RAID Installation Guide
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... insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below steps. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 7 If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to set RAID configuration. A. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID]. NOTE. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the...
... insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below steps. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 7 If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to set RAID configuration. A. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID]. NOTE. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the...
RAID Installation Guide
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... rebuild any RAID array. After you finish the driver installation, you install. 2.1 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Users A. NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide is built in NVIDIA ALL in one driver provided in our support CD. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by using NVIDIAMAN under Windows environment. 2. Please follow the instructions below screen appears. 11 For Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit and Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit, there are...
... rebuild any RAID array. After you finish the driver installation, you install. 2.1 NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide for Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Users A. NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA Windows RAID Installation Guide is built in NVIDIA ALL in one driver provided in our support CD. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by using NVIDIAMAN under Windows environment. 2. Please follow the instructions below screen appears. 11 For Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit and Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit, there are...
User Manual
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... hard disk drive to -use onboard VGA with HDCP * If you plan to use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert this DVI-D port to 64MB. Power Management for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in order to SATAII connector directly. 12. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver...
... hard disk drive to -use onboard VGA with HDCP * If you plan to use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert this DVI-D port to 64MB. Power Management for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in order to SATAII connector directly. 12. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver...
User Manual
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... MCP Chipset SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_1 (PORT 0) ALiveNF7G-HD720p LAN PHY CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 PCI1 PCI EXPRESS HDCP CLRCMOS1 1 CMOS BATTERY PCI2 WIFI/E 1 RoHS RAID HDMI_SPDIF1 1 FLOPPY1 DVI COM1 1 4Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET Super I/O SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 IDE1 CHA_FAN1 26 25 24 23 22 21 2019 18 17 16 15 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU Fan Connector...
... MCP Chipset SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_1 (PORT 0) ALiveNF7G-HD720p LAN PHY CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 PCI1 PCI EXPRESS HDCP CLRCMOS1 1 CMOS BATTERY PCI2 WIFI/E 1 RoHS RAID HDMI_SPDIF1 1 FLOPPY1 DVI COM1 1 4Mb BIOS SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET Super I/O SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 IDE1 CHA_FAN1 26 25 24 23 22 21 2019 18 17 16 15 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU Fan Connector...
User Manual
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... Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT0)) 30 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 13 Yellow) 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; 1.7 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R5.0) 12 3 45 21.8cm (8.6-in) 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 67 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Dual Channel DDRII_3 (64/72 bit...
... Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT0)) 30 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 13 Yellow) 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; 1.7 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R5.0) 12 3 45 21.8cm (8.6-in) 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 67 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Dual Channel DDRII_3 (64/72 bit...
User Manual
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... not function. Set the option "OnBoard HDMI HD Audio" to "Digital Output Device (HDMI)". After HDMI audio driver is available. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS Step 1: Set up BIOS. Click "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". Change the default setting "Speaker" to [Auto]. D. DVI to HDMI adapter is available. 23 B. Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to the adapter vendor for the chipset adopted on this motherboard and enable HDMI audio function, the film you play may use the DVI...
... not function. Set the option "OnBoard HDMI HD Audio" to "Digital Output Device (HDMI)". After HDMI audio driver is available. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS Step 1: Set up BIOS. Click "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". Change the default setting "Speaker" to [Auto]. D. DVI to HDMI adapter is available. 23 B. Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to the adapter vendor for the chipset adopted on this motherboard and enable HDMI audio function, the film you play may use the DVI...
User Manual
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..., DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as HDTV. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may cause permanent damage to this picture shows the wrong example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the installation guide on this motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps. •Step 1. Install HDMI VGA card driver to the same pin definition. 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition...
..., DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as HDTV. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. Otherwise, the motherboard and the VGA card may cause permanent damage to this picture shows the wrong example of connecting HDMI_SPDIF cable to the installation guide on this motherboard, please carefully follow the below steps. •Step 1. Install HDMI VGA card driver to the same pin definition. 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition...
User Manual
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... details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your SATAII hard disk may not be enabled. SAMSUNG 7531 8642 If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be the same. 2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; Western Digital 7531 8642 If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be at...
... details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your SATAII hard disk may not be enabled. SAMSUNG 7531 8642 If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be the same. 2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; Western Digital 7531 8642 If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be at...
User Manual
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...-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your Windows® 2000optical disk is no SP4 included in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for boot devices selection appears. A. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Please follow below steps. htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay 2.15.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you install. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set...
...-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on your Windows® 2000optical disk is no SP4 included in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for boot devices selection appears. A. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Please follow below steps. htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay 2.15.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you install. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set...
User Manual
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...; RAID drivers. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. 2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows?" STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Before you start to configure...
...; RAID drivers. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. 2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows?" STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Before you start to configure...
User Manual
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.... IDE Device Configuration You may set this option to [Enabled] if you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can be accessed until you specify. OnBoard IDE Controller Use this item to enable or disable the "OnBoard SATA Controller" feature. We will use this option is [Disabled]. SATA Operation Mode Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please select [RAID]. * If you plan to use the "IDE1 Master" as the example in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller...
.... IDE Device Configuration You may set this option to [Enabled] if you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can be accessed until you specify. OnBoard IDE Controller Use this item to enable or disable the "OnBoard SATA Controller" feature. We will use this option is [Disabled]. SATA Operation Mode Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please select [RAID]. * If you plan to use the "IDE1 Master" as the example in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller...
User Manual
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... disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature. 50 Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in this section may cause the system to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications...
... disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature. 50 Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in this section may cause the system to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications...
User Manual
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... IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port Address Use this item to set...
... IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port Address Use this item to set...
User Manual
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... CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you may contact your computer. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup...
... CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you may contact your computer. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Header (USB6_7, Blue) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Motherboard Yellow) 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R2.0) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header 5 CPU Heatsink...
... Header (USB6_7, Blue) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 2 ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Motherboard Yellow) 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF7G-HD720p R2.0) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header 5 CPU Heatsink...
Quick Installation Guide
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... motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver DVI with HDCP * If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 64MB. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on this motherboard...
... motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) 256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver DVI with HDCP * If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 64MB. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on this motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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... screen Chipset Configuration. Click "Hardware and Sound", and click "Sound". Step 3: Reboot your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. Install "Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver" from ASRock Support CD to HDMI adapter is installed, the OS default will not function. A. A. Change the default setting "Speaker" to finish the setting. 2.6 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide The DVI-D port for further information. 2. Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to HDMI interface. Click "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel...
... screen Chipset Configuration. Click "Hardware and Sound", and click "Sound". Step 3: Reboot your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. Install "Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver" from ASRock Support CD to HDMI adapter is installed, the OS default will not function. A. A. Change the default setting "Speaker" to finish the setting. 2.6 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide The DVI-D port for further information. 2. Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to HDMI interface. Click "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. For the pin definition of HDMI VGA card vendor. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to the user manual of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on the motherboard. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD...
... Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. For the pin definition of HDMI VGA card vendor. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to the user manual of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on the motherboard. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD...
Quick Installation Guide
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B. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS first. NOTE. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to install Windows?" A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 34 ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Motherboard page, please insert...
B. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS first. NOTE. If you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to install Windows?" A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 34 ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Motherboard page, please insert...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to be user-friendly. The BIOS Setup program is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 35 ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Motherboard...
..., POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to be user-friendly. The BIOS Setup program is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 35 ASRock ALiveNF7G-HD720p Motherboard...