This document is the user manual for K8NF4G-VSTA published by ASRock INC. in version 1.1, May 2006. The document describes the features and characteristics of the product.
This manual introduces the ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the hardware specifications such as the Micro ATX form factor, AMD 754‑pin CPU socket, and integrated NV44 graphics. It also explains the minimum hardware requirements for Windows Vista Basic logo certification.
The guide walks through component installation, BIOS setup utility screens, security password configuration, and software support via the included Support CD. An appendix explains how to enable AMD’s Cool ’n’ Quiet technology for power‑saving operation.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 8.0‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 754‑Pin |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors |
| Chipset (Northbridge) | nVidia GeForce 6100 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
| Integrated Graphics | NV44 DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0, 128 MB shared |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC883 7.1‑channel |
| LAN Controller | Realtek PHY RTL8201CL (10/100 Mbps) |
| USB Ports | 4 x USB 2.0 |
| SATA Connectors | 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID 0,1,JBOD) |
| BIOS | 4 Mb AMI BIOS (v02.54) |
It supports advanced 64‑bit AMD Athlon 64 and 32‑bit/64‑bit AMD Sempron processors.
The board includes four ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports.
It uses a 4 Mb AMI BIOS (version 02.54).
Enter the Security Screen in the BIOS Setup Utility and select the option to set or change the supervisor or user password.