ASROCK NF6-GLAN User manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational
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 guide.
With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or
conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall
ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,
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advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide
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.
Published May 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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”
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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2(PORT1.1),Red)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 19 NVIDIA Chipset
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 22 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 23 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 WiFi Header (WIFI)
9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 26 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 2.1), Red) 27 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)
11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3(PORT 2.0), Red) 28 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3/DE)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1(PORT 1.0), Red) 29 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2)
13 USB 2.0 Header (USB8, Blue) 30 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1)
14 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 31 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
15 BIOS SPI Chip

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1 Parallel Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 COM Port
4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
For Windows®XP:
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” or
“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows®VistaTM:
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HDAudio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device
advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock NF6-GLAN 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.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in
the user manual presented in 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
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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1.1 Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock NF6-GLAN Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable
1 x SerialATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x “ASRock HD 6CH I/O” I/O Shield

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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform -ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm
CPU - Support for SocketAM2+ /AM2 processors: AMDPhenomTM
FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX /Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core /Athlon
X2Dual-Core /Athlon 64 / Sempronprocessor
- Support forAM3 processors:AMDPhenomTM II X4 / X3 and
Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors
- SupportsAMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology
Chipset -NVIDIA®GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 or
GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a
Memory -Dual ChannelDDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 4 xDDR2DIMM slots
-SupportDDR21066/800/667/533 non-ECC,un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 3)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 3 x PCI slots
Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(RealtekALC662 Audio Codec)
LAN -Gigabit LAN10/100/1000 Mb/s
-Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O ASRock HD 6CH 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 USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HDAudio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Connector - 4 x SerialATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID(RAID 0,
RAID1, RAID0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD),NCQ and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 5)
- 1 xATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header

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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.
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- CPU/Chassis FANconnector
- 24 pinATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 3 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 6)
- 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 7)
BIOS Feature - 4MbAMI 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)
Unique Feature -ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8)
- Instant Boot
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10)
- Boot FailureGuard (B.F.G.)
-ASRockAM2 Boost:ASRock Patented Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 11)
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
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated
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CAUTION!
1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-
tied Overclocking Technology” on page 19 for details.
2. This motherboard supportsDual Channel Memory Technology. Before you
implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 10 for proper installation.
3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU
you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this
motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for
the compatible memory modules.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
4. 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.
5. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 24 of “User Manual” in the support CD to
adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA
hard disk to SATAII connector directly.
6. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.
7. WiFi header supports WiFi+AP function withASRock WiFi-802.11g or
WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN)
adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the
convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our website for
the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
module.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows®
environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
9. 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
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10. 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.
11. 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.

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2.2.
2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install mother-
board components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the car-
pet 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 antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the
component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the
motherboardto the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws!
Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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 90° angle.
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.
Step 5. Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to
the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.
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2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.2 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (DoubleData Rate 2) 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)DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2;
Yellow slots; see p.2 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDRII_3 andDDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2 No.7), so thatDual Channel Memory
Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four
DDR2 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2
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 DDR2 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 DDR2 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 inDDRII_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 DDR2 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 aDIMM 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 theDIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert theDIMM 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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2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
PCIE3/DE (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock
PCIE_DEcard.
If you want to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard,
please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on PCIE3/DE slot.
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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2.4 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.2, 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.2, No. 9)
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.
OpenShort
Clear CMOSDefault
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the red-striped side to
Pin1
2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.5 Onboard Headers and Connectors
2.5 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 dam-
age of the motherboard!
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FloppyConnector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(seep.2 No. 22)
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pinIDE1, see p.2No. 8)
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial ATAII Connectors These four Serial ATAII (SATAII)
(SATAII_1 (PORT 1.0):see p.2,No. 12) connectors support SATAII
(SATAII_2 (PORT 1.1):see p.2,No. 16) or SATA hard disk for internal
(SATAII_3 (PORT2.0):see p.2,No. 11) storage devices. The current
(SATAII_4 (PORT 2.1):see p.2,No. 10) SATAII interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
connect the black end
to the IDE devices
connect the blue end
to the motherboard
SerialATA(SATA) Either end of the SATAdata cable
DataCable can be connected to the SATA /
(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII
connector on the motherboard.
80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
SATAII_1(PORT1.0) SATAII_3 (PORT2.0)
SATAII_2(PORT1.1) SATAII_4 (PORT2.1)

