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...NVIDIA RAID Utility under BIOS environment. Although RAID 0 function can start to use NVIDIA RAID Utility to create RAID arrays. If your motherboard. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is an instruction for creating RAID arrays. NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA BIOS RAID ... and write data in this section to configure RAID. Please refer to the RAID functions your motherboard according to use RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, or RAID 5 function with your motherboard provides in advance and follow the instruction in parallel, interleaved stacks. Hot-Plug any fault tolerance...
...NVIDIA RAID Utility under BIOS environment. Although RAID 0 function can start to use NVIDIA RAID Utility to create RAID arrays. If your motherboard. RAID 0 (Data Striping) RAID 0 is an instruction for creating RAID arrays. NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA BIOS RAID ... and write data in this section to configure RAID. Please refer to the RAID functions your motherboard according to use RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, or RAID 5 function with your motherboard provides in advance and follow the instruction in parallel, interleaved stacks. Hot-Plug any fault tolerance...
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... RAID 0 (Striping). If you may choose to use RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, or RAID 5 function with your motherboard is equipped with your motherboard provides in advance and follow the instruction in this section to create RAID arrays. B. C. The RAID items which may choose to ...use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD function with two SATA / SATAII ports, you install. B. If your motherboard according to Windows and launch the NVRAIDMAN application. RAID 0: Striping - Boot to the SATA / SATAII HDDs amount you may be mentioned in this...
... RAID 0 (Striping). If you may choose to use RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, or RAID 5 function with your motherboard is equipped with your motherboard provides in advance and follow the instruction in this section to create RAID arrays. B. C. The RAID items which may choose to ...use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD function with two SATA / SATAII ports, you install. B. If your motherboard according to Windows and launch the NVRAIDMAN application. RAID 0: Striping - Boot to the SATA / SATAII HDDs amount you may be mentioned in this...
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...Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this manual may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or ... profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies,...
...Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this manual may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or ... profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies,...
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... ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 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 . Contents 1 .
... ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 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 . Contents 1 .
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... this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in, 24.4 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...
... this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in, 24.4 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...
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.... 9. You can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of wireless network connectivity. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to adjust your system is unstable after...
.... 9. You can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of wireless network connectivity. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to adjust your system is unstable after...
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...Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver * If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. 1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM 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 . * If...
...Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver * If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. 1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM 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 . * If...
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...SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2), Red) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3), Red) 28 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 45 6 19.6cm (7.7-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 FSB1GHz DDRII800 24.4cm (9.6-in) DDRII_1 (64/72 bit, 240F-...COM1 VGA1 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...
...SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2), Red) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3), Red) 28 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 23 45 6 19.6cm (7.7-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 FSB1GHz DDRII800 24.4cm (9.6-in) DDRII_1 (64/72 bit, 240F-...COM1 VGA1 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...
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...NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it...that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.7-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Before you handle components. 3. 2. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4....
...NEVER place your chassis to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it...that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.7-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Before you handle components. 3. 2. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4....
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... Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it fits in place. Step 4. Step 2.
... Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it fits in place. Step 4. Step 2.
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...notch break The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. Step 3. It is not allowed to install...Technology. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will operate at incorrect orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to ...
...notch break The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. Step 3. It is not allowed to install...Technology. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will operate at incorrect orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to ...
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... to use . Fasten the card to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used...
... to use . Fasten the card to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used...
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...XP 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you can easily enjoy the benefits of this motherboard. B. E. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab ...monitors will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express VGA card. 3. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Repeat steps C through E for the second monitor. A. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor...
...XP 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you can easily enjoy the benefits of this motherboard. B. E. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab ...monitors will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express VGA card. 3. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Repeat steps C through E for the second monitor. A. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor...
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...Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10 No. 18) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-...striped side to the power connector on the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the ...see p.10, No. 13) (SATAII_4 (PORT3): see p.10 No. 7) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the SATA / ...
...Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10 No. 18) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-...striped side to the power connector on the motherboard. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the ...see p.10, No. 13) (SATAII_4 (PORT3): see p.10 No. 7) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the SATA / ...
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... a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. This header supports the Hot Plug detection function for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient...see p.10 No. 16) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is an interface for ASRock DeskExpress. WiFi/E Header (15-pin WIFI/E) (see p.10 No. 20) USB+5V_2 TXN TXP GND2 PCIE_RST# +3S VB RXN RX P 1 GND1 D0-D0+ ...
... a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. This header supports the Hot Plug detection function for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient...see p.10 No. 16) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is an interface for ASRock DeskExpress. WiFi/E Header (15-pin WIFI/E) (see p.10 No. 20) USB+5V_2 TXN TXP GND2 PCIE_RST# +3S VB RXN RX P 1 GND1 D0-D0+ ...
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... Manager. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. F. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin... change by clicking "OK". Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to connect them for HD audio panel only. Click the icon on this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. Enter Windows system.
... Manager. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. F. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin... change by clicking "OK". Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to connect them for HD audio panel only. Click the icon on this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. Enter Windows system.
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... 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10, No. 27) 13 1 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 24 12 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 13 1 it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this header. Please connect the black... end (A) of HDMI VGA card to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. A. Failing to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI_SPDIF cable to do so will cause power up failure. white end (3-pin) +5V SPDIFOUT GND blue ...
... 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10, No. 27) 13 1 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 24 12 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 13 1 it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this header. Please connect the black... end (A) of HDMI VGA card to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. A. Failing to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI_SPDIF cable to do so will cause power up failure. white end (3-pin) +5V SPDIFOUT GND blue ...
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...-Definition Multi-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. Install the HDMI VGA card to your system. 22 Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may cause permanent damage to the installation guide on HDMI_SPDIF cable. For example, this picture shows the wrong example... of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of HDMI VGA card, please refer to this motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps. •Step 1. Please choose the appropriate white end according to HDMI device, such as a digital...
...-Definition Multi-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. Install the HDMI VGA card to your system. 22 Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may cause permanent damage to the installation guide on HDMI_SPDIF cable. For example, this picture shows the wrong example... of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the fan connector of HDMI VGA card, please refer to this motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps. •Step 1. Please choose the appropriate white end according to HDMI device, such as a digital...
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...please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is ... on and in working condition. 24 NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? 2 . 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of...
...please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the motherboard's SATAII connector. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is ... on and in working condition. 24 NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? 2 . 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of...
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...the SATA / SATAII driver is indicated in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug ... be processed. 2. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is installed into system properly. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector...
...the SATA / SATAII driver is indicated in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug. * The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug ... be processed. 2. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is installed into system properly. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector...