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Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express and PCI Slots 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 ...® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 29 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 30 3 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 11 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 31 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 32 3.3 Advanced Screen 33...
Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express and PCI Slots 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 ...® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 29 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 30 3 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 11 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 31 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 32 3.3 Advanced Screen 33...
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... manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock NF6-GLAN motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the...
... manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock NF6-GLAN motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the...
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...Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I /O Connector - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology...Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1...
...Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I /O Connector - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology...Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1...
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... your system. Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated ...* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a ...
... your system. Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated ...* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a ...
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...best system performance under Windows® environment. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is not recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8. CAUTION! 1. Please visit our website for details. 2. You can also connect SATA ...than 4GB for the reservation for the availability of the system or damage the CPU. 8 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to ...
...best system performance under Windows® environment. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is not recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8. CAUTION! 1. Please visit our website for details. 2. You can also connect SATA ...than 4GB for the reservation for the availability of the system or damage the CPU. 8 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to ...
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...function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you enable this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. You may choose to disable...on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it may not be applicative to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. 10. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your system. 9 However, we can not ...
...function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you enable this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. You may choose to disable...on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it may not be applicative to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. 10. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your system. 9 However, we can not ...
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...USB4 B: USB5 30 LAN 29 PHY ATXPWR1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 Dual Channel PCIE2 AM2+ AM2 PCI EXPRESS NF6-GLAN IDE1 CLRCMOS1 1 28 27 26 25 PCIE3/DE Super I/O PCI1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 WIFI PCI2 PCI3 CD1 FLOPPY1 RoHS SATAII...SATAII_2 (PORT 1.1), Red) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 19 NVIDIA Chipset 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots ...
...USB4 B: USB5 30 LAN 29 PHY ATXPWR1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 Dual Channel PCIE2 AM2+ AM2 PCI EXPRESS NF6-GLAN IDE1 CLRCMOS1 1 28 27 26 25 PCIE3/DE Super I/O PCI1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 WIFI PCI2 PCI3 CD1 FLOPPY1 RoHS SATAII...SATAII_2 (PORT 1.1), Red) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 19 NVIDIA Chipset 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots ...
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... To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to avoid bending... of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it fits in one correct orientation.
... To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to avoid bending... of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it fits in one correct orientation.
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...) (see p.10 No. 20) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this connector and match the black wire...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 5) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 13 1 it to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 31) 13 1 Please connect an ATX power supply to...
...) (see p.10 No. 20) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this connector and match the black wire...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.10 No. 5) +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 13 1 it to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 31) 13 1 Please connect an ATX power supply to...
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... insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS... on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. NOTE. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. When you see "Where do you want to manage (...
... insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS... on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. NOTE. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. When you see "Where do you want to manage (...
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...only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. The default value is [Disabled]. Setting wrong values in this section, you may set based on page 9 for CPU Select Screen Select Item ....0 5000 MHz 1.350 V [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] If AUTO, multiplier and voltage will be set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will...
...only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. The default value is [Disabled]. Setting wrong values in this section, you may set based on page 9 for CPU Select Screen Select Item ....0 5000 MHz 1.350 V [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] If AUTO, multiplier and voltage will be set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will...
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...Enabled] as default. Processor Maximum Frequency It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context... of Boot Failure Guard. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. SATA Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Configuration options...
...Enabled] as default. Processor Maximum Frequency It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context... of Boot Failure Guard. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. SATA Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to select Overclock Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Configuration options...
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.... However, for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to [Auto] by default. The range of ... the value of this item. 35 Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure ...
.... However, for system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to [Auto] by default. The range of ... the value of this item. 35 Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure ...
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...recommended to adjust the value of this item. Flexibility Option The default value of this to adjust the means of CPU voltage. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU, there is not recommended to adjust TRCD values. It allows you to adjust the value of NB voltage. However... to adjust the value of this item. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. CPU Frequency Divider This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is [Auto]. 36 The default value is [Auto]. However, for memory compatibility when it is set...
...recommended to adjust the value of this item. Flexibility Option The default value of this to adjust the means of CPU voltage. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU, there is not recommended to adjust TRCD values. It allows you to adjust the value of NB voltage. However... to adjust the value of this item. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. CPU Frequency Divider This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is [Auto]. 36 The default value is [Auto]. However, for memory compatibility when it is set...
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...onboard HD Audio will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. The default value is [Auto]. 38 CPU - DRAM Voltage Use this to NB link width. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.24V], [1.30V], [1.37V] and [1.42V]. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] To set DRAM Voltage. +F1 F9 F10 ESC ...
...onboard HD Audio will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. The default value is [Auto]. 38 CPU - DRAM Voltage Use this to NB link width. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.24V], [1.30V], [1.37V] and [1.42V]. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] To set DRAM Voltage. +F1 F9 F10 ESC ...
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...and Windows / Linux OS. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to set this option to allow you adjusting them. You can freely adjust the target ... you set the target fan speed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : 11...
...and Windows / Linux OS. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to set this option to allow you adjusting them. You can freely adjust the target ... you set the target fan speed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : 11...
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... Jumper 16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1.1), Red) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 19 NVIDIA Chipset 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 Infrared Module Header (IR1...) 13 USB 2.0 Header (USB8, Blue) 30 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 31 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 BIOS SPI Chip 2 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard
... Jumper 16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1.1), Red) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 19 NVIDIA Chipset 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 Infrared Module Header (IR1...) 13 USB 2.0 Header (USB8, Blue) 30 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 31 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 BIOS SPI Chip 2 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard
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... (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock HD 6CH I/O" I/O Shield 4 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66...
... (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x "ASRock HD 6CH I/O" I/O Shield 4 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) 1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66...
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...Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header 5 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard English Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I /O Connector - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Gigabit ...LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset ...
...Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header 5 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard English Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I /O Connector - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Gigabit ...LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset ...
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... to 12.5% (see CAUTION 10) - Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) Hardware - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard Instant Boot - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
... to 12.5% (see CAUTION 10) - Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) Hardware - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard Instant Boot - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...