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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.
USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0
(9-pinUSB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.2 No. 14) two USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. USB6_7 header
cansupport two USB 2.0 ports,
and USB8 header can support
(4-pin USB8) one USB 2.0 port.
(see p.2 No. 13)
WiFi Header This header supports WiFi+AP
(11-pinWIFI) function with ASRock
(see p.2 No. 25) WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n
module, an easy-to-use wireless
local area network (WLAN)
adapter. It allows you to create
a wireless environment and
enjoy the convenience of wirel-
ess network connectivity.
If you don’t plan to use WiFi+AP function on this motherboard, this header can be
used as a 4-Pin USB 2.0 header to support one USB 2.0 port. To connect the
4-Pin USB device cable to this header, please refer to this
picture for proper installation.
Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you
(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.2 No. 23) from sound sources such as
a CD-ROM,DVD-ROM,TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 21) and receiving infrared module.
CD1
connect tothe
powersupply
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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pinPANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 17) functions.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2, No. 24) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
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).
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 HDAudio Manager.
For Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Click “Audio I/O”, select “Connector Settings” , choose
“Disable front panel jack detection”, and save the change by
clicking “OK”.
For Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Click the right-top “Folder” icon , choose “Disable front
panel jack detection”, and save the change by clicking “OK”.
G. To activate the front mic.
For Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please select “Front Mic” as default record device.
If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute"
icon in “Front Mic” of “Playback” portion.
For Windows®VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel.
Click "Set Default Device" to make the Front Mic as the default record
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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-PinFanInstallation
Pin 1-3 Connected
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pinSPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 18)
CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 5) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and
(see p.2 No. 20) match the black wire to the
ground pin.
1 2 3 4
ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary
(4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with
(see p.2 No. 2) ATX 12V plug to this connector.
Failing to do so will cause power
up failure.
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(24-pinATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.2, No. 31)
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24
1
12
20-PinATXPowerSupplyInstallation
Though this motherboard provides 24-pinATX power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pinATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
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HDMI_SPDIFHeader HDMI_SPDIF header,providing
(3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIFaudio outputto HDMIVGA
(see p.2 No. 26) card, allows the system to
connect HDMIDigital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connectthe HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.
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A
HDMI_SPDIFCable Please connect the black end (A)
(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIFheader on the
motherboard. Then connect the
white end (B or C) of
HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
HDMI_SPDIFconnector ofHDMI
VGAcard.
A. black end B. white end (2-pin) C. white end (3-pin)
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2.6 Serial ASerial A
Serial ASerial A
Serial ATT
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TA (SAA (SA
A (SAA (SA
A (SATT
TT
TA) / Serial AA) / Serial A
A) / Serial AA) / Serial A
A) / Serial ATT
TT
TAII (SAAII (SA
AII (SAAII (SA
AII (SATT
TT
TAII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks
AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks
AII) Hard Disks
InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This motherboard adoptsNVIDIA®GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 orGeForce 7025 /
nForce 630a chipset that supports SerialATA(SATA) / SerialATAII (SATAII) hard disks
and RAID functions.You may install SATA/ SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for
internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA/ SATAII hard
disks.
STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA/ SATAII hard disk.
STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATAdata cable to the motherboard’s SATAII
connector.
STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA/ SATAII hard
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2.82.8
2.82.8
2.8 Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTMTM
TMTM
TM
/ Vista/ Vista
/ Vista/ Vista
/ VistaTMTM
TMTM
TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions64-bit Without RAID Functions
64-bit Without RAID Functions64-bit Without RAID Functions
64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you just want to install Windows®2000, Windows®XP, Windows®XP 64-bit,
Windows®VistaTM or Windows®VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without
RAID functions, you don’t have to make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Besides,
there is no need for you to change the BIOS setting. You can start to installWindows®
2000, Windows®XP, Windows®XP 64-bit, Windows®VistaTM or Windows®VistaTM
64-bit on your system directly.
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2.72.7
2.7 Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide
Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide
Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom
side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.
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2.10 Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T
Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking T
Untied Overclocking Technologyechnology
echnologyechnology
echnology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during
overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you
enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS
setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE,Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is
untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can
operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 6 for the possible overclocking risk
before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.
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2.92.9
2.9 Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing WindowsInstalling Windows
Installing Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTMTM
TMTM
TM //
//
/
VistaVista
VistaVista
VistaTMTM
TMTM
TM 64-bit With RAID Functions64-bit With RAID Functions
64-bit With RAID Functions64-bit With RAID Functions
64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows®2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your
SATA/ SATAII HDDs with RAIDfunctions, please refer to the document at the following
path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:
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3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information
3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information
3. BIOS Information
The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up
the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter
BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to
enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> +
<Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis.The BIOS Setup program
is designed to be user-friendly. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you to scroll
through its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. For the
detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) con-
tained in the Support CD.
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tware Support CD informationt CD information
t CD informationt CD information
t CD information
This motherboard supports various Microsoft®Windows®operating systems: 2000 /
XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. The Support CDthat came with the motherboard
contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features.
To begin using the Support CD, insert the CDinto your CD-ROM drive. It will display the
Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu
does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from
the “BIN” folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
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