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...be available on ASRock website as well. 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 Support CD 1... motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N7AD-SLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS...
...be available on ASRock website as well. 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 Support CD 1... motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N7AD-SLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS...
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...' benefit, without intent to infringe. In no responsibility for any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of such damages arising from any interference received, including interference..., in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages ...
...' benefit, without intent to infringe. In no responsibility for any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of such damages arising from any interference received, including interference..., in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages ...
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...3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 775-Pin CPU Socket 22 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 5 NVIDIA nForce 740i SLI Chipset 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 COM Port Header (COM1) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; ... (PCIE1, Green) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 35 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 18 Chassis Speaker Header 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 37 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP, Orange) 2 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard
...3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 775-Pin CPU Socket 22 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 5 NVIDIA nForce 740i SLI Chipset 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 COM Port Header (COM1) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_3; ... (PCIE1, Green) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 35 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 18 Chassis Speaker Header 36 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 37 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 19 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 38 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP, Orange) 2 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard
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... ** If you use . TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your computer, you are two LED next to the front panel audio header. ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 IEEE 1394 Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Line In ... type of speaker you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Please refer to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on your system.
... ** If you use . TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your computer, you are two LED next to the front panel audio header. ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 IEEE 1394 Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Line In ... type of speaker you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". Please refer to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on your system.
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...Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N7AD-SLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model... and endurance. 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 Support CD 1 x...
...Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N7AD-SLI motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model... and endurance. 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 Support CD 1 x...
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... (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode, blue @ x8 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - 2 x PCI slots - Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (see CAUTION 6) English 5 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm - Max. ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in /Front Speaker...
... (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode, blue @ x8 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - 2 x PCI slots - Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (see CAUTION 6) English 5 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm - Max. ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in /Front Speaker...
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... AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Instant Boot - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU/Chassis FAN ...Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard CD in header - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - English Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor 6 - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, ...
... AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Instant Boot - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU/Chassis FAN ...Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard CD in header - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - English Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor 6 - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, ...
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...Card List for proper installation. 4. Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 13 for SLITM Mode" on page 37 of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 31 for possible ...on page 3 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 7 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English For the proper installation of your own risk and expense. OS - Please check the table on page 17 and 18 to the components...
...Card List for proper installation. 4. Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 13 for SLITM Mode" on page 37 of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 31 for possible ...on page 3 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 7 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English For the proper installation of your own risk and expense. OS - Please check the table on page 17 and 18 to the components...
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... the best system performance under Windows® environment. While CPU overheat is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English It can be used to perform over-clocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11. Please visit our website for the availability of wireless network connectivity. USB...
... the best system performance under Windows® environment. While CPU overheat is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English It can be used to perform over-clocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11. Please visit our website for the availability of wireless network connectivity. USB...
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.../support/index.htm English 9 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLITM Mode, please visit our website for Windows® XP / XP ...
.../support/index.htm English 9 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for SLITM Mode, please visit our website for Windows® XP / XP ...
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... touching any bent pin on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Installation Pre-installation Precautions...
... touching any bent pin on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component. 5. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 10 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English When placing screws into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. Installation Pre-installation Precautions...
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... notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 11 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Step 2-4. Step 1-3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge...
... notches of the CPU with right hand thumb and peel the cap from the socket while pressing on the hook to assist in removal. 11 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Step 2-4. Step 1-3. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap): Use your left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge...
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... installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Below is recommended to use the cap tab to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Step 5. Rotate...
... installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 12 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Below is recommended to use the cap tab to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Step 5. Rotate...
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... and DDRII_3), or in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. English 13 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard If a pair of orange slots (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4). 2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the set of memory...
... and DDRII_3), or in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. English 13 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard If a pair of orange slots (DDRII_2 and DDRII_4). 2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the set of memory...
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... DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. English 14 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at...
... DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. English 14 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at...
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... Switch Card Retention Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 Slot PCIE4 Slot (Green) (Blue) PCIE x16 N/A SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot (Default) Dual Graphics Cards in SLITM Mode PCIE x8 PCIE x8 English 15 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Green) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support SLITM function. PCIE4 (PCIE...
... Switch Card Retention Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 Slot PCIE4 Slot (Green) (Blue) PCIE x16 N/A SLI/XFire Switch Card Retention Slot (Default) Dual Graphics Cards in SLITM Mode PCIE x8 PCIE x8 English 15 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Green) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support SLITM function. PCIE4 (PCIE...
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...Step 5. In this motherboard, please install it is completely seated on the slot. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is still in a chassis). ... to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this mode, you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on page 17. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Step 6. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or...
...Step 5. In this motherboard, please install it is completely seated on the slot. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is still in a chassis). ... to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this mode, you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on page 17. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Step 6. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or...
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... (x8 / x8). To change it out gently by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLITM technology. English 17 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard 2.5 SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you need to install two ...card in this motherboard. There is factory-mounted with its edges, and keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers). ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this section. The card itself will spring away from the NVIDIA® website (www....
... (x8 / x8). To change it out gently by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLITM technology. English 17 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard 2.5 SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you need to install two ...card in this motherboard. There is factory-mounted with its edges, and keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers). ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this section. The card itself will spring away from the NVIDIA® website (www....
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... are properly seated on each graphics card. Reverse the card direction so as to the PCI Express graphics cards. Make sure that ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. 18 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Step 5. Insert the card into the bottom of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips...
... are properly seated on each graphics card. Reverse the card direction so as to the PCI Express graphics cards. Make sure that ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. 18 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard English Step 5. Insert the card into the bottom of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips...
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... tab. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: A. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager, and then click nView Properties. C. English 19 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Step 9. Please follow the below procedures to SLI/XFIRE power connector. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box.
... tab. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: A. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager, and then click nView Properties. C. English 19 ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Step 9. Please follow the below procedures to SLI/XFIRE power connector. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box.