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Table of Contents
Chapter
Main Features .............................................................................................. 2
Using 8-channel Audio (optional) ............................................................... 79
Driver CD Introduction
Directions for Bundled Software
Special BIOS Functions
Appendix
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Warning:
1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.
2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid
damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature.
3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed.
4. Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or re
moving expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when you
insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC power
supply may result in serious damage to your system or memory
module.
Warning:
We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while
overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclock capacity of
your device.
Attention:
Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS description in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee that
the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual BIOS
version at any given time in the future.
Attention:
The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.
Please refer to the physical motherboard.
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This manual is suitable for motherboard of NF4K8AC/
NF4UK8AC series. Each motherboard is carefully designed
for the PC user who wants diverse features.
-Lwith onboard 10/100M LAN
-Kwith onboard Gigabit LAN
-6with 6-channel audio
-8with 8-channel audio
-Ewith 1394
-Swith SATA
-Rwith RAID
You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the
functions that the motherboard has.
For example:
On the blue mark of the PPID label, it means the motherboard
supports 6-channel Audio (-6), 1394 port (-E), onboard 10/100M
LAN (-L), SATA function (-S).
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Chapter
Thank you for buying WinFast NF4K8AC/NF4UK8AC series
motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new
products, and offers superior performance, reliability and
quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts the
advanced NVIDIA nForce 4 / nForce 4 Ultra chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
This chapter includes the following information:
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1
Main Features
Motherboard Layout
Rear Panel Connectors
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Main Features
Size:
ATX form factor of 12” x 9.6”
Microprocessor:
Supports Socket 939 forAMD K8 Athlon
TM
64FX/Athlon
HyperTransport Technology:
16 x 16 link running at 1GHz for extremely high throughput (8.0GB/sec)
Differential lines with low voltage swings
Four 184-pin DDR DIMM slots
Supports DDR 266/333/400 memory
Supports 128/256/512/1024Mb technology up to 4GB
USB 2.0 Port
Supports hot-plug
Eight USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, two onboard USB connectors
providing four extra ports)
Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode
Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mbps transmission rate
Onboard Serial ATA
Supports up to four S-ATA devices, such as HDD, etc
Dual controller architecture providing 150MB/s data transfer rate to each disk
NVIDIA RAID Technology
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD
Cross-controller RAID uniquely supports both SATA and PATA disk devices within
a single array
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Onboard 1394 (optional)
Supports hot-plug
With rate of transmission at 400Mbps
Self-configured addressing
Supports two independent 1394 units synchronously at most, such as HDD,
CD-ROM
Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional)
Supports10/100/1000 (-L/-K) Mbps Ethernet
LAN interface built-in on board
Supports 8-channel audio
Supports SPDIF output
Supports Universal Audio Jack (UAJ)
Supports high quality differential CD input
BIOS
Licensed advanced AWARD (Phoenix) BIOS, supports flash ROM, Plug-and-
Play
Supports IDE, CD-ROM, SCSI HDD or USB device boot up
Green Function
Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(suspend to disk-depends on OS), and S5 (soft-off) ACPI state
PCI Express x16 support
Supports 4 GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Expansion Slots
Four PCI slots
Two PCI Express x1 slots
One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot
Advanced Features
PCI 2.3 Specification Compliant
Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU/
system temperature, and fan speed)
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Motherboard Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
28
6
7
27
26
25
31
24
23
22
21
20
19
12
13
14
15
16
17
1. Auxiliary PEX Power Connector
2. Front 1394 Connector (optional)
3. SPDIF_OUT Connector
4. Front USB Connectors
5. System FAN1 Connector
6. Speaker Connector
7. BIOS TBL Enable Jumper
8. Clear CMOS Jumper
9. Floppy Drive Connector
10. IrDA Connector
11. System FAN2 Connector
12. Front Panel Connector
13. Intruder Connector
14. COM2 Connector (optional)
15. Chipset: NVIDIA nForce4/nForce4 Ultra
16. SATA Connectors
17. IDE Connectors
18. 24-pin Power Connector
19. DDR DIMM Slots
20. CPU_FAN Connector
21. CPU Socket
22. 4-pin 12V Power Connector
23. CD_IN Connector
24. PCI Express x1 Slots
25. PCI Express x16 Slot
26. AUX_IN Connector (optional)
27. Front Audio Connector
28. PCI Slots
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Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please
refer to the physical motherboard.
