Foxconn NF4K8AB-8EKRS User Manual

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction2NF4K8AB Series User ManualMain FeaturesSize: ATX form factor of 12” x 9.6”Microprocessor: Supports AMD socket 754 Se

3Chapter 1 Product IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualOnboard Audio  AC’ 97 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports S/PDIF output Onboard Line-in

Chapter 1 Product Introduction4NF4K8AB Series User ManualAdvanced Features PCI 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports PC Health function (capable of

5Chapter 1 Product IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualMotherboard Layout1. PCI Express x1 slots3. Front Audio connector5. PEX PLL REFCLK jumper7.

Chapter 1 Product Introduction6NF4K8AB Series User ManualThis chapter introduces the hardware installation process,including the installation of the

7Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualTake note of the following precautions before you install componentsor change settings

8Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualThis motherboard supports AMD socket 754 SempronTM, AthlonTM 64 family pro-cessors wit

9Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User Manual1.Locate the CPU retention mecha-nism base (surrounds the CPUsocket).Installation of C

10Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User Manual5.Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to securethe heatsi

11Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualCPU Qualified Vendor ListThe following table lists the CPUs that have been tested and

Item Checklist:Thank for your purchasing WinFast NF4K8AB series motherboard. Please checkthe package; if there are missing or damaged items, contact y

12Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualNote:Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or re-moving expansion cards

13Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualMemory Qualified Vendor ListThe following table list is the memory modules that have

14Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualPower SupplyThis motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any

15Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualRear Panel ConnectorsThis motherboard provides the following ports as below:COM1 USB

16Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User Manual 1394 Port (optional)This digital interface supports electronic devices such as di

17Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualThis motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE devices, SATA devices,USB devices,

18Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualPower LED Connector (PLED)Attach the connector to the Power LED on the front panel of

19Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualThe Serial ATA connectors are used to con-nect the Serial ATA devices to themotherboa

20Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualS/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUTThe S/PDIF out connector is capable of provid-ing digi

21Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualExpansion SlotsPCI SlotsThe expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots.

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22Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User Manual Graphics Cards Qualified Vendor ListThe following table lists the graphics cards tha

23Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualJumpersUsers can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if necessary. Thissec

24Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualBIOS TBL Enable Jumper: JP1The system cannot boot, if the BIOS failed to beflashed in

25Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsNF4K8AB Series User ManualPEX PLL REFCLK Select Jumper: J3A1This jumper is used to select the resource for PCIE

T-- This page is intentionally left blank --hisThis chapter tells how to change system settings through theBIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of

27Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualEnter BIOS SetupThe BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,correctly s

28Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualAdvanced BIOS FeaturesThe advanced system features can be set up through this menu.Advanced Ch

29Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualStandard CMOS FeaturesThis sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as thed

30Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualAward (Phoenix) BIOS can support 4 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large orAuto mode.CHS For HDD<52

31Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualBIOS Features[SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled)SuperBoot allows system-relevant inform

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32Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualAdvanced BIOS FeaturesRemovable Device PriorityThis option is used to select the priority for

33Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualExternal Cache (Default: Enabled)This item is used to turn on or off the CPU external cache.

34Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualAdvanced Chipset FeaturesDRAM ConfigurationPress <Enter> to set the items about DRAM Co

35Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualMax Memclock (MHz) (Default: Auto)User can place an artificial memory clock limit on the sys

36Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualIntegrated PeripheralsIntegrated Peripherals MenuIDE Function Setup Press <Enter> to

37Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualIDE Function Setup MenuOnChip IDE Channel 0 (Default: Enabled)This option is used to set the

38Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualRAID Enable (Default: Disabled)This item is available for you to enable or disable the onboar

39Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualPower Management SetupACPI function (Default: Enabled)ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuratio

40Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualSoft-Off by PBTN (Default: Instant-Off)This item is used to set the power down method. This f

41Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualPower Management Events Setup MenuPS/2 MS WakeUp S3/S4/S5 (Default: Disabled)This option is

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42Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualMAC Resume From S4/S5 (Default: Enabled)This item is used to set the system to wake up by MAC

43Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualPnP/PCI ConfigurationsInit Display First (Default: PCI Slot)This option is used to set which

44Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualPC Health Status (O.T.S)CPU Smart Fan Control (Default: Disabled)(optional)This option is use

45Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualX-BIOS II <Over Clocking>Chipset Vcore Select (Default: Default)This option is used to

46Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualSet Supervisor/User PasswordThe preferential grade of supervisor password is higher than user

47Chapter 3 BIOS DescriptionNF4K8AB Series User ManualSave & Exit SetupSelect this option and press <Enter>, the following message will ap

ChapterThe utility CD that came with the motherboard contains usefulsoftware and several utility drivers that enhance the mother-board features.

49Chapter 4 Driver CD IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualUtility CD contentThis motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simp

50Chapter 4 Driver CD IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualStart to install driversSelect <Install Driver> to enter the driver installation me

This chapter will introduce how to create NVIDIA RAID.This chapter includes the following information: Basic Configuration  Setting up BIOS Enterin

Driver CD IntroductionUtility CD content ...Start to install driv

52Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualSummary of RAID ConfigurationsRAID ArraysThis section describes the following types of

53Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualBasic Configuration InstructionsThe following are the basic steps for configuring NVIDI

54Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualSetting Up the BIOS1. Start up the computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.

55Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualEntering the RAID BIOS Setup1. After rebooting your PC, wait until you see the RAID sof

56Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualIn the example above, 1.0.M means the hard drive is attached to Channel 1,Controller 0,

57Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User Manual• Assigning the DisksThe disks that you enabled from the RAID Config BIOS setup page ap

58Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User Manual2. Press Y if you want to wipe out all the data from the RAID array, otherwise pressN.

59Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User Manual2. Select the modules that you want to install. Select the relative options that youhav

60Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualInstalling the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array)1. After you complete the RAID BIOS

61Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User Manual4. Press Enter to continue with operating system Installation. Be sure to copy thefiles

1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoiddama

62Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualInitializing and Using the Disk ArrayThe RAID array is now ready to be initialized unde

63Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User ManualIn Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or previous versions), the end user cannot installthis

64Chapter 5 NVIDIA RAID IntroductionNF4K8AB Series User Manual14. Select the desired type of RAID array you want to convert. Then Select Next.15. You

65AppendixNF4K8AB Series User ManualUsing 8-channel Audio (optional)1. Introduction8-channel audio is the highest surround sound standard available ad

66AppendixNF4K8AB Series User ManualSTEP 2. You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use the 8-channel audio function.BlackBlu

67AppendixNF4K8AB Series User ManualSTEP 3. After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’sstatus area. Double cl

This manual is suitable for motherboard of NF4K8AB series.Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user whowants diverse features.-L with on

ChapterThank you for buying WinFast NF4K8AB series motherboard.This series of motherboard is one of our new products, andoffers superior performance,