ASROCK ALIVENF6G-DVI User manual

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ALiveNF6G-DVI
ALiveNF6G-VSTA
User Manual
Version 1.3
Published December 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer:Disclaimer:
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Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-
tional use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed
as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or
omissions that may appear in this manual.
With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of
any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warran-
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any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for
loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like),
even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any
defect or error in the manual or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction ........................................................................................................................
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1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows®VistaTM
Premium and Basic Logo .......................................................... 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI) .................................... 10
1.5 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-VSTA) ................................ 11
1.6 HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA) ................... 12
2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation ............................................................................................................................
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 13
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 14
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 14
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 15
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express, PCI, and HDMR Slots) .................... 17
2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI) ........................... 18
2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI /
ALiveNF6G-VSTA) ................................................................... 20
2.7 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 21
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 22
2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 26
2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 27
2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 28
2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 28
2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 28
2.14 HDMR Card and Driver Installation ............................................ 29
2.15 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ..................................... 29
2.16 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ........................................... 29
2.16.1 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 30
2.16.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 31
2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 31
3.3.
3.3.
3. BIOS SBIOS S
BIOS SBIOS S
BIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY ......................................................................................................
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3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 32
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 32
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 32

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3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 33
3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 34
3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 35
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 38
3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 39
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 40
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 42
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 43
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 43
3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 44
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 45
3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 46
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 46
3.6 Security Screen ........................................................................ 47
3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 48
4.4.
4.4.
4. Software SupportSoftware Support
Software SupportSoftware Support
Software Support ......................................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 49
4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 49
4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 49
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 49
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 49
4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 49
APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet
APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet
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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA motherboard,
a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s com-
mitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.11.1
1.11.1
1.1 Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-DVI / ALiveNF6G-VSTA Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
1 x HD 8CH I/O Shield
1 x COM Port Bracket
1 x HDMR Card (Optional)
1 x DVI Graphics-SI Card (only for ALiveNF6G-DVI)

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1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU - Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 and Sempron
Processors
- AMD LIVE!TM Ready
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
(see CAUTION 1)
- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology
Chipset - NVIDIA®GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or
GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 (see CAUTION 3)
Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)
- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots
- Support DDRII800/667/533
- Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 8)
Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 1 x HDMR slot
Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA®GeForce6-class graphics DX9.0 VGA
- Pixel Shader 3.0
- Max. shared memory 256MB
- Dual VGA Output: support D-Sub and DVI-D ports with DVI
Graphics-SI card by independent display controllers
(ALiveNF6G-DVI)
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio
(ALC888 Audio Codec)
LAN - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (ALiveNF6G-DVI)
- Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B (ALiveNF6G-DVI)
- Realtek PHY RTL8201CL (ALiveNF6G-VSTA)
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet (ALiveNF6G-VSTA)
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

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- 1 x VGA Port
- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 Port
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)
Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ, and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 10)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Game header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 20 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 11)
BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing
Monitor - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing
- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/XP 64-bit/VistaTM/
VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 12)
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated

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CAUTION!
1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’
QuietTM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 50 to
enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology.
2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-
tied Overclocking Technology” on page 31 for details.
3. Both NVIDIA®GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 and GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430
refer to the same chipset. If you install NVIDIA®driver with 91.63 version or
above under Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit, or install NVIDIA®driver with
97.19 version or above under Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit, the chipset
name will be GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 instead of GeForce 6100 / nForce
430. However, the difference in device name under Windows®does not affect
any specification and feature of this motherboard.
4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 15 for proper installation.
5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows®XP
and Windows®VistaTM. For Windows®XP 64-bit and Windows®VistaTM 64-
bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
6. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to
perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus
frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.
7. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard
functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To
improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the
CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
8. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If
you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will
improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you adopt.
Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. However,
we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM configurations.
If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may not be
applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this function for
keeping the stability of your system.
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-
party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even
cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at
your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.