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Rear Panel Connectors
This motherboard provides the ports as below:
-6 models (optional)
4
Parallel Port (Printer Port)
1
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
2
PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
-8 models (optional)
Serial Port
3
3
(COM1)
1394 Port
6
(optional)
S/PDIF Coaxial
5
Out Port
8
LAN Port (optional)
7
USB 2.0 Ports
Line-in
Line-out
Microphone
Rear
Line-in/Side
Line-out/
Front
Microphone
CEN/LFE
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10
9
Line in, Line out, Microphone Jacks (for -6 models)
When using a 2-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect to
speaker or headphone; the Line-in jack connects to an external CD player, tape
player or other audio device. The Microphone jack is used to connect to the
microphone.
When using a 6-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green
audio output; connect the surround sound speaker to the blue audio output;
connect the center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone output.
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Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks (for -8 models)
When using an 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green
audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio output; connect the center speaker/subwoofer(LFE/CEN) to the orange audio output; connect the side sound speaker to the blue audio output.
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Chapter
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process,
including the installation of the CPU and memory. It also
addresses the connection of your power supply, connection
of hard drive and floppy drive data cables, and setting up
various other feature of the motherboard. Caution should be
exercised during the installation process. Please refer to
the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the
contents in this chapter carefully.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
This chapter includes the following information:
CPU
Memory
Power Supply
Other Connectors
Expansion Slots
Jumpers
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Take note of the following precautions before you install components
or change settings.
1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object, such
as an attached power supply, before handling components to avoid
damaging them due to static electricity.
2. Unplug the power cord before opening your chassis or touching any
components.
3. Hold components by their edges to avoid touching any exposed
integrated circuits (ICs).
4. Whenever you uninstall a component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or into the antistatic bag that it came in.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
This motherboard supports Athlon
TM
64FX/Athlon
TM
64 processors running at
1GHz for extremely high throughput (8.0GB/sec) and Hyper Transport
Technology.
Attention:
The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the
socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged.
For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified on this motherboard, please visit
the website:
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Installation of CPU
Follow these steps to install the CPU.
1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90
o
TM
angle.
2. Align the cut edge to the gap in the base
of the socket. Carefully insert the CPU
into the socket until it fits in place.
3. 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
Cut edge
Gap in the base
Push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU.
to indicate that it is locked.
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Installation of CPU Fan
New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies.
To avoid problems arising from high-speed operation, for example,
overheating, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedure is
provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the
actual procedure.
CPU Fan
CPU Heatsink
CPU Retention Mechanism
CPU Retention Bracket
1. Locate the CPU retention mechanism base (surrounds the CPU
socket).
CPU Retention Lock
2.If required, apply a light coating of
silica gel to the top of the CPU.
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NOTE: The CPU heatsink may have
a pre-applied thermal compound. In
that case, the silica gel is not required.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
3. Place the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Attach one end
of the retention bracket to retention
mechanism.
5.Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure
the heatsink and fan to module base.
4.Align the other end of the retention bracket to fasten the cooling
set on the top of the retention
mechanism.
6.Connect the fan’s power cable to the appropriate 3-pin terminal on the
motherboard.
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Memory
This motherboard includes four 184-pin slots with 266/333/400 MHz Dual Channel DDR DRAM interface, You must install at least one memory module to
ensure normal operation. If you install four modules, they must be the same
speed. Mixing memory modules from different manufactures are not
recommended.
