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... 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 APPENDIX: AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology ...... 54 4 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 Advanced Screen 38 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 38 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 43 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 44 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 46 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 47 3.3.7 Super IO...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 APPENDIX: AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology ...... 54 4 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 Advanced Screen 38 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 38 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 43 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 44 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 46 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 47 3.3.7 Super IO...
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...you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Support CD 1 x... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration ...
...you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Support CD 1 x... the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration ...
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... Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port...
... Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port...
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..., WHQL Certificated WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 2 SATAII connectors), support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" function (see CAUTION 12) - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Overclocking may affect your system stability...
..., WHQL Certificated WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 2 SATAII connectors), support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" function (see CAUTION 12) - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - Overclocking may affect your system stability...
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... after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 7. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. For power-saving's sake, it may not be less... 8 For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with 64-bit CPU, there is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows...
... after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 7. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. For power-saving's sake, it may not be less... 8 For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with 64-bit CPU, there is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows...
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.... Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10, No. 18) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY... to this header. Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. Please connect a chassis fan cable 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 Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10, No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10, No. 18) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY... to this header. Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. Please connect a chassis fan cable 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.
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...are in the following path in our Support CD: .. \ I386 \ Vista32_RAID (For Windows® VistaTM OS) .. \ AMD64 \ Vista64_RAID (For Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS) After that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB... enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. NOTE. install Windows?" page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to manage (create, convert...
...are in the following path in our Support CD: .. \ I386 \ Vista32_RAID (For Windows® VistaTM OS) .. \ AMD64 \ Vista64_RAID (For Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS) After that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB... enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. NOTE. install Windows?" page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to manage (create, convert...
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...enabling this item to [Enabled] as default. Please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is supported by AMD-V. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Auto] by default. Secure Virtual Machine When this motherboard. Enhanced Halt State ...[0.75% Triangular]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [100]. G Dual Core AM2 CPU on this option is set to [0.75% Hershey] as default. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If it is set to [Enabled] as default....
...enabling this item to [Enabled] as default. Please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is supported by AMD-V. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Auto] by default. Secure Virtual Machine When this motherboard. Enhanced Halt State ...[0.75% Triangular]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [100]. G Dual Core AM2 CPU on this option is set to [0.75% Hershey] as default. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If it is set to [Enabled] as default....
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... install 4-pin CPU fan. 49 You are allowed to auto-detect; Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the support to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis...741 V [Disabled] You are allowed to identify the temperature of CPU fan. CPU Internal Temperature This item shows the temperature sensed by thermistor near CPU. Or you may select [Auto] so that the system will disable the legacy USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this function only when...
... install 4-pin CPU fan. 49 You are allowed to auto-detect; Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the support to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis...741 V [Disabled] You are allowed to identify the temperature of CPU fan. CPU Internal Temperature This item shows the temperature sensed by thermistor near CPU. Or you may select [Auto] so that the system will disable the legacy USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this function only when...
Quick Installation Guide
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... ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Shield 1 x USB+1394 Bracket 4 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1.
... ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O Shield 1 x USB+1394 Bracket 4 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1.
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...DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - NVIDIA® nForce 520 - Max. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2... USB+1394 bracket, providing 2 additional USB 2.0 ports and 1 IEEE 1394 port 5 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDRII800/667/533 - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - HD Audio...
...DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - NVIDIA® nForce 520 - Max. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2... USB+1394 bracket, providing 2 additional USB 2.0 ports and 1 IEEE 1394 port 5 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDRII800/667/533 - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - HD Audio...
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... - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot...
... - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot...
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... you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you install the PC system. 7. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for proper connection. 9. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard English As long as we have the latest... function for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Power Management for all CPU/DRAM configurations. CAUTION! 1. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with 64...
... you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you install the PC system. 7. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for proper connection. 9. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard English As long as we have the latest... function for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Power Management for all CPU/DRAM configurations. CAUTION! 1. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with 64...
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... Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 3) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the ground pin. English 18 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 35) Please connect an ATX power supply to... so will cause power up failure. Though 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. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (...
... Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 3) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the ground pin. English 18 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2, No. 35) Please connect an ATX power supply to... so will cause power up failure. Though 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. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (...
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... convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. NOTE. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows... Overclocking Technology. 32 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard English install Windows?" Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, ...
... convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. NOTE. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows... Overclocking Technology. 32 ASRock ALiveNF5-eSATA2+ Motherboard English install Windows?" Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, ...