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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... 30 3 . 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 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 33 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 38 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 39 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 40 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10...
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... 30 3 . 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 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 33 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 38 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 39 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 40 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10...
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... change without further 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...CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock NF6-GLAN...
... change without further 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...CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock NF6-GLAN...
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... X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 or GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I /O Connector - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) -... x1 slots - 3 x PCI slots - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/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 - 1 x Parallel Port...
... X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 or GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I /O Connector - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) -... x1 slots - 3 x PCI slots - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/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 - 1 x Parallel Port...
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... a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Chassis Fan Tachometer - AMI Legal...
... a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in header - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 7 - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Chassis Fan Tachometer - AMI Legal...
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... under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8. It is not recommended to the memory support list on page 24 to adjust your hardware devices...to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported ...
... under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8. It is not recommended to the memory support list on page 24 to adjust your hardware devices...to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported ...
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... the PC system. 11. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of your system. 9 This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you adopt. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the... enable this function will improve up to disable this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system. Enabling this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. While CPU overheat is enabled, it may choose to 12.5%, but the effect still ...
... the PC system. 11. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of your system. 9 This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you adopt. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the... enable this function will improve up to disable this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system. Enabling this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. While CPU overheat is enabled, it may choose to 12.5%, but the effect still ...
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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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... the heatsink. 13 Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, press it firmly on the side tab to indicate that... it is locked. When the CPU is in place. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. ...
... the heatsink. 13 Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, press it firmly on the side tab to indicate that... it is locked. When the CPU is in place. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. ...
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...13 1 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 24 12 Though this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Failing to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 13 1 it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug ...the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (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 header. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to...
...13 1 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 24 12 Though this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Failing to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 13 1 it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug ...the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (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 header. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to...
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...PCIE buses. NOTE. Please refer to the warning on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your system. Before you start to configure RAID function, you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option ... that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of BIOS setup to set RAID configuration. Insert the Windows® VistaTM ...
...PCIE buses. NOTE. Please refer to the warning on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your system. Before you start to configure RAID function, you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option ... that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of BIOS setup to set RAID configuration. Insert the Windows® VistaTM ...
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...Disabled]. Please refer to caution 11 on User Selection in this section, you may cause system to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings ...33 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 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'...
...Disabled]. Please refer to caution 11 on User Selection in this section, you may cause system to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings ...33 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 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'...
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...C1 state is [Enabled]. PCIE Spread Spectrum This feature will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. 34 If you adopt AM2 CPU. Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set...Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this to [Enabled] as...
...C1 state is [Enabled]. PCIE Spread Spectrum This feature will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. 34 If you adopt AM2 CPU. Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set...Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.] and [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this to [Enabled] as...
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...motherboard. The range of the value depends on this motherboard. Processor Target Frequency This option appears only when you adopt on the CPU you adopt AM2 CPU. The range of this motherboard. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability, it is not ...show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to adjust the value of this item. 35 Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. otherwise, it will be hidden. This item will be hidden. otherwise, it will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is not recommended to ...
...motherboard. The range of the value depends on this motherboard. Processor Target Frequency This option appears only when you adopt on the CPU you adopt AM2 CPU. The range of this motherboard. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability, it is not ...show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to adjust the value of this item. 35 Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. otherwise, it will be hidden. This item will be hidden. otherwise, it will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is not recommended to ...
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...of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. CPU Voltage This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. CAS Latency (CL) Use this to adjust TRP... TRCD Use this option is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. If you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is one of the standard values as listed: [200 MHz (DDR2 400)], [266 MHz (DDR2 533)], [333 MHz (...
...of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. CPU Voltage This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. CAS Latency (CL) Use this to adjust TRP... TRCD Use this option is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. If you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is one of the standard values as listed: [200 MHz (DDR2 400)], [266 MHz (DDR2 533)], [333 MHz (...
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...[1000 MHz]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [PCI] and [PCI Express]. NB Link Width This feature allows you selecting CPU to select DRAM voltage. DRAM Voltage Use this to NB link width. Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the ...onboard HD Audio feature. If you to select chipset voltage. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [PCI]. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [1.80V], [1.85V], [1.90V], [1.95V], [2.00V], [2.05V], [2.15V], [2.20V], [2.30V], [2.35V], [2.40V], [2.45V], [2.55V], [2.60V], [2....
...[1000 MHz]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [PCI] and [PCI Express]. NB Link Width This feature allows you selecting CPU to select DRAM voltage. DRAM Voltage Use this to NB link width. Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the ...onboard HD Audio feature. If you to select chipset voltage. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [PCI]. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto], [1.80V], [1.85V], [1.90V], [1.95V], [2.00V], [2.05V], [2.15V], [2.20V], [2.30V], [2.35V], [2.40V], [2.45V], [2.55V], [2.60V], [2....
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... issue, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default value is selected. Target Fan Speed Use ...under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - Target CPU Temperature The target temperature will operate in full speed. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. 45 You are connected. [Disabled] - ...
... issue, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default value is selected. Target Fan Speed Use ...under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - Target CPU Temperature The target temperature will operate in full speed. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. 45 You are connected. [Disabled] - ...
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...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 Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 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...
...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 Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 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...
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... Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (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. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
... Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (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. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
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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 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 6 x Ready-to-Use ..., support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ and "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 Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon...
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 - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 6 x Ready-to-Use ..., support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ and "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 Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon...
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... to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. CPU Quiet Fan - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play" - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64...
... to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. CPU Quiet Fan - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 6 ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play" - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64...