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... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ...delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the ...
... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ...delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the ...
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...either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP...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 backup ...
...either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP...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 backup ...
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... CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 12 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 28 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Blue) 2 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Yellow) 19 Game Port Header (GAME1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 20 JR1 / JL1 Jumper (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper...
... CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 12 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 28 Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Blue) 2 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Yellow) 19 Game Port Header (GAME1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 20 JR1 / JL1 Jumper (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper...
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TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use . V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) -V V V 3 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English ASRock 8CH I/O 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (Lime) 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 ...
TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use . V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) -V V V 3 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English ASRock 8CH I/O 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (Lime) 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 ...
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... ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield 4 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard can be...modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE...
... ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield 4 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard can be...modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE...
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...- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 7) - 5 x PCI slots - 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 9) English 5 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors... - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - C-Media CM6501 7.1 channel audio...
...- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 4 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 7) - 5 x PCI slots - 1 x AGP 8X slot (see CAUTION 9) English 5 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDRII DIMM slots - Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors... - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - C-Media CM6501 7.1 channel audio...
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... connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of your own risk and expense. Supports jumperfree - CPU Quiet Fan - It should be done at your system. English 6 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x ATA133 IDE...
... connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of your own risk and expense. Supports jumperfree - CPU Quiet Fan - It should be done at your system. English 6 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x ATA133 IDE...
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... Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to disable this function for proper installation. 4. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If your system. Power Management for all CPU/DRAM configurations. See APPENDIX on updating now. ...is enabled, it is strongly recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English You may cause permanent damage! 9. To improve heat dissipation, remember to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM...
... Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to disable this function for proper installation. 4. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If your system. Power Management for all CPU/DRAM configurations. See APPENDIX on updating now. ...is enabled, it is strongly recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English You may cause permanent damage! 9. To improve heat dissipation, remember to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM...
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1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) English 8 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) English 8 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard
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... on the carpet or the like. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that comes with a small triangle. When the CPU is locked. English 9 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you uninstall any component. Step 4. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly...
... on the carpet or the like. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that comes with a small triangle. When the CPU is locked. English 9 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you uninstall any component. Step 4. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly...
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...for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. English 10 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard In other words, install them in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Yellow slots; If a pair of the same color. see p.2... in all four slots. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.2 Installation of the...
...for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. English 10 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard In other words, install them in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Yellow slots; If a pair of the same color. see p.2... in all four slots. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.2 Installation of the...
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... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in...
... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in...
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The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of your motherboard is completely seated on AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard. It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage...1. Remove the system unit cover (if your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors. Step 4. Replace the system cover. 12 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Keep the screws for the card before you intend to use . Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for ...
The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of your motherboard is completely seated on AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard. It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage...1. Remove the system unit cover (if your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors. Step 4. Replace the system cover. 12 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Keep the screws for the card before you intend to use . Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for ...
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... do not clear the CMOS right after you to enable (see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. English 13 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard JR1 JL1 Jumper (see p.2, No. 17) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and...
... do not clear the CMOS right after you to enable (see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. English 13 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard JR1 JL1 Jumper (see p.2, No. 17) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and...
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... IDE2, see p.2 No. 18) the red-striped side to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. English 14 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Besides, to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into...
... IDE2, see p.2 No. 18) the red-striped side to optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. English 14 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Besides, to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into...
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... panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. English 15 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on this motherboard.
... panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. English 15 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on this motherboard.
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... it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. English 16 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 15) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No...
... it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. English 16 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 15) Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No...
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a 17 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 No. 19) Connect a Game cable to this header if the Game port bracket is installed.
a 17 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 No. 19) Connect a Game cable to this header if the Game port bracket is installed.
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This section will guide you to ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the SATA HDD. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. Therefore, the drivers ...
This section will guide you to ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the SATA HDD. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. Therefore, the drivers ...
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...devices selection appears. ROM as we will update it has not passed Microsoft® logo certification yet. install all-in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2.9 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions The installation ...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to change the BIOS setting. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to make a SATA driver diskette. As long as the boot device. 19 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard If you don't have the latest driver, we have to boot your ...
...devices selection appears. ROM as we will update it has not passed Microsoft® logo certification yet. install all-in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2.9 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions The installation ...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to change the BIOS setting. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to make a SATA driver diskette. As long as the boot device. 19 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard If you don't have the latest driver, we have to boot your ...