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ASRock C216 WS Owner's Manual

1. 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 Please connect the chassis se speaker to this header DUMMY 5V Please connect the chassis T power LED to this header to die 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 34 Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables 4 pin CHA FAN1 to the fan connectors and match see p 11 No 22 om com 138 the black wire to the ground pin nr CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 and 3 pin CHA FAN2 SE CHA FAN3 support Fan see p 11 No 37 GND Control 3 pin CHA FAN3 see p 11 No 19 Borg CHA FAN SPEED 3 pin PWR FAN1 PWR FAN SPEED see p 11 No 36 12V GND CPU Fan Connectors FAN SPEED CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan 4 pin CPU FAN1 GRANE cable to the connector and 12V see p 11 No 3 GND match the black wire to the round pin 1234 9 p A Though this motherboard provides 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan support the 3
2. C216 WS User Manual Version 1 0 Published December 2012 Copyright02012 ASRock INC All rights reserved 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 purchaser for backup purpose without written consent of ASRock Inc Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis tered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Disclaimer Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa tional use only and subject to change without notice and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual With respect to the contents of this manual ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warran ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the like even if ASRock has been advised of the possibil
3. The default is Auto DRAM tWR Use this item to change Write Recovery Time tWR Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tRFC Use this item to change Refresh Cyle Time tRFC Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tRRD Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay tRRD Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tWTR Use this item to change Write to Read Delay tWTR Auto Manual setting The default is Auto DRAM tRTP Use this item to change Read to Precharge tRTP Auto Manual setting The default is Auto 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 The default is Auto tREFI Use this item to change tREFI setting The default is Auto tCKE Use this item to change tCKE setting The default is Auto tWRDR DD Use this item to change tWRDR DD setting The default is Auto tRWDR DD Use this item to change tRWDR DD setting The default is Auto tRWSR Use this item to change tRWSR setting The default is Auto tRRDD Use this item to change tRRDD setting The default is Auto 46 tRRDR Use this item to change tRRDR setting The default is Auto tRRSR Use this item to change tRRSR setting The default is Auto tWWDD Use this item to change tWWDD setting The default is Auto tWWDR Use this item to change tWWDR setting The de
4. 12 IEEE 1394 Port 4 LAN RJ 45 Port 13 eSATA3 Port ESATA 1 5 Central Bass Orange 14 USB3 0 Ports USB3 23 6 Rear Speaker Black 15 USB2 0 Ports USB23 7 Optical SPDIF Out Port 16 HDMI Port HDMI1 8 Line In Light Blue 17 USB3 0 Ports USB3 01 9 Front Speaker Lime There are two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications ACTILINK SPEED ActivitylLink LED SPEED LED LED LED Description Description No Link 10Mbps connection On Blinking Data Activity 100Mbps connection On 1Gbps connection LAN Port If you use 2 channel speaker please connect the speaker s 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 or No 5 Side Speaker No 8 12 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 Ka click Enable playback multi streaming and click ok Choose 2CH ACH 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 Realtek HDA Audio 2nd outpu
5. graphics cards Gp Preferences G v lelcome Ed i TM E k Information Center CrossFireX MIB Displays Manager hi EA Display Options ERE Er i M Monitor Properties 1 ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series SyncMaster m amp 30 E Color CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by m Video combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units GPUs Configure CrossFireX IV Enable CrossFireX Choose from the following Render GPU combinations MER iiL cilm CCETIETUTETS D Identify GPU Your settings have not been applied To enable your other CrossFireX adapter pages click on the discard or apply buttons to refresh and save your settings ok KD Discard 26 Although you have selected the option Enable CrossFire the CrossFirex function may not work actually Your computer will automatically reboot After restarting your computer please confirm whether the option Enable CrossFire in ATI Catalyst Control Center is selected or not if not please select it again and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFirex feature Step 7 You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX 3 Way CrossFireX or Quad CrossFirex feature CrossFireX appearing here is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies Inc and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to i
6. options 3F8h IRQ4 and 3E8h IRQ4 Infrared Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port 56 3 4 6 ACPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 20 Suspend to RAM uto 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 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 57 CSM Please disable CSM when you enable Fast Boot option T
7. prevent IGPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load 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 48 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 Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends nc k CPU Configuration Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction 49 3 4 1 CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Active Processor Cores 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 7 8 is re quired Set to Enabled if using Microsoft Windows 7 8 or Linux kernel version 2 4 18 or higher This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper Threading technolog
