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Summary of Contents for ALIVENF5-VST

Page 1: ...1 1 1 1 1 ALiveNF5 VSTA User Manual Version 1 0 Published January 2007 Copyright 2007 ASRock INC All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ... or implied including but not limited to the implied warran ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the like even if ASRock has be...

Page 3: ...II Hard Disk Setup Guide 23 2 9 Serial ATA SATA Serial ATAII SATAII Hard Disks Installation 24 2 10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA SATAII HDDs 24 2 11 Driver Installation Guide 24 2 12 Installing Windows 2000 XP XP 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit Without RAID Functions 25 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2000 XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions 25 2 12 2 Installing Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit ...

Page 4: ...iguration 43 3 6 Security Screen 44 3 7 Exit Screen 45 4 4 4 4 4 Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support Software Support 46 46 46 46 46 4 1 Install Operating System 46 4 2 Support CD Information 46 4 2 1 Running Support CD 46 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 46 4 2 3 Utilities Menu 46 4 2 4 Contact Information 46 APPENDIX AMD s Cool n Quiet APPENDIX AMD s Cool n Quiet APPENDIX AMD s...

Page 5: ... 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Package Contents Package Contents Package Contents Packag...

Page 6: ...00 667 533 Max capacity 8GB see CAUTION 4 Hybrid Booster CPU Frequency Stepless Control see CAUTION 5 ASRock U COP see CAUTION 6 Boot Failure Guard B F G ASRock AM2 Boost ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12 5 see CAUTION 7 Expansion Slot 3 x PCI slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots Audio 7 1 CH Windows VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio ALC888 Audio Codec...

Page 7: ...es AntiVirus Software Trial Version Hardware CPU Internal Temperature Sensing Monitor CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing Chassis Temperature Sensing CPU Fan Tachometer Chassis Fan Tachometer CPU Quiet Fan Voltage Monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V Vcore OS Microsoft Windows 2000 XP XP Media Center XP 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit compliant see CAUTION 11 Certifications FCC CE WHQL Certificated WARNING Please rea...

Page 8: ...en the CPU and the heatsink when you install 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 clock However we can not guarantee the system stability for a...

Page 9: ...ws Vista Vista Vista Vista VistaTM TM TM TM TM Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo Premium and Basic Logo 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 Sempron 2800 Memory 512MB Single Channel VGA DX9 0...

Page 10: ...1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 32 SATAII SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 USB8_9 1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 USB 2 0 Header USB4_5 Blue 2 ATX 12V Power Connector ATX12V1 17 Chassis Speaker Header SPEAKER 1 3 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 18 USB 2 0 Header USB6_7 Blue 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 System Panel Header PANEL1 5 AM2 940 Pin CPU Socket 20 Chassis Fan Connector CHA_FAN1 6 2 x 240 pin DDRII...

Page 11: ...ction details in accordance with the type of speaker you use TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central Bass Side Speaker No 7 No 4 No 5 No 3 2 V 4 V V 6 V V V 8 V V V V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 To enable Multi Streaming function you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header After restarting your computer you will...

Page 12: ...r 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 motherboard components due to static electricity NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like Also remember to use a groun...

Page 13: ... 2 2 2 2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to impro...

Page 14: ...You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Yellow Slot Yellow Slot Orange Slot Orange Slot 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated For the configuration 3 please install identical DDRII DIMMs in all four slots 1 If you want to install two memory modules for optim...

Page 15: ...DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward Step 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot 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 clips at both ends ful...

Page 16: ...rd SATA2 card etc Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Step 1 Before installing the expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card befor...

Page 17: ...and higher standby current provided by power supply Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 see p 10 No 9 Note CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password date time and system setup parameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After wa...

Page 18: ...he details Serial ATAII Connectors These four Serial ATAII SATAII SATAII_1 see p 10 No 13 connectors support SATAII SATAII_2 see p 10 No 14 or SATA hard disk for internal SATAII_3 see p 10 No 11 storage devices The current SATAII_4 see p 10 No 12 SATAII interface allows up to 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate Serial ATA SATA Either end of the SATA data cable Data Cable can be connected to the SATA Optio...

Page 19: ...2 0 ports 9 pin USB6_7 see p 10 No 18 9 pin USB4_5 see p 10 No 16 Infrared Module Header This header supports an 5 pin IR1 optional wireless transmitting see p 10 No 28 and receiving infrared module Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you 4 pin CD1 to receive stereo audio input CD1 see p 10 No 25 from sound sources such as a CD ROM DVD ROM TV tuner card or MPEG card Front Panel Audio H...

Page 20: ...ork 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 3 Pin Fan Installation Pin 1 3 Connected ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power 20 pinATXPWR1 supply to this connector see p 10 No 32 C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel o...

Page 21: ... HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header 1 GND 5V SPDIFOUT C B GND 5V SPDIFOUT blue black blue black GND SPDIFOUT blue black GND SPDIFOUT A HDMI_SPDIFCable Please connect the black end A Optional 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 HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card A black end B white end 2 pi...

Page 22: ...refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card white end 2 pin B white end 3 pin C Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card Otherwise the motherboard and the VGA card may be damaged For example this picture shows the wrong example of c...

Page 23: ...sk may fail to run at SATAII mode Western Digital If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted SATA 1 5Gb s will be enabled On the other hand if you want to enable SATAII 3 0Gb s please remove the jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6 SAMSUNG If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted SATA 1 5Gb s will be enabled On the other hand if you want to enable SATAII 3 0Gb s please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4 HITACHI Please use...

Page 24: ... AII AII AII AII HDDs HDDs HDDs HDDs HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA SATAII Devices in RAID AHCI mode NVIDIA nForce 520 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface AHCI a new operation interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort AHCI also provides usability enhancements such as Hot Plug NOTE What is...

Page 25: ... Installing Windows 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2 12 1 Installing Windows 2000 XP XP 64 bit Without 2000 XP XP 64 bit Without 2000 XP XP 64 bit Without 2000 XP XP 64 bit Without 2000 XP XP 64 bit Without RAID Functions RAID Functions RAID Functions RAID Functions RAID Functions If you want to install Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows XP 64 bit on you...

Page 26: ...ical 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 on the bottom to load the NVIDIA AHCI drivers NVIDIA AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD I386...

Page 27: ...stalling Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2000 XP XP 64 bit With RAID 2000 XP XP 64 bit With RAID 2000 XP XP 64 bit With RAID 2000 XP XP 64 bit With RAID 2000 XP XP 64 bit With RAID Functions Functions Functions Functions Functions If you want to install Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows XP 64 bit on your SATA SATAII HDDs...

Page 28: ... CD RAID Installation Guide STEP 3 Install Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system Insert the Windows VistaTM Windows VistaTM 64 bit optical disk into the optical 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 optica...

Page 29: ...to to CPU PCIE Async Therefore CPU FSB is untied during overclocking but PCI PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology NOTE If you install Windows VistaTM Windows VistaTM 64 bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage create con...

Page 30: ... button on the 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 setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 BIOS Menu Bar BIOS Menu Bar BIOS Menu Bar BIOS Menu Bar BIOS Menu Bar The top of t...

Page 31: ... 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key Navigation Key s Function Description Moves cursor left or right to select Screens Moves cursor up or down to select items To change option for the selected items Enter To bring up the selected screen F1 To dis...

Page 32: ...2 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Frequency MHz PCIE Frequency MHz AM2 Boost Overclock Mode 200 100 Disabled Auto CPU LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE SATA Cool n Quiet Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum 0 75 Hershey Enabled Enabled Auto Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maxi...

Page 33: ...occurs Processor Maximum Multiplier It will display Processor Maximum Multiplier for reference Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference Multiplier Voltage Change This item is set to Auto by default If it is set to Manual you may adjust the value of Processor Multiplier and Processor Voltage However it is recom mended to keep the default value for system sta...

Page 34: ...ion The default value of this option is Disabled It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility when it is set to Enabled CAS Latency CL Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing Configuration options Auto 3T 4T 5T and 6T The default value is Auto TRAS Use this to adjust TRAS values Configuration options Auto 5CLK 6CLK 7CLK 8CLK 9CLK 10CLK 11CLK 12CLK 13CLK 14CLK 15CLK 16CLK 1...

Page 35: ...en PCI Sound Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto Enabled or Disabled for the onboard HDAudio Front Panel CD In Use this item to enable or disable CD In of OnBoard HD Audio If you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows VistaTM logo test please disable this option Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card It allows you to sel...

Page 36: ...this item to select whether to auto detect or disable the Suspend to RAM feature Select Auto will enable this feature if the OS supports it If you set this item to Disabled the function Repost Video on STR Resume will be hidden Repost Video on STR Resume This feature allows you to repost video on STR resume STR refers to suspend to RAM Away Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode...

Page 37: ... HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table The default value is Disabled Please set this option to Enabled if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows VistaTM certification 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller Use this item to enable or disable the OnBoard IDE Con...

Page 38: ...X user select Disabled to disable the LBA Large mode Block Multi Sector Transfer The default value of this item is Auto If this feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer PIO Mode Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing DMA Mode DMA capability allows the improved transfe...

Page 39: ...M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology feature Configuration options Disabled Auto Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32 bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate 3 3 5 3 3 5 3 3 5 3 3 5 3 3 5 PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Setting wrong values in this section may cause t...

Page 40: ...P Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ OnBoard Game Port OnBoard MIDI Port Enabled 3F8 IRQ4 Disabled 378 ECP EPP 1 9 DMA3 IRQ7 Enabled Disabled 3 3 6 3 3 6 3 3 6 3 3 6 3 3 6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration In this section you may configure the type of your floppy drive 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 3 3 7 Super IO Configuration Super ...

Page 41: ...on in the following item EPP Version Configuration options Normal Bi Directional and ECP EPP EPP Version Use this item to set the EPP version Configuration options 1 9 and 1 7 ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel Configuration options DMA0 DMA1 and DMA3 Parallel Port IRQ Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port Configuration options IRQ5 and IRQ7 OnBoard Gam...

Page 42: ...m will start to auto detect if there is no USB device connected Auto option will disable the legacy USB support 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware ...

Page 43: ...eature 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 Boot Boot From Network Bootup Num Lock Disabled On 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen Boot Screen In this section it will display the available devices on your system for you to config ure the boot settings ...

Page 44: ... user password you may also clear it BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Security Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password No...

Page 45: ...Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option it will pop out the following message Save configuration changes 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 will pop out the following message Dis card changes and exit setup Select OK to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Ch...

Page 46: ...4 2 1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu did not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 4 2 2 Drive...

Page 47: ...re 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 then Control Panel 2 Switch to Classic View for Windows XP only 3 Double click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select...

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