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Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "U ser Manual " in the support CD. For SATA installation guide, please refer to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce3 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 1. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this motherboard for internal storage devices.
Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "U ser Manual " in the support CD. For SATA installation guide, please refer to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce3 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 1. This section will guide you how to create RAID on this motherboard for internal storage devices.
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... will improve data access and storage since it does not provide any HDDs of the RAID 0 Disk will introduce the basic knowledge of RAID This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce3 chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD settings. WARNING!!
... will improve data access and storage since it does not provide any HDDs of the RAID 0 Disk will introduce the basic knowledge of RAID This motherboard adopts nVidia nForce3 chipset that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD settings. WARNING!!
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... 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 22 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 HD 8CH I/O 11 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 25 3.1 Introduction 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...
... 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 22 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 HD 8CH I/O 11 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 25 3.1 Introduction 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...
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Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. 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...
Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to the hardware installation. 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...
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... RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 7) - 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x COM port header - Motherboard Temperature Sensing -
... RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 7) - 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x COM port header - Motherboard Temperature Sensing -
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...64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 9. CAUTION! 1. For power-saving's sake, it back again. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you install the PC system. 6. While CPU overheat is not recommended to enable AMD's Cool ...'n' QuietTM technology. 2. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. You can also connect SATA hard disk to spray thermal grease...Disk Setup Guide" on page 42 to perform over-clocking. ASRock website http://www...
...64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 9. CAUTION! 1. For power-saving's sake, it back again. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you install the PC system. 6. While CPU overheat is not recommended to enable AMD's Cool ...'n' QuietTM technology. 2. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. You can also connect SATA hard disk to spray thermal grease...Disk Setup Guide" on page 42 to perform over-clocking. ASRock website http://www...
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..., please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA can be adjusted up to 128MB. * If you use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic ...Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com 9 Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest. CPU Memory Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual ...
..., please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA can be adjusted up to 128MB. * If you use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the below table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic ...Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to Premium Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com 9 Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest. CPU Memory Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual ...
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... into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to ensure that comes with the component. 5. 2. Installation AM2NF4G-SATA2 is detached from the power supply. To avoid damaging the...
... into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to ensure that comes with the component. 5. 2. Installation AM2NF4G-SATA2 is detached from the power supply. To avoid damaging the...
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... Installation Step 1. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation.
... Installation Step 1. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to improve heat dissipation.
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...(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. In other words, install them in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1... (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - If 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.
...(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. In other words, install them in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1... (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - If 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.
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... ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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.
... ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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.
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...to enjoy multi-monitors. 16 The HDMR slot is shared with the slot and press firmly until the card is used to insert an ASRock HDMR card with screws. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or ... of BIOS to adjust the memory capability to use . Replace the system cover. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard. Step 4. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI Express slots, 2 PCI slots and 1 HDMR slot on ...
...to enjoy multi-monitors. 16 The HDMR slot is shared with the slot and press firmly until the card is used to insert an ASRock HDMR card with screws. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or ... of BIOS to adjust the memory capability to use . Replace the system cover. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard. Step 4. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI Express slots, 2 PCI slots and 1 HDMR slot on ...
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... current provided by power supply. The data in CMOS. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10 No. 22) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to enable (see p.10, No. 20) 1_2 2_3 Default...
... current provided by power supply. The data in CMOS. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.10 No. 22) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-striped side to enable (see p.10, No. 20) 1_2 2_3 Default...
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.... USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67) (see p.9 No. 18) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR This HD 8CH I /O panel are not sufficient, this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Serial ATA II Connectors (SATA II_1: see p.10, No. 15) (SATA II_2: see p.10 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1... PIN1 IDE2 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. 18 Besides, to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). Primary IDE Connector (Blue) (...
.... USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB67) (see p.9 No. 18) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR This HD 8CH I /O panel are not sufficient, this motherboard, please set the IDE device as "Master". Serial ATA II Connectors (SATA II_1: see p.10, No. 15) (SATA II_2: see p.10 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1... PIN1 IDE2 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. 18 Besides, to the secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black). Primary IDE Connector (Blue) (...
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...header. Connect a Game cable to this connector. 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 header if the Game port bracket is installed....DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Please connect the CPU fan cable to this 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. Failing to...
...header. Connect a Game cable to this connector. 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 header if the Game port bracket is installed....DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Please connect the CPU fan cable to this 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. Failing to...
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...drive bays of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks... from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for SATA / SATAII Devices. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Then, the drivers compatible to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. If the SATA ...
...drive bays of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks... from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and listed on this motherboard for SATA / SATAII Devices. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Then, the drivers compatible to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. If the SATA ...
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...174; XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM With RAID Functions The installation procedures for you to change . Insert HDMR card to HDMR slot on this motherboard, please follow the below then. 1. Reboot your system. 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit ...-up, press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. B. WARNING! If there is supposed to include SP4. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive. ROM as the boot device. When you see these messages, Please insert a diskette into your optical drive ...
...174; XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM With RAID Functions The installation procedures for you to change . Insert HDMR card to HDMR slot on this motherboard, please follow the below then. 1. Reboot your system. 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit ...-up, press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. B. WARNING! If there is supposed to include SP4. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive. ROM as the boot device. When you see these messages, Please insert a diskette into your optical drive ...
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... on your system. A. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set the RAID configuration by using "RAID Utility for Windows Guide 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which is located in the Support CD for Windows", which means during overclocking, but PCI and PCIE buses are in the...
... on your system. A. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set the RAID configuration by using "RAID Utility for Windows Guide 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which is located in the Support CD for Windows", which means during overclocking, but PCI and PCIE buses are in the...
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... press to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
... press to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
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... USB Support Use this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan...
... USB Support Use this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan...