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NF6-GLAN
User Manual
Version 1.2
Published May 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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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 purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis- tered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identif
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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ 5 5 5 5 5 1.1 Package Contents .......................................
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3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 42 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 43 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 43 3.3.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 44 3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 45 3.5 Boot Screen ...................................................................
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1. 1. Introduction Introduction 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock NF6-GLAN motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment 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 configuratio
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1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm TM CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor TM - Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom II X4 / X3 and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors TM - Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s
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- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x WiFi header (see CAUTION 7) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI 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 - ASRo
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CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 30 for details. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 14 for proper installation. 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, pleas
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10. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. 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 im
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SOCKET AM2 ATXPWR1 Top: LINE IN Center: PARALLEL PORT FRONT PS2 Bottom: COM1 MIC IN Keyboard 1 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 5 7 4 6 20.3cm (8.0-in) PS2_USB_PW1 PS2 Mouse CPU_FAN1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 IDE1 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 8 31 Dual Channel PCIE1 AM2+ 30 PCI AM2 EXPRESS LAN PHY PCIE2 29 CLRCMOS1 1 NF6-GLAN 9 10 NVIDIA 28 PCIE3/DE RoHS GeForce 6150SE 11 SATAII /
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1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 1.4 ASRock HD 6CH I/O 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 6 9 8 7 1 Parallel Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 RJ-45 Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 Line In (Light Blue) 9 COM Port 4 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 5 Microphone (Pink) 11 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio head
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2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.0-in, 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en- sure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard comp
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2.1 2.1 CPU Installation CPU Installation 2.1 2.1 2.1 CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation o Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 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. Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 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 chip- type) DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In
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Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a 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. 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 for
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gig
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2.5 2.5 Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup 2.5 2.5 2.5 Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting 1_2 2_3 PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.10, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or +5V +5VSB USB wake up
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) FLOPPY1 Pin1 (see p.10 No. 22) the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the r
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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power (Optional) connector on each drive. Then connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect the white end of SATA connect to the power cable to the power power supply connector of the power supply. USB_PWR USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0 P-7 P+7 (9-pin USB6_7) GND ports on the I/O panel, there are DUMMY (see p.10 No. 14) two USB 2.0 headers on this 1 motherboard. USB6_7 header can GND P+6 sup
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Front Panel Audio Header GND This is an interface for the front PRESENCE# MIC_RET (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows OUT_RET (see p.10, No. 24) convenient connection and 1 control of audio devices. OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L 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’97 audio panel, ple
