Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product K8NF4G-SATA2 ISonic
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1 1 1 1 1 K8NF4G-SA T A2 User Ma nual V ersion 2.1 Published March 2006 Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved..
2 2 2 2 2 Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purcha ser for ba ckup purpose, without written con sent of ASRock Inc.
3 3 3 3 3 Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction ............................................................ .......................................................
4 4 4 4 4 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support ................................................... ................................................... .....................................
5 5 5 5 5 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Tha nk you for purcha sing ASRock K8NF4G-SA T A2 motherboard, a relia ble motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
6 6 6 6 6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - Micro A TX Form Fa ctor: 9.6-in x 8.
7 7 7 7 7 - 2 x A T A133 IDE connectors (support 4 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - CPU/Cha ssis FAN connector - 20 pin A TX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.
8 8 8 8 8 CAUTION! 1. For power-saving’s sake, it is strongly recommended to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet TM technology under Windows system. See APPENDIX on page 40 to enable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet TM technology.
9 9 9 9 9 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 1 6 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 2 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 1 7 USB 2.
10 10 10 10 10 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 8 10 9 11 12 13 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O HD 8CH I/O 1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.
11 11 11 11 11 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation K8NF4G-SA T A2 is a Micro A TX form fa ctor (9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your cha ssis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
12 12 12 12 12 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 o 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.
13 13 13 13 13 notch brea k notch brea k 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard is equipped with two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots.
14 14 14 14 14 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR Slot) (PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and HDMR S.
15 15 15 15 15 FLOPPY1 Pin1 the red-striped side to Pin1 + 5V 1 _ 2 + 5VSB 2 _ 3 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper ca p is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”.
16 16 16 16 16 IDE1 PIN1 IDE2 PIN1 connect the bla ck end to the IDE devices connect the blue end to the motherboard 80-conductor A T A 66/100/133 cable Primary IDE Connector (Blue) Secondary IDE Connector (Bla ck) (39-pin IDE1, see p.9 No. 7) (39-pin IDE2, see p.
17 17 17 17 17 USB _PW R USB _PW R P+5 P- 5 P+4 P- 4 G N D G N D DU MMY 1 CD-R GND GND CD-L CD1 1 I R TX I RR X G N D +5V SB DU MMY USB 2.0 Header HD 8CH I/O a ccommo- (9-pin USB45) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If (see p.9 No. 19) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel are not sufficient, this USB 2.
18 18 18 18 18 MI D I_O U T JA B 2 J B Y J BB 2 MI D I_IN +5V JAY G N D G N D 1 JAX JA B 1 +5V J B X J BB 1 +5V +5V DU MMY DU MMY S PEAKE R 1 G N D PW RB TN# PLE D - PLE D + DU MMY R E S ET# G N D H D LE D + H D LE D - 1 System Panel Header This header a ccommodates (9-pin P ANEL1) several system front panel (see p.
19 19 19 19 19 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 SA SA SA SA SA T T T T T AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before in stalling SA T AII hard disk to your computer , plea se carefully read below SA T AII hard disk setup guide.
20 20 20 20 20 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial A 2.9 Serial A T T T T T A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA T T T T T A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A .
21 21 21 21 21 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Installing Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Inst.
22 22 22 22 22 After step1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit. NOTE. If you install Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and wa nt to ma.
23 23 23 23 23 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
24 24 24 24 24 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [ :00:09] [Fri 07/15/2005] Use [Enter], [T AB] or [SHIFT -TAB] to select a field.
25 25 25 25 25 BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
26 26 26 26 26 PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. The range is from 70MHz to 150MHz. The default value is [100]. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disa ble the feature of Boot Failure Guard. CPU Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Center Sprea d] a s default.
27 27 27 27 27 Processor Multiplier This item will show when “Multiplier/V oltage Cha nge” is set to [Ma nual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. Y ou may set the value from [x8] up to [x25] but no higher tha n the value of “Processor Maxi mum Multiplier”.
28 28 28 28 28 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration OnBoard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. OnBoard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Ena bled] or [Disabled] f or the onboard HD Audio fe ature.
29 29 29 29 29 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
30 30 30 30 30 BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced OnBoard IDE Controller OnBoard SAT AII Controller SA T AII Operation Mode Primary.
31 31 31 31 31 TYPE Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/D V D], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.
32 32 32 32 32 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI / PnP Settings V a l u ei nu n i t so fP C I clocks for PCI device latency timer regi ste r . Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
33 33 33 33 33 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Floppy Configuration Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
34 34 34 34 34 Parallel Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278]. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default value is [ECP+EPP].
35 35 35 35 35 BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration T o enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatr ends, Inc.
36 36 36 36 36 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Security Exit Boot Settings Configure Settings during System Boot. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatr ends, Inc.
37 37 37 37 37 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen In this section, you may set or cha nge the supervisor/user pa ssword for the syste m. For the user pa ssword, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password.
38 38 38 38 38 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitro Boot Security Exit system setup after saving the changes. F 1 0k e yc a nb eu s e d for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.
39 39 39 39 39 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Software Suppor Software Suppor Software Suppor Software Suppor Software Suppor t t t t t 4.1 Install Operating System 4.
40 40 40 40 40 APPENDIX: APPENDIX: APPENDIX: APPENDIX: APPENDIX: AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet .
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