ASROCK K8NF6P-VSTA User manual

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K8NF6P-VSTA
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published February 2007
Copyright©2007 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
Basic Logo ................................................................................ 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 10
1.5 HD 8CH I/O ................................................................................ 11
2.2.
2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation ............................................................................................................................
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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, HDMR and PCI Express Slots) ..................... 15
2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature ........................................................ 16
2.6 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 17
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 18
2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 22
2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 23
2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 23
2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 23
2.12 HDMR Card and Driver Installation ............................................ 24
2.13 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ..................................... 24
2.14 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ........................................... 24
2.14.1 Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 25
2.14.2 Installing Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 26
2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 27
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 ............................................................................... 27
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 27
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 28
3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 29
3.3 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 29
3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 29
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 32

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3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 33
3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 34
3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 36
3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 37
3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 37
3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 38
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 39
3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 40
3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 40
3.6 Security Screen ........................................................................ 41
3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 42
4.4.
4.4.
4. Software SupportSoftware Support
Software SupportSoftware Support
Software Support ......................................................................................................
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4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 43
4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 43
4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 43
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 43
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 43
4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 43

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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment 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
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1.11.1
1.1 Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm)
1 x ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock K8NF6P-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 HD 8CH I/O Shield
1 x COM Port Bracket

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1.21.2
1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm
CPU - Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 and Sempron processors
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- Chipset capable to FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology
Chipset - NVIDIA®GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 or
GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 (see CAUTION 2)
Memory - 2 x DDR DIMM slots
- Support DDR400/333/266
- Max. capacity: 2GB
Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 3)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 4)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
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
Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Basic Level HD Audio
(ALC883 Audio Codec)
LAN - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O HD 8CH I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 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 5)

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Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, RAID 5), NCQ and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 6)
- 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
- 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 7)
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 Temperature Sensing
Monitor - 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 8)
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated
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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CAUTION!
1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-
tied Overclocking Technology” on page 26 for details.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 11 for proper connection.
6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 22 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
8. 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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1.31.3
1.3 Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R
Minimum Hardware Requirement Tequirement T
equirement Tequirement T
equirement Table for Wable for W
able for Wable for W
able for Windowsindows
indowsindows
indows®®
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VistaVista
VistaVista
VistaTMTM
TMTM
TM Basic LogoBasic Logo
Basic LogoBasic Logo
Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase our motherboard and
plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Basic logo, please follow the below
table for minimum hardware requirement.
CPU Sempron 2500+
Memory 512MB Single Channel*
VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver
* 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 Basic logo, please adjust the shared
memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above.

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout
Socket 754
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
ATXPWR1
SATAII
PCI
EXPRESS
USB2.0
PCIE2
SATAII_1 SATAII_2
Super
I/O
PS2_USB_PW1
1
ATX12V1
FSB800
DDR2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
DDR400
NVIDIA
GeForce 6100 /
nForce 430
or
GeForce 6150SE /
nForce 430
Chipset
AUDIO
CODEC
LAN
PHY
IDE1
ATA133
4Mb
BIOS
CMOS
BATTERY
K8NF6P-VSTA
7.1CH HD
CPU_FAN1
FLOPPY1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
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PANEL 1
IR1
USB6_7
1
USB4_5
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CHA_FAN1
SPEAKER1
1
CLRCMOS1
HD_AUDIO1
1
GAME1
1
HDMR1
20.8cm (8.2-in)
24.4cm (9.6-in)
COM1
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PCI2
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CD1
SATAII_3 SATAII_4
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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 18 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
3 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 2) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
4 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 20 Game Port Header (GAME1)
5 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 21 Flash Memory
6 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2,Red) 22 HDMR Slot (HDMR1)
7 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
9 NVIDIA Single Chip 25 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
10 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 26 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
11 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 28 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
13 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 29 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 30 754-Pin CPU Socket
15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 31 CPU Heatsink Retention Module
16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)

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1.5 HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O
HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O
HD 8CH I/O
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 VGAPort
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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2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
K8NF6P-VSTA is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm)
motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your
chassis to ensure 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
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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, No. 2). 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 Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socket Corner Small Triangle

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2.32.3
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.
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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2.42.4
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
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 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.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
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 Multi Monitor Feature2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature
2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature
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 15 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.

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2.62.6
2.62.6
2.6 Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup
Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup
Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is
placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting
PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.10, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or
USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.10, No. 19)
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system
setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,
please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power
supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3
on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right
after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish
updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down
before you do the clear-CMOS action.
Clear CMOS
2_3 1_2
Default
6. Use Multi Monitor feature. Click and drag the display icons to positions
representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The
placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to
another.

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1818
18
FLOPPY1
Pin1
the red-striped side to Pin1
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
•
Floppy Connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.10 No. 18)
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 4)
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial ATAII Connectors These Serial ATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 5) connectors support SATAII
(SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 6) or SATA hard disk for internal
(SATAII_3: see p.10, No. 7) storage devices. The current
(SATAII_4: see p.10, No. 8) SATAII interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable
Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.
Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of
Power Cable SATA power cable to the power
(Optional) connector on each drive. Then
connect the white end of SATA
power cable to the power
connector of the power supply.
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
IDE1
PIN1
80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
connect to the SATA HDD
power connector
connect to the
power supply
SATAII_1 SATAII_2
SATAII_3 SATAII_4

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1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the
chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.10 No. 11) three USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
(9-pin USB8_9)
(see p.10 No. 12)
(9-pin USB4_5)
(see p.10 No. 13)
Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.10 No. 17) and receiving infrared module.
Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.10 No. 27) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.10, No. 23) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
1
IRTX
IRRX
GND
+5VSB
DUMMY
J_SENSE
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RET
PRESENCE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RET
CD1
CD-L
GND
GND
CD-R
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+7
P-7
P+6
P-6
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
1
USB_PWR
P-8
GND
DUMMY
USB_PWR
P+8
GND
P-9
P+9

2020
2020
20
+5V
DUMMY
DUMMY
SPEAKER
1
GND
PWRBTN#
PLED-
PLED+
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
1
System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.10 No. 15) functions.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.10 No. 16)
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.10 No. 14) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.10 No. 2) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
3-Pin Fan Installation
Pin 1-3 Connected
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.10 No. 28)
GND
+12V
CPU_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
4
3
2
1
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select
Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from
[Auto] to [Enabled].
F. Enter Windows system. Click the icon on the lower right hand
taskbar to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click “Audio I/O”, select
“Connector Settings” , choose “Disable front panel jack
detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.