3. Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboards chassis fan
connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics
cards for better thermal environment.
4. Only PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 speed. To run the PCI Express in
Gen 3 speed, please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy
Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2
speed.
Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover
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2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM. CrossFireXTM
technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple
high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a
range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative
interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of
performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM is
supported by Windows XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireXTM
is supported by Windows VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMDs website for AMD
CrossFireXTM driver updates.
1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance
benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM
Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM
Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the
CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.
2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards
will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.
2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM

feature. For other CrossFireXTM cards that AMD has released or will release in the
future, please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.
Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other Radeon
graphics card to PCIE2 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated
on the slots.
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Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on
the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of the Radeon graphics
cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you pur-
chase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics
card vendor for details.)
CrossFire Bridge
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Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graph-
ics card on PCIE1slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert
the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor
cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)
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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS.
Step 2. Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your
system.
TheCatalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to

uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
Please check AMDs website for AMD driver updates.
Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows XP OS:
A. AMD recommends Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be
installed (If you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in
your system, there is no need to download it again):
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to
downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check
Microsofts website for details.
For Windows 7 / VistaTM OS:
Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMDs website for de-
tails.
Step 4. Restart your computer.
Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.
You will find AMD Catalyst Control Center on your Windows taskbar.
AMD Catalyst Control Center
Step 6. Double-click AMD Catalyst Control Center. Click View, select CrossFi-
reXTM, and then check the item Enable CrossFireXTM. Select 2 GPUs
and click Apply (if you install two Radeon graphics cards).
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Although you have selected the option Enable CrossFireTM, the CrossFireXTM
function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After
restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option Enable CrossFireTM in
AMD Catalyst Control Center is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and
then you are able to enjoy the benefits of CrossFireXTM.
Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefits of CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireXTM.
* CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is

used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit, without intent to infringe.
* For further information of AMD CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMDs website for
updates and details.
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2.8 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output sup-
port (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor
feature without installing any add-on VGA cards to this motherboard. This mother-
board also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI
to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI can drive the same or
different display contents.
To enable dual monitor, please follow the steps below:
1. Connect a DVI-D monitor cable to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect a
D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on the I/O panel or connect a HDMI
monitor cable to the HDMI port on the I/O panel.
D-Sub port
DVI-D port HDMI port
2. If you have already installed the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your
system, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your
system boots. If you havent installed the onboard VGA driver yet, please install
the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your
computer.
D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time.
You can only choose two of them.
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Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output
support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on PCI Express VGA cards,
you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1. Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots. Please
refer to page 22 for proper expansion card installation procedures.
2. Connect a DVI-D monitor cable to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect a
D-Sub monitor cable to the D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect an HDMI
monitor cable to the HDMI port on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor
cables to the corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on
PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots.
3. Boot your system. Press <F2> or <Del> to enter UEFI setup. Enter Share
Memory option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB],
[256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of D-sub. Please make sure that the
value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do
not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of Share Memory, [Auto], will
disable D-Sub function when an add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install
them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click on desktop, choose Properties, and select the Settings tab
so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitors according to
the steps below.
A. Click the Identify button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you
wish to be your primary monitor, and then select Primary. When
you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be
Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.
E. Right-click the display icon and select Attached, if necessary.
F. Set the appropriate Screen Resolution and Color Quality for the
second monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through F for the display icon identified by the
numbers three to six.
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For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose Personalize, and select the Display
Settings tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitors
according to the steps below.
A. Click the number 2 icon.
B. Click the items This is my main monitor and Extend the desktop onto
this monitor.
C. Click OK to save your change.
D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icons identified by the number
three to six.
6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing
the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of
display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.
HDCP Function
HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP
function with this motherboard, you need to adopt a monitor
that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy
the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP
encryption contents. Please refer to the instructions below for
more details about HDCP function.
What is HDCP?
HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a
specification developed by Intel for protecting digital
entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a
copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of
intercepting digital data midstream between the video source,
or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box -
and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television
or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to
protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.
Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD

players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few
entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant
display.Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP
in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or
LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.
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2.9 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide
ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboards with CIR headers.
Please refer to the procedures below for the quick installation and usage of ASRock
Smart Remote.
Step1. Find the CIR header located next

to the USB 2.0 header on ASRock
USB 2.0 header (9-pin, black)
motherboard.
CIR header (4-pin, gray)
Step2. Connect the front USB cable to the USB_PWR

