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Published March 2005
Copyright©2005 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper
FID Jumpers (FID0, FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4)
CPU Socket
North Bridge Controller
CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
184-pin DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1- 3)
AGP Slot (AGP1)
Secondary Serial ATA Connector (SATA2)
Primary Serial ATA Connector (SATA1)
South Bridge Controller
Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue)
Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2, Black)
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
System Panel Connector (PANEL1)
Chassis Speaker Connector (SPEAKER 1)
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Infrared Module Connector (IR1)
USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue)
Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
Game Connector (GAME1)
JR1 / JL1 Jumpers
Front Panel Audio Connector (AUDIO1)
Flash Memory
PCI Slots (PCI1- 5)
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS2)
Internal Audio Connector: AUX1 (White)
Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
Shared USB 2.0 Header (USB45E, Blue)
FSB Select Jumper (FSB_SEL1)
FSB Select Jumper (FSB_SEL0)
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Line In (Light Blue)
Line Out (Lime)
Microphone (Pink)
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USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
Serial Port: COM1
PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock K7NF2-RAID 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.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in
the user manual presented in 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 memory and CPU support lists on ASRock
website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock K7NF2-RAID Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.8-in, 30.5 cm x 19.8 cm)
ASRock K7NF2-RAID Quick Installation Guide
ASRock K7NF2-RAID Support CD
One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive
One Serial ATA (SATA) Cables
One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
One ASRock I/O PlusTM Shield
One Game Port Bracket (Optional)
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1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
1.2 Specifications
Platform:
CPU:
Chipsets:
ATX Form Factor (12.0-in x 7.8-in, 30.5-cm x 19.8-cm)
Supports Socket A (462 pins) for
AMD AthlonTM / AthlonTM XP / SempronTM / DuronTM processor
North Bridge:
nVidia nForce 2 Ultra 400, FSB @ 400/333/266/200 MHz,
AGP 8X;
South Bridge:
Memory:
3 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3
MCP-RAID, supports USB 2.0, ATA 133, SATA 1.5Gb/s
PC2100 (DDR266) / PC2700 (DDR333) / PC3200 (DDR400)
for 3 DDR DIMM slots, Max. 3GB;
IDE:
Serial ATA:
IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6;
Supports up to 4 IDE devices
2 SATA connectors,
support up to 2 SATA devices at1.5Gb/s data transfer rate
(Not Support “Hot Plug” function)
Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives
5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Floppy Port:
Audio:
LAN:
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing;
PCI slots:
AGP slot:
USB 2.0:
Chassis temperature sensing;
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life
(ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 1);
CPU fan tachometer; Chassis fan tachometer;
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
5 slots with PCI Specification 2.3
1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, AGP 8X card (see CAUTION 2)
8 USB 2.0 ports:
includes 6 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,
plus two headers to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
(see CAUTION 3)
ASRock I/O PlusTM: 1 PS/2 keyboard port, 1 PS/2 mouse port;
1 serial port: COM1;
1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support;
1 RJ 45 port;
6 default USB 2.0 ports;
Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone
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BIOS:
OS:
AMI legal BIOS;
Supports “Plug and Play”;
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events;
SMBIOS 2.3.1 support;
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 4)
Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
CAUTION!
1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before
you resume the system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC
system.
2. Do NOT insert a 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot of K7NF2-RAID
motherboard! It may cause permanent damage!
3. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows®
XP SP1/2000 SP4. It may not work properly under Microsoft® Windows®
98/ME.
4. Although K7NF2-RAID offers stepless control, it is not recommended to
perform over clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus
frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.
The CPU host frequency of this motherboard is determined by the jumper-
setting. You must set the FSB jumper according to your AMD CPU before
you use the “Manual” option as the FSB setting in BIOS setup to perform
over clocking. Please check page 24 of “User Manual” in the Support CD for
details.
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2. Installation
2. Installation
2. Installation
2. Installation
2. Installation
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
components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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 grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded
object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
2.1 CPU Installation
2.1 CPU Installation
2.1 CPU Installation
2.1 CPU Installation
2.1 CPU Installation
STEP 1: Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.
STEP 2: Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked
corner matches the base of the socket lever.
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 the pins.
STEP 4: When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you
push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on
the side tab to indicate that it is locked.
Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly
refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.
STEP 5:
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2.22.22.22.22.2 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)
K7NF2-RAID motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. To enable Dual-Channel mode, you
need to install 2 DIMMs into DDR1 and DDR3 slots. Although this chipset can work on
the Dual-Channel mode with 2 different modules, we recommend users to use two
identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR
DIMM slots for optimized performance.
If you install only one memory module, please install it on DDR1 first.
If you install 2 memory modules, please install them on DDR1 and
DDR3.
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.
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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 fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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