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All rights reserved. 1 K8Upgrade-NF3 User Manual Version 1.1 Published July 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 K8Upgrade-NF3 User Manual Version 1.1 Published July 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... guide to the hardware installation. In this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive...
... guide to the hardware installation. In this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 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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... place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. 2. Installation K8Upgrade-NF3 is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any...
... place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. 2. Installation K8Upgrade-NF3 is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any...
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... J1 J2 (Default) 1_2 J9 1_2 J10 3 2 J5 3 2 J6 3 2 J7 3 2 J8 2_3 J15 939-Pin CPU 2 (Using add-on 1 J3 ASRock 939CPU Board) 2 1 / 940-Pin (M2) J1 CPU (Using add-on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Before you to upgrade your AMD 754-Pin CPU to AMD 940-Pin (M2) CPU in the future. Please... do NOT insert any AGP card into this future CPU Port on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Please refer to the 939-Pin CPU / 940-Pin (M2) CPU, it ! Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port): Future CPU Port allows you upgrade...
... J1 J2 (Default) 1_2 J9 1_2 J10 3 2 J5 3 2 J6 3 2 J7 3 2 J8 2_3 J15 939-Pin CPU 2 (Using add-on 1 J3 ASRock 939CPU Board) 2 1 / 940-Pin (M2) J1 CPU (Using add-on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Before you to upgrade your AMD 754-Pin CPU to AMD 940-Pin (M2) CPU in the future. Please... do NOT insert any AGP card into this future CPU Port on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Please refer to the 939-Pin CPU / 940-Pin (M2) CPU, it ! Future CPU Port (Yellow-Colored Port): Future CPU Port allows you upgrade...
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... key. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 05/31/2005] BIOS Version : K8Upgrade-NF3 BIOS P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ Processor Speed : 2200 MHz Microcode Update : F7A/3A L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 Cache Size...
... key. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 05/31/2005] BIOS Version : K8Upgrade-NF3 BIOS P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ Processor Speed : 2200 MHz Microcode Update : F7A/3A L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 Cache Size...
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... System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 05/31/2005] BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Microcode Update L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size : K8Upgrade-NF3 BIOS P1.0 : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ : 2200 MHz : F7A/3A : 128KB : 1024KB Total Memory : 256MB Single-Channel Memory Mode DDR...Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 24 If ASRock 939CPU Board is installed into the FUTURE_CPU_PORT on this motherboard, you will see the below Main screen when entering the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. ...
... System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 05/31/2005] BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Microcode Update L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size : K8Upgrade-NF3 BIOS P1.0 : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ : 2200 MHz : F7A/3A : 128KB : 1024KB Total Memory : 256MB Single-Channel Memory Mode DDR...Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 24 If ASRock 939CPU Board is installed into the FUTURE_CPU_PORT on this motherboard, you will see the below Main screen when entering the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Published July 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,...in this guide. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any ...
... Published July 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,...in this guide. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any ...
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... (Black) 26 Flash Memory 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 28 J15 Jumper 29 J9 / J10 Jumper 30 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1) 31 J1-J8 Jumpers 2 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
... (Black) 26 Flash Memory 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 28 J15 Jumper 29 J9 / J10 Jumper 30 Future CPU Port (FUTURE_CPU_PORT1) 31 J1-J8 Jumpers 2 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
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TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use . ASRock 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) 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 ... 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 K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English
TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use . ASRock 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) 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 ... 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 K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English
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...Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield 4 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance...information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 ...
...Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x ASRock 8CH I/O Shield 4 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and endurance...information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 ...
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...: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing Motherboard Temperature Sensing CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 3) CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore Future CPU Port: Supports CPU upgrade from AMD 754-Pin... Card (see CAUTION 4) USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 Ports: 4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports on the I/O Panel Plus 2 On-Board Headers Supporting 4 Extra USB 2.0 Ports (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
...: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), Supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor: CPU Temperature Sensing Motherboard Temperature Sensing CPU Overheat Shutdown to Protect CPU Life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 3) CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore Future CPU Port: Supports CPU upgrade from AMD 754-Pin... Card (see CAUTION 4) USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 Ports: 4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports on the I/O Panel Plus 2 On-Board Headers Supporting 4 Extra USB 2.0 Ports (see CAUTION 5) English 5 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
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... other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is strongly recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock 8CH I/O: BIOS: OS: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 Serial Port: COM1 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to fixed AGP/PCI buses. See APPENDIX... motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you install the PC system. 4. It may not work properly under Windows system. It may cause permanent damage! 5. English 6 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
... other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of this motherboard offers stepless control, it is strongly recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock 8CH I/O: BIOS: OS: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 Serial Port: COM1 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to fixed AGP/PCI buses. See APPENDIX... motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you install the PC system. 4. It may not work properly under Windows system. It may cause permanent damage! 5. English 6 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
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... so may cause severe damage to secure the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to do not over-tighten the screws! English 7 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard Also remember to a 90° angle. Whenever you handle components. 3. When placing screws into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Installation...
... so may cause severe damage to secure the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to do not over-tighten the screws! English 7 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard Also remember to a 90° angle. Whenever you handle components. 3. When placing screws into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Installation...
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... Slots and AGP Slot) There are 1 Future CPU Port, 4 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumper settings for the correct jumper settings. 8 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Step 2. Align a DIMM on...
... Slots and AGP Slot) There are 1 Future CPU Port, 4 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. Please refer to adjust the jumper settings for the correct jumper settings. 8 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English 2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Step 2. Align a DIMM on...
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PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to help you may cause permanent damage! The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of clasp that have the 32-bit PCI interface. For the voltage information of ...(Default) J9 J10 J15 J5 J6 J7 J8 939-Pin CPU (Using add-on J3 J4 ASRock 939CPU Board) / 940-Pin (M2) J1 J2 CPU (Using add-on J9 ASRock M2CPU J10 Board) J5 J6 J7 J8 J15 NOTE When adjusting the jumper settings, you removing .... This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is bundled in your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors. 9 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to help you may cause permanent damage! The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of clasp that have the 32-bit PCI interface. For the voltage information of ...(Default) J9 J10 J15 J5 J6 J7 J8 939-Pin CPU (Using add-on J3 J4 ASRock 939CPU Board) / 940-Pin (M2) J1 J2 CPU (Using add-on J9 ASRock M2CPU J10 Board) J5 J6 J7 J8 J15 NOTE When adjusting the jumper settings, you removing .... This yellow-colored Future CPU Port is bundled in your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors. 9 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English
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... Short pin2, pin3 to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the pins, the jumper is unplugged. ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
... Short pin2, pin3 to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the pins, the jumper is unplugged. ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard
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... allows up to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 11 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of your hard disk drive to the primary IDE...
... allows up to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: If you use only one IDE device on the motherboard. 11 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard English Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of your hard disk drive to the primary IDE...
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...Header (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 27) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. English 12 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect... SATA power cable to the power connector on the I /O accommodates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB45) (see p.2 No. 19) ASRock 8CH I /O panel are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. If those USB 2.0 ports on the I...
...Header (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 27) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. English 12 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Power Cable (Optional) connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to the power supply Please connect... SATA power cable to the power connector on the I /O accommodates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB45) (see p.2 No. 19) ASRock 8CH I /O panel are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports. If those USB 2.0 ports on the I...
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... the CPU fan cable to this header. Failing to this connector. Please note that it is installed. Connect a Game cable to this connector. English 13 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 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...
... the CPU fan cable to this header. Failing to this connector. Please note that it is installed. Connect a Game cable to this connector. English 13 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 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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... follow the below steps. A. The system will guide you want to install USB 2.0 driver before installing Realtek Audio driver; Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. English 14 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the floppy drive, and press . C. D. E. B. STEP 3: Use "RAID BIOS Setting Utility" to [RAID...
... follow the below steps. A. The system will guide you want to install USB 2.0 driver before installing Realtek Audio driver; Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. English 14 ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the floppy drive, and press . C. D. E. B. STEP 3: Use "RAID BIOS Setting Utility" to [RAID...