ASRock FM2A85X Extreme4: 2. Installation

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2.  Installation

This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study 

the con

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 guration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard 

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 ts 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the 

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1.   Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any 

component.

2.   To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static elec-

tricity, 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 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.

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2.1  CPU Installation 

Step 1.  Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

o 

angle.

Step 2.  Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with  

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3.  Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it 

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 ts in place.

The CPU 

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 ts 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 

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 rmly 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.

2.2  Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a 

larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray 

thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dis-

sipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened 

and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the 

CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 5 or CPU_FAN2, see 

Page 2, No. 6).  For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruc-

tion manuals of the CPU fan and  the heatsink.

STEP 1:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

STEP 2 / STEP 3: 

Match The CPU Golden Triangle

To The Socket Corner Small 

Triangle

STEP 4:

Push Down And Lock

The Socket Lever

CPU Golden Triangle

Lever  90° Up

Socket Corner Small 

Triangle

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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 con-

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 guration, you always need to install 

identical

 (the same brand, speed, size 

and chip-type) 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; see p.2 No.7) or 

identical

 DDR3 DIMM pair in 

Dual Channel 

B 

(DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory 

Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four 

DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel con

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 guration, and please install 

identical

 DDR3 

DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Con

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 gura-

tion Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Con

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 gurations

DDR3_A1 

 DDR3_A2 

  DDR3_B1    DDR3_B2

(1) 

Populated             - 

  Populated 

   -

(2) 

- 

 Populated               -               Populated

(3)* 

Populated 

 Populated 

  Populated    Populated

* 

  For the con

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 guration (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 

the 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 the 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.  If you adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules 

on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_

A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 

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notch

break

notch

break

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or    

removing DIMMs or the 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 

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 ts 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.  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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2.4  Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots and 4 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 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 

lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics 

cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFi-

reX

TM

 function.  

PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards, 

or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireX

TM

function.

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

press x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot. 

2.   In  CrossFireX

TM

 mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics 

cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots.  

3.  Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connec-

tor (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple 

graphics cards for better thermal environment.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. 

Before installing the 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 

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 rmly 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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2.5  CrossFireX

TM

 and Quad CrossFireX

TM

 Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireX

TM

 and Quad CrossFireX

TM

 feature. 

CrossFireX

TM

 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, CrossFireX

TM

 enables the highest 

possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Please check 

AMD website for AMD CrossFireX

TM

 driver updates.

2.5.1  Graphics Card Setup

Different CrossFireX

TM

 cards may require different methods to enable CrossFi-

reX

TM

 feature. For other CrossFireX

TM

 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 PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon 

graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated 

on the slots.

1.   If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the  

performance bene

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 ts of CrossFireX

TM

. All three CrossFireX

TM

 components, a 

CrossFireX

TM

 Ready graphics card, a CrossFireX

TM

 Ready motherboard and a 

CrossFireX

TM

 Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly 

to bene

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 t from the CrossFireX

TM

 multi-GPU platform.

2.   If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX

TM

 Edition card with a 16-pipe card,  both 

cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX

TM

 mode.

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Step 2.  Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on 

CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. 

(CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not 

bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor 

for details.)     

CrossFire Bridge

or

Step 3.  Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graph-

ics card on PCIE2 slot. (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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 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this  

 utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

 Please check AMD website for AMD driver updates.

Step 3.  Install the required drivers to your system.

 For 

Windows

®

 8 / 7 / Vista

TM

 OS: 

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for de-

tails. 

Step 4.  Restart your computer.

Step 5.  Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

Then you will 

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 nd “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows

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 taskbar.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

2.5.2  Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1.  Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 2.  Remove the AMD driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your sys-

tem.

Step 6.  Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFi-

reX

TM

”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireX

TM

”. Select “2 GPUs” 

and click “Apply” (if you install two Radeon graphics cards). 

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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFire

TM

”, the Cross-

FireX

TM

 function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically 

reboot. After restarting your computer, please con

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 rm whether the option 

“Enable CrossFire

TM

” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; 

if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the bene

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 t  of 

CrossFireX

TM 

feature.  

Step 7.  You  can freely enjoy the bene

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 t of CrossFireX

TM

 or Quad CrossFireX

TM

feature.

 * CrossFireX

TM

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

   used only for identi

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 cation or explanation and to the owners’ bene

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 t, without intent to infringe.

*  For further information of AMD CrossFireX

TM

 technology, please check AMD website for      

   updates and details.

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2.6 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.2,  No. 27)

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 

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 nish updating the BIOS, you must boot 

up the system 

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 rst, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac-

tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default pro

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 le, 1394 

GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed. 

Clear CMOS

Default

The Clear CMOS Switch has the same function as the Clear CMOS 

jumper. 

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2.7  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 ATA3 Connectors 

These seven Serial ATA3  

(SATA3_1: see  p.2, No. 13) 

(SATA3) connectors support  

(SATA3_2: see  p.2, No. 12)

SATA data cables for internal  

(SATA3_3: see  p.2, No. 14)

storage devices. The current  

(SATA3_4: see  p.2, No. 15)

SATA3 interface allows up to

(SATA3_5: see  p.2, No. 19)

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

(SATA3_6: see  p.2, No. 16)

(SATA3_7: see  p.2, No. 17)

Serial ATA (SATA) 

Either end of the SATA data 

Data Cable 

cable can be connected to the   

(Optional)

SATA3 hard disk or the SATA3 

connector on this motherboard.

USB 2.0 Headers 

Besides two default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB3_4)

ports on the I/O panel, there 

(see p.2  No. 30)

are three USB 2.0 headers on

this motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB 

 2.0 

ports.

(9-pin USB5_6)

(see p.2  No. 29)

(9-pin USB7_8)

(see p.2  No. 28)

1

USB_PWR

P-4

P+4

USB_PWR

P-3

P+3

GND

GND

DUMMY

1

USB_PWR

P-6

P+6

USB_PWR

P-5

P+5

GND

GND

DUMMY

1

USB_PWR

P-8

P+8

USB_PWR

P-7

P+7

GND

GND

DUMMY

SA

TA3_6     SA

TA3_3     SA

TA3_1

SA

TA3_7     SA

TA3_4     SA

TA3_2 

SATA3_5

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Infrared Module Header 

This header supports an

(5-pin IR1)

optional wireless transmitting

(see p.2  No. 25)

and receiving infrared module.

Front Panel Audio Header 

This is an interface for the front  

(9-pin  HD_AUDIO1)

panel audio cable that allows  

(see  p.2  No. 34)

convenient connection and    

control of audio devices.

Consumer Infrared Module Header 

This header can be used to    

(4-pin CIR1)

connect the remote   

(see  p.2  No. 31)

 controller 

receiver.

1

IRTX

+5VSB

DUMMY

IRRX

GND

J_SENSE

OUT2_L

1

MIC_RET

PRESENCE#

GND

OUT2_R

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

OUT_RET

1. High De

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 nition 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 AC’97 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.

    C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). 

    D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t     

         need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.

    E. To activate the front mic. 

         For Windows

®

 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

TM

 / Vista

TM

 64-bit OS:

         Go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust  

         “Recording Volume”.

USB 3.0 Header 

Besides six default USB 3.0 

(19-pin USB3_7_8)

ports on the I/O panel, there is 

(see p.2,  No. 10)

one USB 3.0 header on this 

motherboard. This USB 3.0 

header can support two USB 3.0 

 ports.

IntA_P8_D+

DUMMY

IntA_P8_D-

GND

IntA_P8_SSTX+

GND

IntA_P8_SSTX-

IntA_P8_SSRX+

IntA_P8_SSRX-

Vbus

Vbus

Vbus

IntA_P7_SSRX-

IntA_P7_SSRX+

GND

IntA_P7_SSTX-

IntA_P7_SSTX+

GND

IntA_P7_D-

IntA_P7_D+

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Power LED Header 

Please connect the chassis   

(3-pin PLED1)

power LED to this header to 

(see p.2  No. 26)

indicate system power status.  

The LED is on when the system  

is operating. The LED keeps 

blinking in S1 state. The LED is  

off in S3/S4 state or S5 state  

(power 

off).

Chassis Speaker Header   

Please connect the chassis    

(4-pin SPEAKER 1)

speaker to this header.

(see p.2  No. 23)

1

PLED+

PLED+

PLED-

System Panel Header 

This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1)

several system front panel   

(see p.2  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 con-

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 gure 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 per-

form 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 sleep state. The LED is off when the system 

is in S3/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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CPU Fan Connectors 

Please connect the CPU fan 

(4-pin CPU_FAN1)

cable to the connector and 

(see p.2  No. 5)

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.  

