J&W nVIDIA NF520LE User manual

User Manual
nVIDIA nForce®520 Series
nVIDIA NF520LE
Socket AM2 Processor Mainboard
Rev: 1.00, Aug 2007
P/N: 80ENNF5200
Website: http://www.jwele.com
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 3
1.1 Package Checklist ....................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Specications .............................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Mainboard Layout ....................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 NF520LE(V1.0) ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 NF520LE(V2.0) ............................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 NF520LE(V3.0) ............................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices .................................................................. 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ...................................................................................... 9
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .....................................................................................
9
2.2 Installing Mainboard ................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler..................................................................... 10
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU ................................................................................................. 10
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ...................................................................................... 11
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules................................................................................. 11
2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices................................................................................... 12
2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ........................................................................... 12
2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors .................................................................................................... 12
2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots .............................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup .................................................................... 13
3.1 Checking Jumper Settings ........................................................................................
13
3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header ................................................................................ 13
3.3 Keyboard Power Function ......................................................................................... 13
3.4 Dual BIOS Function ................................................................................................... 14
3.5 DRAM voltage adjust jumper .................................................................................... 14
3.6 FAN Power Connectors .............................................................................................. 15
3.7 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ............................................................. 15
3.8 Additional USB Port Headers .................................................................................... 16
3.9 Front Panel Audio Connection Header....................................................................... 16
3.10 IR Connection Header ............................................................................................. 17
3.11 Internal Audio Connectors ...................................................................................... 17
3.12 ATX Power Input Connectors .................................................................................. 18
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................................. 19
4.1 About BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................... 19
4.2 To Run BIOS Setup .................................................................................................... 19
4.3 About CMOS................................................................................................................ 19
4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test).................................................................................. 19
4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility............................................................................. 20
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility ....................................................................................................... 20
4.5.2 Control Keys ................................................................................................................. 21
4.5.3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................................. 22
4.5.4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................................. 24
4.5.5 Advanced Chipset Features .......................................................................................... 26
4.5.6 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................................. 27
4.5.7 Power Management Setup ........................................................................................... 30
4.5.8 PnP PCI Conguration .................................................................................................. 31
4.5.9 PC Health Status ........................................................................................................... 32
4.5.10 Frequency/Voltage Control ........................................................................................ 33
4.5.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................................... 34
4.5.12 Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................................. 34
4.5.13 Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................................................... 34
4.5.14 Save & Exit Setup ....................................................................................................... 35
4.5.15 Exit Without Saving .................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5 Driver Installation ................................................................................ 36
APPENDIX 1 .............................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Checklist
Thank you for choosing our product.
Please check the following packing and accessories, if there is any broken or part missing,
please contact with your franchiser.
• HDD Cable X 1
• Serial ATA Cable X 1
• Rear I/O Panel X 1
• User's Manual X 1
• Driver/Utility CD X 1
• FDD Cable X 1 (Optional)
• Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (Optional)
The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

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1.2 Specications
CPU
- Socket AM2 for AMD® AthlonTM 64/AhtlonTM 64 FX/AthlonTM 64 X2/
SempronTM Processor
- AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing
- Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth
- Supports Hyper Transport
- Supports AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
Chipset - Based on nVIDIA nForce 520LE chipset
Main Memory
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support (NF520LE(V3.0) not supports)
- 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support (for NF520LE(V3.0) not supports)
- Only single module capacity up to 2GB
- Supports Dual Channel DDRII 533/667/800MHz
BIOS
- Supports Plug&Play
- Supports Advanced Power Management ACPI
- Supports for Dual BIOS Technology (Optional)
- CPU temperature, Fan speed, System Voltage monitoring
Integrate Ports
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse port
- 1 x COM port
- 1 x SPDIF OUT (optional, NF520LE(V3.0) not supports)
- 1 x LPT connector (optional)
- 1 x RJ45 port
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports, USB 1.1 is compliant
- 1 x eSATA port (optional)
- 1 x IR port (optional)
- 1 x Debug LCD (optional)
- 1 x Audio Jack
- 2 x SATAII 3Gb/s supports SATA RAID 0,1,5 etc
- 1 x IDE connector, 2 x IDE devices could be connected,
support ATA 66/100/133
- 1 x Floppy Drive, supports 360K/720K/1.2M/1.44M/2.88M oppy disk
Sound
- Onboard 6-channel/8-channel HD Audio Codec (Optional)
- Supports 16 bit Audio Codec
- Positioning Audio Support A3D, I3DL2
- Front Panel Jumper, provides stereo MIC port on front panel
Onboard LAN - Onboard 10/100/1000Mbps compatible LAN (Optional)
Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slots
- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 3 x PCI slots
Form Factor ATX

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1.3 Mainboard Layout
1.3.1 NF520LE(V1.0)
(This picture is only for reference)

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1.3.2 NF520LE(V2.0)
(This picture is only for reference)

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1.3.3 NF520LE(V3.0)
(This picture is only for reference)