8. 1066 ECC DIMMs 3 If you have installed more than one DIMM modules they should be identical with the same brand speed size and chip type 4 Try inserting different DIMM modules into different slots to identify faulty ones 5 Check the settings of the 115V 230V switch on the power supply Unable to save system setup configurations 1 Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides 3VDC Install a new battery if it does not 2 Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power 67 Other problems 1 Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock s FAQ page http www asrock com support faq asp 2 Try downloading and updating the latest UEFI on ASRock s website http www asrock com support download asp 68 5 2 Technical Support Procedures If you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems are still unsolved please contact ASRock s technical support with the following information 1 Your contact information 2 Model name BIOS version and problem type 3 System configuration 4 Problem description You may contact ASRock s technical support at http Awww asrock com support tsd asp 5 3 Returning Merchandise for Service For warranty service the receipt or a copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required By calling your vendor or going to our RMA website http www asrock com support index asp cat RMA you may obtain a
9. 2 3ad Link Aggregation function Then please refer to following steps to set up Teaming function 1 Install Teaming driver from the following path of motherboard Support CD 32 bit Drivers LAN Broadcom Teaming lA32 64 bit Drivers LAN Broadcom Teaming x64 This is a special driver for Teaming function only If you don t want to use Teaming please install the LAN driver provided by our support CD link 2 From the Teams menu select Create Team or right click one of the devices in the Unassigned Adapters section and select Create a Team This option is not available if there are no devices listed in the Unassigned Adapters sections which means all adapters are already assigned to teams 3 Click Expert Mode If you want to always use Expert Mode to create a team click Default to Expert Mode on next start 38 4 Click the Create Team tab f Manage Teams Create Team V Preview Property Value Team 1 Team Type Smart Load Balancing TM and Failover Load Balance Members la Manage Members 0007 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet 0014 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet 2 V 0015 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet 3 7 0016 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet 4 Standby Member not configured gt B Team Offload Capabilities LSO CO RSS Team MTU 1500 VLAN Configuration 373 Manage VLAN s Enable LiveLink No Team Name The team name cannot ex
10. 3 Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX 3 way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFirex feature CrossFireX 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 enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application Please check AMD website for ATI CrossFireX driver updates 1 If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the 4 performance benefits of CrossFirex All three CrossFireX components a CrossFirex Ready graphics card a CrossFireX Ready motherboard and a CrossFireX Edition co processor graphics card must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireX multi GPU platform 2 If you pair a 12 pipe CrossFirex Edition card with a 16 pipe card both cards will operate as 12 pipe cards while in CrossFireX mode 2 7 1 Graphics Card Setup 2 7 1 1 Installing Two CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards feature For other CrossFirex cards that AMD has released or will release in the future please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide Different CrossFireX cards may require different methods to enable CrossFirex Step 1 Insert one Radeon graphic
11. 6 4 1 Install Operating System 66 4 2 Support CD Information 66 4 2 1 Running Support CD 66 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 66 4 2 3 Utilities Menu 66 4 24 Contact Information 66 5 Troubleshooting 67 5 1 Troubleshooting Procedures 67 5 2 Technical Support Procedures 69 5 3 Returning Merchandise for Service 69 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock C216 WS 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 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 th
12. 8H support USB 1 1 2 0 3 0 up to 5Gb s 1 x Front USB 3 0 header by Intel C216 supports 2 USB 3 0 ports supports USB 1 1 2 0 3 0 up to 5Gb s Connector 1x IR header 1x COM port header 1 x HDMI SPDIF header 1x IEEE 1394 header 1 x Power LED header 2x CPU Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin 1 x 3 pin 3 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin 2 x 3 pin 1 x Power Fan connector 3 pin 24 pin ATX power connector 8 pin 12V power connector Front panel audio connector 2x USB 2 0 headers support 4 USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB 3 0 header supports 2 USB 3 0 ports 1 x Dr Debug 7 Segment Debug LED BIOS Feature 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS ACPI 1 1 Compliance Wake Up Events SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU Core IGPU DRAM 1 8V PLL VTT VCCSA Voltage Multi adjustment Support CD Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Client OS Trial Version Hardware CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor Chassis Temperature Sensing CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer CPU Chassis Quiet Fan Allows CPU Fan Speed Auto Adjust by CPU Temperature CPU Chassis Fan Multi Speed Control Voltage Monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V CPU Vcore Microsoft Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit compliant Certifications FCC CE WHQL ErP EuP Ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required For detailed product information please visit our website http Awww asrock com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overcl
13. 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 compli cated flash utility Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS without fear of failing If power loss occurs during the BIOS up date 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 10 1 4 Motherboard Layout a P OQ N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 24 4cm 9 6 in Le i angel fun zl SS SIS AE SIS SIGGI oO Kl o cs USB 3 0 ellelle T USB2 E E E E c SES FAAEE Ki ajajja j e e e z EAIEAIEAIE m a s a alia n n B p B Z 2 ruses EI IE 3 x z a s al s Z 8 B usBs szla lt P M lt USB 3 0 e e e e T USB4 x a a D B USB gia a a a aAlejje j alja 37 G n I af la ER 36 PCIE1 35 34 PCIE2 PCI1 33 PCIE3 CMOS Battery 32 PCIE4 30 PCI2 RoHS C216 WS A PCIE5 28 EE 27 26 25 24 1155 Pin CPU Socket ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN1 CPU Fan Connector CPU FAN2 2x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DD
