ISonic K8NF4G-SATA2 manual Introduction, Package Contents

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock K8NF4G-SATA2motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de- livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit- ment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration 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 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

1.1Package Contents

1 x ASRock K8NF4G-SATA2Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.0-in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm)

1x ASRock K8NF4G-SATA2Quick Installation Guide

1x ASRock K8NF4G-SATA2Support CD

1x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)

1x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable

1x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

1x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

1x HD 8CH I/O Shield

1x COM Port Bracket

1x HDMR Card (Optional)

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Contents K8NF4G-SATA2 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Appendix AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology Software SupportIntroduction Package ContentsSpecifications Support CD Bios FeatureHardware MonitorPage RoHS Motherboard LayoutTable for Audio Output Connection HD 8CH I/OPre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationNotch break Installation of Memory Modules DimmEasy Multi Monitor Feature Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI Express Slots, PCI Slots and Hdmr SlotSetting Jumpers SetupOnboard Headers and Connectors IDE1 Infrared Module Header System Panel Header Western Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuidePage Make a Sata / Sataii Driver Diskette Set Up BiosUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Untied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar Main Screen Navigation KeysTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen System Time HourMinuteSecondOverclock Mode CPU ConfigurationAdvanced Screen CPU Frequency MHzPcie Frequency MHz Boot Failure GuardCPU Spread Spectrum Pcie Spread SpectrumProcessor Voltage Processor MultiplierMemory Clock Flexibility OptionChipset Configuration Acpi Configuration Sataii Operation Mode IDE ConfigurationIDE Device Configuration OnBoard IDE ControllerPIO Mode LBA/Large ModeDMA Mode Block Multi-Sector TransferPCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationA.R.T 32Bit Data TransferSuper IO Configuration Floppy ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port AddressECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Address EPP VersionHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen USB ConfigurationUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportBoot Settings Configuration Boot ScreenBoot From Network Boot Up Num-LockSecurity Screen Main Advanced Monitor BootChange Supervisor Password Exit Screen Load Optimal DefaultsSave Changes and Exit Discard Changes and ExitSupport CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers MenuAppendix