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All rights reserved. 1 ALiveNF6G-DVI ALiveNF6G-VSTA User Manual Version 1.3 Published December 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 ALiveNF6G-DVI ALiveNF6G-VSTA User Manual Version 1.3 Published December 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC.
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...DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express, PCI, and HDMR Slots 17 2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI 18 2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA 20 2.7 Jumpers Setup 21 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 26 2.10 ...Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA 11 1.6 HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 32 3.1 Introduction 32 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 32 3
...DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express, PCI, and HDMR Slots 17 2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI 18 2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA 20 2.7 Jumpers Setup 21 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 26 2.10 ...Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI 10 1.5 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA 11 1.6 HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 32 3.1 Introduction 32 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 32 3
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... BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
... BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
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... slot - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 256MB - Dual VGA Output: support D-Sub and DVI-D ports with DVI Graphics-SI card by independent display controllers (ALiveNF6G-DVI) - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level...
... slot - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 256MB - Dual VGA Output: support D-Sub and DVI-D ports with DVI Graphics-SI card by independent display controllers (ALiveNF6G-DVI) - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level...
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...ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) 1 2 34 5 67 8 24.4cm (9.6-in) PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 IR1 1 9 Super I/O GAME1 1 Dual Core CPU... Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN PHY CD1 AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 HD_AUDIO1 ` PCIE1 PCI EXPRESS RAID ALiveNF6G-VSTA PCI1 PCI2 PCIE2 7.1CH HD HDMR1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 Chipset...
...ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) 1 2 34 5 67 8 24.4cm (9.6-in) PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 IR1 1 9 Super I/O GAME1 1 Dual Core CPU... Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN PHY CD1 AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 HD_AUDIO1 ` PCIE1 PCI EXPRESS RAID ALiveNF6G-VSTA PCI1 PCI2 PCIE2 7.1CH HD HDMR1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 Chipset...
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... for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". 1.6 HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 13 12 11 10 9 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (Lime...
... for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". 1.6 HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 13 12 11 10 9 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (Lime...
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... expansion card installation procedures for details. 2. Click "Apply" or "OK" to the VGA/DVI-D connector of the add-on the I/O panel of Multi Monitor feature. 2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Connect the DVI-D input monitor cable to apply these new values. Right click the desktop, choose "Properties...
... expansion card installation procedures for details. 2. Click "Apply" or "OK" to the VGA/DVI-D connector of the add-on the I/O panel of Multi Monitor feature. 2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Connect the DVI-D input monitor cable to apply these new values. Right click the desktop, choose "Properties...
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... UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Wed 07/12/2006] BIOS Version : ALiveNF6G-VSTA BIOS P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ (64bit supported) Processor Speed : 2200 MHz Microcode Update : F7A/3A L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 ...
... UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Wed 07/12/2006] BIOS Version : ALiveNF6G-VSTA BIOS P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ (64bit supported) Processor Speed : 2200 MHz Microcode Update : F7A/3A L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 ...
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...merchantability or fitness for any errors or omissions that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for a particular purpose. In no responsibility for any... Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. With respect to change without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in ...
...merchantability or fitness for any errors or omissions that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for a particular purpose. In no responsibility for any... Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. With respect to change without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in ...
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... Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 31 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 2 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 240-pin...
... Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 31 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 2 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 240-pin...
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... Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 31 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 3 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 240-pin...
... Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 31 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 3 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 240-pin...
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...-- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use . HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) * 7 Front Speaker (Lime) 8 Microphone...Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use front panel audio. 4 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English After restarting your computer, you use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select...
...-- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use . HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) * 7 Front Speaker (Lime) 8 Microphone...Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you use front panel audio. 4 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English After restarting your computer, you use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select...
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Introduction Thank you for ALiveNF6G-DVI) 5 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Support CD...
Introduction Thank you for ALiveNF6G-DVI) 5 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Support CD...
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...® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) LAN - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) - Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors - Supports Wake-On-LAN Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Support DDRII800/667/533 - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...
...® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) LAN - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) - Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors - Supports Wake-On-LAN Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Support DDRII800/667/533 - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb...
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... pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 7 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9) - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ, and "Hot Plug" functions (see...
... pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 7 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9) - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ, and "Hot Plug" functions (see...
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..., make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 50 of the system or damage the CPU. 7. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. You may choose to the components and devices of GeForce 6100 / nForce 430. CAUTION! 1. For power... for keeping the stability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is enabled, it back again. If your system. 8 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read the ...
..., make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 50 of the system or damage the CPU. 7. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. You may choose to the components and devices of GeForce 6100 / nForce 430. CAUTION! 1. For power... for keeping the stability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is enabled, it back again. If your system. 8 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 6. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read the ...
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... for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 12. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer... 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. As long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com English 9 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard
... for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 12. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer... 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. As long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com English 9 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard
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... motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Step 3. Step 5. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the pins. English 10 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you push down the socket lever...
... motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Step 3. Step 5. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the pins. English 10 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you push down the socket lever...
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... memory module into DDRII slot; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - English 11 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Yellow slots; Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in the same Dual Channel, for dual channel...
... memory module into DDRII slot; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - English 11 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Yellow slots; Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in the same Dual Channel, for dual channel...
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... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 12 ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.