P-
USB 2.0 header (as below, pin 1-5)
P+
and the CIR header. Please make GND
DUMMY
sure the wire assignments and the
pin assignments are matched
correctly.
GND
IRTX
IRRX
ATX+5VSB
Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to

the front USB port. If Multi-Angle
CIR Receiver cannot successfully
receive the infrared signals from
MCE Remote Controller, please try
to install it to the other front USB
port.
3 CIR sensors in different angles
1. Only one of the front USB ports can support CIR. When CIR is
enabled, the other ports will remain USB ports.
2. The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver is used for the front USB only.
Please do not connect it on the rear panel. The Multi-Angle CIR
Receiver can receive multi-direction infrared signals (top, down
and front), which is compatible with most of the chassis in the
market.
3. The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug
function. Please install it before you boot the system.
* ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock's motherboards. Please refer to
ASRock's website for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com
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2.10 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is Short. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is Open. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are Short when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting Description

Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.13, No. 24)
Default Clear CMOS
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the
system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a
jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However,
please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need
to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot
up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac-
tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394
GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
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2.11 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!
Serial ATA2 Connectors SATA2_4 SATA2_5 These five Serial ATA2 (SATA2)
(SATA2_1: see p.13, No. 17) connectors support SATA data
(SATA2_2: see p.13, No. 15) cables for internal storage
(SATA2_3: see p.13, No. 14) devices. The current SATA2
SATA2_1
(SATA2_4: see p.13, No. 12) interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s
(SATA2_5: see p.13, No. 13) data transfer rate.
SATA2_2 SATA2_3
Serial ATA3 Connectors SATA3_A1 These three Serial ATA3

(SATA3_A0: see p.13, No. 19) (SATA3) connectors support
(SATA3_A1: see p.13, No. 20) SATA data cables for internal
(SATA3_0: see p.13, No. 18) storage devices. The current
SATA3_A0 SATA3_0
SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0
Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data

Data Cable cable can be connected to the
(Optional) SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 hard
disk or the SATA2 / SATA3
connector on this motherboard.
USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB4_5) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.13, No. 25) two USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB 2.0
ports.
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(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.13, No. 23)
USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0

(19-pin USB3_2_3) ports on the I/O panel, there is
(see p.13, No. 8) one USB 3.0 header on this
motherboard. This USB 3.0
header can support two USB 3.0
ports.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.13, No. 27) and receiving infrared module.
Consumer Infrared Module Header This header can be used to

(4-pin CIR1) connect the remote controller
(see p.13, No. 26) receiver.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.13, No. 30) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the
chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
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C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You dont need
to connect them for AC97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Select Mixer. Select Recorder. Then click FrontMic.
For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
Recording Volume.
System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.13, No. 21) functions.
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the
chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the
positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a
normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-
tem is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly
consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,
speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this
header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are
matched correctly.
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Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.13, No. 16)
Power LED Header Please connect the chassis

(3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header to
(see p.13, No. 22) indicate system power status.
The LED is on when the system
is operating. The LED keeps
blinking in S1/S3 state. The
LED is off in S4 state or S5
state (power off).
Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables
(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and match
(see p.13, No. 37) the black wire to the ground pin.
CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2
supports Fan Control.
(3-pin CHA_FAN2)
(see p.13, No. 10)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.13, No. 36)
CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to the connector and
(see p.13, No. 1) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation
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(3-pin CPU_FAN2)
(see p.13, No. 2)
ATX Power Connector 12 24 Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.13, No. 7)
1 13
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24

it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

1 13
ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.
(see p.13, No. 4)
Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work
if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power
supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.
8 5
4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

4 1
Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1) serial port module.
(see p.13, No. 28)
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HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI
(see p.13, No. 29) VGA card, allows the system to
connect HDMI Digital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connect the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.
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2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard adopts Intel B75 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial
ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATA2 hard disks on this mother-
board for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA /
SATA2 hard disks.
STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATA2 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATA2 hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboards SATA2 con-
nector.
STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATA2 hard
disk.
2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel B75 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3)
hard disks for SATA3_0 connector. It also adopts ASMedia ASM1061 chipset that
supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks for SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1 connectors.
You may install SATA3 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices.
This section will guide you to install the SATA3 hard disks.
STEP 1: Install the SATA3 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA3 hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboards SATA3 con-
nector.
STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA3 hard disk.
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2.14 Hot Plug for SATA / SATA2 HDDs
This motherboard supports Hot Plug for SATA / SATA2 in AHCI mode. Intel B75
chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI),
a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint
industry effort.
NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?
If the SATA / SATA2 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called Hot
Plug for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATA2 HDDs while the
system is still power-on and in working condition.
However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been
installed into the SATA / SATA2 HDD.
2.15 Hot Plug for SATA3 HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug for SATA3 in AHCI mode. Intel B75 and
ASMedia ASM1061 chipsets provide hardware support for Advanced Host controller
Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed
through a joint industry effort.
NOTE
What is Hot Plug Function?
If the SATA3 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called Hot
Plug for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system
is still power-on and in working condition.
However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been
installed into the SATA3 HDD.
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2.16 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide
This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in
AHCI mode. Please read below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully. Before
you process the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable
accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.
A. 7-pin SATA data cable
B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface
A. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable
SATA 7-pin The SATA 15-pin power 1x4-pin conventional

connector connector (Black) connect power connector (White)
to SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD connect to power supply
Caution
1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot
Plug cannot be processed.
2. Even some SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power
connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE
1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support
Hot Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.
Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which
supports SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug.
* The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the
chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 Hot Plug support
information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our
website: www.asrock.com
2. Make sure your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from
your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD, which cannot
support Hot Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.
3. Please make sure the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is installed into system
properly. The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is available on our support
website: www.asrock.com
4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our
motherboard package.
5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash
or data loss.
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How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD:
Points of attention, before you process Hot Plug:
Please follow the instructions below to process Hot Plug, improper procedure will
cause the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD damage and data loss.
Step 1 Please connect a SATA power cables Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to the
1x4-pin end (White) to the power motherboards SATA2 / SATA3
supplys 1x4-pin cable. connector.
SATA power cable 1x4-pin

power connector (White)
Step 3 Connect SATA 15-pin power cable Step 4 Connect SATA data cable to
connector (Black) end to SATA / SATA2 the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD.
/ SATA3 HDD.
How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:
Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper
procedure will cause the SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD damage and data loss.
Step 1 Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD side.
Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD side.
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2.17 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to
install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
2.18 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit
OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the
procedures below according to the OS you install.
2.18.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3
HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the steps below.
AHCI mode is not supported under Windows XP / XP 64-bit.
Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function
STEP 1: Set Up UEFI.

A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.
B. Set the option SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. (For SATA2_1 to SATA2_5 and
SATA3_0 ports.)
Set the option ASMedia SATA3 Mode to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1
ports.)
STEP 2: Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
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2.18.2 Installing Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA
/ SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the steps below.
Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function

B. Set the option SATA Mode Selection to [AHCI]. (For SATA2_1 to SATA2_5 and
SATA3_0 ports.)
Set the option ASMedia SATA3 Mode to [AHCI]. (For SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1
ports.)
STEP 2: Install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.
Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function

