ASRock 4Core1333-Viiv User Manual - Page 8

WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system 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! 1. FSB1333-CPU will operate in overclocking mode. 2. Intel® ViivTM technology is only supported under 32-bit OS of Windows® XP Media Center and Windows® VistaTM Home Premium and Ultimate Edition. For the minimum hardware requirements of Intel® ViivTM technology, please refer to page 10 for details. 3. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 55. 4. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 51 for details. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 18 for proper installation. 6. Please check the table below for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency 1333 DDRII667 1066 DDRII533, DDRII667, DDRII800 800 DDRII533, DDRII667, DDRII800 533 DDRII533 7. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64- bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 8. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 9. 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 cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 10. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 12 for proper connection. 8