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1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of this mainboard provides the following I/O ports:
• PS/2 Mouse: Connect to PS/2 mouse.
• PS/2 Keyboard: Connect to PS/2 keyboard.
• Print: Connect to print or other devices that support this communication protocol.
• COM: Connect to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication
protocol.
• LAN: Connect to Local Area Network.
• USB: Connect to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard,
hub, digital camera, joystick etc.
• eSATA: Connect to peripherial SATA devices.The peripherial SATA devices must connect
inside SATA connectors. (Optional)
• SPDIF OUT: Connect to digital audio device.
• Debug LCD: Display error code. (please reference attached 1)
• AUDIO1:
Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connect to the center and subwoofer channel in the 7.1
channel audio system.
R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connect to the rear left and rear right channel in the 7.1
channel audio system.
S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connect to the surround left and surround right
channel in the 7.1 channel audio system.
Line-In: Connect to the line out from external audio sources.
Line-Out: Connect to the front left and front right channel in the 7.1-channel or regular
2-channel audio system.
Mic-In: Connect to the plug from external microphone.
NF520LE(V1.0)
NF520LE(V2.0)
NF520LE(V3.0)

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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis
• Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard.
• As some features for this mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
mainboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis
supports all the features required.
• If there is possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has
sufcient power and space for them.
• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O
shield of the chassis matches the I/O port conguration of this mainboard. You can nd
an I/O shield specically designed for this mainboard in its package.
2.2 Installing Mainboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the mainboard to
be securely attached, and at the same time, prevent the system from short circuits. There
are two ways to attach the mainboard to the
chassis base: (1) with studs, or (2) with spacers.
Basically, the best way to attach the board is with
studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you
attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on
the board with the mounting holes on the chassis.
If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you
can attach the board with studs. If the holes line
up and there are only slots, you can only attach with
spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them
into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned
with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before
putting the chassis back on.
To install this mainboard:
1. Locate all the screw holes on the mainboard and the chassis base.
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened.
3. Face the mainboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel.
4. Line up all the mainboard’s screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis.
5. Install the mainboard with screws and have them tightened.
The mainboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were
based mainly on model “
NF520LE
(V1.0)”, unless specically stated.
Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing
any peripheral or component. Failing to do so may cause severe damage to your
mainboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully
checked everything.
To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are
already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the mainboard to
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2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong
direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction
of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.
4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since
it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequen-
cy beyond the proper specications, please do so according to your hardware
specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU
1. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90
o
.
2. Position the CPU above the socket such
that the CPU corner with the gold
triangle matches the socket corner with
a small triangle.
3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket
until it ts place.
4. When the CPU is in place, push down
the socket lever to secure the CPU.
The lever clicks on the side tab to
indicate that it is locked.
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3

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Ejector Tab
Notch Key
Mounting Notch
Rib
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler.
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules
This mainboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports
Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install
two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDRII
DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single
channel mode.
To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR2, the following rules must be obeyed:
For 2-DIMM dual-channel installation:
Populate DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], or slots
[DIMM3]+[DIMM4](NF520LE(V3.0) not supports).
For 4-DIMM dual-channel installation:
Populate 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], and
another 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4] .
[DIMM1] and [DIMM2] slots are made of the same color.
[DIMM3] and [DIMM4] are made of another same color.
To install system memory:
1. Power off the computer and unplug the
AC power cord before installing or
removing memory modules.
2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module
carefully, keep away from touching its
connectors.
4. Align the notch key on the module with
the rib on the slot.
5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot
automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra
force as the DIMM module only ts in one direction.
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional
boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity by touching a grounded metal object briey.

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2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices
2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors
The FDD connector connects up to two oppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector oppy
cable.Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDD on the board,
the two connectors on the other end to the oppy disk drives connector. Generally you need
only one oppy disk drive in your system.
2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA
cable.
2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots
Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot “PCIE2".
Install PCI Express X1 cards into slot "PCIE1".
Install PCI card into slots “PCI1” 、“PCI2” or "PCI3" .
Each of the IDE port connects up to two IDE drives
at Ultra ATA 66/100/133 mode by one 40-pin,
80-conductor,and 3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon
cables.
Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer
length of ribbon cable to the IDE port of this board,
the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the
shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors
of your hard drives.
Make sure to configure the “Master” and “Slave” relation
before connecting two drives by one single ribbon cable. The
red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on
both the IDE port and the hard-drive connector.
The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDD port and the oppy connector.
• eSATA: Connect to peripherial SATA devices.The
peripherial SATA devices must connect inside
SATA connectors. (Optional)

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Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup
3.1 Checking Jumper Settings
• For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both
pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the
jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for
future use) will leave it at OPEN position.
• For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be
shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.
How to identify the PIN1 jumpers?
Please check the mainboard carefully, the PIN1
is marked by "1" or white thick line.
3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header
The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a)
the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot
the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS
menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system
because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the
BIOS menu, or (d) whenever there is modication on
the CPU or memory modules.
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS
memory and have it recongured to the default
values stored in BIOS.
• Pins 1 and 2 shorted
(Default): Normal
operation.
• Pins 2 and 3 shorted:
Clear CMOS memory.
To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values:
1. Power off the system.
2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper
cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted.
3. Power on the system.
4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS
setup menu right after powering on system.
5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value.
6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu.
3.3 Keyboard Power Function(JKB)
Pin 1-2 short: Disabled power on by keyboard
Pin 2-3 short: Support power on by keyboard
Normal
(Default)
Clear CMOS
JBAT or CLR CMOS1 _
123
123
Disabled
(Default)
Enabled
1 2 3
1 2 3
JKB:

