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K8NF6G-VSTA
User Manual
Version 1.2
Published December 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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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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3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 33 3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 34 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 36 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 37 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 37 3.3.8 USB Configuration ................................................
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1. 1. Introduction Introduction 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8NF6G-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 confi
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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 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm TM CPU - Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron Processors TM - Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Chipset capable to FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology ® Chipset - NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 405 Memory - 2 x DDR DIMM
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Connector - 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD), NCQ, and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 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
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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 44 to TM enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un- tied Overclocking Technology” on page 26 for details. 3. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may ca
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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 Basic Logo Basic Logo Vista Vista Vista Basic Logo Basic Logo Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and ® TM plan to submit Windows Vista Basic logo, please follow
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ATXPWR1 Top: Top: REAR SPK LINE IN PARALLEL PORT Center: Center: SIDE SPK FRONT PS2 Bottom: Bottom: VGA1 Keyboard CTR BASS MIC IN 1 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 20.8cm (8.2-in) ` DDR400 1 PS2_USB_PW1 PS2 DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) Mouse FSB800 DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) IDE1 CPU_FAN1 4 28 27 USB 2.0 T: USB2 5 B: USB3 26 6 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 25 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / RAID nForce
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1.5 1.5 HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O 1.5 1.5 1.5 HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O 2 1 6 3 7 4 8 5 13 12 11 10 9 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 K8NF6G-VSTA is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 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 motherb
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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 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 K8NF6G-VSTA motherboard. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCI Express Graphics slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 l
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2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Multi Monitor feature. Please refer to the following steps to set up a multi monitor environment: ® 1. Install the NVIDIA PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCI Express Graphics slot).
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6. Use Multi Monitor feature. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another. 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup 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
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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) FLOPPY1 Pin1 (see p.10 No. 15) the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the
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USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0 USB_PWR P-7 (9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are P+7 GND DUMMY (see p.10 No. 9) two USB 2.0 headers on this 1 motherboard. Each USB 2.0 GND header can support two USB P+6 P-6 USB_PWR 2.0 ports. USB_PWR (9-pin USB4_5) P-5 P+5 (see p.10 No. 10) GND DUMMY 1 GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR Infrared Module Header IRTX This header supports an +5VSB DUMMY (5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting 1 (see p.10 No. 14) and receiving infrared module. GND IRR
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F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose “Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”. PLED+ System Panel Header This header accommodates PLED- PWRBTN# (9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel GND (see p.10 No. 12) functions. 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLED- HDLED+ Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis 1 (4-pin SP