B. Set the option SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. (For SATA2_1 to SATA2_5 and
SATA3_0 ports.)
Set the option ASMedia SATA3 Mode to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1
ports.)
STEP 2: Install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
system.
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Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your
system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You
may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press
<F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the

following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference
purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on
your screen.
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main To set up the system time/date information
OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features
Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
Security To set up the security features
Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu
bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the
mouse to click your required item.
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3.1.2 Navigation Keys
Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation
key.
Navigation Key(s) Function Description
/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Tab> Switch to next function
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<PGUP> Go to the previous page
<PGDN> Go to the next page
<HOME> Go to the top of the screen
<END> Go to the bottom of the screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F7> Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F12> Print screen
<ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display
the system overview.
System Browser
System Browser can let you easily check your current system
configuration in UEFI setup.
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3.3 OC Tweaker Screen
In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.
CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio
Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard.
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology is Intels new power saving technology. Pro-
cessors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to en-
able power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options:
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows VistaTM / 7 and want to
enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hid-
den if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.
Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disabled] if above issues occur.
Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology.
Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked fre-
quency in specific conditions. The default value is [Enabled].
Internal PLL Overvoltage
Use this item to enable/disable CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage Function.
Long Duration Power Limit
Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts. The default
value is [Auto].
Long Duration Maintained
Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is
maintained. The default value is [Auto].
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Short Duration Power Limit
Use this item to configure short duration power limit in watts. The default
value is [Auto].
Primary Plane Current Limit
Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for
the primary plane. The default value is [Auto].
Secondary Plane Current Limit
Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for
the secondary plane. The default value is [Auto].
GT OverClocking Support
Use this item to enable or disable GT OverClocking Support. The default
value is [Disabled].
DRAM Timing Configuration

Load XMP Setting
Use this to load XMP setting. Configuration options: [Auto], [Default], [Profile
1] and [Profile 2]. The default value is [Auto].
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)
inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.
DRAM Configuration
DRAM tCL
Use this item to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting. The
default is [Auto].
DRAM tRCD
Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting.
The default is [Auto].
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DRAM tRP
Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting.
DRAM tRAS
Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting.
Command Rate (CR)
Use this item to change Command Rate (CR) Auto/Manual setting. The
default is [Auto].
DRAM tWR
Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting.
DRAM tRFC
Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting.
DRAM tRRD
Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting.
DRAM tWTR
Use this item to change Write to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting.
DRAM tRTP
Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting.
DRAM tFAW
Use this item to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual set-
ting. The default is [Auto].
DRAM tCWL
Use this item to change CAS# Write Latency (tCWL) Auto/Manual setting.
ODT WR (CH A)
Use this item to change ODT WR (CH A) setting. The default is [Auto].
ODT WR (CH B)
Use this item to change ODT WR (CH B) setting. The default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (CH A)
Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH A) setting. The default is [Auto].
ODT NOM (CH B)
Use this item to change ODT NOM (CH B) setting. The default is [Auto].
MRC Fast Boot
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Use this item to enable or disable MRC Fast Boot. The default is [Enabled].
Voltage Configuration
CPU Core Voltage Offset
Use this to select CPU Core Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
IGPU Voltage Offset
Use this to select IGPU Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
DRAM Voltage
Use this to select DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
VTT Voltage
Use this to select VTT Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
PCH Voltage
Use this to select PCH Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
CPU PLL Voltage
Use this to select CPU PLL Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
VCCSA Voltage
Use this to select VCCSA Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
User Defaults
In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults
according to your own requirements.
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3.4 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configu-
ration, North Bridge Configuration, South Bridge Configuration, Storage Configura-
tion, Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, Super IO
Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration.
Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.
Instant Flash
Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This conve-
nient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without enter-
ing operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows. Just save the new
UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this
tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI
files and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to up-
date your UEFI, and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is
completed.
Internet Flash
Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from our
servers. In other words, the system can auto-detect the latest UEFI from
our servers and flash them without entering Windows OS. Please note
that you must be running on a DHCP configured computer in order to en-
able this function.
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3.4.1 CPU Configuration
Intel Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that sup-
ports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes
optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft Windows XP / VistaTM
/ 7 is required. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft Windows XP, VistaTM,
7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the
installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.
Active Processor Cores
Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor
package. The default value is [All].
Enhance Halt State (C1E)
All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported
through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no
hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor
maintains the context of the system caches.
CPU C3 State Support
Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.
CPU C6 State Support
Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.
Package C State Support
Selected option will program into C State package limit register. The
default value is [Auto].
CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control
mechanism to keep the CPU from overheating.
No-Execute Memory Protection
No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement
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to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with No Execute (NX)
Memory Protection can prevent data pages from being used by malicious
software to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU
does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)
can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not
support Intel Virtualization Technology.
Hardware Prefetcher
Use this item to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Use this item to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
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3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration
Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot
graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express].
VT-d
Use this item to enable/disable Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for
Directed I/O.
PCIE1 Link Speed
This allows you to select PCIE 1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].
Share Memory
This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. The default
value is [Auto].
IGPU Multi-Monitor
This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi-Monitor. The default value
is [Disabled]. If you wish to install a PCI Express card under Windows XP
/ VistaTM OS, please disable this option.
Render Standby
Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device.
The default value is [Enabled].
Deep Render Standby
This allows you to enable or disable Deep Render Standby. The default
value is [Enabled].
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3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration
Onboard HD Audio
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If
you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound
Card is plugged.
Front Panel
Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.
On/Off Play
Use this item to enable or disable On/Off Play Technology. The default
value is [Enabled]. When On/Off Play is enabled, Deep Sleep will be dis-
abled. If you want to enable Deep Sleep, please disable On/Off Play first.
Onboard HDMI HD Audio
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.
Onboard LAN
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature.
Deep Sleep
Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms
support Deep S4/S5 in AC only. The default value is [Enabled in S5].
Restore on AC/Power Loss
This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss.
If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power re-
covers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system
starts to boot up when the power recovers.
Good Night LED

