ASRock 939NF6G-VSTA User Manual

939NF6G-VSTA

User Manual

Version 1.1

Published December 2006

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Specifications and information contained in this manual 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 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 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, 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 a n y 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”

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.1 Package Contents..................................................................... 5

1.2 Specifications........................................................................... 6

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® Vista

Premium and Basic Logo .......................................................... 9

1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 10

1.5 HD 8CH I/O ................................................................................ 11

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 12

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 13

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 13

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 14

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express, PCI, and HDMR Slots) .................... 16

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature........................................................ 17

2.6 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 18

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 19

2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 23

2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 24

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 24

2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 24

2.12 HDMR Card and Driver Installation............................................ 25

2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

2.14 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

2.14.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 27

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 28

3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 29

3.3 Advanced Screen.................................................................... 29

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 28

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 29

3.3.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 30

3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 33

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64-bit Without RAID Functions ..................................... 25

64-bit With RAID Functions........................................... 25

Functions...................................................................... 26

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64-bit With RAID

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3.3.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 34

3.3.4 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 35

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 37

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 38

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 38

3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 39

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 40

3.5 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 41

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 41

3.6 Security Screen........................................................................ 42

3.7 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 4 3

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 44

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 44

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 44

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 44

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 44

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 44

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietAPPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 939NF6G-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-bystep 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

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1.1

Package Contents

1.11.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

1 x ASRock 939NF6G-VSTA Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) 1 x ASRock 939NF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 939NF6G-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

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm

CPU - Socket 939 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 processors

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology (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 DDR Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 4)

- 4 x DDR DIMM slots

- Support DDR400/333/266

- Max. capacity: 4GB (see CAUTION 5)

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 6)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7)

- 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

- DirectX 9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC888 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 8)

Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ, a nd “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 9)

- 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 10)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance 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 11)

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 thirdparty 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.

CAUTION!

1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-

3. Both NVIDIA

4. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory T echnology. Before you

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

6. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to

7. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.

9. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SAT AII connector, please read the “SATAII

10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

11. Microsoft

Quiet

technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 45 to

enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

technology.

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 27 for details.

GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 a nd GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 refer to the same chipset. If you install NVIDIA above under Windows

2000 / XP / XP 64-bit, or install NVIDIA® driver with

97.19 version or above under Windows

driver with 91.63 version or

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.

implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation.

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.

perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

Before you resume the system, plea se check if the CPU fa n 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.

For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode s. Please check the table on page 11 for proper connection.

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 23 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

Windows

VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

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

1.31.3

Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

1.3

Minimum Hardware R

1.31.3

Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

TMTM

VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

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 Athlon 3000+ Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)

* 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

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1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

Super

I/O

PCI

EXPRESS

USB2.0

CMOS

BATTERY

ATXPWR1

SOCKET 939

939NF6G-VSTA

CD1

NVIDIA

GeForce 6100/

nForce 430

GeForce 6150SE/

nForce 430

Chipset

ATX12V1

PS2_USB_PW1

COM1

IDE1

FSB800

DDR1(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

DDR2(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

FSB800

DDR3(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

DDR4(64/72 bit, 184-pinmodule)

PCIE1

4Mb

BIOS

LAN PHY

AUDIO CODEC

SATAII_1

CLRCMOS1

DDR400

Dual Core CPU

FSB1GHz

Dual Channel

ATA133

SATAII

7.1CH HD

RAID

CPU_FAN1

HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

PANEL1

CHA_FAN1

SPEAKER1

USB4_5

IR1

FLOPPY1

GAME1

HD_AUDIO1

RoHS

24.4cm (9.6-in)

21.8cm (8.6-in)

10 11 12 13

14 15

HDMR1

USB2.0 T: US B2 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

USB2.0 T: US B0 B:USB1

Top: RJ-45

PCIE2

PCI1

PCI2

SATAII_2

SATAII_3

SATAII_4

USB6_7

USB8_9

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 System Panel Hea der (P ANEL1) 2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 4 939-Pin CPU Socket 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 6 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

(Dual Channel A: DDR1, DDR2; Blue) 22 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

7 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 23 Game Port Header (GAME1)

(Dual Channel B: DDR3, DDR4; Black) 24 HDMR Slot (HDMR1) 8 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 NVIDIA Single Chip 26 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2) 10 Fourth SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_4, Red) 27 Flash Memory 11 Third SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_3, Red) 28 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 12 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2, Red) 2 9 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1) 13 Primary SATAII Conne ctor (SA T AII_1, Red) 30 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

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14 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 31 A TX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 32 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

1.51.5

1.5

1.51.5

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/O

HD 8CH I/OHD 8CH I/O

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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.

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

2 V -- -- -4VV---6VVV-8VVVV

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3)

* 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.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

939NF6G-VSTA is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 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 Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-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 antistatic 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

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU 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.

Lever 90° Up

STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner Small Triangle

STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle

STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

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 fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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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)

939NF6G-VSTA motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) 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) DD R DIMM pair in the slots of the same color . In other words, you have to install identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR1 and DDR2; Blue slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDR DIMM pair in Dual Cha nnel B (DDR3 and DDR4; Black slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Cha nnel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4

(Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (1) Populated Populated - (2) - - Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR 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 blue slots (DDR1 and DDR2), or in the set of black slots (DDR3 and DDR4).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR 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 DDR1 and DDR3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology .

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