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... 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 K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
... 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 K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
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... 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 language, in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English In no responsibility for backup purpose, without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this...
... 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 language, in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English In no responsibility for backup purpose, without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this...
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...) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 30 754-Pin CPU Socket 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 31 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard
...) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 30 754-Pin CPU Socket 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 31 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 ASRock K8NF6P-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 K8NF6P-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 K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use .
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... English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in the...
... English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8NF6P-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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CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard shared memory 256MB - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio (ALC883 Audio Codec) - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line ...
CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard shared memory 256MB - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio (ALC883 Audio Codec) - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line ...
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... tools. FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - English 6 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Quiet Fan - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of...
... tools. FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - English 6 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Quiet Fan - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of...
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... and feature of the system or damage the CPU. 4. As long as we have the latest driver, we will update it back again. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected...
... and feature of the system or damage the CPU. 4. As long as we have the latest driver, we will update it back again. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected...
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... adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. English 8 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared...
... adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please follow the below table for minimum hardware requirement. English 8 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared...
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Hold components by lifting the lever up to a 90° angle. English 9 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you handle components. 3. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to indicate that ...
Hold components by lifting the lever up to a 90° angle. English 9 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you handle components. 3. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to indicate that ...
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2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 10 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect ...
2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 10 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect ...
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... until the card is used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is shared with screws. 11 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Fasten the card to use . Keep the screws for the card before you can only choose either PCIE2 slot or HDMR slot to...
... until the card is used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is shared with screws. 11 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Fasten the card to use . Keep the screws for the card before you can only choose either PCIE2 slot or HDMR slot to...
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.... D. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Please refer to the following steps to be your card, one , two, and three. 12 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Connect the D-Sub input monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub connector of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be similar.) A. Install the onboard VGA driver...
.... D. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Please refer to the following steps to be your card, one , two, and three. 12 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Connect the D-Sub input monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub connector of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be similar.) A. Install the onboard VGA driver...
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... display icons determines how you to enable (see p.2, No. 19) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you move items from the power supply. English 13 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard Use Multi Monitor feature. The placement of your monitors that you update the BIOS. Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to clear...
... display icons determines how you to enable (see p.2, No. 19) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you move items from the power supply. English 13 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard Use Multi Monitor feature. The placement of your monitors that you update the BIOS. Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to clear...
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... cable can be connected to the power connector on the motherboard. The current SATAII interface allows up to the instruction of the power supply. 14 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause...
... cable can be connected to the power connector on the motherboard. The current SATAII interface allows up to the instruction of the power supply. 14 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause...
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... it to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 15 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2 No. 17) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2 No. 27) Front...
... it to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). 15 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Connect Ground (GND) to MIC2_L. Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.2 No. 17) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2 No. 27) Front...
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E. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please connect the CPU fan 4 cable to this connector. 16 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 16) Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and ...
E. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please connect the CPU fan 4 cable to this connector. 16 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 16) Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and ...
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ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 10) Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 No..29) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Failing to this header if the Game port bracket is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to do so will cause power up failure. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No. 20) Please note that it is installed. English e t 17 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard Connect a Game cable to this connector.
ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 10) Game Port Header (15-pin GAME1) (see p.2 No..29) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Failing to this header if the Game port bracket is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to do so will cause power up failure. Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No. 20) Please note that it is installed. English e t 17 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard Connect a Game cable to this connector.
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HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 18 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA 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. Please visit HITACHI's website ...
HITACHI Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for the updates. 18 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA 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. Please visit HITACHI's website ...
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... 430 chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your system can work properly. 19 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the SATA / SATAII HDD...
... 430 chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your system can work properly. 19 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the SATA / SATAII HDD...