ASRock ALIVENF6P-VSTA User Manual

ALiveNF6P-VSTA

User Manual

Version 1.1

Published November 2007

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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

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

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

1.5 ASRock 6CH I/O Plus ............................................................... 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 and PCI Slots) .................................. 15

2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature........................................................ 16

2.6 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 17

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................................. 18

2.8 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 22

2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ................................................... 23

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

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

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

2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 25

2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 27

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 ................................................ 29

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 30

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 31

3.3 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 32

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 30

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 30

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................... 33

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64-bit Without RAID Functions ...................................... 27

64-bit With RAID Functions ........................................... 27

Functions ...................................................................... 27

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

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64-bit With RAID

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3.3.2 Chipset Configuration ...................................................... 37

3.3.3 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 38

3.3.4 IDE Configuration............................................................. 39

3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 41

3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................................ 42

3.3.7 Super IO Configuration .................................................... 42

3.3.8 USB Configuration ........................................................... 43

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................................. 44

3.5 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 45

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration ............................................. 45

3.6 Security Screen ......................................................................... 46

3.7 Exit Screen ................................................................................ 47

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 48

4.2 Support CD Information .............................................................. 48

4.2.1 Running Support CD ........................................................ 48

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......... ................ 48

4.2.3 Utilities Menu .................................................................. 48

4.2.4 Contact Information .......................................................... 48

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock ALiveNF6P-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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1.11.1

1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in, 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm)

1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveNF6P-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 “ASRock 6CH I/O Plus” I/O Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.7-in, 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm CPU - Socket AM2 for AMD Phenom

X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology

Chipset - NVIDIA Memory - Dual Channel DDRII Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

Hybrid Booster - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 5)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows

LAN - Realtek PHY RTL8201CL

Rear Panel I/O ASRock 6CH I/O Plus

GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430

- 2 x DDRII DIMM slots

- Support DDRII1066/800/667/533 (see CAUTION 3)

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

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 6)

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

- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 7)

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

- DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0

- Max. shared memory 256MB

(Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x VGA Port

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port

- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

GeForce6-class graphics

VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

X4 / X2, Athlon 64FX / 64X2 /

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

RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8)

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

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9)

- 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 10)

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 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 Media Center/XP 64-bit/

VistaTM/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 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. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 29 for details.

2. 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.

3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+

CPU you adopt. Since DDRII1066 specification is out of JEDEC memory

standard, if you want to adopt DDRII1066 memory module on this

motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for

the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website

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

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP

and Windows

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII

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.

9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

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

10. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or

WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network

(WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and

enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our

website for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n

module.

ASRock website

http://www.asrock.com

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

Windows

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 2007 and Basic logo, please follow

below table for minimum hardware requirements.

CPU Sempron 2800+

Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)

VGA DX9.0 with WDDM Driver

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

Premium 2007 and Basic Logo Premium 2007 and Basic Logo

512MB Single Channel (Basic)

256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)

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* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to

submit Windows

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.

VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of

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VistaTM systems are required to meet above

VistaTM Premium

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout

1.4 Motherboard Layout1.4 Motherboard Layout

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Keyboard

PS2

COM1

VGA1

USB2.0 T:USB2 B:USB3

USB2.0 T:USB0 B:USB1

USB2.0 T:USB4 B:USB5

LineOut

Bottom:

MicIn

HD_AUDIO1

Mouse

PARALLEL PORT

Center:

IR1

NVIDIA

Chipset

BATTERY

SOCKET AM2

FSB1GHz

ALiveNF6P-VSTA

SPEAKER1

CMOS

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RESET

USB6_7

CLRCMOS1

DDRII800

FSB800

DDRII_2 (64/72bit, 240-pin module)

DDRII_1 (64/72bit, 240-pin module)

IDE1

Dual Channel

ATA133

SATAII

4Mb

BIOS

SATAII_1(PORT0)

SATAII_2(PORT1)

PANEL1

SATAII_3(PORT2)

SATAII_4(PORT3)

24.4cm (9.6-in)

11 12

8 9

19.6cm (7.7-in)

PS2

ATX12V1

PS2_USB_PW1

CPU_FAN1

Top: RJ-45

ATXPWR1

LineIn

Top:

PCIE1

CHA_FAN1

PCI

EXPRESS

LAN PHY

AUDIO CODEC

5.1CH HD

CD1

I/O

Super

USB2.0

WIFI/E

HDMI_SPDIF1

PCI1

PCI2

RAID

PCIE2

FLOPPY1

GeForce 6150SE

/ nForce430

RoHS

Dual Core CPU

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 18 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 20 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)

(Dual Channe: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 21 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header 7 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) (IR1) 8 BIOS SPI Chip 22 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 9 NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 Chipset 23 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 10 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 4 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT0), Red) 25 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1), Red) 26 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2), Red) 27 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 14 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3), Red) 28 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

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TMTM

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 Microphone (Pink) 2 Parallel Port 8 Shared USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 4 RJ-45 Port 10 VGA Port 5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 COM Port 6 Line Out (Lime) 1 2 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 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 “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

VistaTM:

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.7-in, 24.4 cm x 19.6 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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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 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. 28). 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 Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

ALiveNF6P-VSTA motherboard provides two 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM

slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, 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.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDRII slot;

otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory

modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory

Technology.

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.

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

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

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

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

There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width

cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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