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...first port. Although RAID 0 function can start to RAID The term "RAID" stands for creating RAID arrays. NOTE: The connector naming on our motherboard is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. SATAII_4 (port 2.1) --> Means controller 2 's second port. 1.1... Introduction to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD function with your motherboard is an instruction for detailed information. WARNING!! Hot-Plug any HDDs of using NVIDIA RAID Utility under BIOS environment. SATAII_2 (port 1.1) --> ...
...first port. Although RAID 0 function can start to RAID The term "RAID" stands for creating RAID arrays. NOTE: The connector naming on our motherboard is a method combining two or more hard disk drives into one logical unit. SATAII_4 (port 2.1) --> Means controller 2 's second port. 1.1... Introduction to use RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD function with your motherboard is an instruction for detailed information. WARNING!! Hot-Plug any HDDs of using NVIDIA RAID Utility under BIOS environment. SATAII_2 (port 1.1) --> ...
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...make sure that the drives that you how to use NVRAIDMAN to use RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, or RAID 5 function with your motherboard provides in advance and follow the instruction in this section to Windows and launch the NVRAIDMAN application. C. Please do the following screen will appear....example to show you want to use NVRAIDMAN to create other RAID arrays, the operation procedures are similar to the RAID functions your motherboard. RAID 5 In this section, we take RAID 0 for creating RAID arrays. B. Creating RAID Arrays This section includes examples of creating ...
...make sure that the drives that you how to use NVRAIDMAN to use RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, or RAID 5 function with your motherboard provides in advance and follow the instruction in this section to Windows and launch the NVRAIDMAN application. C. Please do the following screen will appear....example to show you want to use NVRAIDMAN to create other RAID arrays, the operation procedures are similar to the RAID functions your motherboard. RAID 5 In this section, we take RAID 0 for creating RAID arrays. B. Creating RAID Arrays This section includes examples of creating ...
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...Operation is subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management...
...Operation is subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management...
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... Guide 22 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 23 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 HD 8CH I/O 11 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 23 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 23 2.12...
... Guide 22 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 23 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 HD 8CH I/O 11 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 23 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 23 2.12...
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... 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. 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...
... 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. 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...
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... read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 26 for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® does not affect any specification and feature of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will be GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 instead of the system or damage the CPU. 4. As...properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to the same chipset. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 Power Management for details. 2. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on page 22 to ...
... read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 26 for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® does not affect any specification and feature of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will be GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 instead of the system or damage the CPU. 4. As...properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to the same chipset. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8 Power Management for details. 2. Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on page 22 to ...
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... the below table for minimum hardware requirement. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 128MB or above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA...
... the below table for minimum hardware requirement. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and plan to 128MB or above 512MB and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard VGA...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 12 PS2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PW1 PARALLEL PORT PS2 Keyboard VGA1 CPU_FAN1 3 20.8cm (8.2-in) DDR400 DDR2 (64/... ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 RAID RoHS NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 Chipset Super I/O 4Mb BIOS CD1 LAN PHY AUDIO CODEC 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCIE1 K8NF6P-VSTA PCI1 PCI EXPRESS PCI2 USB2.0 PCIE2 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 7.1CH HD GAME1 1 IR1 HDMR1 1 1 FLOPPY1 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 USB4_5 1 CHA_FAN1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 1 HDLED RESET...
1.4 Motherboard Layout 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 12 PS2 Mouse 1 PS2_USB_PW1 PARALLEL PORT PS2 Keyboard VGA1 CPU_FAN1 3 20.8cm (8.2-in) DDR400 DDR2 (64/... ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 RAID RoHS NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 Chipset Super I/O 4Mb BIOS CD1 LAN PHY AUDIO CODEC 1 HD_AUDIO1 PCIE1 K8NF6P-VSTA PCI1 PCI EXPRESS PCI2 USB2.0 PCIE2 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 7.1CH HD GAME1 1 IR1 HDMR1 1 1 FLOPPY1 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 USB4_5 1 CHA_FAN1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 1 HDLED RESET...
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... chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! 2. Installation K8NF6P-VSTA is detached from the wall ...socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. When placing screws into...
... chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! 2. Installation K8NF6P-VSTA is detached from the wall ...socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. When placing screws into...
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... Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat...
... Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat...
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Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. notch break notch break The DIMM only ... will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 14 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. notch break notch break The DIMM only ... will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is properly seated. 14 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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... the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 2. The HDMR...
... the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 2. The HDMR...
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...Click the "Identify" button to be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Right-click the display icon in this motherboard. D. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. F. When you have installed the onboard VGA driver already, there is inserted to install it again. ...will be your system. If you select is less than the total capability of onboard VGA/D-sub. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Install the onboard VGA driver to PCIE1 (PCIE x16...
...Click the "Identify" button to be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Right-click the display icon in this motherboard. D. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. F. When you have installed the onboard VGA driver already, there is inserted to install it again. ...will be your system. If you select is less than the total capability of onboard VGA/D-sub. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Install the onboard VGA driver to PCIE1 (PCIE x16...
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...SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 5) (SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 6) (SATAII_3: see p.10, No. 7) (SATAII_4: see p.10 No. 4) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of the SATA data... cable can be connected to the power connector on the motherboard. 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. 18) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-...
...SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 5) (SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 6) (SATAII_3: see p.10, No. 7) (SATAII_4: see p.10 No. 4) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of the SATA data... cable can be connected to the power connector on the motherboard. 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. 18) Pin1 FLOPPY1 the red-...
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... your system. 2. B. C. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10 No. 11) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR...
... your system. 2. B. C. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.10 No. 11) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR...
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...No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire 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. Please ...connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to [Enabled]. D. You don't need to the ground pin. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. ...
...No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire 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. Please ...connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to [Enabled]. D. You don't need to the ground pin. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. ...
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... supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 chipset that it is called "Hot Swap" for the action to insert and... remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on and in working condition. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the...
... supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 chipset that it is called "Hot Swap" for the action to insert and... remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on and in working condition. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the...
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... want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on this motherboard, please follow below procedures according to use HDMR card function on your system. 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /... VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information in the future. If there is completely seated on this motherboard. 2.12 HDMR Card and Driver Installation If you do not insert HDMR card to this motherboard, and you finish installing all drivers to your system now, but in the future, you plan ...
... want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64-bit, Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on this motherboard, please follow below procedures according to use HDMR card function on your system. 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /... VistaTM 64-bit driver and related information in the future. If there is completely seated on this motherboard. 2.12 HDMR Card and Driver Installation If you do not insert HDMR card to this motherboard, and you finish installing all drivers to your system now, but in the future, you plan ...
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The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Please refer to get into the sub screen. 27 Because the BIOS software is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better ... BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you...
The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Please refer to get into the sub screen. 27 Because the BIOS software is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better ... BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you...
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... to adjust TRCD values. TRRD Use this item to [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. Burst Length Burst length can be hidden. TRCD Use this motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto], [15.6us], [7.8us] and [3.9us]. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to 8, 4 or 2 beats. 64 Bit Dq must use the... the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T].
... to adjust TRCD values. TRRD Use this item to [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. Burst Length Burst length can be hidden. TRCD Use this motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto], [15.6us], [7.8us] and [3.9us]. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to 8, 4 or 2 beats. 64 Bit Dq must use the... the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T].