14. 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 OS Go to the FrontMic Tab in the Realtek Control panel Adjust Recording Volume 33 System Panel 9 pin PANEL1 see p 11 No 18 A Chassis Speaker Header 4 pin SPEAKER 1 see p 11 No 17 Power LED Header 3 pin PLED1 see p 11 No 16 Header This header accommodates several system front panel 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
15. 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 Pu eo n se s a a as 3 Pin Fan Installation 3 pin CPU_FAN2 END 12V see p 11 No 4 CPU FAN SPEED ATX Power Connector 24 pin ATXPWR1 see p 11 No 7 A Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector Though this motherboard provides 24 pin ATX power connector 12 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 35 ATX 12V Power Connector 8 pin ATX12V1 see p 11 No 2 8 ERE 4 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector 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 IEEE 1394 Header 9 pin FRONT 1394 see p 11 No 24 Serial port Header 9 pin COM1 see p 11 No 26 HDMI SPDIF Header 2 pin HDMI SPDIF1 see p 11 No 28 8 5 4 Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation S RXTPAM O GND RXTPBM O 12V GND 12V RXTPBP O ND RXTPAP 0 GND SPDIFOUT 36 Beside
16. R3 A4 DDR3 B1 2x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3 A2 DDR3 B2 ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 USB 3 0 Header USB3 6 7 Intel C216 Chipset SATA3 Connectors SATA3 A3 A4 SATA3 Connectors SATA3 A1 A2 SATA3 Connectors SATA3 0 1 SATA2 Connectors SATA2 2 3 SATA2 Connectors SATA2 4 5 Dr Debug Power LED Header PLED1 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER1 System Panel Header PANEL1 23 22 21 20 19 11 gt l gt l 30 5cm 12 0 in ay e D J iii I Jeng leg 1 1 lest EO S Dees USBB9 USB6_7 H i Le 18 17 16 19 Chassis Fan Connector CHA FAN3 20 USB 2 0 Header USB 6 7 21 USB 2 0 Header USB 38 9 22 Chassis Fan Connector CHA FAN1 23 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 24 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header FRONT 1394 25 Infrared Module Header IR1 26 COM Port Header COM1 27 Front Panel Audio Header HD AUDIO1 28 HDMI SPDIF Header HDMI SPDIF1 29 PCI Express 2 0 x16 Slot PCIE5 30 PCI Slot PCI2 31 PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE4 32 PCI Express 2 0 x1 Slot PCIE3 33 PCI Slot PCI 34 PCI Express 3 0 x16 Slot PCIE2 35 PCI Express 2 0 x1 Slot PCIE1 36 Power Fan Connector PWR FAN1 37 Chassis Fan Connector CHA FAN2 1 5 I O Panel 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Purple Green 10 Microphone Pink 2 LAN RJ 45 Port 11 USB3 0 Ports USB3 45 3 USB2 0 Ports USB45
17. Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number The RMA number should be displayed on the outside of the shipping carton which is mailed prepaid or hand carried when you return the motherboard to the manufacturer Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete This warranty does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products Contact your distributor first for any product related problems during the warranty period 69
18. 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 51 3 4 2 North Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Primary Graphics Adapter PCI Express 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 to enable or disable Intel VT d technology Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O The default value of this feature is Disabled PCIE2 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE2 Link Speed The default value is Auto PCIE4 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE4 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 Moniter This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi Moniter The default value is Disabled If you install the PCI Express card under Windows XP Vista OS please disable this option Render Standby Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device The default value is Enabled 52 3 4 3 South Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends nc Onboard HD Audio uto Onboard HD Audio Select Auto Enab
19. acity of system memory 32GB see CAUTION 1 Expansion Slot 2 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slots PCIE2 PCIE4 Single at x16 PCIE2 mode or dual at x8 PCIE2 x8 PCIE4 mode see CAUTION 2 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 PCIE5 x4 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x 1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX 3 Way CrossFirex and CrossFirex 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 InTru 3D Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel Insider Intel HD Graphics 2500 4000 with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU Supports Intel HD Graphics Built in Visuals Intel Quick Sync Video Intel InTru 3D Intel Clear Video HD Technology Intel HD Graphics 2000 3000 Intel Advanced Vector Extensions AVX with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU 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 with Intel Ivy Bridge CPU Max shared memory 1759MB with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU Supports HDMI 1 4a Technology with max resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz Supports Auto Lip Sync Deep Color 12bpc xvYCC and HBR High Bit Rate Audio with HDMI Com