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1.3 Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware Requirement Tequirement T
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equirement Table for Wable for W
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Premium and Basic LogoPremium and Basic Logo
Premium and Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Premium and Basic logo, please follow the
below table for minimum hardware requirement.
CPU Sempron 2800+
Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)
512MB Single Channel (Basic)
256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)
* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to
submit Windows®VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard
VGA to 64MB. If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB
and plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Premium or Basic logo, please adjust the shared
memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above.
* If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium
Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com
9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.
For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,
and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 12 for proper connection.
10. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 27 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
12. Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver keeps on updating now. As
long as we have the latest driver, we will update it to our website in the future.
Please visit our website for Microsoft®Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit driver
and related information.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI)1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI)
1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI)1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI)
1.4 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6G-DVI)
Super
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PCI
EXPRESS
USB2.0
CMOS
BATTERY
ATXPWR1
SOCKET AM2
ALiveNF6G-DVI
CD1
NVIDIA
GeForce 6100 /
nForce 430
or
GeForce 6150SE /
nForce 430
Chipset
ATX12V1
PS2_USB_PW1
1
COM1
IDE1
FSB800
DDRII_1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
FSB800
DDRII_3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
PCIE1
PCI1
PCI2
4Mb
BIOS
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
SATAII_1
SATAII_2
1
CLRCMOS1
1
DDRII800
Dual Core CPU
FSB1GHz
Dual Channel
ATA133
SATAII
7.1CH HD
RAID
CPU_FAN1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL1
CHA_FAN1
SPEAKER1
1
USB4_5
1
IR1
FLOPPY1
GAME1
1
HD_AUDIO1
1
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24.4cm (9.6-in)
24.4cm (9.6-in)
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USB6_7
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HDMR1
USB 2.0
T: USB 2
B: USB3
PARALLEL PORT
VGA1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SIDE SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
USB 2.0
T: USB 0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
SATAII_3
SATAII_4
USB8_9
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HDMI_SPDIF1
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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5,Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 22 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2,Red)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 23 NVIDIA Single Chip
7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 25 HDMR Slot (HDMR1)
8 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9 Game Port Header (GAME1) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 28 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
11 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 Flash Memory 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 31 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red)

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1.5 Motherboard Layout (ALiveNF6Gayout (ALiveNF6G
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Super
I/O
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EXPRESS
USB2.0
CMOS
BATTERY
ATXPWR1
SOCKET AM2
ALiveNF6G-VSTA
CD1
ATX12V1
PS2_USB_PW1
1
COM1
IDE1
FSB800
DDRII_1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
FSB800
DDRII_3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDRII_4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
PCIE1
PCI1
PCI2
4Mb
BIOS
LAN
PHY
AUDIO
CODEC
SATAII_1
SATAII_2
1
CLRCMOS1
1
DDRII800
Dual Core CPU
FSB1GHz
Dual Channel
ATA133
SATAII
7.1CH HD
RAID
CPU_FAN1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL1
CHA_FAN1
SPEAKER1
1
USB4_5
1
IR1
FLOPPY1
GAME1
1
HD_AUDIO1
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24.4cm (9.6-in)
24.4cm (9.6-in)
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PCIE2
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USB6_7
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HDMR1
USB 2.0
T: USB 2
B: USB3
PARALLEL PORT
VGA1
PS2
Mouse
PS2
Keyboard
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SIDE SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top :
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
USB 2.0
T: USB 0
B: USB1
Top:
RJ-45
SATAII_3
SATAII_4
USB8_9
1
1
HDMI_SPDIF1
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33
NVIDIA
GeForce 6100 /
nForce 430
or
GeForce 6150SE /
nForce 430
Chipset
1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 22 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2,Red)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 23 NVIDIA Single Chip
7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 25 HDMR Slot (HDMR1)
8 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9 Game Port Header (GAME1) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 28 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
11 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 Flash Memory 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 31 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red)

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HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6GHD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G
HD 8CH I/O (ALiveNF6G-D-D
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1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 VGA Port
5 Central /Bass (Orange) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
*7 Front Speaker (Lime)
* If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See
the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)
2 V -- -- --
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6VVV--
8VVVV
* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA
Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA
Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

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2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-
sure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or
the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard
to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may
damage the motherboard.

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2.12.1
2.12.1
2.1 CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90oangle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
2.22.2
2.22.2
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat
dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-
tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10 / 11, No. 5). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan
and the heatsink.
STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socket Corner

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-
type) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2;
Yellow slots; see p.10/p.11 No.6) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel
B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10/p.11 No.7), so that Dual Channel
Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to
install four DDRII DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden-
tical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory
Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot)
(1) Populated Populated - -
(2) - - Populated Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of yellow
slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots (DDRII_3
and DDRII_4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDRII DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDRII_1
and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break
on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
HDMR slot: HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card (optional) with v.92 Modem
functionality. The HDMR slot is shared with PCIE2 slot; you
can only choose either PCIE2 slot or HDMR slot to use.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards or ASRock DVI Graphics-SI card (ALiveNF6G-
DVI).
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
You can only choose either PCI Express VGA card or DVI Graphics-SI
card to install to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) on ALiveNF6G-DVI motherboard.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI)2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI)
2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI)2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI)
2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature (ALiveNF6G-DVI)
This motherboard supports Dual Monitor feature. With the onboard VGA/D-Sub output
and the external installation of our DVI Graphics-SI card, this motherboard provides
users with dual VGA output support: DVI-D and D-Sub ports. You can easily enjoy the
benefits of dual VGA output support by connecting the D-Sub input monitor to the
VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel and connecting the DVI-D input monitor to our DVI
Graphics-SI card inserted to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) on this motherboard. Besides, this
motherboard provides independent display controllers for DVI-D and D-Sub ports to
support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub ports can drive same or different
display contents. To enjoy Dual Monitor feature, please refer to the below procedures
for proper installation of DVI Graphics-SI card in advance.
Step 1. Install the DVI Graphics-SI card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). Please refer to the
expansion card installation procedures on page 17 for details.
Step 2. Connect the DVI-D connector of DVI-D input monitor to the DVI-D output
connector of DVI Graphics-SI card which is inserted to PCIE1 (PCIE x16
slot) on this motherboard.
DVI-D connector of
DVI-D input monitor
DVI-D output connec-
tor of DVI Graphics-SI
card
DVI Graphics-SI card

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Independent display controllers for DVI-D and D-Sub ports
to support dual VGA output: DVI-D and D-sub ports can
drive same or different display contents
Step 3. Connect the D-Sub input monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O
panel of this motherboard.
Step 4. If you have installed NVIDIA®VGA driver from our support CD to your
system already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of DVI-D output function
with this motherboard after your system boots. If you haven’t installed
NVIDIA®VGA driver yet, please install NVIDIA®VGA driver from our support
CD to your system and restart your computer. Then you can start to use
DVI-D output function with this motherboard.
Step 5. Righ click the “NVIDIA Settings” icon on on the desktop to adjust the display
mode you plan to use by following the instructions shown on the “NVIDIA
Settings” screen. You are allowed to choose same or different display
contents shown on the two monitors you install.

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2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature
2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature
2.6 Easy Multi Monitor Feature
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This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA
and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits
of Multi Monitor feature. Please refer to the following steps to set up a multi
monitor environment:
1. Install the NVIDIA®PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). Please refer
to page 17 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect the D-Sub input monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel
of this motherboard. Connect another D-Sub input monitor cable to the
VGA/D-Sub connector of the add-on PCI Express VGA card. Connect the DVI-D
input monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D connector of the add-on PCI Express VGA
card.
3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory”
option to adjust the memory capability to [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], or
[256MB] to enable the function of onboard VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that
the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If
you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto],
will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is
inserted to this motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver to your system. If you have installed the
onboard VGA driver already, there is no need to install it again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display. Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and
select the “Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-
monitor according to the steps below. (The item names and operation
procedures described in this step are under Windows®XP environment. If you
install other Windows®OS, the item names and operation procedures may be
similar.)
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to
be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use multiple
monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all
additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number one,
two, and three.