ASRock P4i45PE [3/31] Contents

Contents

1 Introduction ................................................... 4

1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 4

1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 5

1.3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 9

1.4 ASRock I/O

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2 Installation...................................................... 11

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 11

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 11

2.3 CPU Installation .............................................................. 12

2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ............................. 12

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 13

2.6 Expansion Slots ............................................................. 13

2.7 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 14

2.8 Connectors .................................................................... 15

3 BIOS Setup ...................................................... 18

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 18

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ....................................................... 18

3.1.2 Legend Bar ............................................................. 18

3.2 Main Menu...................................................................... 19

3.3 Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit Menus ..... 21

4 Software Support ........................................... 22

4.1 Installing Operating System ........................................... 22

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 22

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................... 22

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .......................................................... 22

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................... 22

4.2.4 ASRock “PC-DIY Live Demo” Program ................... 22

4.2.5 Contact Information ................................................ 22

Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup ................... 23

1. Advanced Menu ............................................................... 23

2. Security Menu................................................................... 28

3. Power Menu ..................................................................... 29

4. Boot Menu ......................................................................... 30

5. Exit Menu .......................................................................... 31