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... and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in...
... and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in...
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... interference that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for... damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English
... interference that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for... damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English
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...) 26 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 27 754-Pin CPU Socket 14 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 28 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 2 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard
...) 26 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 27 754-Pin CPU Socket 14 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 28 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 2 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard
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... Speaker Jack". See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V 3 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use .
... Speaker Jack". See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V Side Speaker (No. 3) ---V 3 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use .
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... (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HD 8CH I/O Shield 1 x COM Port Bracket 1 x HDMR Card (Optional) 4 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the...
... (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x HD 8CH I/O Shield 1 x COM Port Bracket 1 x HDMR Card (Optional) 4 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the...
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...-LAN HD 8CH I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - capacity: 2GB - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 1 x HDMR slot - Pixel Shader 3.0 - Realtek ALC861VD/ALC883 7.1 channel audio CODEC with High... Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Support DDR400/333/266 - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) English 5 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Max. shared memory 256MB - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm -
...-LAN HD 8CH I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - capacity: 2GB - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 1 x HDMR slot - Pixel Shader 3.0 - Realtek ALC861VD/ALC883 7.1 channel audio CODEC with High... Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Support DDR400/333/266 - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6) English 5 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Max. shared memory 256MB - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm -
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... 8) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
... 8) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 6 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
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... enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 9. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. Please check the table on page...
... enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 9. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Power Management for Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information. Please check the table on page...
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... the below table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 128MB or above. English 8 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard
... the below table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 128MB or above. English 8 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard
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... components by lifting the lever up to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with the component. 5. Step 4. English 9 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it...
... components by lifting the lever up to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with the component. 5. Step 4. English 9 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. 1. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it...
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... slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 10 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Step 3.
... slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 10 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Step 3.
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...install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on K8NF6G-VSTA motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Keep the...off or the power cord is shared with PCIE2 slot; Fasten the card to insert an ASRock HDMR card with v.92 Modem functionality. Replace the system cover. 11 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English PCIE1 (PCI Express Graphics slot) supports most of the expansion card and make sure...
...install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on K8NF6G-VSTA motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Keep the...off or the power cord is shared with PCIE2 slot; Fasten the card to insert an ASRock HDMR card with v.92 Modem functionality. Replace the system cover. 11 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English PCIE1 (PCI Express Graphics slot) supports most of the expansion card and make sure...
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... onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on each monitor. Connect the D-Sub input monitor cable to be your card, one , two, and three. 12 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English E.
... onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on each monitor. Connect the D-Sub input monitor cable to be your card, one , two, and three. 12 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English E.
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... not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 13 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time...
... not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. English 13 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time...
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... the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of the power supply. 14 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on each drive. 2.6 Onboard...
... the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of the power supply. 14 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on each drive. 2.6 Onboard...
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... this motherboard. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. This connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to [Enabled]. 15 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English B. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. You don't need to function correctly. Set the Front Panel Control option from sound sources such as below...
... this motherboard. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. This connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to [Enabled]. 15 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English B. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. You don't need to function correctly. Set the Front Panel Control option from sound sources such as below...
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... match the black wire to the 1 ground pin. ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it to do so will cause power up failure. 16 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Click the icon on this motherboard, please connect it is necessary (4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.2 No. 25) Please connect...
... match the black wire to the 1 ground pin. ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it to do so will cause power up failure. 16 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Click the icon on this motherboard, please connect it is necessary (4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.2 No. 25) Please connect...
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English 17 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 No. 17) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No.26) Connect a Game cable to this header if the Game port bracket is installed. This COM1 header supports a serial port module.
English 17 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 No. 17) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No.26) Connect a Game cable to this header if the Game port bracket is installed. This COM1 header supports a serial port module.
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... hard disk to your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 18 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Please visit the vendors' website for changing various ATA features. On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove...
... hard disk to your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 18 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English Please visit the vendors' website for changing various ATA features. On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove...
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... still power-on the support CD driver page. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to your system can work properly. 19 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the SATA / SATAII HDD. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and...
... still power-on the support CD driver page. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to your system can work properly. 19 ASRock K8NF6G-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the SATA / SATAII HDD. This section will guide you install can be auto-detected and...