Use this item to enable or disable LAN LED.
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3.4.4 Storage Configuration
SATA Controller(s)
Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.
SATA Mode Selection
This item is for SATA3_0 and SATA2_1 to SATA2_5 ports. Use this to se-
lect SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode] and [AHCI Mode]. The
default value is [AHCI Mode].
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other

new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode
does not have these advantages.
SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

Use this item to configure Aggressive Link Power Management.
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy-
sis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled]
and [Enabled].
ASMedia SATA3 Mode

This item is for SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1 ports. Use this to select ASMe-
dia SATA3 mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and
[Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].
SATA Boot ROM
Use this to enable or disable ASMedia SATA Boot ROM. The default value
is [Disabled].
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We recommend to use Intel B75 SATA ports (SATA2_1,
SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5 and SATA3_0) for
your bootable devices. This will minimum your boot time and
get the best performance. But if you want to boot from the
ASMedia SATA3 controller, you can still enable this in the
UEFI BIOS.
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3.4.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which al-
lows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. The default is [Enabled].
Entry on S3 RTC Wake

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start invocation upon S3
RTC wake. The default is [Enabled].
Entry After
Select a time to enable RTC wake timer at S3 entry. The default is [10
minutes].
Active Page Threshold Support
This allows you to enable or disable Active Page Threshold Support. The
default is [Disabled].
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3.4.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology keeps your e-mail and social networks,
such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer
is in sleep mode. The default is [Enabled].
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3.4.7 Super IO Configuration
Serial Port
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port.
Serial Port Address
Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port. Configuration
options: [3F8h / IRQ4] and [3E8h / IRQ4].
Infrared Port
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port.
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3.4.8 ACPI Configuration
Suspend to RAM
Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-
RAM feature. Selecting [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.
Check Ready Bit
Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.
ACPI HPET Table
Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is
[Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this
motherboard to submit Windows VistaTM certification.
PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system
from the power-soft-off mode.
PCI Devices Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.
Ring-In Power On
Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system
from the power-soft-off mode.
RTC Alarm Power On
Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the
system.
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to turn on the
system from the power-soft-off mode.
USB Mouse Power On
Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.
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OMG(Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet
access at specified times via OMG. You may choose from [Everyday], [Day
of the week] or [Weekdays and weekends], then schedule the starting and
ending hours of internet access granted to other users. In order to prevent
users from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify
the system time are required.
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3.4.9 USB Configuration
USB 2.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller.
USB 3.0 Controller
Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller.
Legacy USB Support
Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four
configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only].
The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the
details of these four options:
[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.
[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.
[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and
UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility is-
sues, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.
[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI
setup and Windows / Linux OS.
Legacy USB 3.0 Support
Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices.
The default value is [Enabled].
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3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU
fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting