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3.4 Dual BIOS Function (Optional)
The mainboard will automatic repair USR_BIOS from SAFE_BIOS to boot if the dual
BIOS of mainboard's USR_BIOS can't boot; Material setps below: there will display "System
BIOS is bad ,To recover it?(Y/N)" on the screen after SAFE_BIOS boot;meanwhile,please
press "Y" on the keyboard to ash USER_BIOS;and display"Recovering BIOS......" on the
screen,then display ash schedule at secondarily row,The mainboard will be reboot after
complete ash bios;
Note: SAFE_BIOS write protect jumper "JSFBIOS" setting "2-3". If you need use dual BIOS
function.
JBIOSSLC
1-2 Dual_BIOS
2-3 Safe_BIOS
NC Usr_BIOS
JSFBIOS(for NF520LE(V2.0) only)
BIOS PROTECT
1-2 Enable
2-3 Disable
Note: JBIOSSLC and JSFBIOS for your reference.
Please dene jumper of mainboard if you use
JBIOSSLC and JSFBIOS jumpers.
3.5 DRAM voltage adjust jumper (for NF520LE(V1.0) only)
The jumper can help you to adjust 0.1V DDR voltage.
JDDR1
1-2 DEFAULT
2-3 1.9V

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3.6 FAN Power Connectors
These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system.
CFAN or CFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
SFAN1: System Fan Power Connector
SFAN2: System Fan Power Connector (Optional)
3.7 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers
HDD_LED (Hard Driver LED Header)
Connect the HDD LED cable to these PINs, in order to see the HDD status
RESET (Reset Control)
This connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer
without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting in
order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply.
PWR-ON (Power Button)
This connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the system.
SPEAKER (Speaker)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. You should follow the instruction
of the speaker cable.
CFAN or CFAN1
SFAN1
SFAN2
These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place
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3.8 Additional USB Port Headers
3.9 Front Panel Audio Connection Header
This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel.
Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 Data 0- 4 Data 1-
5 Data 0+ 6 Data 1+
7 Ground 8 Ground
10 NC
HD Audio:
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 LINE2_R
6 FSENSE1
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 FSENSE2
AC'97 Audio:
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5 Line Out (R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9 Line Out (L)
10 NC
F AUDIO_
1
29
10
FUSB1 FUSB2,
1
29
10

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3.10 IR Connection Header (Optional)
Connect the IrDA cable (if available) to this IR connector.
Pin No. Denition
1 VCC
2 NC
3 IRRX
4 GND
5 IRTX
3.11 Internal Audio Connectors
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
CD IN_
1
Pin No. Denition
1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD-R
1
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GND
GND
+
+
12V
12V
1
2
3
4
+ .
+
+
+
+
+ .
.
3 3V
12V
12V
5VSB
PWR OK
COM
5V
COM
5V
COM
3 3V
+3 3V
COM
5V
5V
5V
5V
COM
COM
COM
PS ON
COM
12V
3 3V
+
+
+
-
_
-
+ .
1
12
13
24
3.12 ATX Power Input Connectors
This mainboard provides two power connectors to connect power supplier.

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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was
stored in a Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip. Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in
EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory. BIOS used in this series
of mainboard is stored in EEPROM, and is the first program to run when you turn on your
computer.
BIOS performs the following functions:
1. Initializing and testing hardware in your computer (a process called "POST", for Power On
Self Test).
2. Loading and running your operating system.
3. Helping your operating system and application programs manage your PC hardware by
means of a set of routines called BIOS Run-Time Service.
4.1 About BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an interactive BIOS program that you need to run when:
1. Changing the hardware of your system. (For example: installing a new Hard Disk etc.)
2. Modifying the behavior of your computer. (For example: changing the system time or date,
or turning special features on or off etc.)
3. Enhancing your computer's behavior. (For example: speeding up performance by turning
on shadowing or cache)
4.2 To Run BIOS Setup
First access BIOS setup menu by pressing <DEL> key after “POST” is complete (before OS is
loaded). BIOS will then display the following message:
4.3 About CMOS
CMOS is the memory maintained by a battery. CMOS is used to store the BIOS settings you
have selected in BIOS Setup. CMOS also maintains the internal clock. Every time you turn
on your computer, the BIOS Looks into CMOS for the settings you have selected and
congures your computer accordingly. If the battery runs out of power, the CMOS data will
be lost and POST will issue a “CMOS invalid” or “CMOS checksum invalid” message. If this
happens, you have to replace the battery and check and congure the BIOS Setup for the
new start.
4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test)
POST is an acronym for Power On Self Test. This program will test all things the BIOS does
before the operating system is started. Each of POST routines is assigned a POST code, a
unique number which is sent to I/O port 080h before the routine is executed.
DEL: SETUP