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NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ Setup Manual
FCC Information and Copyright
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
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  • Page 1 NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ............1 Before You Start ................1 Package Checklist................1 Motherboard Features..............2 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 5.x) ..........4 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x)..........4 Motherboard Layout ................5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ........... 6 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)........6 FAN Headers..................8 Installing System Memory ..............9 Connectors and Slots ...............11...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION EFORE TART Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Features

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD EATURES NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ processors Sempron / AM2+ processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit...
  • Page 5 Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors (For Ver 5.X)

    Motherboard Manual ANEL ONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/2 COM1 USBX2 USBX2 Keyboard Center Line In Rear Line Out Side Mic In ANEL ONNECTORS PS/2 Line In/ Mouse Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ Center PS/2 COM1 USBX2 USBX2 Keyboard...
  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ OTHERBOARD AYOUT JKBMS1 JCFAN1 JATXPWR2 JPRNT1 JUSB1 JATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 JAUDIO2 (for Ver 5.x) JAUDIO1 (for Ver 6.x) nForce JAUDIOF1 520 / 560 SATA3 SATA4 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 BAT1 SATA1 SATA2 PEX16_1 Codec PCI1 JCDIN1 Super I/O JUSB2 JUSB3 JUSB4 PCI2 JSPDIF_OUT1 FDD1...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NSTALLING ENTRAL ROCESSING Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle.
  • Page 9 NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. Note: Please update the BIOS to the latest version while using AM2+ CPUs.
  • Page 10: Fan Headers

    Motherboard Manual FAN H EADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin#1.
  • Page 11: Installing System Memory

    NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ NSTALLING YSTEM EMORY A. Memory Modules Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
  • Page 12 Motherboard Manual B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory DDR2 Module Location Size DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB/2048MB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB/2048MB Max is 8GB. DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB/2048MB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB/2048MB C. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table.
  • Page 13: Connectors And Slots

    NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ ONNECTORS AND LOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
  • Page 14 Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally. PEX1_1/ PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 Slots PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP OW TO ETUP UMPERS The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”.
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage+5V +12V +12V +3.3V Ground JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
  • Page 17 NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused) USB-...
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector is not acceptable. Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic Right in GPIO...
  • Page 19 NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Assignment SPDIF_OUT Ground JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard.
  • Page 20 Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Assignment Assignment -Strobe Ground -ALF Data 6 Data 0 Ground -Error Data 7 Data 1 Ground -Init -ACK Data 2 Ground -Scltin Busy Data 3 Ground Ground Data 4...
  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Nvidia Raid Functions

    NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ CHAPTER 4: NVIDIA RAID FUNCTIONS PERATION YSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional. RRAYS NVRAID supports the following types of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for many applications.
  • Page 22 Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1 array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a second redundant drive in the array.
  • Page 23 NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ RAID 0+1: RAID 0 drives can be mirrored using RAID 1 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 0+1 solution for improved performance plus resiliency. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform. ­...
  • Page 24 Motherboard Manual RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more drives. It writes data and parity blocks across all the drives in the array. Fault tolerance is maintained by ensuring that the parity information for any given block of data is placed on a different drive from those used to store the data itself.
  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Useful Help

    NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP RIVER NSTALLATION After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
  • Page 26: Award Bios Beep Code

    Motherboard Manual BIOS B WARD Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install XTRA...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    NF560 A2G+/NF520 A2G+ ROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution No power to the system at all Make sure power cable is Power light don’t illuminate, fan securely plugged in. inside power supply does not turn Replace cable. Contact technical support. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on.
  • Page 28: Appendencies: Spec In Other Language

    Motherboard Manual APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE ERMAN NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Sockel AM2 / AM2+ Sockel AM2 / AM2+ AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Prozessoren Sempron / AM2+ Prozessoren Die AMD 64-Architektur unterstützt eine 32-Bit-...
  • Page 29 Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne OS-Unterstütz Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein...
  • Page 30: France

    Motherboard Manual RANCE NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Processeurs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processeurs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64 L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64...
  • Page 31 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis. supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 32: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ L’architettura AMD 64 abilita la L’architettura AMD 64 abilita la...
  • Page 33 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo senza preavviso.
  • Page 34: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Conector AM2 / AM2+ Conector AM2 / AM2+ Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de...
  • Page 35 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP / VISTA sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar operativo el soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo.
  • Page 36: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Processadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma computação A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma computação...
  • Page 37 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou operativos remover suporte para qualquer sistema remover suporte para qualquer sistema suportados operativo com ou sem aviso prévio.
  • Page 38: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Procesory Sempron / AM2+ Procesory Procesor Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia przetwarzanie...
  • Page 39 Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 specjalne Obsluga Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP / VISTA systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub operacyjne odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
  • Page 40: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Гнездо AM2 / AM2+ Гнездо AM2 / AM2+ Процессоры AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Процессоры AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / (центральн Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ ый...
  • Page 41 тики Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Поддержка Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с...
  • Page 42: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC NF520 A2G+ NF560 A2G+ ‫ﻡﻘﺒﺲ‬AM2 / AM2+ ‫ﻡﻘﺒﺲ‬AM2 / AM2+ ‫ﻡﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 ‫ﻡﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 ‫ﺠﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟ‬ ‫وﺣﺪة‬ X2 / Sempron / AM2+ X2 / Sempron / AM2+ ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ‬...
  • Page 43 ‫اﻟﻠﻮﺡﺔ‬ ‫ﺡﺠﻢ‬ Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو‬ ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو‬ ‫اﻟﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫أﻥﻈﻤﺔ‬...
  • Page 44: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE NF560 A2G+ NF520 A2G+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ プロセッサ Sempron / AM2+ プロセッサ...
  • Page 45 200 mm (幅) X 293 mm (高さ) RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 / 5のサポート RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1のサポート 特殊機能 Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA OSサポート Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加ま Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加ま たは削除する権利を留保します。 たは削除する権利を留保します。 2007/11/09...

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