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This section will guide you how to create RAID on this motherboard for internal storage devices. For SATA installation guide, please refer to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce3 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. 1. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "U ser Manual " in the support CD.
This section will guide you how to create RAID on this motherboard for internal storage devices. For SATA installation guide, please refer to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce3 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. 1. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "U ser Manual " in the support CD.
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Guide to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of RAID This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce3 chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD settings. RAID The term "RAID" stands for "Redundant ...
Guide to RAID Configurations 2.1 Introduction of RAID This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce3 chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD settings. RAID The term "RAID" stands for "Redundant ...
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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock 8CH I/O 9 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 22 3.1 Introduction 22 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 22 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 23 3.2 Main Screen 23 3.3 Advanced Screen 25 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 26 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 ASRock 8CH I/O 9 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 22 3.1 Introduction 22 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 22 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 23 3.2 Main Screen 23 3.3 Advanced Screen 25 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 26 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...
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...the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66... of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of...
...the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66... of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of...
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... Audio: 7.1 channels AC'97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing Motherboard Temperature Sensing CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 3) CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore Future CPU Port: Supports CPU...
... Audio: 7.1 channels AC'97 Audio LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing Motherboard Temperature Sensing CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 3) CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore Future CPU Port: Supports CPU...
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...Management for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 7) Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on the AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU. 7 It may not... work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. ASRock 8CH I/O: BIOS: OS: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 Serial Port: COM1 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to ...
...Management for advanced users' reference, see CAUTION 7) Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant CAUTION! 1. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on the AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU. 7 It may not... work properly under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 / 2000 SP4. ASRock 8CH I/O: BIOS: OS: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 Serial Port: COM1 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to ...
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...touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is an ATX ...any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any motherboard settings. Installation K8Upgrade-NF3 is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, place it ....
...touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord is an ATX ...any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any motherboard settings. Installation K8Upgrade-NF3 is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, place it ....
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... CPU is locked. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the pins. Step 2. Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. The lever clicks on the socket while you...
... CPU is locked. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the pins. Step 2. Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. The lever clicks on the socket while you...
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 12 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot ... only fits in place and the DIMM is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Step 2. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect...
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 12 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot ... only fits in place and the DIMM is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Step 2. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect...
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... J2 (Default) 1_2 J9 1_2 J10 3 2 J5 3 2 J6 3 2 J7 3 2 J8 2_3 J15 939-Pin CPU 2 (Using add-on 1 J3 ASRock 939CPU Board) 2 1 / 940-Pin (M2) J1 CPU (Using add-on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Before you to upgrade your AMD 754-Pin CPU to AMD 939-Pin CPU by installing an add-on... do NOT insert any AGP card into this future CPU Port on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and AGP Slot) There are 1 Future CPU Port, 4 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on ASRock M2CPU Board) 2 1 J4 2 1 J2 2_3 J9 2_3 J10 1_2 J15 2 1 J5 2 1 J6 2 1 J7 2 1 J8 13...
... J2 (Default) 1_2 J9 1_2 J10 3 2 J5 3 2 J6 3 2 J7 3 2 J8 2_3 J15 939-Pin CPU 2 (Using add-on 1 J3 ASRock 939CPU Board) 2 1 / 940-Pin (M2) J1 CPU (Using add-on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Before you to upgrade your AMD 754-Pin CPU to AMD 939-Pin CPU by installing an add-on... do NOT insert any AGP card into this future CPU Port on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (Future CPU Port, PCI Slots and AGP Slot) There are 1 Future CPU Port, 4 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on ASRock M2CPU Board) 2 1 J4 2 1 J2 2_3 J9 2_3 J10 1_2 J15 2 1 J5 2 1 J6 2 1 J7 2 1 J8 13...
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...check with the AGP card vendors. Step 4. NOTE When adjusting the jumper settings, you may cause permanent damage! Please read the documentation of this motherboard! Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in your... Instruction" to install a graphics card. For the voltage information of clasp that have the 32-bit PCI interface. The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of your motherboard is completely seated on the AGP slot of the expansion card and make sure that you removing the jumper caps more easily...
...check with the AGP card vendors. Step 4. NOTE When adjusting the jumper settings, you may cause permanent damage! Please read the documentation of this motherboard! Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in your... Instruction" to install a graphics card. For the voltage information of clasp that have the 32-bit PCI interface. The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of your motherboard is completely seated on the AGP slot of the expansion card and make sure that you removing the jumper caps more easily...
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... black end to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.8 No. 20) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped ... cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". The current SATA interface allows up to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device ...
... black end to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.8 No. 20) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped ... cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". The current SATA interface allows up to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device ...
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...STEP 4: Connect the other driver installation, please follow the driver order in our support CD. 19 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. for other end of the SATA data cable to install the SATA hard disks. This section... will guide you to the motherboard's SATA connector. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. 2.8 Realtek Audio Driver Installation For Windows ME If your chassis...
...STEP 4: Connect the other driver installation, please follow the driver order in our support CD. 19 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks and RAID functions. for other end of the SATA data cable to install the SATA hard disks. This section... will guide you to the motherboard's SATA connector. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. 2.8 Realtek Audio Driver Installation For Windows ME If your chassis...
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... press to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
... press to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
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... Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. If ASRock 939CPU Board is installed into the FUTURE_CPU_PORT on this motherboard, you will see the below Main screen when entering the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main ...Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 05/31/2005] BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Microcode Update L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size : K8Upgrade-NF3...
... Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. If ASRock 939CPU Board is installed into the FUTURE_CPU_PORT on this motherboard, you will see the below Main screen when entering the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main ...Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 05/31/2005] BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Microcode Update L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size : K8Upgrade-NF3...
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etc. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the use of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. 3.3.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB ...
etc. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the use of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. 3.3.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB ...
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...devices drivers including ASRock Express GbL PCI Express LAN card driver if the system detects the installed devices. 4. Refer to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please... begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for general reference only. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. If the Main Menu did not ...
...devices drivers including ASRock Express GbL PCI Express LAN card driver if the system detects the installed devices. 4. Refer to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please... begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for general reference only. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. If the Main Menu did not ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...for backup purpose, without written consent of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or ...for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. 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 following two conditions: (1)...
...for backup purpose, without written consent of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or ...for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. 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 following two conditions: (1)...
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Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 4 754-Pin CPU Socket 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 7 ... (Black) 26 Flash Memory 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 28 J15 Jumper 29 J9 / J10 Jumper 30 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1) 31 J1-J8 Jumpers 2 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 4 754-Pin CPU Socket 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 7 ... (Black) 26 Flash Memory 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 28 J15 Jumper 29 J9 / J10 Jumper 30 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1) 31 J1-J8 Jumpers 2 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
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ASRock 8CH I/O 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 (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 ... you use . See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V 3 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English
ASRock 8CH I/O 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 (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 ... you use . See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V 3 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English