ASRock PE PRO-HT [4/25] Chapter 1 introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock PE Pro-HT 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.

Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-

step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic

BIOS setup and Support CD information.

For advanced users’ reference, the Appendix appearing on page 19 offers more

advanced BIOS setup information.

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock PE Pro-HT motherboard (ATX form factor: 12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm)

ASRock PE Pro-HT Quick Installation Guide

ASRock Intel-SiS Series Support CD

1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133)

1 cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable)

1 ASRock I/O shield

1.2 Specifications

Platform: ATX form factor (12" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm)

CPU: Socket 478 for Intel

Pentium

4/ Celeron

processor

Chipsets: North Bridge: SiS 645DX

chipsets, standard FSB 533 MHz,

supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1);

South Bridge: Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133

Clock Generator:100 MHz - 200MHz

Memory: 2 slots for DDR: DIMM1 and DIMM2, Max. 2GB

(PC1600 / PC2100 / PC2700);

2 slots for SDR: DIMM3 and DIMM4, Max. 2GB (PC100/ PC133)

IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;

IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;

Can connect up to 4 IDE devices

Floppy Port: Supports floppy disk drive

Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio

LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN

Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing (ASRock U-COP);

CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)

(see CAUTION 2); Chassis temperature sensing;

Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore;

CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer