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... 25 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 25 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 26 3.2 Main Screen 26 3.3 Advanced Screen 27 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 27 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 30 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 31 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 32 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 34 3.3.6 Floppy...CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 22 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock...
... 25 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 25 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 26 3.2 Main Screen 26 3.3 Advanced Screen 27 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 27 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 30 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 31 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 32 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 34 3.3.6 Floppy...CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 22 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock...
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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard...
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Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 5) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) 6 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 ... Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Support DDRII800/667/533 - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH I /O - capacity: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) -...
Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION 5) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) 6 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 ... Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Support DDRII800/667/533 - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH I /O - capacity: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) -...
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... damage caused by overclocking. 7 We are shared with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 2...support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant...
... damage caused by overclocking. 7 We are shared with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - 2...support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant...
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.... Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. However, we will update it back again. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. It may choose to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-... install the PC system. 7. Before you enable this function for proper connection. 10. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 While CPU overheat is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Please check the table on page 42 to perform over-clocking. If your...
.... Frequencies other than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. However, we will update it back again. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. It may choose to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-... install the PC system. 7. Before you enable this function for proper connection. 10. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 While CPU overheat is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Please check the table on page 42 to perform over-clocking. If your...
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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) 9
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) 9
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...securely fastened and in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 26). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle.... necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socket Corner STEP 2 / STEP 3: STEP 4: Match The CPU Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of...
...securely fastened and in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 26). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle.... necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socket Corner STEP 2 / STEP 3: STEP 4: Match The CPU Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of...
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...Failing to the ground pin. Please connect a chassis fan cable to the ground pin. Though this connector and match the black wire to this connector. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 2) Please note that it to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power ...header accommodates several system front panel functions. Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector ...
...Failing to the ground pin. Please connect a chassis fan cable to the ground pin. Though this connector and match the black wire to this connector. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 2) Please note that it to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power ...header accommodates several system front panel functions. Please connect the chassis speaker to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to this connector ...
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B. Select the driver to install according to [CPU, AGP, Async.]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 Please refer to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy diskette. The ...® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS on your system. When prompted, insert the SATA driver diskette containing the NVIDIA® RAID driver. NOTE. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to start to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable...
B. Select the driver to install according to [CPU, AGP, Async.]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 24 Please refer to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy diskette. The ...® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS on your system. When prompted, insert the SATA driver diskette containing the NVIDIA® RAID driver. NOTE. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to start to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable...
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...[Auto]. 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. AM2 Boost If you set this to select Overclock Mode. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration ...ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Please refer to malfunction. Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [CPU, AGP, Sync.] and [CPU, AGP, Async.]. Overclock Mode Use this option to [Enabled], you may cause system to caution 7 on User Selection ...
...[Auto]. 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. AM2 Boost If you set this to select Overclock Mode. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration ...ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Please refer to malfunction. Cnfiguration options: [Auto], [CPU, AGP, Sync.] and [CPU, AGP, Async.]. Overclock Mode Use this option to [Enabled], you may cause system to caution 7 on User Selection ...
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..., multiplier and voltage will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set based on User Selection in Setup. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this item to adjust the value of this item. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to [Auto] as default. Dual... Support This item will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If it is set to adjust the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this option to [Manual]; The range of this item. 28 However, for safety and system stability, it will show when "Multiplier/Voltage...
..., multiplier and voltage will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set based on User Selection in Setup. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this item to adjust the value of this item. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to [Auto] as default. Dual... Support This item will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If it is set to adjust the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this option to [Manual]; The range of this item. 28 However, for safety and system stability, it will show when "Multiplier/Voltage...
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...[600 MHz], and [800 MHz]. 30 AGP SideBand Address This allows you to enable or disable the feature of AGP SideBand Address. CPU - OnBoard LAN This allows you to NB link frequency. It is [PCI]. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings OnBoard ... Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB], and [512MB]. It allows you selecting CPU to enable or disable the feature of AGP fast write protocol support. The default value of multiple video controllers. NB Link Speed This feature ...
...[600 MHz], and [800 MHz]. 30 AGP SideBand Address This allows you to enable or disable the feature of AGP SideBand Address. CPU - OnBoard LAN This allows you to NB link frequency. It is [PCI]. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings OnBoard ... Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB], and [512MB]. It allows you selecting CPU to enable or disable the feature of AGP fast write protocol support. The default value of multiple video controllers. NB Link Speed This feature ...
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... Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. If you selecting CPU to [Disabled], the function "Repost Video on STR Resume" will enable this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to select DRAM voltage. NB ...
... Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. If you selecting CPU to [Disabled], the function "Repost Video on STR Resume" will enable this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to select DRAM voltage. NB ...
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.... 37 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : 11.741 V [Disabled] F1 ... section, it allows you may select [Auto] so that the system will start to emulate the I/O devices of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the...
.... 37 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : 11.741 V [Disabled] F1 ... section, it allows you may select [Auto] so that the system will start to emulate the I/O devices of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable the...
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... System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 16 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 18 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1... IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 11 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 26 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
... System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 16 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 5 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 18 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1... IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 AGP Slot (1.5V_AGP1) 11 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black) 26 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
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... (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 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. In case any modifications of this...
... (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 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. In case any modifications of this...
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...CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 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 NVIDIA® nForce3 250 - Max. 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 - Audio...
...CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 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 NVIDIA® nForce3 250 - Max. 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 - Audio...
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.... ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - English 6 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard We are shared with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - Overclocking may...
.... ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - English 6 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard We are shared with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - Overclocking may...
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... to your system. 8. Please check the table on updating now. Please visit our website for all CPU/DRAM configurations. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. It may cause the instability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is ... CPU bus frequencies may cause permanent damage! 9. As long as we have the latest driver, we can not guarantee the system stability for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard...
... to your system. 8. Please check the table on updating now. Please visit our website for all CPU/DRAM configurations. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. It may cause the instability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is ... CPU bus frequencies may cause permanent damage! 9. As long as we have the latest driver, we can not guarantee the system stability for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Motherboard...
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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