ASRock ALIVENF6G-VSTA User Manual V1

ALiveNF6G-VSTA

User Manual

Version 1.4

Published October 2007

Copyright©2007 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa-

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as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or

omissions that may appear in this manual.

With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of

any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warran-

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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

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

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

1.5 HD 8CH 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 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 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 23

2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ................................................... 24

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

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

2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 25

2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 26

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

2.14 HDMR Card and Driver Installation ............................................. 28

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

Vista

2.16 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM /

Vista

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

2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................................ 30

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

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BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

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

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

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

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

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

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

Functions ...................................................................... 30

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

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

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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

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

APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA motherboard, a reliable motherboard

produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent

performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and

endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-

step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration

guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without

notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated

version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You

may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website

as well. ASRock website

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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(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-VSTA Quick Installation Guide
1 x ASRock ALiveNF6G-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 HDMI_SPDIF 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 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU - Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon

Processors

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
(see CAUTION 1)

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA

GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 (see CAUTION 3)

Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4)

- 4 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII800/667/533

- 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 Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 8)

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

- Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

(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

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GeForce6-class graphics DX9.0 VGA

VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

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- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/
Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 9)

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

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

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header

- 1 x Game 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 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Hardware - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing
Monitor - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing

- Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU Fan Tachometer

- Chassis Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

OS - Microsoft

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Windows® 2000/XP/XP Media Center/XP 64-bit/

VistaTM/VistaTM 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft

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WHQL Certificated

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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.

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 Technology. 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. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If

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technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 50 to

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tied Overclocking Technology” on page 30 for details.

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GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 and GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430

refer to the same chipset. If you install NVIDIA

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above under Windows

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

97.19 version or above under Windows

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driver with 91.63 version or

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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

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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, 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.

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

For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,

and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 11 for proper

connection.

10. Before installing SATAII hard disk 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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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 Sempron 2800+

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

Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo

Premium and Basic Logo

Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo

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256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

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PS2

PS2_USB_PW1

Mouse

Keyboard

PARALLEL PORT

REAR SPK

FRONT

Center:

Center:

AUDIO
CODEC

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RJ-45

Top:

SIDE SPK

Top:

LINE IN

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LAN
PHY

CD1

HDMI_SPDIF1

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COM1

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ALiveNF6G-VSTA

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PCI2

PCIE2

CMOS

BATTERY

7.1CH HD

HDMR1

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VGA1

USB2.0
T: US B2
B:USB3

USB2.0
T: US B0
B:USB1

CTR BASS

MIC IN

PS2

Bottom:

Bottom:

24.4cm (9.6-in)

CPU_FAN1

PCI

EXPRESS

CLRCMOS1

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FSB1GHz

RAID

NVIDIA

GeForce 6100/

nForce 430

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GeForce 6150SE/

nForce 430

Chipset

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Dual CoreCPU

Dual Channel

FSB800

DDRII_1(64/72 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDRII800

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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SPEAKER1

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USB2.0

24.4cm (9.6-in)

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 22 Secondary SATAII Connector

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

7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 23 NVIDIA Single Chip

(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

8 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header 25 HDMR Slot (HDMR1)

(IR1) 26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
9 Game Port Header (GAME1) 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 28 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2)
11 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 Flash Memory 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
13 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 31 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
14 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 32 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
16 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red)

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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 V GA 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

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

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* 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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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 en-

sure 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 anti-

static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard

to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may

damage the motherboard.

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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.

STEP 1:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner

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

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 fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 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)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip­type) DDRII DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to
install identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2;
Yellow slots; see p.10 No.6) or identical DDRII DIMM pair in Dual Channel B
(DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Ora nge slots; see p.10 No.7), so that Dual Cha nnel Memory
T echnology ca n be a ctivated. This motherboard also allows you to install f our DDRII
DIMMs for dual channel configuration, a nd please install identical DDRII DIMMs in
all four slots. Y ou may refer to the Dual Cha nnel 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 RII 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 DDRII 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 DD RII_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 DDRII 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 matche s the brea k

on the slot.

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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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