DIMM0
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
For the latest memory modules support list, please visit the website:
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Installation of DDR Memory
1. There is only one gap in the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory module
can be fixed in one direction only.
2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module
vertically into the DIMM slot.
3. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.
Note:
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Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the
system memory might be seriously damaged.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Recommended Memory Configurations
The following table list is the recommended memory configurations. Please install the memory according to the list.
ModeDIMM0DIMM1DIMM2DIMM3
Populated
Signal-channelPopulated
PopulatedPopulated
PopulatedPopulated
Dual-channelPopulatedPopulated
PopulatedPopulatedPopulatedPopulated
Note:
Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.
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Power Supply
This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any
devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting
the power supply.
ATX Power Connector: PWR1
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.
Make sure that the power supply cable
and pins are properly aligned with the
connector on the motherboard. Firmly
plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
ATX 12V Power Connector: PWR2
The 4 pin ATX 12V power supply connects
to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.
AUX PEX PWR Connector: J2A1
This connector is auxiliary power which
mainly supplies 12V and 5V power for the
motherboard.
24-pin ATX power connector
GND
1
2
+5V_AUX
PWROK
NC
+5V
GND
GND
12V
GND
GND
5V
+5V
1
13
+3.3V
-12V
4-pin ATX_12V power connector
12V
12V
GND
GND
3
4
1
GND
+5V
GND
GND
PSON
+12V
+12V
+5V
+3.3V
+5V
12
24
GNDGND
Attention:
We strongly recommend you use
24-pin power supply. If you want to
use 20-pin power supply, you need
to align the ATX power connector
according to the right picture.
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Other Connectors
This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE HDD devices,
SATA devices, USB devices, 1394 devices, IR module, CPU fan, system fan, and
others.
FLOPPY
This motherboard includes a standard FLOPPY interface, supporting 360 K, 720 K,
1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs.
IDE Connectors: PIDE & SIDE
These connectors support the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable and you can configure as a disk array through NVIDIA RAID controller.
Refer to RAID manual (in CD) for details on how to set up RAID configurations.
Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the slave device (hard
disk drive) and the black connector to the master device. If you install two hard
disks, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its
jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
Attention:
Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to always connect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the PIDE/SIDE or
FDD connector on the motherboard.
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Front Panel Connector: FP
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicator.
IDE_LED
RESET
+ -
1 2
+ -
PLED
PWRBTN#
Empty
Hard Disk LED Connector (IDE_LED)
NC
9 10
FPFP!
Attach the connector to the IDE_LED on the front panel of the case; the LED will
flash while the HDD is in operation.
Reset Switch (RESET)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the
system will restart when the switch is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PLED)
Attach the connector to the Power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power
LED indicates the power supply status. When the system is in S0 status, the
LED is on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink. When the system
is in S3, S4, S5 status, the LED is off.
Power Switch Connector (PWRBTN#)
Attach the connector to the power button of the case. Pushing this switch allows
the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.
USB Connectors: F_USB 1, F_USB 2
Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also
have two 10-pin connectors on board which may connect to the front panel USB
cable to provide additional four USB ports.
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NC
GND
D5+
D5-
VCC
21
F_USB1
Empty
GND
D4+
D4-
VCC
NC
GND
D7+D7-
VCC
IrDA Connector: IR
The IrDA infrared transmission allows your computer to send and receive data via an infrared ray.
The relevant parameters for the BIOS Integrated
Peripherals should be set prior to using this
function.
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Empty
GND
D6+
D6-
VCC
21
F_USB2
IRTX
GND
IRRX
Empty
+5V
IR
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Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, FAN1, FAN2
There are three fan connectors on this motherboard.
1
CPU_FAN
SENSE
+12V
GND
1
FAN1
GND
+12V
SENSE
1
FAN2
Audio Connector: CD_IN, AUX_IN
(optional)
CD_IN, AUX_IN are Sony standard CD audio
connectors, to receive audio input from the CDROM, attach the audio connector to the CD_IN
audio connectors on the motherboard.
