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...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 29 3 . 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 (PCI Express and PCI Slots 15 2.5 Easy ...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 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 30 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 Advanced...
...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 29 3 . 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 (PCI Express and PCI Slots 15 2.5 Easy ...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 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 30 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 Advanced...
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...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...ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
...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...ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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...DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 1) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce6-class graphics - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - Max. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - ... Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 6 DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 6CH I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard ...
...DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 1) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce6-class graphics - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - Max. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) - ... Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 6 DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 6CH I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard ...
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... RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up...CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Overclocking may affect your system stability...
... RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up...CD in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Overclocking may affect your system stability...
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...enabled, it is out of the system or damage the CPU. 6. If your system. 8. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 Since DDRII1066 specification is not recommended to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Before ...installing SATAII hard disk to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on page 14 for all CPU/DRAM configurations. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Enabling this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to ...
...enabled, it is out of the system or damage the CPU. 6. If your system. 8. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 Since DDRII1066 specification is not recommended to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Before ...installing SATAII hard disk to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on page 14 for all CPU/DRAM configurations. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Enabling this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to ...
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... logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or 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... 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 you use external graphics card...
... logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or 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... 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 you use external graphics card...
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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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... socket until it firmly on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer ...to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with a small triangle. Step 4. Then connect...
... socket until it firmly on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer ...to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with a small triangle. Step 4. Then connect...
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... DUMMY DUMMY +5V Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 28) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to [Enabled]. E. F. Though this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 20 If ...panel only. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. Enter Windows system. 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....
... DUMMY DUMMY +5V Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 28) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to [Enabled]. E. F. Though this header. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 20 If ...panel only. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. Enter Windows system. 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....
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... \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. Please refer to the warning on SATA / SATAII... HDDs, you need to install Windows? " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to check the RAID installation guide in BIOS first. Then, please set the selection from [Auto] to set...
... \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on the bottom to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. Please refer to the warning on SATA / SATAII... HDDs, you need to install Windows? " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to check the RAID installation guide in BIOS first. Then, please set the selection from [Auto] to set...
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section may cause the system to malfunction. 32 CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for the following items...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section may cause the system to malfunction. 32 CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for the following items...
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... Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [Disabled]. SATA Spread Spectrum This... feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. If you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. Cool...
... Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [Disabled]. SATA Spread Spectrum This... feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. If you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. Cool...
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... this motherboard. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this item. The range of this motherboard. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value...], you may adjust the value of the system caches. However, it is set to [Manual]; Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to keep the default value for system stability. Processor Multiplier This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change"...
... this motherboard. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this item. The range of this motherboard. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value...], you may adjust the value of the system caches. However, it is set to [Manual]; Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to keep the default value for system stability. Processor Multiplier This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change"...
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...95V], [2.00V] and [2.05V]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. CPU - DRAM Voltage Use this to NB link frequency. CPU - If you selecting CPU to select chipset voltage. NB Link Speed This feature allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will switch the... [1000 MHz]. The default value is [PCI]. NB Link Width This feature allows you to NB link width. It allows you selecting CPU to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this feature is [Auto]. 37 The default value of multiple video controllers. 3.3.2 ...
...95V], [2.00V] and [2.05V]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. CPU - DRAM Voltage Use this to NB link frequency. CPU - If you selecting CPU to select chipset voltage. NB Link Speed This feature allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will switch the... [1000 MHz]. The default value is [PCI]. NB Link Width This feature allows you to NB link width. It allows you selecting CPU to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this feature is [Auto]. 37 The default value of multiple video controllers. 3.3.2 ...
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..." option will start to auto-detect; 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 :... ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you may select [Auto] so that the system will disable the legacy USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health ...
..." option will start to auto-detect; 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 :... ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you may select [Auto] so that the system will disable the legacy USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health ...
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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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.... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications...
.... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications...
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...: 4GB (see CAUTION 3) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm - Support DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 4) - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
...: 4GB (see CAUTION 3) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm - Support DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 4) - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Plus - 1 x PS/2 Mouse...
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...ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - English 6 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 4 x Serial ...174; Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant - It should be done at your system. CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Front panel audio connector - 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ...
...ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - English 6 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 4 x Serial ...174; Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant - It should be done at your system. CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Front panel audio connector - 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ...
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... may cause the instability of your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is not recommended to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English It allows you install the PC system. 7. This motherboard...
... may cause the instability of your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is not recommended to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English It allows you install the PC system. 7. This motherboard...
