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... guide to the hardware installation. 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...Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield 5 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
... guide to the hardware installation. 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...Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield 5 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
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...and to infringe. Operation is subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for any errors or omissions that ...in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published January 2007 Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,...
...and to infringe. Operation is subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for any errors or omissions that ...in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published January 2007 Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,...
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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 Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module...
... 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 Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module...
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V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) -V V V 3 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use . 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 ...
V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) -V V V 3 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use . 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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... x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield 4 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English 1. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU... version will be subject to quality and endurance. 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...
... x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield 4 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English 1. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU... version will be subject to quality and endurance. 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...
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... /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 9) English 5 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Realtek... PHY RTL8201CL - Support DDRII800/667/533 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1.2 Specifications...
... /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 9) English 5 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Speed: 10/100 Ethernet - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Realtek... PHY RTL8201CL - Support DDRII800/667/533 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1.2 Specifications...
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... - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with USB23 ports on the I/O panel) (see CAUTION 11) - English 6 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up...
... - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with USB23 ports on the I/O panel) (see CAUTION 11) - English 6 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up...
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... 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 11. Please visit our website for proper connection. 10. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in the Support CD to perform over-clocking. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost ...this motherboard! It may be applicative 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 Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 42 of this motherboard offers stepless control, it...
... 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 11. Please visit our website for proper connection. 10. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in the Support CD to perform over-clocking. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost ...this motherboard! It may be applicative 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 Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 42 of this motherboard offers stepless control, it...
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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 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.
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Whenever you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in place. English 9 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. To avoid damaging the motherboard ...
Whenever you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in place. English 9 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. To avoid damaging the motherboard ...
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...to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot; see p.2 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. English 10 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard You may be activated. Yellow slots; If a pair of memory modules is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed... (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs 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. If only one ...
...to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot; see p.2 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. English 10 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard You may be activated. Yellow slots; If a pair of memory modules is unable to install identical (the same brand, speed... (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs 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. If only one ...
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... on the slot. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Step 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining...
... on the slot. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English Step 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining...
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...AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard. Installing an expansion card Step 1. AGP slot: The AGP slot is completely seated on the AGP slot of the expansion card... of this motherboard! Step 6. Step 2. Step 5. Step 4. Align the card connector with screws. Replace the system cover. 12 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of your motherboard is unplugged. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later...
...AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 5 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard. Installing an expansion card Step 1. AGP slot: The AGP slot is completely seated on the AGP slot of the expansion card... of this motherboard! Step 6. Step 2. Step 5. Step 4. Align the card connector with screws. Replace the system cover. 12 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of your motherboard is unplugged. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later...
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... p.2, No. 17) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The data in CMOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. English 13 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". If you need to default setup...
... p.2, No. 17) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. The data in CMOS. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. English 13 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". If you need to default setup...
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... SATA1 These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Please refer to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). English 14 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 18) the red-striped side...
... SATA1 These two Serial ATA (SATA) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Please refer to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). English 14 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Black) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 10) (39-pin IDE2, see p.2 No. 18) the red-striped side...
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... 2.0 ports on each drive. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Then connect the white end of audio devices. English 15 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB45) (see p.2 No...
... 2.0 ports on each drive. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Then connect the white end of audio devices. English 15 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB45) (see p.2 No...
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English 16 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 27) Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power ...
English 16 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 27) Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power ...
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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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... your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to the motherboard's SATA connector. "All in 1 Logo Driver( W/O HotPlug & RAID)": You may choose this item to ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English 2.6 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® nForce3 250 chipset that it is called "Hot Swap" for internal storage...
... your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to the motherboard's SATA connector. "All in 1 Logo Driver( W/O HotPlug & RAID)": You may choose this item to ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard English 2.6 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® nForce3 250 chipset that it is called "Hot Swap" for internal storage...
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...Make a SATA Driver Diskette. Please select CD- Before installing Windows® 2000 to include SP4. As long as the boot device. 19 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard RAID function is supposed to your system, your disk, please visit below steps. For users who install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM...CD into your optical drive to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit on updating now. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2.9 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions The installation ...
...Make a SATA Driver Diskette. Please select CD- Before installing Windows® 2000 to include SP4. As long as the boot device. 19 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard RAID function is supposed to your system, your disk, please visit below steps. For users who install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM...CD into your optical drive to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit on updating now. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2.9 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions The installation ...