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NF6-GLAN User Manual Version 1.2 Published May 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | 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 NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 3
Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 11 2 . Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 26 2.12 Driver Installation Guide 28 2.13 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 4
3.5 Boot Screen 46 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 46 3.6 Security Screen 47 3.7 Exit Screen 48 4 . Software Support 49 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 4 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 5
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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 6
Express x16 slot - 2 x PCI Express x1 slots - 3 x PCI slots - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 7
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) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - CPU - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 8
. 3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Due to the operating - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 9
. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 11. 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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 10
Top: RJ-45 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 30 LAN 29 PHY ATXPWR1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN PCIE1 Dual Channel PCIE2 AM2+ AM2 PCI EXPRESS NF6-GLAN IDE1 CLRCMOS1 1 28 27 26 25 PCIE3/DE Super I/O PCI1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 WIFI PCI2 PCI3 CD1 FLOPPY1 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 11
1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 1 11 10 9 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 1 Parallel Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Line Out "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 12
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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 13
. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened 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. 13 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 14
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) 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) DDR2 DIMM pair in - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 15
matches the break on the slot. 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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 16
) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. If you want to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on PCIE3/DE slot. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 17
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 current not clear the 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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 18
) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10 No. 8) 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. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 1.0): see p.10 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 19
motherboard. USB6_7 header can support two USB 2.0 ports, and USB8 header can support 1 USB+5V_1 PME# This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802 supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This connector allows you to receive stereo audio - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 20
cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack 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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | 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 NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 22
5V HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) C B A HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 23
22. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 24
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 NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 25
nForce 430 or GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 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 the SATA / SATAII hard disks. STEP - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 26
Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD. Please read below operation guide of driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 27
cable to (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. the motherboard's SATAII connector. SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector (White) Step attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 28
64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 2000, Windows® XP or Windows® XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. STEP 1: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 29
drivers into the floppy diskette. STEP 2: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please 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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 30
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 on the - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 31
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 off and then back on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 32
System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Wed 07/09/2008] BIOS Version : NF6-GLAN BIOS P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (64bit) Processor Speed : 2600 MHz Microcode Update : 60FB2/0 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDRII - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 33
CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) CPU /voltage. If Manual, multiplier and voltage AM2 Boost This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. If you set this option to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 34
] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. When this option is set to support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 35
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) CPU AM2 CPU. 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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 36
this item. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust of this item. NB Voltage This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to adjust the value of NB voltage. However, for - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 37
TRTP Use this to adjust TRTP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2-4CLK] and [3-5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRAS Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to [18CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRRD Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [ - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 38
3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Core Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] To set DRAM Voltage. +F1 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 39
ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Repost Video on STR Resume Away Mode Support Restore on AC (STR refers to suspend to RAM.) Away Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP Media Center OS. The default value is - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 40
use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. OSC Control Use this option to adjust OSC control. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 3.3.4 IDE Configuration BIOS functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. IDE - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 41
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. :Hard Disk :MAXTOR 6L080J4 :80.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-6 :Supported hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [ - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 42
], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 43
Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 44
the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7]. 3.3.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 45
allowed to use only under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 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 - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 46
the boot settings and the boot priority. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Boot Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Disabled] [On] - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 47
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 Installed Change Supervisor Password - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 48
and exit setup?" Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it message, "Discard changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option - ASRock NF6-GLAN | User Manual - Page 49
install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to
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NF6-GLAN
User Manual
Version 1.2
Published May 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.