ASRock ALiveNF6G-GLAN User Manual

ALiveNF6G-GLAN

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published November 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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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
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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

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® Vista

Premium 2007 and Ba sic Logo .................................................. 9

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

1.5 ASRock 6CH Premium I/O ........................................................ 11

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

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

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

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan a nd Heatsink......................................... 13

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

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

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

2.6 Jumpers Se tup .......................................................................... 18

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

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide.................................... 23

2.9 SAT AII Hard Dis k Setup Guide................................................... 24

2.10 Serial A T A (SAT A) / Serial AT AII (SAT AII) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 25

2.1 1 Hot Plug a nd Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SA TAII HDDs ....... 25

2.12 SAT A / SA T AII HDD Hot Plug Fe ature a nd Operation Guide ....... 26

2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 28

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

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

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

2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 30

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 31

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 32

3.3 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 33

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

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ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 31

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 31

3.3.1 CPU Configuration........................................................... 34

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Functions ...................................................................... 28

Functions ...................................................................... 29

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3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...................................................... 38

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 39

3.3.4 IDE Configuration............................................................. 40

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 42

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................................ 43

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration .................................................... 43

3.3.8 USB Configuration ........................................................... 44

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................................. 45

3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 46

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ............................................. 46

3.6 Security Screen......................................................................... 47

3.7 Exit Screen................................................................................ 48

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 49

4.2 Support CD Information .............................................................. 49

4.2.1 Running Support CD ........................................................ 49

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ................................................................... 49

4.2.3 Utilities Menu .................................................................. 49

4.2.4 Contact Information.......................................................... 49

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purcha sing ASRock ALiveNF6G-GLAN motherboard, a relia ble 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
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 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-GLAN Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-GLAN Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-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 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
1 x ASRock 6CH Premium 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 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

CPU - Socket AM2 for AMD PhenomTM X4 / X2, Athlon 64FX / 64X2 /

X2 / 64 and Sempron processors

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA® GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 (see CAUTION 2)

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 4)

- Max. capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 5)

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

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented T echnology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 8)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

Graphics - Integrated N VIDIA® GeForce6-class gra phics

- D X9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Giga PHY Realtek RTL821 1B

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH Premium 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: Rear Speaker / Central/Bass / Line in /
Front Speaker / Microphone (see CAUTION 9)

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

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ, a nd “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 10)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 20 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 11)

BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU T e mperature 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 Media Center / XP 64-bit /

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/ VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

WA R NING

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.

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CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 30 for details.

2. Both NVIDIA® GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 and GeForce 6150SE / nForce
430 refer to the same chipset. If you install NVIDIA

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or above under Windows

97.19 version or above under Windows

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

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

4. 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

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP

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VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® Vista

64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.

7. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

8. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If
you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will
improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you adopt.
Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. However,
we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM configurations.
If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may not be
applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this function for
keeping the stability of your system.

9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel
and 6-channel modes. Please check the table on page 11 for proper
connection.

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10. Before installing SAT AII hard dis k to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 24 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.

11. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4.

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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

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Minimum Hardware R

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Minimum Hardware RMinimum Hardware R

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For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic logo, please follow
below table for minimum hardware requirement.

CPU Sempron 2800+
Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)

512MB Single Channel (Ba sic)
256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)

* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to
submit Windows® VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of onboard
VGA to 64MB. If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size above 512MB
and plan to submit Windows® VistaTM Premium or Basic logo, please adjust the shared
memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above.
* If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium
Discrete requirement at
* After June 1, 2007, all Windows
minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows
2007 logo.

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

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ATX12V1

ATXPWR1

PCIE1

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PCI1

PCI2

PCIE2

BATTERY

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CMOS

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PS2

Mouse

Keyboard

VGA1

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

USB2.0
T:USB0
B:USB1

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Bottom:

MIC IN

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PS2_USB_PW1

PARALLEL PORT

PS2

COM1

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RJ-45

Top:

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Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

LAN
PHY

CD1

AUDIO

HDMI_SPDIF1

CODEC

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HD_AUDIO1

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24.4cm (9.6-in)

PCI

EXPRESS

CLRCMOS1

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CPU_FAN1

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SOCKET AM2

FSB1GHz

RAID

NVIDIA

GeForce 6150SE/

nForce 430

Chipset

RoHS

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Dual CoreCPU

Dual Channel

FSB800

DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII800

2122

DDRII_2(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII_3(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

SATAII_4

SATAII_2

SATAII

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FSB800

DDRII_4(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

USB4_5

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SATAII_1

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IR1

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I/O

Super

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ATA133

FLOPPY1

4Mb

BIOS

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USB8_9

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USB6_7

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HDLED RESET

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PANEL1

USB2.0

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
6 2 x 240-p in D DR 2 DI MM S lo ts 2 1 Secondary SATAII Connector

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) (SATAII_2, Red)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 NVIDIA Single Chip

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
8 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 24 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 25 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 26 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
11 Flash Memory 27 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 28 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 29 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 30 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
15 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 31 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

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1 Parallel Port 7 Microphone (Pink)
2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
3 Rear Speaker (Black) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
4 Central / Bass (Orange) 10 VGA Port
5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 6 Front Speaker (Lime) 12 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

* 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.

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Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass

2 V -- -­4VV-­6VVV

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TABLE f or Audio Output Connection

(No. 6) (No. 3) (No. 4)

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* 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
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “5.1 Speaker”. 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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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to 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

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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

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

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)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data 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 a nd DDRII_2; Y ellow slots;
see p.10 No.6) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and
DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology
can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install f our DD R2 DIMMs for
dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2 DIMMs in all four
slots. Y ou 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), plea se in stall identical DD R2 DIMM s 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 in DDRII_1
and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

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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