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K8NF4G-SATA2
User Manual
Version 2.1
Published March 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis- tered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identif
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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ 5 5 5 5 5 1.1 Package Contents .......................................
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4. 4. Software Support Software Support ................................................... ................................................... 39 39 4. 4. 4. Software Support Software Support Software Support ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... 39 39 39 4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 39 4.2 Support CD Information ......
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1. 1. Introduction Introduction 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8NF4G-SATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de- livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit- ment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the conf
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1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm TM CPU - 754-Pin Socket Supporting advanced 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 and 32-bit/64-bit Sempron Processors TM - Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Chipset capable to FSB 1 GHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology ® Chipset - Northbridge: n
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- 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports “Plug and Play” - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 7) Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus S
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CAUTION! 1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ TM Quiet technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 40 to TM enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Since not all K8 754-pin CPU can TM support AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology, please check AMD’s website for details. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un- tied Overclocking Technology” on page 22 for details. 3. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will
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Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN PARALLEL PORT Center: Center: SIDE SPK FRONT PS2 Bottom: VGA1 Bottom: Keyboard MIC IN CTR BASS 1 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 3 5 1 2 4 20.3cm (8.0-in) 1 PS2_USB_PW1 PS2 Mouse IDE2 6 30 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 IDE1 29 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 Top: 7 T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 28 nVidia GeForce 6100 Chipset 27 CD1 RAID 8 PCIE1 LAN 9 PHY PCI EXPRESS PCI 1 nVidia 26 ` nForce 10 410 MCP USB2.0 Chipset
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1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 8 13 12 9 11 10 1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 VGA Port 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) *7 Front Speaker (Lime) * If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Spe
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2. 2. Installation Installation 2. 2. 2. Installation Installation Installation K8NF4G-SATA2 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install mother
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2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation o Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of
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2.3 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 2.3 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such t
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2.4 2.4 Expansion Slots Expansion Slots 2.4 2.4 2.4 Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot) (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot) (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot) (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot) (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot) There are 2 PCI Express slots, 2 PCI slots and 1 HDMR slot on K8NF4G-SATA2 motherboard. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width
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2.6 2.6 Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup 2.6 2.6 2.6 Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting 1_2 2_3 PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.9, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or +5V +5VSB USB wake up e
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Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.9 No. 7) (39-pin IDE2, see p.9 No. 6) IDE1 IDE2 PIN1 PIN1 connect the blue end connect the black end to the motherboard to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as “Master”. Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Besides, to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your
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USB 2.0 Header HD 8CH I/O accommo- USB_PWR (9-pin USB45) P-5 dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If P+5 GND (see p.9 No. 19) DUMMY those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel are not sufficient, this 1 GND USB 2.0 header is available to P+4 P-4 support 2 additional USB 2.0 USB_PWR ports. Infrared Module Header IRTX This header supports an +5VSB DUMMY (5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting 1 (see p.9 No. 18) and receiving infrared module. GND IRRX Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you (4-
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PLED+ System Panel Header This header accommodates PLED- PWRBTN# (9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel GND (see p.9 No. 15) functions. 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLED- HDLED+ Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis 1 SPEAKER (4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. DUMMY DUMMY (see p.9 No. 16) +5V Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan GND (3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (see p.9 No. 14) match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connec
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2.8 2.8 SA SAT TAII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide 2.8 2.8 2.8 SA SA SAT T TAII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly
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2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial AT TA (SA A (SAT TA) / Serial A A) / Serial AT TAII (SA AII (SAT TAII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial AT T TA (SA A (SA A (SAT T TA) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial AT T TAII (SA AII (SA AII (SAT T TAII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks AII) Hard Disks Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce 410 MCP southbridge chipset that supports Serial AT