ATX Power Connector 

Please connect an ATX power 

(24-pin ATXPWR1)

supply to this connector. 

(see p.2  No. 9)

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       Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 

       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.

(3-pin CPU_FAN2)

(see p.2  No. 6)

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

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 1

24

13

24

13

GND

+12V

CPU_FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

1  2  3  4

GND

+12V

CPU_FAN_SPEED

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors 

Please connect the fan cables  

(4-pin CHA_FAN1)

to the fan connectors and  

(see p.2  No. 24)

match the black wire to the    

ground pin. CHA_FAN1/2/3 fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN2) 

speed can be controlled through

(see p.2  No. 43) 

UEFI or AXTU. 

(3-pin CHA_FAN3)

(see p.2  No. 44)

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.2  No. 1)

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Serial port Header 

This COM1 header supports a 

(9-pin COM1)

                                                                   serial port module. 

(see p.2  No. 32)

HDMI_SPDIF Header 

HDMI_SPDIF header, providing  

(2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)

SPDIF audio output to HDMI

(

see p.2  No. 33)

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.

ATX 12V Power Connector   

Please connect an ATX 12V  

(8-pin  ATX12V1)

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 power supply along with 

Pin 1 and Pin 5.

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation

4                8

1                5

4                         8

1                         5

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2.8  Smart Switches

This motherboard has three smart switches: power switch, reset switch and clear 

CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the 

CMOS values.

Power Switch 

Power Switch is a smart switch,

(PWRBTN)

allowing users to quickly turn

(see p.2  No. 22)

on/off the system.

Reset Switch 

Reset Switch is a smart switch,

(RSTBTN)

allowing users to quickly reset

(see p.2  No. 20)

the 

system.

Clear CMOS Switch 

Clear CMOS Switch is a smart  

(CLRCBTN)

switch, allowing users to quickly  

(see p.3  No. 14)

clear the CMOS values

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2.9  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.

 Status Code  

Description 

 00  

Please check if CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.

 0d  

Problem related to memory, VGA card and other devices.

Please clear CMOS, re-install memory and VGA card, and remove other    

USB, PCI devices. 

 01 - 54  

Problem related to memory. Please re-install CPU and memory then clear  

 (except 0d), 

CMOS.

 5A- 60 

If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using  

other memory modules.

 55  

Memory could not be detected. Please re-install memory and CPU.

If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using 

other memory modules.

 61 - 91 

Chipset initialization error. Please press reset or clear CMOS.

 92 - 99 

Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try 

installing them in other slots.

If the problem still exists, please remove all PCI-E devices or try using  

another VGA card. 

 A0 - A7 

Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA 

 devices.

If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all SATA    

 devices.

 b0 

Problem related to memory. Please re-install CPU and memory.

If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using 

other memory modules.

* For X79 models, please try installing memory to DDR3_A1, B1, C1 and D1  

  slots.

 b4 

Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices.

 b7 

Problem related to memory. Please re-install CPU and memory then clear 

 CMOS.

If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using 

other memory modules.

 d6 

VGA could not be recognized. Please clear CMOS and try re-installing the 

 VGA 

card.

If the problem still exists, please try installing the VGA card in other slots or 

using other VGA cards.

 d7 

Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. Please try re-installing 

keyboard and mouse.

 d8 

Invalid Password.

 FF 

Please check if CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.

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2.10  Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical 

drive 

fi

 rst. 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.

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A. 

Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY    Advanced screen     Storage  

 Con

fi

 guration.

B.   

Set the “SATA Mode” option to [IDE]. 

STEP 2: Install Windows

®

 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

TM

 / Vista

TM

 64-bit OS on 

your system. 

Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

2.12  Installing Windows

®

 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

TM

 / 

         Vista

TM

 64-bit Without RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows

®

 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

TM

 / Vista

TM

 64-bit on 

your SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set up UEFI.

A. 

Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY    Advanced screen     Storage  

 Con

fi

 guration.

B.   

Set the “SATA Mode” option to [AHCI]. 

STEP 2: Install Windows

®

 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

TM

 / Vista

TM

 64-bit OS on 

your system. 

2.11  Installing Windows

®

 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

TM

 / 

         Vista

TM

 64-bit With RAID Functions

If you want to install Windows

®

 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

TM

 / Vista

TM

 64-bit 

on your SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the 

following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:

..\ RAID Installation Guide