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... as well. 1. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable...
... as well. 1. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable...
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...: No part of this installation guide may be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. With respect to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide may or may not be liable for any defect or error...
...: No part of this installation guide may be constructed as a commitment by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. With respect to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide may or may not be liable for any defect or error...
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... (IDE1, Blue) 30 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 31 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 15 Primary Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_1, red) 2 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard Yellow) 24 Game Port Header (GAME1) 9 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 25 HDMR Slot (HDMR1) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper...
... (IDE1, Blue) 30 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 31 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 15 Primary Serial ATAII Connector (SATAII_1, red) 2 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard Yellow) 24 Game Port Header (GAME1) 9 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 25 HDMR Slot (HDMR1) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper...
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... Port 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * If you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English
... Port 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * If you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English
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...motherboard can be subject to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA ...
...motherboard can be subject to quality and endurance. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA ...
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... Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) English 5 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard Southbridge: nVidia® nForce 410 MCP - Pixel Shader 3.0 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port...
... Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) English 5 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard Southbridge: nVidia® nForce 410 MCP - Pixel Shader 3.0 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port...
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... ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports "Plug and Play" - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Overheat Shutdown...
... ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports "Plug and Play" - Motherboard Temperature Sensing - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Overheat Shutdown...
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... not recommended to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English Before you install the PC system. 6. Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. We will automatically...
... not recommended to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English Before you install the PC system. 6. Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM driver and related information. We will automatically...
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... and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for minimum hardware requirement.
... and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for minimum hardware requirement.
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... motherboard settings. 1. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Step 4. English 9 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle...
... motherboard settings. 1. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Step 4. English 9 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle...
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see p.2 No.8) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; English 10 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard see p.2 No.9), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. This motherboard also allows you want to install two memory...only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of Memory Modules (DIMM) AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2...
see p.2 No.8) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; English 10 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard see p.2 No.9), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. This motherboard also allows you want to install two memory...only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of Memory Modules (DIMM) AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2...
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Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM ...
Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM ...
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... . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard. The HDMR slot is used for later use . Step 6. Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the value you can easily...Slots and HDMR Slot) There are used for the card before you can install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to enjoy multi-monitors. 12 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the...
... . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard. The HDMR slot is used for later use . Step 6. Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the value you can easily...Slots and HDMR Slot) There are used for the card before you can install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to enjoy multi-monitors. 12 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the...
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... enable (see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. 13 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap...
... enable (see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. 13 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Short". 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap...
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.... Please refer to the instruction of SATA power cable to the power connector on this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. 14 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English If those USB 2.0 ports on the motherboard. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the...
.... Please refer to the instruction of SATA power cable to the power connector on this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. 14 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English If those USB 2.0 ports on the motherboard. Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the...
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... (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 26) This HD 8CH I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". 15 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English 1. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD...
... (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 26) This HD 8CH I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". 15 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English 1. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD...
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... motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. English 16 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard Though this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Game Port Header (15...
... motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. English 16 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard Though this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Game Port Header (15...
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... to correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 17 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0GB/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6. SAMSUNG If pin 3 and...
... to correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 17 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0GB/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6. SAMSUNG If pin 3 and...
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... in working condition. 2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your chassis. Therefore, the drivers you to your system can work properly. 18 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII...
... in working condition. 2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your chassis. Therefore, the drivers you to your system can work properly. 18 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII...
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... installing Windows® 2000 to your system, your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the steps below steps. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive. Then you to use HDMR card function on this motherboard. If you don't have to your disk, please... please follow the below then. 1. Formatting the floppy diskette will see the message on your disk is no SP4 included in it! 19 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Please select CD- A. ROM as the boot device. When...
... installing Windows® 2000 to your system, your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the steps below steps. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive. Then you to use HDMR card function on this motherboard. If you don't have to your disk, please... please follow the below then. 1. Formatting the floppy diskette will see the message on your disk is no SP4 included in it! 19 ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard English If you want to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Please select CD- A. ROM as the boot device. When...