20. ceed 39 characters cannot begin with spaces and cannot contain any special characters Wizard Mode ss The Create Team tab appears only if there are teamable adapters available 5 Click the Team Name field to enter a team name 6 Click the Team Type field to select a team type 7 Assign any available adapter or adapters to the team by selecting the adapter from the Load Balance Members list There must be at least one adapter selected in the Load Balance Members list 8 You can assign any other available adapter to be a standby member by selecting it from the Standby Member list There must be at least one Broadcom network adapter assigned to the team The Large Send Offload LSO Checksum Offload CO and RSS indicate if the LSO CO and or RSS properties are supported for the team The LSO CO and RSS properties are enabled for a team only when all of the members support and are configured for the feature Adding a network adapter to a team where its driver is disabled may negatively affect the offloading capabilities of the team This may have an impact on the team s performance Therefore it is recommended that only driver enabled network adapters be added as members to a team 39 9 Type the value for Team MTU 10 1 12 13 Click Create to save the team information Repeat steps 5 through 10 to define additional teams As teams are defined they can be selected
21. ct SATA mode Configuration options IDE Mode AHCI Mode and RAID 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 SATA 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 A1 to SATA3 AA ports Use this to select ASMedia SATA3 mode Configuration options IDE Mode AHCI Mode and Dis abled The default value is AHCI Mode SATA Boot ROM Use this to enable or disable ASMedia SATA Boot ROM The default value is Disabled 54 We recommend to use Intel C216 SATA ports SATA3_0 SATA3 1 SATA2 2 SATA2 3 SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 for your bootable devices This will minimum your boot time and get the best performance But if you still want to boot from ASMedia SATA3 controller you can still enable this in UEFI 55 3 4 5 Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled 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
22. dled with this motherboard Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details CrossFire Bridge 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 25 2 7 2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Power on your computer and boot into OS Remove the ATI driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system 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 ATI driver updates Install the required drivers to your system For Windows 8 7 OS Install the CATALYST Control Center Please check AMD website for de tails Restart your computer Install the VGA card drivers to your system and restart your computer Then you will find ATI Catalyst Control Center on your Windows taskbar GIS Eet do 10 54 AM ATI Catalyst Control Center Double click ATI Catalyst Control Center Click View select CrossFi reX and then check the item Enable CrossFirex Select 2 GPUs and click Apply if you install two Radeon graphics cards Select 3 GPUs and click OK if you install three Radeon
23. e 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 C216 WS Motherboard ATX Form Factor 12 0 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm ASRock C216 WS User Manual ASRock C216 WS Support CD 6 x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional 1 x I O Panel Shield D lt ASRock Reminds You gt 3 To get better performance in Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode 1 2 Specifications ATX Form Factor 12 0 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Premium Gold Capacitor design 100 Japan made high quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Intel Socket 1155 for 37 2 Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Processors Intel Socket 1155 for Intel E3 1200 12x5 v2 processors Supports Intel 32 nm CPU Supports Intel 22 nm CPU Digi Power Design 8 4 Power Phase Design Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2 0 Technology Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots Supports DDR3 1600 1333 1066 ECC non ECC un buffered memory ECC memory is supported with Xeon E3 CPU only Max cap
24. een 3 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American System Date 03 43 3 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen you can set up overclocking features Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 20 American Megatrenc CPU Ratio uto CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel s 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 7 8 and want to enable this function please set this item to Enabled This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies Please set this item to Disabled if above issues occur 4 Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system 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 Long Duration Power Limit Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts The defaul
25. es DIMM 19 2 6 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2 7 CrossFirex 3 Way CrossFirex and Quad CrossFirex Operation Guide es 23 2 8 Surround Display Feature 28 29 Jumpers Setup EE 31 2 10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 32 NED vr 37 2 12 Teaming Function Operation Guide 38 3 UEFI SETUP UIILIIY u l u u L uu u uQ 42 S MOGUCOM 42 Ga WR TE 42 3 1 2 Navigation K ys u uu uu u uu uuu 43 9 2 Man EE 43 3 3 OC Tweaker Screen 44 3 4 Advanced Screen 49 34 1 CPU Configuralion Re 50 3 4 2 North Bridge Configuration 52 3 4 3 South Bridge Configuration 53 3 4 4 Storage Bridge Configuration 54 3 4 5 Super IO Configuration 56 34 6 AGPI ConfIQutaltlO court tnr 57 54 1 USB Coniqurahon oor oor ith retira ie mh 59 S cU 60 3 6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 61 Of POULSEN eee 62 Cede elg SEEEN MER uuu Uu u u o 64 Contents 3 9 Exit Screen RR 4 Software Support 6
26. et 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 30 2 9 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 V i is placed on pins the jumper is Open The lt gt lt illustration shows a 3 pin jumper whose Nd den G pin1 and pin2 are Short when jumper cap Short Open is placed on these 2 pins Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper 1 2 2 3 Di onm see p 11 No 23 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 sy
27. evices If the problem still exists please clear CMOS and try removing all SATA devices 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 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 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 Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized Please try re installing keyboard and mouse dd Invalid Password Please check if CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS 37 2 12 Teaming Function Operation Guide Dual LAN with Teaming function enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant images Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port The speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or status even with Teaming enabled Before setting up Teaming function please make sure if your Switch or Router could support Teaming IEEE 80
28. f 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 You do not have to remove the pro tection cover Step 1 2 Keep the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in order to flip up the load plate Step 2 Insert the 1155 Pin CPU Step 2 1 Hold the CPU by the edge which is marked with a black line aul 42e q Step 2 2 Orient the CPU with the IHS Inte grated Heat Sink up Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches 16 orientation key notch alignment key alignment key orientation key notch 1155 Pin Socket 1155 Pin CPU For proper installation please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket Step 2 3 Carefully place the CPU into the socket Step 2 4 Verify that the CPU is within the sock et and properly mated to the orient keys Step 3 Close the socket Step 3 1 Flip the load plate onto the IHS Step 3 2 Press down the load lever and se cure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab The protection cover will automatically come off by itself Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboa
29. fault is Auto tWWSR Use this item to change tWWSR setting The default is Auto RTL CHA Use this item to change RTL CHA setting The default is Auto RTL CHB Use this item to change RTL CHB setting The default is Auto IO L CHA Use this item to change IO L CHA setting The default is Auto IO L CHB Use this item to change IO L CHB setting The default is Auto ODT WR CHA Use this item to change ODT WR CHA setting The default is Auto ODT WR CHB Use this item to change ODT WR CHB setting The default is Auto ODT NOM CHA Use this item to change ODT NOM CHA setting The default is Auto ODT NOM CHB Use this item to change ODT NOM CHB setting The default is Auto DRAM Clock Delay Use this item to enable or disable DRAM Clock Delay The default is Auto MRC Fast Boot Use this item to enable or disable MRC Fast Boot The default is Enabled DIMM Exit Mode Use this item to select DIMM Exit Mode The default is Fast Exit Power Down Mode Use this to control power down mode The default value is No Power Down 47 Voltage Configuration CPU Voltage Use this to select CPU Voltage The default value is Auto CPU Load Line Calibration CPU Load Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy load IGPU Voltage Use this to select IGPU Voltage The default value is Auto IGPU Load Line Calibration IGPU Load Line Calibration helps
30. fault 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 65 Chapter 4 Software Support 4 1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit 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 s 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 ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to dis play the menu 4 2 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device s 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 Informa
31. from the team list but they have not yet been created Click the Preview tab to view the team structure before applying the changes Click Apply Exit to create all the teams you have defined and exit the Manage Teams window Click Yes when the message is displayed indicating that the network connection will be temporarily interrupted The team name cannot exceed 39 characters cannot begin with spaces and cannot contain any of the following characters amp lt gt Team names must be unique If you attempt to use a team name more than once an error message is displayed indicating that the name already exists The maximum number of team members is 8 When team configuration has been correctly performed a virtual team adapter driver is created for each configured team If you disable a virtual team and later want to reenable it you must first disable and reenable all team members before you reenable the virtual team When you create Generic Trunking and Link Aggregation teams you cannot designate a standby member Standby members work only with Smart Load Balancing and Failover and SLB Auto Fallback Disable types of teams For an SLB Auto Fallback Disable team to restore traffic to the load balance members from the standby member click the Fallback button on the Team Properties tab When configuring an SLB team although connecting team members to a hub is supported for testing it is recommended to co
32. g 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 Tool Useful tools 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 lt lt gt key or lt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and then press lt Enter gt to get into the sub screen You can also use the mouse to click your required item 42 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 n Moves cursor up or down to select items To change option for the selected items lt Tab gt Switch to next function lt Enter gt To bring up the selected screen lt PGUP gt Go to the previous page lt PGDN gt Go to the next page lt HOME gt Go to the top of the screen lt END gt Go to the bottom of the screen lt F1 gt To display the General Help Screen lt F7 gt Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY lt F9 gt Load optimal default values for all the settings lt F10 gt Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY lt F12 gt Print screen lt ESC gt Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current scr
33. he default value is Enabled 58 3 4 7 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 20 American USB 2 0 Controller Enabled 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 59 3 5 Tool Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 20 American Megatrends nc gt Instant Flash UEFI Update Utility 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 J
34. herboard 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 Option C C O which provides flexible options to adopt three dif ferent CPU cooler types Socket LGA 775 LGA 1155 gie diei ios The white throughholes are for Socket LGA 7 1155 1156 CPU fan x Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler 18 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 11 No 5 or identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel B DDR3_A2 and DDR3 B2 Black slots see p 11 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 2 Dual Channel Memory Configuration DDR3 A1 DDR3 A2 DDR3 B1 DDR3 B2 Black Slot Black Black LE Black Populated Populated Populated w Populated Po
