ASRock K8 Combo-Z driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 3
... Precautions 11 2.1 CPU Sockets 12 2.2 CPU Installation 13 2.3 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express X1, PCI and AGP Slots) ..... 16 2.6 Jumpers Setup 17 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 21 2.9 Making An SATA Driver Diskette 21
3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 22...
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... memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
1 x ASRock K8 Combo-Z Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 x ASRock K8 Combo-Z Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8 Combo-Z Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA...
User Manual - Page 7
USB 2.0: ASRock 8CH I/O:
BIOS: OS:
8 USB 2.0 Ports: 4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports on the I/O Panel Plus 2 On-Board Headers Supporting 4 Extra USB 2.0 Ports (see CAUTION 7) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 Serial Port: COM1 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports 1 RJ-45 Port Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass /
Line In / Front Speaker / ...
User Manual - Page 8
...motherboard, it will support Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.
5. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power...
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2. Installation
K8 Combo-Z is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any ...
User Manual - Page 12
..., please do not install both of them into this motherboard. Important: If you install a 939-Pin CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to
adjust the setting of J1 / J2 / J3 / J4 / J5 / J6 / J7 Jumpers by shorting pin2 and pin3 of all these seven sets of jumpers. These jumpers are set to support 754-Pin CPU by shorting pin1...
User Manual - Page 13
... grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 9, No. 4). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and...
User Manual - Page 14
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard is equipped with five 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.
I.
For 939-Pin CPU users, please install the DIMM into DDR1, DDR2 and DDR3 slots (see Page 9, No. 32). DDR1 and DDR2 slots support Dual Channel Memory Technology. Since there are some limitations from AMD, please follow the table...
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Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Step 2.
Unlock a DIMM slot by ...slot.
notch break
notch 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...
User Manual - Page 16
2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, and 1 AGP slot on K8 Combo-Z motherboard. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has
a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card.
Please do NOT...
User Manual - Page 20
...chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.
CPU Fan Connector
(3-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.9, No. 9)
CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND
Please connect the CPU fan cable to ...5V JAB2 JAY GND GND JAX JAB1 +5V
Connect a Game cable to this connector if the Game port bracket is installed.
Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.
ATX 12V Connector
(4-pin ATX12V1) (see...
User Manual - Page 21
2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. This section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks.
STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's SATA
connector. ...
User Manual - Page 22
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP...and then back on.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference ...
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... or disable the feature of AGP fast write protocol support.
Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers.
HT Width For 939-Pin CPU, you may set the HyperTransport width as [8 BIT], [16 BIT], or...
User Manual - Page 30
... item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.
After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and...
User Manual - Page 31
.... It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings.
PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration
In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced
Floppy Configuration
Floppy A Floppy B
[1.44 MB 312"] [Disabled...
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..., you may also clear it.
Main
Advanced
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
H/W Monitor
Boot
Security
Exit
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password
Install or Change the password.
Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
v02.54...
User Manual - Page 38
... BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
4.2.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers including ASRock Express GbL PCI Express LAN card driver if the system detects the installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
4.2.3 Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on...
User Manual - Page 39
... feature, please make sure to install "AMD Processor Driver" from the "Support CD" first.
If you are using Windows 2000/XP operating system, please follow the instruction below to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology:
1. From the Windows 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Switch to Classic View. (for Windows XP only) 3. Double-click...