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.... In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
.... In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in ...any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for...
... Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in ...any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for...
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...) 28 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 29 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 30 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard
...) 28 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 29 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 30 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard
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..., you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English HD 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...
..., you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English HD 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...
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... Shield 1 x COM Port Bracket 1 x HDMR Card (Optional) 4 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the...support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Support CD 1...
... Shield 1 x COM Port Bracket 1 x HDMR Card (Optional) 4 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the...support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Support CD 1...
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Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Chipset capable to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Integrated NV44 graphics DX9.0 VGA - Realtek ALC883 7.1 ...32-bit/64-bit Sempron Processors - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Southbridge: nVidia® nForce 410 MCP - 2 x DDR DIMM slots - Support DDR400/333/266 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 3) - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - shared memory 128MB - capacity: 2GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' ...
Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Chipset capable to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - Integrated NV44 graphics DX9.0 VGA - Realtek ALC883 7.1 ...32-bit/64-bit Sempron Processors - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Southbridge: nVidia® nForce 410 MCP - 2 x DDR DIMM slots - Support DDR400/333/266 - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 3) - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL - shared memory 128MB - capacity: 2GB - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 4) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' ...
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.../Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL English 6 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CD in header - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Temperature Sensing - Motherboard Temperature Sensing...
.../Chassis FAN connector - 20 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL English 6 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CD in header - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU Temperature Sensing - Motherboard Temperature Sensing...
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.... Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it to SATAII mode. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English
.... Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it to SATAII mode. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English
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Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest. English 8 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 64MB or ...
Please adopt the CPU, memory, and VGA that we suggest. English 8 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 64MB or ...
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... a small triangle. DO NOT force the CPU into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do not over-tighten the screws! Step 5. Step 4. English 9 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Failure to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Install CPU fan and heatsink. The CPU fits only in...
... a small triangle. DO NOT force the CPU into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do not over-tighten the screws! Step 5. Step 4. English 9 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Failure to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Install CPU fan and heatsink. The CPU fits only in...
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... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 10 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM...
... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 10 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM...
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... to the chassis with v.92 Modem functionality. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI Express slots, 2 PCI slots and 1 HDMR slot on K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Step 4. Replace the system cover. 2.4 Easy Multi Monitor...function when installing VGA card. Step 6. If you can install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to enjoy multi-monitors. 11 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card, you plan to enable...
... to the chassis with v.92 Modem functionality. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI Express slots, 2 PCI slots and 1 HDMR slot on K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Step 4. Replace the system cover. 2.4 Easy Multi Monitor...function when installing VGA card. Step 6. If you can install VGA cards and VGA card drivers to enjoy multi-monitors. 11 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on PCI Express VGA card, you plan to enable...
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... over these 2 pins. The data in CMOS. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. 12 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors English Onboard headers and connectors are setup.
... over these 2 pins. The data in CMOS. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. 12 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors English Onboard headers and connectors are setup.
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... connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of the SATA data cable can be connected to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. 13 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English If those USB 2.0 ports on this USB 2.0 header is available to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on each drive...
... connector connect to the power supply Please connect the black end of the SATA data cable can be connected to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. 13 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English If those USB 2.0 ports on this USB 2.0 header is available to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on each drive...
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... Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.9, No. 25) HD 8CH I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". 14 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English 1. D. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. If you to receive stereo audio input CD1 from [Auto] to [Enabled...
... Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.9, No. 25) HD 8CH I /O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". 14 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English 1. D. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. If you to receive stereo audio input CD1 from [Auto] to [Enabled...
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...) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 item 29) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 15 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Please connect the chassis speaker to this header if the Game port bracket is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to...
...) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 2) Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 item 29) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 15 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Please connect the chassis speaker to this header if the Game port bracket is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to...
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... for your SATAII hard disk may not be enabled. otherwise, your reference. HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 16 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Please visit the vendors' website for changing various ATA features. 2.7 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your SATAII...
... for your SATAII hard disk may not be enabled. otherwise, your reference. HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 16 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English Please visit the vendors' website for changing various ATA features. 2.7 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your SATAII...
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... to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the Audio CODEC function. This section will not work successfully. 17 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 4: Connect the other drivers installation, please follow the driver order in this motherboard, you install Windows® XP 64-bit OS without...
... to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on the Audio CODEC function. This section will not work successfully. 17 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 4: Connect the other drivers installation, please follow the driver order in this motherboard, you install Windows® XP 64-bit OS without...
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...-RAID] to format and copy files [YN]? Please select CD- The system will see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press . During POST at the beginning of making a SP4 disk: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4... driver diskette. Please insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to set RAID configuration. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to boot your system. English 18 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard
...-RAID] to format and copy files [YN]? Please select CD- The system will see these messages, Please insert a diskette into the floppy diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press . During POST at the beginning of making a SP4 disk: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4... driver diskette. Please insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to set RAID configuration. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to boot your system. English 18 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard
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... buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can start to configure the RAID function, you can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. 19 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English If you install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM on IDE HDDs and want to...
... buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can start to configure the RAID function, you can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. 19 ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Motherboard English If you install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit / Windows® VistaTM on IDE HDDs and want to...