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... stringent quality control. In this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. 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 Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon...
... stringent quality control. In this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. 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 Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon...
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...battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of ...(including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English
...battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of ...(including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English
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... 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 Connector (CHA_FAN1...
... 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 Connector (CHA_FAN1...
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For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the ... "Stereo". Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. ASRock 6CH I/O PlusTM 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 RJ-45 Port 5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 Line Out (Lime) 7 Microphone (Pink)...
For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the ... "Stereo". Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. ASRock 6CH I/O PlusTM 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 RJ-45 Port 5 Line In (Light Blue) 6 Line Out (Lime) 7 Microphone (Pink)...
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...) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock 6CH I/O Plus" I/O Shield 4 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step...-bystep installation guide. 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...
...) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock 6CH I/O Plus" I/O Shield 4 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step...-bystep installation guide. 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...
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Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Max. ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - Max. HD Audio Jack: Line in , ... (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDRII DIMM slots - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce6-class graphics - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Realtek ...
Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Max. ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - Max. HD Audio Jack: Line in , ... (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDRII DIMM slots - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce6-class graphics - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Realtek ...
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... that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 6 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard
... that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 6 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard
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... this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to adjust your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of...may be applicative to your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is out of the system or ...USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English
... this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to adjust your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may cause the instability of...may be applicative to your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is out of the system or ...USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English
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... http://www.asrock.com * After June 1, 2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above . * If you use external graphics card on this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please follow below table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. English 8 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard
... http://www.asrock.com * After June 1, 2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above . * If you use external graphics card on this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please follow below table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. English 8 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard
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... damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that comes with a small triangle. When the CPU is locked. English 9 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard 2. Failure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to a 90° angle. Hold components by...
... damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that comes with a small triangle. When the CPU is locked. English 9 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard 2. Failure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to a 90° angle. Hold components by...
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...DIMM Please make sure to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard It will operate at incorrect orientation. Step 3. 10 Firmly insert the DIMM into DDRII slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM ...configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly ...
...DIMM Please make sure to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard It will operate at incorrect orientation. Step 3. 10 Firmly insert the DIMM into DDRII slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM ...configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly ...
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Step 2. Step 4. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 11 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is ...
Step 2. Step 4. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 11 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is ...
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..., there is no need to be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Click "Apply" or "OK" to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot). Click the number "2" icon. 12 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on VGA card is less than the total capability of the multi-monitor according...
..., there is no need to be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Click "Apply" or "OK" to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot). Click the number "2" icon. 12 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on VGA card is less than the total capability of the multi-monitor according...
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... to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. Use Multi Monitor feature. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 13 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from one monitor to...
... to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. Use Multi Monitor feature. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 13 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from one monitor to...
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... the SATAII connector on each drive. The current SATAII interface allows up to the power connector of SATA power cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. - ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... the SATAII connector on each drive. The current SATAII interface allows up to the power connector of SATA power cable to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. - ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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...Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 24) Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is an interface for ASRock DeskExpress. This header supports the Hot Plug detection function for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of wireless network connectivity... header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to install your system. 2. If you to Ground (GND). 15 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard B.
...Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 24) Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is an interface for ASRock DeskExpress. This header supports the Hot Plug detection function for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of wireless network connectivity... header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to install your system. 2. If you to Ground (GND). 15 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard B.
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... OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 16 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English E. Though this header. Click the icon on this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97...
... OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation 16 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English E. Though this header. Click the icon on this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97...
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... ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please note that it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. A. white end (3-pin) d ation English 17 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 27) 13 1 Please connect an ATX power supply to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Please...
... ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please note that it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. A. white end (3-pin) d ation English 17 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 27) 13 1 Please connect an ATX power supply to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Please...
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... 17. To use HDMI function on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Incorrect connection may be damaged. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to your system. 18 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard 2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. Install HDMI VGA card driver to the wrong connector...
... 17. To use HDMI function on HDMI_SPDIF cable. Incorrect connection may be damaged. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to your system. 18 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard 2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. Install HDMI VGA card driver to the wrong connector...
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otherwise, your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 19 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4. Please visit HITACHI's website ...
otherwise, your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 19 ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4. Please visit HITACHI's website ...