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... updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 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 ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66...
... updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 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 ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66...
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... battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of documentation by any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Operation is...purpose, without intent to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential...
... battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of documentation by any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Operation is...purpose, without intent to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential...
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...) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 36 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 2 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)... Header (PANEL1) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 6 NVIDIA nForce 560 SLI Chipset 24 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 7 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (FRONT_1394) 8 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) (Dual Channel...
...) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 36 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 2 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)... Header (PANEL1) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 23 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 6 NVIDIA nForce 560 SLI Chipset 24 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 7 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (FRONT_1394) 8 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) (Dual Channel...
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... and want to remove C-Media audio driver from your system, please disable the option "USB 2.0 Support" in BIOS setup first. 3 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port 4 RJ-45 Port 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (Orange) 8 Line In (Light Blue) * 9 Front Speaker...
... and want to remove C-Media audio driver from your system, please disable the option "USB 2.0 Support" in BIOS setup first. 3 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 Parallel Port 3 IEEE 1394 Port 4 RJ-45 Port 5 Side Speaker (Gray) 6 Rear Speaker (Black) 7 Central / Bass (Orange) 8 Line In (Light Blue) * 9 Front Speaker...
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... (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus" I/O Shield 4 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor...
... (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock 1394_eSATAII I/O Plus" I/O Shield 4 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in, 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) 1 x ASRock SLI Bridge 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor...
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... cm - Support DDRII800/667/533 - Max. Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) 5 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / ... x PCI Express x16 slot (White) - 2 x PCI Express x8 slots (Yellow; ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Port - 1 x RJ-45 Port - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION ...
... cm - Support DDRII800/667/533 - Max. Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) 5 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / ... x PCI Express x16 slot (White) - 2 x PCI Express x8 slots (Yellow; ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Port - 1 x RJ-45 Port - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.0-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION ...
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... connector), supports NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - SLI/XFIRE power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard
... connector), supports NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - SLI/XFIRE power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard
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...functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it may cause the instability of your system. We are intended for proper connection. 7 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Due to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. Although this function for possible damage caused by ...the actual memory size may be less than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may not be done at your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.
...functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it may cause the instability of your system. We are intended for proper connection. 7 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Due to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. Although this function for possible damage caused by ...the actual memory size may be less than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may not be done at your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.
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ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan ..., all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in the future. 9. Please visit our website for audio function test. English 8 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4...
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan ..., all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware requirements in the future. 9. Please visit our website for audio function test. English 8 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4...
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.../support/index.htm English 9 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLITM Mode, please visit our website for Windows® XP / XP ...
.../support/index.htm English 9 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLITM Mode, please visit our website for Windows® XP / XP ...
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... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 10 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Installation This is an...
... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 10 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Installation This is an...
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... cooling fan to secure the CPU. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 11 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. Step 4. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP...
... cooling fan to secure the CPU. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 11 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. Step 4. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP...
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... and DDRII_4; Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in the slots of the same color. English 12 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard You may be activated. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - If you...
... and DDRII_4; Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in the slots of the same color. English 12 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard You may be activated. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - If you...
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... at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 2. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips...
... at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 2. Step 3. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips...
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... 4. Step 5. Please read the documentation of the compatible SLITM Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to support SLITM function. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install PCI Express expansion cards to the "Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for later use.
... 4. Step 5. Please read the documentation of the compatible SLITM Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to support SLITM function. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install PCI Express expansion cards to the "Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for later use.
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... by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Align and insert the SLI Bridge to the PCI Express graphics cards. English 15 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Step3. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that the SLI Bridge is firmly in this section. Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified...
... by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLITM technology. Align and insert the SLI Bridge to the PCI Express graphics cards. English 15 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Step3. Install the identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that the SLI Bridge is firmly in this section. Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified...
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... Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. English 16 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to PCIE2 slot. After that is inserted to SLI/XFIRE power connector. B. D. Step4. Step5. Step6. For Windows® XP...
... Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® nView system tray utility. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. English 16 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to PCIE2 slot. After that is inserted to SLI/XFIRE power connector. B. D. Step4. Step5. Step6. For Windows® XP...
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H. F. G. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. Click OK when done. 17 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab. I. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi-GPU item. E. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced.
H. F. G. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. Click OK when done. 17 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab. I. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi-GPU item. E. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced.
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From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI configuration, and then click Apply. * SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA® Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. 18 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English D. Select Control Panel tab. E. C. B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar. Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: A.
From the pop-up menu, select Set SLI configuration, and then click Apply. * SLITM appearing here is a registered trademark of NVIDIA® Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. 18 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard English D. Select Control Panel tab. E. C. B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click NVIDIA Corporation. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar. Select NVIDIA Control Panel tab. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: A.
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... system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. English 19 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard
... system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. English 19 ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard