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... 4.1 Install Operating System 49 4.2 Support CD Information 49 4.2.1 Running Support CD 49 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 49 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 49 4.2.4 Contact Information 49 APPENDIX: AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology ...... 50 4 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 34 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 38 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 39 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 40 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 42 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 43 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 43 3.3.8 USB Configuration 44 3.4 Hardware...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 49 4.2 Support CD Information 49 4.2.1 Running Support CD 49 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 49 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 49 4.2.4 Contact Information 49 APPENDIX: AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology ...... 50 4 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 34 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 38 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 39 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 40 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 42 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 43 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 43 3.3.8 USB Configuration 44 3.4 Hardware...
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... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. Introduction Thank you are using...step-bystep guide to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality ...
... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. Introduction Thank you are using...step-bystep guide to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality ...
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... NVIDIA® GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 3) - Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 ...cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDRII800/667/533 - Socket AM2 for AMDAthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN ...
... NVIDIA® GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 3) - Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 ...cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDRII800/667/533 - Socket AM2 for AMDAthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN ...
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... devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x Game header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64...
... devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x Game header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/ VistaTM/VistaTM 64...
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... is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 6. We are not responsible for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Although this motherboard. 4. If you adopt. If your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Before you install NVIDIA...Memory Technology, make sure to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. While CPU overheat is strongly recommended to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 14 for system usage under Windows system. Frequencies other than...
... is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 6. We are not responsible for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Although this motherboard. 4. If you adopt. If your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Before you install NVIDIA...Memory Technology, make sure to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. While CPU overheat is strongly recommended to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 14 for system usage under Windows system. Frequencies other than...
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Before installing SATAII hard disk to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com 9 Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 1.3 ... to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 11 for minimum hardware requirement. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. CPU Memory Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) * If you use onboard VGA with total...
Before installing SATAII hard disk to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com 9 Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 1.3 ... to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 11 for minimum hardware requirement. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. CPU Memory Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) * If you use onboard VGA with total...
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... "OK". Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the lower right hand taskbar to Ground (GND). You don't need to [Enabled]. Though this header. MIC_RET and OUT_RET ... p.10 No. 32) Please connect an ATX power supply to 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. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 No. 18)...
... "OK". Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the lower right hand taskbar to Ground (GND). You don't need to [Enabled]. Though this header. MIC_RET and OUT_RET ... p.10 No. 32) Please connect an ATX power supply to 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. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 No. 18)...
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...into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system, and follow below steps. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to continue the installation. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Before... please enter "Overclock Mode" option of the document in the following path in the Support CD for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 30 page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions...
...into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system, and follow below steps. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to continue the installation. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Before... please enter "Overclock Mode" option of the document in the following path in the Support CD for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 30 page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions...
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...and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. AM2 Boost If you set this to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set based on page 8 for details. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot... Failure Guard. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Dual Core Support Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage ...
...and voltage will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. AM2 Boost If you set this to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set based on page 8 for details. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot... Failure Guard. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Dual Core Support Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage ...
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...issue with some memory modules or power supplies. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Dual Core Support [Disabled] [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Dual Core Support This item will be hidden. The default value is [Auto]. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set this item to adjust ...
...issue with some memory modules or power supplies. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Dual Core Support [Disabled] [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Dual Core Support This item will be hidden. The default value is [Auto]. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set this item to adjust ...
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...that the system will disable the legacy USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. 45 CPU Ambient Temperature This item shows the temperature sensed by dual current source CPU. if there is [Disabled]. You are ... Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Internal Temperature This item shows the temperature sensed by thermistor near CPU. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the support to identify the temperature of CPU fan. etc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to auto-...
...that the system will disable the legacy USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. 45 CPU Ambient Temperature This item shows the temperature sensed by dual current source CPU. if there is [Disabled]. You are ... Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Internal Temperature This item shows the temperature sensed by thermistor near CPU. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the support to identify the temperature of CPU fan. etc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to auto-...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. 1. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support...
...) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. 1. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support...
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... Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I /O - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port 5 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Pixel Shader 3.0 - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock ... Processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - Support DDRII800/667/533 - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology...
... Supports Wake-On-LAN HD 8CH I /O - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port 5 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Pixel Shader 3.0 - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock ... Processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 2) - Support DDRII800/667/533 - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology...
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...: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports jumperfree - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V...
...: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports jumperfree - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Chassis Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V...
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..." on page 50 of your system. 7 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. For power-saving's sake, it back again. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may affect your system stability, or..., including adjusting the setting in the Support CD to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 2. We are not responsible for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Please read the installation guide of the system or damage the CPU. 7. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you ...
..." on page 50 of your system. 7 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. For power-saving's sake, it back again. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may affect your system stability, or..., including adjusting the setting in the Support CD to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 2. We are not responsible for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Please read the installation guide of the system or damage the CPU. 7. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you ...
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... and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard CPU Memory Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic...hard disk drive to 64MB. Please check the table on page 3 for minimum hardware requirement. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. You can also connect SATA hard disk to submit Windows® VistaTM...
... and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard CPU Memory Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic...hard disk drive to 64MB. Please check the table on page 3 for minimum hardware requirement. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. You can also connect SATA hard disk to submit Windows® VistaTM...
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...pin. Though this motherboard, please connect it to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. F. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the lower right hand taskbar to Pin 1-3. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to Ground ... No. 15) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. English 17 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. E. Click the icon on 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. D. Enter ...
...pin. Though this motherboard, please connect it to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. F. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the lower right hand taskbar to Pin 1-3. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to Ground ... No. 15) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. English 17 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. E. Click the icon on 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. D. Enter ...
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...SATAII HDDs, you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard B. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. When you see "Where...64-bit OS on your system. Please refer to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. Then, please set RAID configuration. A. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows...
...SATAII HDDs, you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard B. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. When you see "Where...64-bit OS on your system. Please refer to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. Then, please set RAID configuration. A. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows...