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Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 English 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) AM3 CPU Socket CPU Heatsink Retention Module CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) Dr.
I/O PPanel anel 1 2 3 4 5 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN) Line In (Light Blue) Front Speaker (Lime) Microphone (Pink) 6 7 8 9 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) Serial Port (COM1) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 770iCafe motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Connector - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.
BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor English OS Certifications - 1 x IR 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 - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports “Plug and Play” - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.
WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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 key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
2. Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. o Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins. Step 4.
2.3 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 configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Blue slots; see p.2 No.
Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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 at incorrect orientation. Step 3.
2.4 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 x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
2.5 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 PS2_USB_PW1 Short Open Setting Short pin2, pin3 to enable +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply.
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 action. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. (5-pin IR1) (see p.2 No. 30) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 29) This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows 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.
System Panel Header This header accommodates several system front panel functions. (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 22) Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 19) Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 16) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 35) CPU Fan Connector 4 3 2 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No.
ATX 12V Power Connector 1 4 (8-pin ATX12V1) 5 8 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 2) 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 1 power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.
2.7 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other components before system memory is available. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the BIOS: D1 D0 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Early chipset initialization is done.
The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS: Checkpoint 03 04 05 06 08 C0 C1 C2 C5 C6 C7 0A 0B 0C 0E English 13 24 30 2A 2C 2E 31 Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area.
37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 40 50 52 60 75 78 7A 7C 84 85 87 8C 8D 8E 90 A0 A1 A2 A4 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC B1 00 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information. Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. Initializes different devices through DIM. Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Initialize RTC date/time. Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to limit memory test.
2.8 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 up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.
2.10.2 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].
3. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is designed to be user-friendly.
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