CD_IN
AUX_IN
S-ATA Connectors: SATA_0, SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3
The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect
the S-ATA devices to the motherboard. These
connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables
for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150MB/s
data transfer rate. Refer to RAID manual (in CD)
on how to set up SATA RAID configurations for
GND
TX+
TX-
GND
RX-
RX+
GND
SATA_0/SATA_1
SATA_2/SATA_3
GND
+12V
SENSE
CD_R
GND
CD_L
AUX_R
GND
AUX_L
1
details.
1394 Connector: F_1394 (optional)
The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to
either the front (provided that the front panel of
your chassis is equipped with the appropriate
interface) or the rear panel of the chassis.
COM2 Connector: COM2 (optional)
This motherboard attached a serial connector for your
computer, you only need connect it with cable, then link
devices to cable port.
TPA+
GND
TPB+
+12V
RLSD
SOUT
GND
RTS
12
9
F_1394
RI
TPA-
GND
TPB+12V
GND
10
SIN
DTR
DSR
CTS
Empty
COM2
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Speaker Connector
The speaker connector is used to connect
speaker of the chassis
SPDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT
The SPDIF out connector is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital
decoder.
Note:The empty pin of SPDIF cable should be
aligned to empty pin of SPDIF out connector.
Chassis Intruder Connector: INTRUDER
The connector connects to the chassis security
switch on the case. The system can detect the
chassis intrusion through the status of this
connector. If the connector has been closed
once, the system will send a message. To utilize this function, set “Intruder Detection” to “Enabled” in the “Power Management Setup” section of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot
the operating system once to make sure this
function takes effect.
SPKJ
NC
EMPTY
1
1
SPDIF_OUT
SPK(Pull high)
SPEAKER
5V
EMPTY
SPDIF-OUT
GND
INTRUDERJ
GND
2
INTRUDER
1
Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO
The audio port includes two parts – the Front
Audio and Rear Audio. Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front Audio to Rear
Audio). If headphones are plugged into the front
panel of the chassis (using the Front Audio),
then the Line Out (Rear Audio) on the rear panel
will not work. If you do not want to use the Front
Audio, pin 5 and 6, pin 9 and 10 must be short,
and then the signal will be sent to the rear audio port.
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MIC_IN
MIC_PWR
AUD_OUT_R
NC
AUD_OUT_L
1 2
MIC_GND
+5VA
AUD_RET_R
EMPTY
AUD_RET_L
9 10
F_AUDIO
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard includes four 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, two PCI Express x1
slots, and one PCI Express x16 slot.
PCI Slots
The expansion card can be installed in the PCI slot. When you install or take out
such card, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out.
Please read carefully the instructions provided for such card, and install and set
the necessary hardware and software for such card, such as the jumper or
BIOS setup.
PCI Express Slots
PCI Express will offer the following design advantages over the PCI and AGP
interface:
-Compatible with existing PCI drivers and software and Operating Systems.
-High Bandwidth per Pin. Low overhead. Low latency.
-PCI Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5 Gb/s on the data pins. This
results in a real bandwidth per pair of 250 MB/s.
-A point to point connection, allows each device to have a dedicated connection without sharing bandwidth.
-Ability to comprehend different data structure.
-Low power consumption and power management features.
PCI Express will take two forms, x16 and x1 PCI Express slots. Whereas the x16
slot is reserved for graphic/video cards, the x1 slots are designed to accommodate less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.
The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots are not able to be
sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) of bandwidth,
and the x1 PCI Express slot offering 250MB/sec.
Warning:
If a performance graphics card was installed into x16 PCI
Express slot, 2X12 pin power supply was strongly recommended.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Installing an expansion card
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion
cards.
3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
4. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
For more details on PCI Express x 16 graphics card support list qualified on this
motherboard, please visit the website:
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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