Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product X58 Extreme Asrock
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1 1 1 1 1 X58 Extreme User Ma nual V ersion 1.1 Published July 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved..
2 2 2 2 2 Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purcha ser for ba ckup purpose, without written con sent of ASRock Inc.
3 3 3 3 3 Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... .................
4 4 4 4 4 2.20.4 Installing Windows ® Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................... 50 2.21 Installing Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ................
5 5 5 5 5 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Tha nk you for purcha sing ASRock X58 Extre me motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
6 6 6 6 6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - A TX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.
7 7 7 7 7 - 7 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x Powered eSA T AII/USB Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch - HD Audio Jack: Side Spe aker/Re ar Spea ker/Central/Ba ss/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5 ) Connector - 6 x SA T AII 3.
8 8 8 8 8 CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Thre ading T echnology”, ple ase che ck page 61. 2. This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T e chnology . Plea se read “U ntied Overclocking T echnology” on page 52 f or details. 3. This motherboard supports Tri ple Cha nnel Me mory T echnology .
9 9 9 9 9 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows ® environment. Plea se visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner .
10 10 10 10 10 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 T T T T T wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI TM TM TM TM TM Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor .
11 11 11 11 11 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 T T T T T wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF ireX ireX ireX ireX ireX TM TM TM TM TM Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Gr.
12 12 12 12 12 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout Intel ICH10R 30.5cm (12.
13 13 13 13 13 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel T o ena ble Multi-Strea ming function, you need to connect a front pa nel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system.
14 14 14 14 14 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation This is a n A TX form fa ctor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your cha ssis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
15 15 15 15 15 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1366-Pin CPU, plea se follow the steps below . Before you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket, ple a se check if the CPU surfa ce is unclea n or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
16 16 16 16 16 black line black line Pin1 alignment key alignment key Pin1 1366-Pin CPU 1366-Pin Socket Step 3. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with bla ck lines. Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up.
17 17 17 17 17 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 1366-Pin socket that supports Intel 1366-Pin CPU.
18 18 18 18 18 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Mo.
19 19 19 19 19 notch break notch break Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Plea se make sure to disconnect power supply before a dding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
20 20 20 20 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
21 21 21 21 21 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI TM TM TM TM TM and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI TM TM TM TM TM Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Op.
22 22 22 22 22 Step4. Connect a V GA cable or a D VI cable to the monitor connector or the D VI connector of the gra phics card that is inserted to PCIE2 slot. Step3. Align and in sert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on e ach gra phics card.
23 23 23 23 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.
24 24 24 24 24 For Windows ® Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS: (For SLI TM and Quad SLI TM mode) A. Click the Start icon on your Windows ta skbar . B. From the pop-up menu, select All Progra ms , a nd then click N VIDIA Corporation . C. Select N VIDIA Control Pa nel ta b.
25 25 25 25 25 1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performa nce benefits of CrossFireX TM . All three CrossFireX TM components, a CrossFireX TM Rea dy gra phics .
26 26 26 26 26 CrossFire Bridge Step 3. Connect the D VI monitor cable to the D VI connector on the Ra deon gra phics card on PCIE2 slot. (Y ou may use the D VI to D-Sub ada pter to convert the D VI connector to D-Sub interfa ce, and then conne ct the D-Sub monitor cable to the D VI to D-Sub ada pter .
27 27 27 27 27 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX 2.8.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX TM TM TM TM TM -Ready Graphics -Ready Graphics -Ready Graphics -Ready Graphics -Ready Graphics Cards Cards Cards Cards Cards Step 1.
28 28 28 28 28 Step 6. Double-click “A TI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFireX TM ”, a nd then check the item “Ena ble CrossFireX TM ”. Select the option a ccording to the total GPU number on the Radeon gra phics cards.
29 29 29 29 29 Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFire TM ”, the CrossFireX TM function may not work a ctually . Y our computer will automatically reboot.
30 30 30 30 30 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Open”.
31 31 31 31 31 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper ca ps over these headers a nd connectors.
32 32 32 32 32 connect to the SA T A HDD power connector connect to the power supply Serial A T A (SA T A) Plea se connect the bla ck end of Power Cable SA T A power ca ble to the power (Optional) connector on ea ch drive. Then connect the white end of SA T A power cable to the power connector of the power supply.
33 33 33 33 33 J_SENSE OUT2_L 1 MIC_RET PRESENCE# GND OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L OUT_RET Front Panel Audio Header This is a n interfa ce for front (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.12 No. 41) convenient connection and control of audio devices.
34 34 34 34 34 Cha ssis, NB a nd Power Fa n Connectors Plea se connect the fan cables (4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and (see p.12 No. 23) match the bla ck wire to the ground pin. (3-pin CHA_F AN2) (see p.12 No. 6) (3-pin NB_F AN1) (see p.12 No.
35 35 35 35 35 n 20-Pin A TX Power Supply In stallation Though this motherboard provides 24-pin A TX power connector , it ca n still work if you adopt a tradition al 20-pin A TX power supply . T o use the 20-pin A TX power supply , plea se plug your power supply along with Pin 1 a nd Pin 13.
36 36 36 36 36 HDMI_SPDIF Cable Pl ea s e connect the bla ck end (A) (Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI V GA card. A. bla ck end B.