35. ity of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product re This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CALIFORNIA USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices BMP regulations passed by the California Legislature When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali fornia USA please follow the related regulations in advance Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ASRock Website http www asrock com DANG OCU d dn ME 5 1 1 Package Contents 5 1 2 HENAN 4 E a 6 1 3 Unique Fealtures 10 1 4 Motherboard Layoul 11 1 5 IO Papel re 12 vo Block DEN 2 14 2 Installation 15 2 1 Screw e 15 2 2 Pre installation Precautions 15 25 CPU Installation NETT 16 2 4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2 5 Installation of Memory Modul
36. led 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 Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature Onboard LAN 1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature Onboard LAN 2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature Onboard 1394 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard 1394 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 recovers 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 Power LED and LAN LED Onboard Debug Port LED Use this item to enable or disable Onboard Debug Port LED 53 3 4 4 Storage Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc SATA Controller s Enabled SATA Controller s Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature SATA Mode Selection This item is for SATA3 0 SATA3_1 and SATA2 2 to SATA2_5 ports Use this to sele
37. nfringe For further information of ATI CrossFireX technology please check AMD website for updates and details 27 2 8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade With the internal VGA output support HDMI port and external add on PCI Express VGA cards you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment 1 Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots Please refer to page 21 for proper expansion card installation procedures 2 Connect HDMI monitor cable to 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 PCIE2 PCIE4 and PCIES slots HDMI port 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 VGA 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 VGA 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 m
38. nnect team members to a switch Not all network adapters made by others are supported or fully certified for teaming 40 14 Configure the team IP address a From Control Panel double click Network Connections b Right click the name of the team to be configured and then click Properties c On the General tab click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties d Configure the IP address and any other necessary TCP IP configuration for the team and then click OK when finished 41 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 lt F2 gt or lt Del gt 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 lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt 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 followin
39. ocking including adjusting the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s 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 d Due to the operating system limitation the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage un der Windows 8 7 For Windows OS with 64 bit CPU there is no such limitation Only PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots support 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 xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows 8 64 bit 8 7 64 bit 7 Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID HBR is supported under Windows 8 64 bit 8 7 64 bit 7 1 3 Unique Features ASRock Instant Flash 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 lt F2 gt key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash Just launch this tool and save the new
40. onitor display 28 For Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 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 seven 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 29 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 s
41. owing 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 motherboard s 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 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 Before you install or remove any component ensure that the power is 15 2 3 CPU Installation In order to provide the LGA 1155 CPU sock ets more protection and make the instal lation process easier ASRock has added a new protection cover on top of the load plate to replace the former PnP caps that were under the load plate For the installa tion of Intel 1155 Pin CPUs with the new protection cover please follow the steps below Before you insert the 1155 Pin CPU into the socket please check i
42. pliant HDMI monitor is required see CAUTION 3 Supports HDCP function with HDMI port Supports Full HD 1080p Blu ray BD HD DVD playback with HDMI port 7 1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec Premium Blu ray audio support PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10 100 1000 Mb s Broadcom BCM57781 Supports Wake On LAN Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802 3az Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function Supports PXE 2 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors by Intel C216 support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug functions 4 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061 support NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug functions SATA3 A4 connector is shared with eSATA3 port 4 x SATA2 3 0 Gb s connectors by Intel C216 support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug functions Rear Panel UO I O Panel 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port 1 x HDMI Port 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 4 x Ready to Use USB 2 0 Ports 1 x eSATA3 Connector 6 x Ready to Use USB 3 0 Ports 2 x RJ 45 LAN Ports with LED ACT LINK LED and SPEED LED 1x IEEE 1394 Port HD Audio Jack Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Front Speaker Microphone 2 x Rear USB 3 0 ports by Intel C216 support USB 1 1 2 0 3 0 up to 5Gb s 4 x Rear USB 3 0 ports by Etron EJ18
43. pulated Populated Populated Populated For configuration 3 please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots 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 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 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 It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be dam aged 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 For optimal compatibility and stability while overclocking memory frequency it is recommended to install one memory module on DDR3 B2 slot or two memory modules on DDR3 A2 and DDR3_ B2 slots 19 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 lt lt notch lt break lt no
44. rd for after service 17 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 11 No 3 or CPU FAN2 see page 11 No 4 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 socket s 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 11 No 3 or CPU FAN2 see page 11 No 4 Step 3 Align fasteners with the motherboard through holes Step 4 Rotate the fastener clockwise then press N m E down on fastener caps with thumb to install gt gt Press Down S EE Un and lock Repeat with remaining fasteners If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise the heatsink cannot be secured on the mot
45. s card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIEA slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 23 Step 2 Step 3 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 Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics 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 24 2 7 1 2 Installing Three CrossFireX Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Install the identical 3 Way CrossFireX ready graphics cards that are AMD certified because different types of graphics cards will not work to gether properly Even the GPU chips version shall be the same Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot another graphics card to PCIE4 slot and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots and use the other CrossFire Bridge to connect Radeon graphics cards on PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase not bun
46. s one default IEEE 1394 port on the I O panel there is one IEEE 1394 header FRONT 1394 on this motherboard This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394 port This COM1 header supports a serial port module HDMI SPDIF header providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI 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 2 11 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 O Please check if CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS 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 Od CMOS 5A 60 If the problem still exists please install only one memory module or try using other memory modules 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 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 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices Please re install IDE and SATA d
47. speed Configuration options Full On and Manual The default value is Full On Over Temperature Protection Use this to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection The default value is Enabled 61 3 7 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 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 20 Fast Boot Disabled Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer s boot time There are three con figuration options Disabled Fast and Ultra Fast The default value is Disabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these three options Disabled Disable Fast Boot Fast The only restriction is you may not boot by using an USB flash drive Ultra Fast There are a few restrictions 1 Only supports Windows 8 UEFI operating system 2 You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup Clear CMOS or run utility in Widows to enter BIOS Setup 3 If you are using an external graphics card the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP in order to boot Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key Bootup Num Lock If this item is set to On it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot up 62 Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo The defaul
48. stem 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 31 2 10 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 2 3 see p 11 No 13 SATA2 2 SATA2 4 5 see p 11 No 14 SATA2 3 r Im SATA2 A SATA2 5 Im Ir Serial ATA3 Connectors ATA 1 11 No 12 oth SOP NON gne Ad SATA3 A1 A2 see p 11 No 11 SATA3 A4 Im Im SATA3_A3_A4 see p 11 No 10 SATA3_A1 SATA3_A2 Im SATA3_0 SATA3 1 Ir i Im Serial ATA SATA Data Cable Optional USB 2 0 Headers 9 pin USB_6_7 see p 11 No 20 9 pin USB_8_9 see p 11 No 21 32 These four Serial ATA2 SATA2 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate These six Serial ATA3 SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate If the eSATA3 port on the rear I O has been connected the internal SATA3 AA will not function Either end of
49. t to use front panel audio eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M 13 1 6 Block Diagram 9LL9LON uoloAnN ZHIAO0T ZHIAO0T SI VLVS 6 IM I 0d 6901 NWSV ZHIA001 s OLLILA ER NAN 8 UK IX 3 I2d IX IM 6616 0091 8661 990T Edad NZN g Lou amp 6I6 0091 68661 990T EY sjoS p X Doten ouueq enq 110 821 Y ZHIA001 8098XTd Cana gt 33MHz sytod Cen 1891 p ZHIA001 Ka s ren vona Apg Ks Hiya us ZHIA001 KC mapa gt W 3 1d 403129uuo IW HA 1u10d Ayung 91cO Kamer 268 1V 3911894 I2 s Jod g mu ds p dS uSIH 19390S Utd GGITT V LOIS 8X 3 IOd ZHINOOT ebpug An C masa gt LOIS 91X TM JOSS9201d 1U pieog uo el QUA SjJod eggs 1891 Z S 40d ggsn 1uo14 7 14 Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor 12 0 x 9 6 30 5 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 1 Screw Holes Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Ra Do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 2 2 Pre installation Precautions Take note of the foll