This allows you to set CPU fan 1 & 2s speed. Configuration options: [Full
On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is [Full On].
Chassis Fan 1 Setting
This allows you to set chassis fan 1s speed. Configuration options:
[Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. The default value is [Full On].
Chassis Fan 2 Setting
This allows you to set chassis fan 2s speed. The default value is [Level 4].
Over Temperature Protection
Use this to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default
value is [Enabled].
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3.6 Boot Screen
In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-
ure the boot settings and the boot priority.
Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
Bootup Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.
PCI ROM Priority
Use this item to adjust PCI ROM Priority. The default value is [Legacy
ROM].
Full Screen Logo
Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is
[Enabled].
AddOn ROM Display
Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option
Full Screen Logo but you want to see the AddOn ROM information
when the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options:
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].
Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.
Boot Failure Guard Count
Use this item to configure Boot Failure Guard Count.
Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
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3.7 Security Screen
In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
For the user password, you may also clear it.
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3.8 Exit Screen
Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message Save configuration
changes and exit setup? will pop-out. Select [Yes] to save the changes
and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit
When you select this option, the following message Discard changes and
exit setup? will pop-out. Select [Yes] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
without saving any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option, the following message Discard changes?
will pop-out. Select [Yes] to discard all changes.
Load UEFI Defaults
Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used
for this operation.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the
available filesystem devices.
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Chapter 4: Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems: 7 / 7
64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and
hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general refer-
ence only. Refer your OS documentation for more information.
4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboards features.
4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your
computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double
click on the file ASRSETUP.EXE in the Support CD to display the menu.
4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that the motherboard sup-
ports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
4.2.4 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome
to visit ASRocks website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your
dealer for further information.
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Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in AHCI Mode
This motherboard adopts UEFI BIOS that allows Windows OS to be installed on a
large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below to install the operating
system.
1. Please make sure to use Windows VistaTM 64-bit (with SP2 or above) or
Windows 7 64-bit (with SP1 or above).
2. Press <F2> or <Delete> at system POST. Set AHCI Mode in UEFI Setup Utility >
Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode.
3. Choose the item UEFI:xxx to boot in UEFI Setup Utility > Boot > Boot Option #1.
(xxx is the device which contains your Windows installation files. Normally it is
an optical drive.) You can also press <F11> to launch boot menu at system POST
and choose the item UEFI:xxx to boot.
4. Start Windows installation.
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B75 Pro3

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Reminds You...

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in, 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm

1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1, Gray)

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 Microphone (Pink)

Status Description Status Description

2.1 Screw Holes

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

1155-Pin Socket Overview

Step 1. Open the socket:

Step 1-2. Keep the lever positioned at about

Step 2. Remove the PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).

1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking

Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure

Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility

Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before adding or

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express

Installing an expansion card

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM

TheCatalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to

Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.

AMD Catalyst Control Center

* CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is

Dual Monitor Feature

DVI-D port HDMI port

For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD

Step1. Find the CIR header located next

Step2. Connect the front USB cable to the USB_PWR

Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to

3 CIR sensors in different angles

Jumper Setting Description

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

Serial ATA3 Connectors SATA3_A1 These three Serial ATA3

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data

USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

Consumer Infrared Module Header This header can be used to

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

System Panel Header This header accommodates

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Power LED Header Please connect the chassis

(see p.13, No. 10)

CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan

3-Pin Fan Installation

ATX Power Connector 12 24 Please connect an ATX power

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation