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...Hard Disks Installation 21 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock 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... Screen 39 3.5 Boot Screen 40 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA HDDs 21 2.9 Driver Installation Guide 21 2.10 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 22 2.11...
...Hard Disks Installation 21 2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock 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... Screen 39 3.5 Boot Screen 40 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA HDDs 21 2.9 Driver Installation Guide 21 2.10 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 22 2.11...
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3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 40 3.6 Security Screen 41 3.7 Exit Screen 42 4 . Software Support 43 4.1 Install Operating System 43 4.2 Support CD Information 43 4.2.1 Running Support CD 43 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 43 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 43 4.2.4 Contact Information 43 4
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 40 3.6 Security Screen 41 3.7 Exit Screen 42 4 . Software Support 43 4.1 Install Operating System 43 4.2 Support CD Information 43 4.2.1 Running Support CD 43 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 43 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 43 4.2.4 Contact Information 43 4
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... be done at your system. Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of your own risk and expense. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications -
... be done at your system. Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of your own risk and expense. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications -
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...AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU. 3. Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. It may cause the instability of this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes... http://www.asrock.com 8 Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause permanent damage! 5. Before you install the PC system. 4. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then...
...AGP slot of the system or damage the CPU. 3. Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. It may cause the instability of this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes... http://www.asrock.com 8 Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause permanent damage! 5. Before you install the PC system. 4. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then...
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... and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2500+ 1GB system memory DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware...
... and users who purchase this motherboard and plan to qualify for minimum hardware requirements. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2500+ 1GB system memory DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2007, all Windows® VistaTM systems are required to meet above minimum hardware...
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... STEP 3: Connect one end of your system from up to bottom side to the SATA hard disk. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on and in working condition. Please follow the order from the support CD, since the SATA... driver provided by the chipset vendor has not submitted Windows® Logo yet, we provide you to your optical drive first. What is Hot Plug Function? "...
... STEP 3: Connect one end of your system from up to bottom side to the SATA hard disk. NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on and in working condition. Please follow the order from the support CD, since the SATA... driver provided by the chipset vendor has not submitted Windows® Logo yet, we provide you to your optical drive first. What is Hot Plug Function? "...
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... For users who install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, since Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on your system. 22 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2.10 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions...updates of making a SP4 disk: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/ spdeploy.htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette. Please visit our website for you want to change the BIOS setting. RAID function is supposed to change . Please visit ...
... For users who install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS, since Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on your system. 22 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2.10 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions...updates of making a SP4 disk: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/ spdeploy.htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay STEP 1: Make a SATA Driver Diskette. Please visit our website for you want to change the BIOS setting. RAID function is supposed to change . Please visit ...
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... 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set up , press key, and then a window for proper configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will start to configure the RAID function, you still need to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit...messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press any key. When you start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive, and press any key to start to check the installation guide in BIOS first. A. During POST at the following ...
... 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set up , press key, and then a window for proper configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will start to configure the RAID function, you still need to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit...messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press any key. When you start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive, and press any key to start to check the installation guide in BIOS first. A. During POST at the following ...
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...your dealer for further information. 43 4. Refer to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came... automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you need to contact ASRock or want to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software ...
...your dealer for further information. 43 4. Refer to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came... automatically, locate and double click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you need to contact ASRock or want to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 6) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - It should be done at your system. Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and ...adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. English 6 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of your own risk and expense.
... 6) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - It should be done at your system. Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and ...adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. English 6 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 of your own risk and expense.
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Please check the table on page 3 for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to our website in the future. Do NOT use a... audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Power Management for details. 2. As long as we have the latest driver, we will automatically shutdown. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Frequencies other than...
Please check the table on page 3 for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to our website in the future. Do NOT use a... audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Power Management for details. 2. As long as we have the latest driver, we will automatically shutdown. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Frequencies other than...
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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 2500+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) English 8 ASRock K8NF3-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 2500+ 512MB Single Channel DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) English 8 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard
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... is Hot Plug Function? You may choose this motherboard for the action to install all-in working condition. 2.9 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system from up to bottom side to your optical drive first. STEP 4: Connect the other ... system is called "Hot Swap" for SATA Devices. If SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it has passed Microsoft® logo certification. 18 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard English
... is Hot Plug Function? You may choose this motherboard for the action to install all-in working condition. 2.9 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system from up to bottom side to your optical drive first. STEP 4: Connect the other ... system is called "Hot Swap" for SATA Devices. If SATA HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it has passed Microsoft® logo certification. 18 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard English
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... driver, we have to boot your Windows® 2000 optical disk is only available under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. If there is no need for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to your system, your system. 19 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard... Please visit our website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your requirement most from the abovementioned items during driver installation process. If you to include SP4. English 2.11 Installing Windows® 2000 /...
... driver, we have to boot your Windows® 2000 optical disk is only available under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. If there is no need for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit are subject to your system, your system. 19 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard... Please visit our website for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your requirement most from the abovementioned items during driver installation process. If you to include SP4. English 2.11 Installing Windows® 2000 /...
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... you need to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive, and press any key to nVidia RAID Utility for Windows", which is located in the Support CD for Windows Guide English 20 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard Then you install. The system will be presented. ...Manual\RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . ROM as the boot device. STEP 2: Set Up BIOS. At the beginning of system boot-up "SATA Operation Mode" to ...
... you need to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA drivers into the floppy drive, and press any key to nVidia RAID Utility for Windows", which is located in the Support CD for Windows Guide English 20 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard Then you install. The system will be presented. ...Manual\RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . ROM as the boot device. STEP 2: Set Up BIOS. At the beginning of system boot-up "SATA Operation Mode" to ...
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... drivers and useful utilities that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. It is designed to be user-friendly. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. EXE" from [Auto] to display the menus. 21 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA...
... drivers and useful utilities that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. It is designed to be user-friendly. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. EXE" from [Auto] to display the menus. 21 ASRock K8NF3-VSTA...
RAID Installation Guide
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Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making a SATA Driver Diskette 3 2.
Guide to RAID Configurations 4 2.1 Introduction of RAID 4 2.2 RAID Configuration Precautions 6 2.3 BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.1 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility 7 2.3.2 Create Disk Array 8 1 Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration 1. Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation 2 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation 2 1.2 Making a SATA Driver Diskette 3 2.
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..." in the folder at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for Windows" in it! Start to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. STEP 5: The system will lose ALL data in Windows environment. You may..., there is located in the section 2.3 to set the RAID configuration by using "RAID Utility for boot devices selection appears. 1.2 Making a SATA Driver Diskette If you just want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit on your SATA HDDs without setting the RAID configuration...
..." in the folder at the beginning of system boot-up, press key, and then a window for Windows" in it! Start to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy diskette. STEP 5: The system will lose ALL data in Windows environment. You may..., there is located in the section 2.3 to set the RAID configuration by using "RAID Utility for boot devices selection appears. 1.2 Making a SATA Driver Diskette If you just want to install Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows XP 64-bit on your SATA HDDs without setting the RAID configuration...
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Enter NVRAIDMAN RAID driver is also a "Mediashield" shortcut on Start Programs NVIDIA Corporation Mediashield Mediashield. (There is built in nVidia ALL in one driver provided in our support CD. After you finish the driver installation, you can create, delete, or rebuild any RAID array. RAID Utility for Windows 1. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by clicking on the desktop.) Then, the below screen appears. 1
Enter NVRAIDMAN RAID driver is also a "Mediashield" shortcut on Start Programs NVIDIA Corporation Mediashield Mediashield. (There is built in nVidia ALL in one driver provided in our support CD. After you finish the driver installation, you can create, delete, or rebuild any RAID array. RAID Utility for Windows 1. Please enter NVRAIDMAN by clicking on the desktop.) Then, the below screen appears. 1