User manual ASROCK AM2CPU BOARD

[. . . ] AM2CPU Board Specifications Platform: CPU: 7. 8-in x 5. 65-in (19. 8 cm x 14. 4 cm) 940-Pin AM2 Socket Supporting AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64FX / 64X2 and SempronTM Processors Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology FSB: Memory: Hyper Transport 1000 MHz 4 x DDRII DIMM Slots: DDRII_1, DDRII_2, DDRII_3, and DDRII_4 Support DDRII800 / 667 / 533, Max. Total Memory Size 8GB Dual Channel Memory Technology Support NOTE AM2CPU Board provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. [. . . ] Allowed DRAM Configurations Data Bus 64 bit (single channel) DIMM Configuration DDRII_1 (Yellow) DDRII_2 (Yellow) Single Side N/A Double Side Empty Empty Single Side Single Side Double Side 128bit (dual channel) Double Side Single Side Double Side Empty Empty Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Single Side Double Side Empty Empty Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side DDRII_3 (Orange) DDRII_4 (Orange) Empty N/A Empty Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Empty Empty Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Empty Empty Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side It is not allowed to install DDR DIMMs into DDRII slots; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMMs may be damaged. AM2CPU Board Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots (DDRII_3-4, Dual Channel B, Orange Slots) 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots (DDRII_1-2, Dual Channel A, Yellow Slots) CPU Heatsink Retention Module 940-Pin AM2 CPU Socket Golden Finger CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 1 AM2CPU Board Installation To install AM2CPU Board into the Future CPU Port on ASRock motherboards that support future CPU upgrade function (e. g. K8Upgrade series motherboards), please follow the steps below. STEP 1: Install the AMD 940-pin AM2 CPU into AM2CPU Board, then install the CPU fan and heatsink into AM2CPU Board, and connect the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1). NOTE: Though AM2CPU Board provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you use a 4-Pin CPU fan on AM2CPU Board, the fan speed control function needs to depend on the motherboard support. Pin1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 4-Pin Fan Installation STEP 2: Install DRAM into AM2CPU Board. STEP 3: If necessary, remove the CPU heatsink retention module from the ASRock motherboard that you are going to install AM2CPU Board into. NOTE: Whether or not to remove the CPU heatsink retention module from the ASRock motherboard depends on the type of CPU fan installed on AM2CPU Board. STEP 3-1: Place the ASRock motherboard with its backside up. STEP 3-2: Use a flathead screwdriver to press down the WHITE fastener of the CPU heatsink retention module through the hole. STEP 3-3: Use a pair of pliers to clutch the BLACK supporting part of the CPU heatsink retention module, then press it down through the hole. STEP 3-4: Place the ASRock motherboard with its backside down, then remove the loosened CPU heatsink retention module from the motherboard. STEP 3-4 STEP 3-2 STEP 3-1 STEP 3-3 STEP 4: Adjust the jumper settings on ASRock motherboard to fit with the requirement for AMD 940-pin AM2 CPU installation. (See ASRock Motherboard User Manual for details). STEP 5: Secure ASRock motherboard to the chassis. [. . . ] Failing to do so will cause power up failure. Please download the latest BIOS version of your motherboard from our website and install it to your system; otherwise, your motherboard may not support AM2CPU Board upgrade function. For the latest BIOS version, please visit our website for installation: http://www. asrock. com 2 [. . . ]