37 37 37 37 37 2.12 Quick Switches 2.12 Quick Switches 2.12 Quick Switches 2.12 Quick Switches 2.12 Quick Switches This motherboard ha s three quick switches: power switch, reset switch a nd clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values.
38 38 38 38 38 2.13 Debug LED 2.13 Debug LED 2.13 Debug LED 2.13 Debug LED 2.13 Debug LED The onboard Debug LED is used to provide code inf ormation, which ma kes troubleshooting even ea sier . Plea se see the diagra ms below for rea ding the Debug LED codes.
39 39 39 39 39 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 Description 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers.
40 40 40 40 40 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information. 3 7 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. 3 8 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
41 41 41 41 41 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.
42 42 42 42 42 2.15 SA 2.15 SA 2.15 SA 2.15 SA 2.15 SA T T T T T AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SA T AII hard disk to your computer , plea se carefully read below SA T AII hard disk setup guide.
43 43 43 43 43 2.16 2.16 2.16 2.16 2.16 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A T T T T T A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA T T T T T A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Seri.
44 44 44 44 44 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F unctions for SA unctions for SA unctions.
45 45 45 45 45 Caution 1. Without SA T A 15-pin power connector interfa ce, the SA T A / SA T AII Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. Even some SA T A / SA T AII HDDs provide both SA T A 15-pin power con.
46 46 46 46 46 How to Hot Plug a SA T A / SA T AII HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug: Plea se do follow below instruction sequence to proce ss the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SA T A / SA T AII HDD da mage and data loss.
47 47 47 47 47 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.19 Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide T o install the drivers to your system, plea se insert the support CD to your optical drive first.
48 48 48 48 48 If you wa nt to use “Intel Matrix Storage Ma nager” in Windows ® environment, plea se install SA T A / SA T AII drivers from the Support CD again so that “Intel Matrix Storage Ma nager” will be installed to your system a s well.
49 49 49 49 49 2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, 2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, 2.20.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0, 2.
50 50 50 50 50 2.20.4 Installing Windows 2.20.4 Installing Windows 2.20.4 Installing Windows 2.20.4 Installing Windows 2.20.4 Installing Windows ® Vista Vista Vista Vista Vista TM TM TM TM TM / Vista.
51 51 51 51 51 STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Adva nced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set “SA T AII Configuration” to [Enha nced], a nd then in the option “Configure SA T AII a s”, plea se set the option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: M ake a SA T A / SA T AII driver diskette.
52 52 52 52 52 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 2.22 Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T echnology echnology echnology echnology echnology This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T echnology , which mean s during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses.
53 53 53 53 53 Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
54 54 54 54 54 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced System Overview System Time System Date [ :00:09] [Mon 07/20/2009] Use [Enter], [T AB] or [SHIFT -T AB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
55 55 55 55 55 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
56 56 56 56 56 CPU Ratio If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item a ppear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. QPI Frequency Use this option to adjust QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) frequency. Configu- ration options: [Auto], [4.
57 57 57 57 57 DRAM tRP This controls the number of DRAM clocks f or TRP . Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [15]. DRAM tRAS This controls the number of DRAM clocks f or TRAS. Configuration option s: Configuration options: [Auto], [9] to [31].
58 58 58 58 58 ICH V oltage Use this to select ICH V oltage. Standard: 1.12V . Max: 1.56V . Increment: 0.02V. IOH CSI V oltage Use this to select IOH CSI V oltage. Sta ndard: 1.12V . Max: 1.56V . Increment: 0.02V. IOH/ICH PCIE V oltage Use this to select IOH/ICH PCIE V oltage.
59 59 59 59 59 Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen In this sec.
60 60 60 60 60 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Ratio If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item a ppear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard.
61 61 61 61 61 Intel (R) T urboMode tech Use this item to ena ble or disable Intel (R) T urbo Boost T echnology . T urbo mode allows processor cores to run fa ster than marked frequency in specific condition. The default value is [Enabled]. 1-Core Ratio Limit Progra m highest CPU Ratio used by Turbo Mode f or 1-Core Ratio Limit.
62 62 62 62 62 - T DP Limit value Progra m the T DP (power) limit f or T urbo Mode so that the processor does not throttle at pea k performa nce conditions. Intel (R) C-ST A TE tech. Intel (R) C-ST A TE tech. is a chieved by ma king the power a nd thermal control unit part of the core logic a nd not part of the chipset a s before.
63 63 63 63 63 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration - BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Settings Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
64 64 64 64 64 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Configuration Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
65 65 65 65 65 BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SA T AII Configuration SA T AII 1 SA T AII 2 SA T AII 3 SA T AII 4 SA T AII 5 SA .
66 66 66 66 66 [CD/D V D]: This is used for IDE CD/D V D drives. [ARMD]: This is used f or IDE ARMD (A T API Removable Medi a Device), such a s MO. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS a nd Windows; f or Netware a nd UNIX user , select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode.
67 67 67 67 67 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI / PnP Settings V a l u ei nu n i t so fP C I clocks for PCI device latency timer regi ste r . Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
68 68 68 68 68 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
69 69 69 69 69 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB 2.0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.
70 70 70 70 70 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Event Monitoring Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU T emperature M / B T emperature Vcore + 3.
71 71 71 71 71 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].
72 72 72 72 72 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
73 73 73 73 73 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit system setup after saving the changes. F 1 0k e yc a nb eu s e d for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.
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