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...the FCC Rules. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or ... damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for a particular ...
...the FCC Rules. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or ... damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for a particular ...
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... Functions for 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.5 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock DVI_1394 I/O 13 2 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA...
... Functions for 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.5 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock DVI_1394 I/O 13 2 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA...
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... for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF7G-HDready motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HDready Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HDready Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HDready Support...
... for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF7G-HDready motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HDready Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HDready Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock ALiveNF7G-HDready Support...
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... stepless control, it is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 6. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for keeping the stability of the system or damage the CPU. 5. For microphone input, ...
... stepless control, it is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 6. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for keeping the stability of the system or damage the CPU. 5. For microphone input, ...
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...must also support HDCP function to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to our website in order to 64MB. 10. Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows...2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above . * If you use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please ...
...must also support HDCP function to qualify for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to our website in order to 64MB. 10. Please visit our website for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows...2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above . * If you use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com * If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please ...
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...® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.2 or 7.3, we suggest to remove the "V" mark in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (nVidia PureVideo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support...
...® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.2 or 7.3, we suggest to remove the "V" mark in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (nVidia PureVideo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 720p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support...
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... the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any...power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 9.6-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ...
... the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any...power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 9.6-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ...
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Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Step 4. When the CPU is in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink ...
Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Step 4. When the CPU is in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink ...
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... identical DDRII DIMM pair in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of the same color. otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to install two memory modules, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDRII DIMMs in the DDRII... Channel Memory Configuration Table below. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in all four slots. 1. This motherboard also allows you want to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot...
... identical DDRII DIMM pair in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of the same color. otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to install two memory modules, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDRII DIMMs in the DDRII... Channel Memory Configuration Table below. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in all four slots. 1. This motherboard also allows you want to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot...
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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 incorrect orientation. Step 2. It will cause permanent damage to ...
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 incorrect orientation. Step 2. It will cause permanent damage to ...
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... use . Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please read the documentation of the expansion card...
... use . Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please read the documentation of the expansion card...
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...-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of this motherboard. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on VGA card to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can easily... your system boots. If you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can start to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel of dual monitor feature ...
...-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of this motherboard. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on VGA card to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can easily... your system boots. If you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can start to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel of dual monitor feature ...
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... the physical setup of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be similar.) A. Right-click the display icon in this motherboard. 3. C. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Repeat steps C through E for details. 2. The placement of display icons determines how you do not adjust... diaplay icon identified by the number 2. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Boot your system. When you can adjust the parameters of surround display feature. Select the display icon...
... the physical setup of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be similar.) A. Right-click the display icon in this motherboard. 3. C. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Repeat steps C through E for details. 2. The placement of display icons determines how you do not adjust... diaplay icon identified by the number 2. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Boot your system. When you can adjust the parameters of surround display feature. Select the display icon...
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HDCP Function with DVI-D Port HDCP function is HDCP? What is supported with DVI-D port on this motherboard, you can enjoy the superior display quantity with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set -top box - and the digital ...display, or receiver - To use HDCP function with this motherboard. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as it is highly recommended that uses the DVI interface...
HDCP Function with DVI-D Port HDCP function is HDCP? What is supported with DVI-D port on this motherboard, you can enjoy the superior display quantity with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set -top box - and the digital ...display, or receiver - To use HDCP function with this motherboard. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as it is highly recommended that uses the DVI interface...
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...Windows® to [Auto]. Step 3: Reboot your system. After you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is not bundled with this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. Click "Start" button, select "Settings", and...audio signal through HDMI audio. Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to your system. A. Install "Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver" from ASRock Support CD to your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS ...
...Windows® to [Auto]. Step 3: Reboot your system. After you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is not bundled with this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. Click "Start" button, select "Settings", and...audio signal through HDMI audio. Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to your system. A. Install "Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver" from ASRock Support CD to your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS ...
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... the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0 ): see p.12, No. 16) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.12, No. 15) (SATAII_3 (PORT 2): see p.12, No. 23) SATAII_4 (PORT ... place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 ...
... the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0 ): see p.12, No. 16) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.12, No. 15) (SATAII_3 (PORT 2): see p.12, No. 23) SATAII_4 (PORT ... place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 ...
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... USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-5 P+5 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are four USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.
... USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-5 P+5 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are four USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.
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... module. Besides one default IEEE 1394 port on the I/O panel, there is one IEEE 1394 port. 27 Failing to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.12 No.1) IEEE 1394 Header (9-pin FRONT_1394) (see p.12 No. 34) +5V JBB1 JBX MIDI_OUT JBY JBB2 MIDI_IN 1 ...12 No. 4) Please note that it to this connector. This IEEE 1394 header can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this...
... module. Besides one default IEEE 1394 port on the I/O panel, there is one IEEE 1394 port. 27 Failing to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.12 No.1) IEEE 1394 Header (9-pin FRONT_1394) (see p.12 No. 34) +5V JBB1 JBX MIDI_OUT JBY JBB2 MIDI_IN 1 ...12 No. 4) Please note that it to this connector. This IEEE 1394 header can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this...
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... p.12 No. 29) 1 GND SPDIFOUT +5V HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. white end (3-pin) blue black SPDIFOUT GND blue black SPDIFOUT GND blue black 28 black end...
... p.12 No. 29) 1 GND SPDIFOUT +5V HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. white end (3-pin) blue black SPDIFOUT GND blue black SPDIFOUT GND blue black 28 black end...
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... your system. 29 Install HDMI VGA card driver to the same pin definition. 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 player, A/V receiver .... Step 2. For the pin definition of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on the motherboard. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the user manual of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for connector usage in advance....
... your system. 29 Install HDMI VGA card driver to the same pin definition. 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 player, A/V receiver .... Step 2. For the pin definition of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on the motherboard. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the user manual of HDTV and HDMI VGA card vendor for connector usage in advance....