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All rights reserved. 1 N7AD-SLI User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 N7AD-SLI User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for a particular purpose. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation.
... for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for a particular purpose. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation.
User Manual
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... to the hardware installation. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N7AD-SLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA...
... to the hardware installation. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N7AD-SLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA...
User Manual
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... is an example to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Secure excess...
... is an example to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 11, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Secure excess...
User Manual
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... Control option from sound sources such as below: A. D. If you to receive stereo audio input from [Auto] to [Enabled]. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. B. Enter BIOS Setup Utility.
... Control option from sound sources such as below: A. D. If you to receive stereo audio input from [Auto] to [Enabled]. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. B. Enter BIOS Setup Utility.
User Manual
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...-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of PCI Express VGA card. For example, this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to... the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. Step 3. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header,...
...-media Interface) is equipped with a HDMI_SPDIF header. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of PCI Express VGA card. For example, this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Make sure to correctly connect the HDMI_SPDIF cable to... the motherboard and the HDMI VGA card according to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. Step 3. A complete HDMI system requires a HDMI VGA card and a HDMI ready motherboard with a HDMI_SPDIF header,...
User Manual
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...information of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-...Plug feature carefully. Below operation procedure is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. SATA data cable (Red) B. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. The SATA ...
...information of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-...Plug feature carefully. Below operation procedure is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. SATA data cable (Red) B. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. The SATA ...
User Manual
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...[Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Options Auto 333MHz 400MHz Manual (DDRII 667) (DDRII 800) +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright...[Enabled]. Flexibility Option The default value of this item to enable power savings. Memory Timings Use this option is set this function. If [Manual] is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) ...
...[Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Options Auto 333MHz 400MHz Manual (DDRII 667) (DDRII 800) +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright...[Enabled]. Flexibility Option The default value of this item to enable power savings. Memory Timings Use this option is set this function. If [Manual] is selected, the motherboard will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) ...
User Manual
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... value of this to select VTT Voltage. Chipset Voltage Use this feature is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Low], [Middle] and [High]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. VTT Voltage Use this feature is [Auto]. The default value of this to select Chipset Voltage. Onboard IDE and 1394 This allows you to select...
... value of this to select VTT Voltage. Chipset Voltage Use this feature is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Low], [Middle] and [High]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. VTT Voltage Use this feature is [Auto]. The default value of this to select Chipset Voltage. Onboard IDE and 1394 This allows you to select...
Quick Installation Guide
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... user manual presented in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O" I/O Shield 4 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card 1 x ASRock N7AD-SLI Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock N7AD-SLI...
... user manual presented in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O" I/O Shield 4 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card 1 x ASRock N7AD-SLI Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock N7AD-SLI...
Quick Installation Guide
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... and 18 to reverse the direction of "User Manual" in the support CD. 2. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 31 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 7 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel...
... and 18 to reverse the direction of "User Manual" in the support CD. 2. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 31 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 7 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the socket: Step 4-1. While pressing down lightly on the motherboard. Below is recommended to use the cap tab to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for after service. Step 2. Step 4. Step 4-3. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the motherboard... socket surface. Step 1. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English It is an example to ensure cable does not interfere with tie-wrap to illustrate the installation of your CPU...
... the socket: Step 4-1. While pressing down lightly on the motherboard. Below is recommended to use the cap tab to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for after service. Step 2. Step 4. Step 4-3. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the motherboard... socket surface. Step 1. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Secure excess cable with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English It is an example to ensure cable does not interfere with tie-wrap to illustrate the installation of your CPU...
Quick Installation Guide
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...use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to receive stereo audio input from [Auto] to MIC2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground ... Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". 25 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of wireless network connectivity. B. You don't...
...use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to receive stereo audio input from [Auto] to MIC2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground ... Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". 25 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of wireless network connectivity. B. You don't...
Quick Installation Guide
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... from the BIN folder in the Support CD. 4. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 32 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English If you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please ... button on the system chassis. It will enhance motherboard features. When you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; It is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double...
... from the BIN folder in the Support CD. 4. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 32 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English If you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please ... button on the system chassis. It will enhance motherboard features. When you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; It is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double...
RAID Installation Guide
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... identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", you to configure RAID functions by using NVRAID RAID Utility for you can improve the access performance...
... identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", you to configure RAID functions by using NVRAID RAID Utility for you can improve the access performance...