GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2002 Copyright©2002 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents 1 Introduction ................................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Package Contents .......................................................... Specifications ................................................................ Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M) ................................... Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT) ................................. ASRock I/OT M (GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT) ........................... 4 4 6 7 8 2 Installation ..................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT 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. Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic BIOS setup and Support CD information.
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP); CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP) (see CAUTION 2);Chassis temperature sensing; Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore; CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer PCI slots: 3 slots with PCI Specification 2.2 AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, supports 3.3v / 1.5v, 4X / 2X / 1X AGP card AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR modem card USB 2.0: 4 default USB 2.0 ports and one extra set of header for 2 additional USB 2.
1.3 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-M) 22 2 3 1 4 5 6 24.4cm (9.
1.4 Motherboard Layout (GE Pro-HT) 22 2 3 1 4 5 6 24.4cm (9.6 in) CPU_FAN1 1 PS/2 Mouse ATX PWR1 USB23 27 SiS Line out 2 3 Chipset 0 1 2 3 IDE2 Mic Mic in In AUX1 CD1 20 Accelerated Graphics Port AUDIO1 PCI 1 19 SiS South Bridge AUDIO CODEC Super I/O 11 0 1 651HT LAN PHY Line Line in In IDE1 GAME AUDIO1 AUDIO1 GAME 23 8 7 24.4cm (9.
1.5 ASRock I/O TM (GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT) 1 2 3 4 5 Parallel port RJ-45 port Game port Microphone (Pink) Line In (Light Blue) 6 7 8 9 10 Line Out (Lime) USB 2.
Chapter 2 Installation GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 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.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins. Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU requires larger heatsink and cooling fan.
Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots) There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on both GE Pro-M and GE Pro-HT motherboards.
2.7 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 2_3 1_2 PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.6/p.7 item 22) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 +5VSB or USB wake up events.
Secondary IDE connector (Black) (39-pin IDE2) (see p.6/p.7 item 8) Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1) (see p.6/p.7 item 7) PIN1 IDE1 PIN1 Blue IDE2 Black Connect to the IDE devices Connect to the motherboard 80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). USB header (9-pin USB45) (see p.6/p.
Chassis speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.6/p.7 item 15) 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.6/p.7 item 9) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6/p.7 item 3) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6/p.7 item 1) COM1 connector (9-pin COM1) (see p.6/p.7 item 25) This connector allows you to attach to the chassis speaker. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
Navigation Key(s) / / +/ Function Description Displays the General Help Screen Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu from the current menu Moves cursor up or down between fields Selects menu to the left or right Increases or decreases values Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 3.2 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Main Primary IDE Master: Type Cylinders Heads Write Precompensation Sectors Maximum Capacity LBA Mode Block Mode Fast Programmed I/O Modes 32 Bit Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item [ Auto 0 Mb Off Off Auto Off Auto +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu Setup Help ] Select how to set the parameters of drive, Or Select [AUTO] to set all HDD parameters automatically.
[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (Accelerated Removable Media Device), such as MO. Cylinders This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. Heads This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct values. Write Pre-compensation Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.
Chapter 4 Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to 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 motherboard features. 4.2.
Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,” “Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.” 1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
Chipset Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced Chipset Configuration [ AGP Aperture Size Onboard VGA Share Memory 32MB 4MB USB Controller USB Device Legacy Support Disabled Disabled F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item Setup Help ] to select the size of mapped memory for graphics data. +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit AGP Aperture Size: It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics memory.
Peripheral Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced System Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V +12.00V F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu [ Setup Help ] 35 C / 95 F 27 C / 82 F 3110 RPM 0 RPM 1.728 V 3.312 V 4.975 V 12.167 V :Select Item +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit 2. Security Setup Menu Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
Password Check: Select the check point for “Password Check”. Configuration options: [Setup], [Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the “Password Check” is performed before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the “Password Check” is performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup. 3. Power Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
4. Boot Setup Menu Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Advanced [ Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 Disabled Off No Setup Help ] to enable or disable the quick boot mode. Boot Device Priority F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Quick Boot Mode: This mode speeds up the boot-up routine by skipping memory retestings.
Exit Discarding Changes: After you enter the submenu, the message “Quit without saving changes” will appear. If you press , you will exit the BIOS Setup Utility without making any changes to the settings. Load Default Settings: After you enter the submenu, the message “Load Default Settings” will appear. If you press , it will load the default values for all the setup configuration. Discard Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Load setup original values” will appear.
