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...Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 30 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 Advanced Screen 32 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 33 3 Contents 1 . Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots ... 24 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock 6CH I/O Plus 11 2 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs...
...Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 30 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 Advanced Screen 32 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 33 3 Contents 1 . Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots ... 24 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock 6CH I/O Plus 11 2 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs...
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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for...
User Manual
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...2) - 2 x DDRII DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4) - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - capacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 5) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45...nForce 430 - Support DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce6-class graphics - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) -...
...2) - 2 x DDRII DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4) - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - capacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 5) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45...nForce 430 - Support DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce6-class graphics - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) -...
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... to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit...
... to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit...
User Manual
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... is enabled, it may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 6. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. You may choose to disable this function will automatically shutdown. You can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of wireless...
... is enabled, it may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 6. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. You may choose to disable this function will automatically shutdown. You can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of wireless...
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...Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * After June 1, 2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to ...qualify for minimum hardware requirements. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM...
...Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * After June 1, 2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in order to ...qualify for minimum hardware requirements. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM...
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...SOCKET AM2 28 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 IDE1 ALiveNF6P-VSTA Dual Channel ATXPWR1 Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In 5.1CH HD CHA_FAN1 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 LAN PHY ...AUDIO CODEC 1 HD_AUDIO1 CD1 IR1 1 Super I/O ATA133 SATAII PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE RAID PCI / nForce 430 Chipset EXPRESS PCIE2 RoHS 4Mb BIOS Dual Core CPU PCI1 PCI2 1 WIFI/E USB2.0 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 FLOPPY1 CMOS BATTERY SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN SATAII_1(PORT0) SATAII_2(PORT1) 1 PANEL 1 HDLED RESET SATAII_3(PORT2) USB6_7...
...SOCKET AM2 28 CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 IDE1 ALiveNF6P-VSTA Dual Channel ATXPWR1 Top: Line In Center: Line Out Bottom: Mic In 5.1CH HD CHA_FAN1 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 LAN PHY ...AUDIO CODEC 1 HD_AUDIO1 CD1 IR1 1 Super I/O ATA133 SATAII PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE RAID PCI / nForce 430 Chipset EXPRESS PCIE2 RoHS 4Mb BIOS Dual Core CPU PCI1 PCI2 1 WIFI/E USB2.0 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 FLOPPY1 CMOS BATTERY SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN SATAII_1(PORT0) SATAII_2(PORT1) 1 PANEL 1 HDLED RESET SATAII_3(PORT2) USB6_7...
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...is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: STEP 4: Match The CPU Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket... Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other....
...is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: STEP 4: Match The CPU Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket... Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other....
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...Configuration. Though this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. D. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to this header. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 3) CHA_FAN_SPEED +12V GND This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Enter BIOS Setup Utility.... wire to the ground pin. You don't need to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the lower right hand taskbar to connect them for HD audio panel only. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see...
...Configuration. Though this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. D. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to this header. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 3) CHA_FAN_SPEED +12V GND This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Enter BIOS Setup Utility.... wire to the ground pin. You don't need to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the lower right hand taskbar to connect them for HD audio panel only. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see...
User Manual
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...need to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Then, please set the selection from [Auto] to install Windows? NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the fixed mode so that , please...the BIOS RAID installation guide part of BIOS setup to continue the installation. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 29 " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. NOTE. Therefore...
...need to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Then, please set the selection from [Auto] to install Windows? NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the fixed mode so that , please...the BIOS RAID installation guide part of BIOS setup to continue the installation. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 29 " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. NOTE. Therefore...
User Manual
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... Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration... H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section, you may set the configurations for CPU Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
... Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration... H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section, you may set the configurations for CPU Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
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... (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this option to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set this function may 33 AM2 Boost If you install Windows...
... (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this option to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set this function may 33 AM2 Boost If you install Windows...
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... If it will display Processor Maximum Multiplier for system stability. otherwise, it is not recommended to [Manual], you adopt on the CPU you may adjust the value of this motherboard. otherwise, it is set to adjust the value of the value depends on this item...supplies. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by...
... If it will display Processor Maximum Multiplier for system stability. otherwise, it is not recommended to [Manual], you adopt on the CPU you may adjust the value of this motherboard. otherwise, it is set to adjust the value of the value depends on this item...supplies. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by...
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...Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Voltage Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] [Auto] To set share memory feature. Share Memory ... HD Audio will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. Configuration options: [Auto], [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.25V], [1.28V], [1.30V] and [1....
...Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Voltage Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] [Auto] To set share memory feature. Share Memory ... HD Audio will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. Configuration options: [Auto], [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.25V], [1.28V], [1.30V] and [1....
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...] and [Enabled]. if there is [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : ...General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you install 4-pin CPU fan. 44 The default value is no USB device connected, "Auto" option will start to identify the...
...] and [Enabled]. if there is [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : ...General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you install 4-pin CPU fan. 44 The default value is no USB device connected, "Auto" option will start to identify the...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 26 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2), Red) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3), Red) 28 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 Chassis Fan...
...) 26 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2), Red) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3), Red) 28 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 Chassis Fan...
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....4 cm x 19.6 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the Support CD. More detailed information of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. Introduction...
....4 cm x 19.6 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the Support CD. More detailed information of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. Introduction...
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... Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Support DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 1) - Max. Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Socket AM2 for ...PhenomTM X4 / X2, Athlon 64FX / 64X2 / X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ...
... Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Support DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 1) - Max. Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - Socket AM2 for ...PhenomTM X4 / X2, Athlon 64FX / 64X2 / X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ...
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ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - English 6 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant - Overclocking ... 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - It should be done at your system. CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools...
ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - English 6 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant - Overclocking ... 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - It should be done at your system. CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools...
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... easy-to perform over-clocking. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Before you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CAUTION! 1. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the motherboard...
... easy-to perform over-clocking. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Before you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CAUTION! 1. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the motherboard...