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939NF4G-VSTA
User Manual
Version 1.2
Published July 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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3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 36 3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 38 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 38 3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 39 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 39 3.6 Security Screen ......................................................
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1. 1. Introduction Introduction 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939NF4G-VSTA 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 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm TM CPU - 939-Pin Socket Supporting AMD Athlon 64 / 64FX / 64X2 Processors TM - Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology (see CAUTION 1) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology ® Chipset - Northbridge: nVidia GeForce 6100 ® - Southbridge: nVidia nF
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Connector - 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 7) - 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x COM port header - 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 8) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal B
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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 43 to TM enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Since not all K8 939-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 25 for details. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T
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® ® ® ® ® 1.3 1.3 Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T equirement Table for W able for Windows indows 1.3 1.3 1.3 Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T equirement T equirement Table for W able for W able for Windows indows indows TM TM TM TM TM Vista Vista Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo Vista Vista Vista Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
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SOCKET 939 SATAII_2 SATAII_1 1 Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN PARALLEL PORT Center: Center: SIDE SPK FRONT PS2 Bottom: VGA1 Bottom: Keyboard MIC IN CTR BASS 1 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 3 6 1 2 4 5 7 22.4cm (8.8-in) 1 Dual Channel PS2_USB_PW1 DDR400 PS2 Mouse FSB1GHz IDE2 8 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 31 IDE1 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 PCI B: USB1 RAID 9 EXPRESS 30 CPU_FAN1 nVidia GeForce 6100 Chipset ` PCIE1 29 ATA1
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1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 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. 2. 2. 2. Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation 939NF4G-VSTA is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.8-in, 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions 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 CPU Installation CPU Installation 2.1 2.1 2.1 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 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 939NF4G-VSTA motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR DIMM pair in the slots of the same color.
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Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 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 that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the 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 for
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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 939NF4G-VSTA motherboard. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width g
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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.10, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or +5V +5VSB USB wake up
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Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 9) (39-pin IDE2, see p.10 No. 8) 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 yo
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CD-L GND GND CD-R USB 2.0 Header This 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.10 No. 18) 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.10 No. 20) and receiving infrared module. GND IRRX Internal Audio Connectors This
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PLED+ System Panel Header This header accommodates PLED- PWRBTN# (9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel GND (see p.10 No. 16) 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.10 No. 14) +5V Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan GND +12V (3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and CHA_FAN_SPEED (see p.10 No. 15) match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Con
