ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA User Manual
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AM2NF6G-VSTA User Manual Version 2.2 Published December 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 2
purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 3
for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 HD 8CH I/O 11 2 . Installation 12 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 - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 4
Configuration 39 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 40 3.5 Boot Screen 41 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 41 3.6 Security Screen 42 3.7 Exit Screen 43 4 . Software Support 44 4.1 Install Operating System 44 4.2 Support CD Information 44 4.2.1 Running Support CD 44 4.2.2 Drivers - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 5
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 http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA Motherboard (Micro ATX - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 6
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64FX / 64X2 / 64 and Sempron Processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology (see CAUTION - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 7
audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - CPU Temperature - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 8
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 - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 9
Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium and Basic Logo 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 Memory Sempron 2800+ 512MB x 2 Dual - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 10
: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN PHY CD1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 ` PCIE1 PCI EXPRESS RAID AM2NF6G-VSTA PCI1 4Mb BIOS CHA_FAN1 USB2.0 SATAII PCI2 PCIE2 7.1CH HD HDMR1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 405 Chipset RoHS SATAII_2 SATAII_1 USB4_5 1 SPEAKER1 1 USB6_7 1 PLED - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 11
Line In (Light Blue) *7 Front Speaker (Lime) 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 11 VGA Port 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 13 PS panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 12
2. Installation AM2NF6G-VSTA is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 13
Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socket Corner STEP 2 / STEP 3: STEP 4: Match The CPU Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 14
of Memory Modules (DIMM) AM2NF6G-VSTA motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate II) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory 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 - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 15
to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining 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 - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 16
AM2NF6G-VSTA motherboard. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCI Express Graphics slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE1 (PCI Express Graphics slot) supports - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 17
the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard. 4. Install the onboard VGA driver to your system. If you have installed the - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 18
(see p.10, No. 1) +5V +5VSB +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 19
side of the connector. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 11) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 20
Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 21
to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 22
Connect a Game cable to this header if the Game port bracket is installed. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 22 - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 23
guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 24
Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 6100 / nForce 405 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 25
. 1. Insert HDMR card to HDMR slot on this motherboard. Please make sure that the HDMR card is completely seated on the slot. 2. Install HDMR card driver from our support CD to your system. 3. Reboot your system. 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 26
refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP-64bit OS on your system. After step1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 27
drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see "Where do you want to install Windows?" page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 28
the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 29
[17:00:09] [Tue 07/11/2006] BIOS Version : AM2NF6G-VSTA BIOS P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ (64bit supported) Processor Speed : 2200 MHz Microcode Update : F7A/3A L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 Cache Size : 512KB Total Memory DDRII 1 DDRII 2 DDRII 3 DDRII 4 : 512MB with 64MB - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 30
system to malfunction. 3.3.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Cool' n' Quiet Dual Core Support Processor Maximum - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 31
If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor Multiplier and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for system stability. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 32
. Processor Voltage This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. Memory - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 33
: [Auto] and [Compatible]. The default value is [Auto]. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Controller Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Kink Width - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 34
value is [Auto]. 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To ] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If you set this item to system from the power-soft-off mode. PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 35
to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE HDDs can not be accessed until you finish configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. IDE Device Configuration You may set the IDE configuration for the - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 36
Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to the system information into BIOS, use DOS and Windows; for Netware compatible IDE devices. 36 - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 37
rate. 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register. PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [64] [Enabled - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 38
connected to the system. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 39
USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB Inc. USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB 2.0 Support Use this item - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 40
the legacy USB support. 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 41
3.5 Boot Screen In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 42
3.6 Security Screen In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 43
3.7 Exit Screen Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security Exit Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 44
4. Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. - ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA | User Manual - Page 45
please make sure to install "AMD Processor Driver" from the "Support CD" first. If you are using Windows® 2000/XP operating system, please follow the instruction below to enable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology: 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings
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AM2NF6G-VSTA
User Manual
Version 2.2
Published December 2006
Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.