50. t 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 44 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 DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically DRAM Configuration Aptio CASH Latency tCL 4 1 3 3 3 1 4 5 3 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 DRAM tRP Use this item to change Row Precharge Time tRP Auto Manual setting The default is Auto 45 DRAM tRAS Use this item to change RAS Active Time tRAS Auto Manual setting The default is Auto Command Rate CR Use this item to change Command Rate CR Auto Manual setting
51. t value is En abled 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 Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count 63 3 8 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 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 20 Supervisor Password Secure Boot Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot The default value is Disabled 64 3 9 Exit Screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 20 American Megatrends nc Save Changes and Exit 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 de
52. tch lt break 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 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 20 2 6 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots There are 2 PCI slots PCIE slots PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32 bit PCI interface PCIE1 PCIE 2 0 x1 slot is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card such as a Gigabit LAN card SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster etc PCIE3 PCIE 2 0 x1 slot is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card such as a Gigabit LAN card SATA2 card etc PCIE2 PCIE 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireX function PCIE4 PCIE 3 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graph ics cards or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFi rex function PCIE5 PCIE 2 0 x16 slot is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graph ics cards or to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3 Way CrossFirex In single VGA card mode it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot In CrossFireX mode please install the PCI Express
53. the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA SATA2 SATA3 hard disk or the SATA2 SATA3 connector on this motherboard Besides four default USB 2 0 ports on the I O panel there are two USB 2 0 headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two USB 2 0 ports USB 3 0 Header Besides six default USB 3 0 Vbus 19 pin USB3_6_7 Vbus IntA_P7_SSRX ports on the I O panel there is IntA_P6_SSRX IntA P7 SSRX see p 11 No 8 n EE oe GND one USB 3 0 header on this END MAT SETA motherboard This USB 3 0 IntA P6 SSTX IntA P7 SSTX Inta P6 SSTX GND header can support two USB 3 0 GND IntA P7 D ports IntA P6 D IntA P7 D IntA P6 Di DUMMY Infrared Module Header IRTX This header supports an 5 pin IR1 see p 11 No 25 5VSB DUMMY optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module GND IRRX Front Panel Audio Header GND This is an interface for front PRESENCE i 9 pin HD_AUDIO1 MIC_RET panel audio cable that allows OUT_RET see p 11 No 27 convenient connection and control of audio devices OUT2 L J SENSE OUT2 R MIC2 R A MIC2_L 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 If you use AC 97 audio panel please install it to the front panel audio header as below A Connect Mic IN MIC to
54. tion If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock welcome to visit ASRock s website at http www asrock com or you may contact your dealer for further information 66 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Troubleshooting Procedures Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot your system Always unplug the power cord before adding removing or changing any hardware components Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components 1 Disconnect the power cable and check whether the PWR LED is off 2 Unplug all cables connectors and remove all add on cards from the motherboard Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings 3 Confirm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis 4 Install a CPU and fan on the motherboard then connect the chassis speaker and power LED If there is no power 1 Confirm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the chassis 2 Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings O Check the settings of the 115V 230V switch on the power supply 4 Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides 3VDC Install a new battery if it does not If there is no video 1 Try replugging the monitor cables and power cord 2 Check for memory errors If there are memory errors 1 Verify that the DIMM modules are properly seated in the slots 2 Use recommended DDR3 1600 1333
55. ust 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 FAT 32 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 60 3 6 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 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting Full On CPU Fan 1 amp 2 Setting This allows you to set CPU fan 1 amp 2 s 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 1 s 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 2 s speed Configuration options Level 1 to Level 4 The default is value Level 4 Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 3 s
56. x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots Therefore both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth In 3 Way CrossFirex mode please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots Therefore PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots will work at x8 bandwidth while PCIE5 slot will work at x4 bandwidth 4 Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard s chassis fan connector CHA FAN1 CHA FAN2 or CHA FAN3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment Only PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots support 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 N O Wu 21 Installing an expansion card Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 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 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use Keep the screws for later use Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot Fasten the card to the chassis with screws Replace the system cover 22 2 7 CrossFireX
57. y 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 50 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

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