Foxconn NF3250K8AA-ERS User Manual
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Declaration of conformity
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD
66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declares that the product
Motherboard
NF3250K8AA/NF3250GK8AA
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
þ EN 55022/A1: 2000 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
þ EN 61000-3-2/A14:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
þ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage
supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A
þ EN 55024/A1:2001 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits
and methods of measurement
Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2005
Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President
Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: WinFast
Model Name: NF3250K8AA/NF3250GK8AA
Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.
Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
Telephone: 714-738-8868
Facsimile: 714-738-8838
Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product: Motherboard
Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
COMPANY LTD
Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
Supplementary Information:
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.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date : 2005
Table of Contents
Chapter
Main Features.............................................................................................2
Motherboard Layout...................................................................................4
Chapter
CPU............................................................................................................7
Memory....................................................................................................11
Power Supply...........................................................................................12
Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................13
Other Connectors.....................................................................................15
Expansion Slots........................................................................................19
Jumpers...................................................................................................20
Chapter
Enter BIOS Setup......................................................................................24
Main menu................................................................................................24
Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................26
BIOS Features..........................................................................................29
Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................31
Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................33
Integrated Peripherals...............................................................................35
Power Management Setup........................................................................39
PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................41
PC Health Status.......................................................................................42
Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................43
Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................43
Set Supervisor/User Password................................................................43
Save & Exit Setup.....................................................................................44
Exit Without Saving...................................................................................44
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Product Introduction
Installation Instructions
BIOS Description
Table of Contents
Chapter
Utility CD content...................................................................................... 46
Start to install drivers................................................................................ 47
Chapter
RAID Arrays.............................................................................................49
Basic Configuration Instructions...............................................................50
Setting Up the BIOS..................................................................................51
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup...................................................................52
NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation...................................................................56
Initializing and Using the Disk Array...........................................................59
Win2K Limitation with Bootable RAID.........................................................60
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Driver CD Introduction
NVIDIA RAID Introduction
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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
over-clocked. Normal operation depends on the over-clock capacity of
your device.
Attention:
Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS de-
scription 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.
This manual is suitable for motherboard of NF3250K8AA/
NF3250GK8AA series. Each motherboard is carefully designed
for the PC user who wants diverse features.
-L with onboard 100M LAN
-K with onboard 1G LAN
-6 with 6-channel audio
-8 with 8-channel audio
-E with 1394
-S with SATA
-R with 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 100M
LAN (-L), SATA function (-S).
Chapter
Thank you for buying WinFast NF3250K8AA/NF3250GK8AA
series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of
our new products, and offers superior performance, reliabil-
ity and quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard
adopts the advanced NVIDIA nForce3 250/nForce3 250Gb
chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high
integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
This chapter includes the following information:
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v Main Features
v Motherboard Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Main Features
Size:
l ATX form factor of 11.6” x 9.6”
Microprocessor:
l Supports socket 754 for Sempron
l Supports HyperTransport
TM
TM
, Athlon
Technology
Chipset:
l NVIDIA: nForce3 250/nForce3 250Gb
System Memory
l Three 184-pin DDR DIMM slots
l Supports PC3200/2700/2100 memory
l Supports 128/256/512/1024Mb technology up to 3GB
USB 2.0 Port
l Supports hot-plug
l Eight USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, two onboard USB headers
providing four extra ports)
l Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode
l Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mbps transmission rate
TM
64 processors
Onboard Serial ATA (optional)
l 150MBps transfer rate
l Two Serial ATA connectors (controlled by NVIDIA Chipset)
l Two Serial ATA connectors (controlled by Silicon 3112A) (optional)
NVIDIA RAID Technology
l Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD
l Cross-controller RAID uniquely supports both SATA and PATA disk devices within
a single array
Silicon 3112A RAID Technology (optional)
l Supports RAID 0, RAID 1
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Onboard 1394 (optional)
l Supports hot-plug
l With rate of transmission at 400Mbps
l Self-configured addressing
l Supports two independent 1394 units synchronously at most
Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional)
l Supports10/100/1000 (-K optional) Mbps Ethernet
l LAN interface built-in on board
Onboard Audio
l AC’ 97 2.3 Specification Compliant
l Supports S/PDIF output
l Onboard Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack
l Supports 6-channel audio (setting via software)
BIOS
l Licensed advanced AWARD (Phoenix) BIOS, supports flash ROM, Plug-and-
Play
l Supports IDE HDD, Floppy, CD-ROM, SCSI HDD or USB device boot up
Green Function
l Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
l Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(suspend to disk-depends on OS), and S5 (soft-off) ACPI state
Expansion Slots
l Five PCI slots
l One AGP slot
AGP 8X support
l Supports AGP 8X graphics cards
Advanced Features
l PCI 2.3 Specification Compliant
l Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU/
system temperature, and fan speed)
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Motherboard Layout
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
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1. Front 1394 Connector (optional)
2. System Fan Connector
3. Wake Up On Modem Connector
4. S/PDIF Out Connector
5. SATA Connectors (controlled by
NVIDIA Chipset )
6. NVIDIA nForce3 250/nForce3 250Gb
7. Front USB Connectors
8. Clear CMOS Jumper
9. Chassis Intruder Connector
10. Chipset Fan Connector
11. Speaker Connector
12. BIOS TBL Jumper
13. Front Panel Connector
14. Floppy Disk Connector
15 16
15. IDE Connectors
16. ATX Power Connector
17. IrDA Connector
18. DDR DIMM Slots
19. SATA connectors (controlled by
Silicon 3112A) (optional)
20.CPU Socket
21. CPU Fan Connector
22. AGP Slot
23. 12V ATX Power Connector
24. Front Audio Connector
25. CD_IN Connector
26. AUX_IN Connector
27. PCI Expansion slots
Note:The above motherboard layout is provided for reference
only; please refer to the physical motherboard.
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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, use of the
rear panel connectors, 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.
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2
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
This chapter includes the following information:
v CPU
v Memory
v Power Supply
v Rear Panel Connectors
v Other Connectors
v Expansion Slots
v Jumpers
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Notes:
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 anti-
static pad or into the anti-static bag that it came in.
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CPU
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
This motherboard supports Sempron
TM
HyperTransport
Technology.
TM or
Athlon
TM
64 processors and
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 le-
ver sideways, then lift it up to a 90
o
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.
90
o
Gap in the base
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
to indicate that it is locked.
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Cut edge
Push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU.
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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
CPU Retention Lock
1.Locate the CPU retention mecha-
nism base (surrounds the CPU
socket) (If the rentention mechanism
not be installed).
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2.If required, apply a light coating of
silica gel to the top of the CPU.
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 re-
tention 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 reten-
tion bracket to fasten the cooling
set on the top of the retention
mechanism.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
6.Connect the fan’s power cable to the appropriate 3-pin terminal on the
motherboard.
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Memory
This motherboard includes three 184-pin slots with 266/333/400 MHz Single
Channel DDR DRAM interface, If you install two or more modules, they must be
the same speed. Mixing memory modules from different manufactures are not
recommended.
For the lastest 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 verti-
cally into the DIMM slot.
104 Pins 80 Pins
3.The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.
Note:
Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or re-
moving expansion cards or other system peripherals, espe-
cially the memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the
system memory might be seriously damaged.
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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
ATX 20-pin Power Connector
5V GND 3.3V GND GND
5V -5V GND PS-ON -12V
20
and pins are properly aligned with the
connector on the motherboard. Firmly
plug the power supply cable into the con-
nector 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.
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GND
5VSB
12V
PWR-OK 3.3V
ATX 12V Power Connector
GND
12V
5V
1 2
3
Attention:
You have to press the power button for more than four seconds if
you change the default Instant-off setting to “Delay 4 Sec” for the
“Soft-Off by PBTN” option in the BIOS Power Management Setup.
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1
GND 3.3V GND
5V
GND
12V
4
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Rear Panel Connectors
This motherboard provides the following ports as below:
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LAN Port (-L/-K)
(optional)
1
PS/2 Mouse Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
2
1
PS/2 Mouse Port
Parallel Port
4
(Printer Port)
COM1 USB 2.0 Port
3
COM2
5
1394 Port
(optional)
This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
2
PS/2 Keyboard Port
This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
3
Serial Port: COM1
This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
4
Parallel Port: Printer Port
The 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.
Line-in
Line-out
Microphone
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5
Serial Port: COM2
This 9-pin COM2 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
6
1394 Port (optional)
This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras,
scanners, and printers.
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USB 2.0 Ports
These four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB
2.0/1.1 devices.
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LAN Port (-L/-K)(optional)
This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network
hub.
Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications:
-L
10M Data activity
10M Link
100M Data activity
100M Link
-K
100M Data activity
100M Link
Giga Data activity
Giga Link
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Line in, Line out, Microphone Jacks
Green LED
Blinking
Blinking once
Green LED
Blinking
Blinking
Yellow LED
Blinking
Blinking once
Dual color LED
Green
Yellow
light
light
light
light
Green LED
Yellow LED/
Dual color LED
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.
Blue
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Green
Red
Front Left Front Right
Rear Left
Center
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Subwoofer
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