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Page 1: User Manual
The Possible Of Impossible nVIDIA NF520LE Socket AM2 Processor Mainboard ® nVIDIA nForce 520 Series User Manual Website: http://www.jwele.com Rev: 1.00, Aug 2007 P/N: 80ENNF5200... - Page 2 Disclaimer The intellectual property of this manual belongs to our company. The ownership of all of the products, including accessories and software etc. belong to our company. No one is permitted to copy, change, or translate without our written permission. We compiled this manual based on our careful attitude, but we can not guarantee the accuracy of the contents.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................... 3 1.1 Package Checklist ....................... 3 1.2 Specifications ......................4 1.3 Mainboard Layout ....................... 5 1.3.1 NF520LE(V1.0) ....................... 5 1.3.2 NF520LE(V2.0) ....................... 6 1.3.3 NF520LE(V3.0) ....................... 7 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ..............8 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup .................. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
NF520LE User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Checklist Thank you for choosing our product. Please check the following packing and accessories, if there is any broken or part missing, please contact with your franchiser. • HDD Cable X 1 •... -
Page 5: Specifications
NF520LE User Manual 1.2 Specifications ® - Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64/Ahtlon 64 FX/Athlon 64 X2/ Sempron Processor - AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing - Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth - Supports Hyper Transport... -
Page 6: Mainboard Layout
NF520LE User Manual 1.3 Mainboard Layout 1.3.1 NF520LE(V1.0) (This picture is only for reference) - -... -
Page 7: Nf520Le(V2.0)
NF520LE User Manual 1.3.2 NF520LE(V2.0) (This picture is only for reference) - -... -
Page 8: Nf520Le(V3.0)
NF520LE User Manual 1.3.3 NF520LE(V3.0) (This picture is only for reference) - -... -
Page 9: Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
NF520LE User Manual 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices The rear I/O part of this mainboard provides the following I/O ports: NF520LE(V1.0) NF520LE(V2.0) NF520LE(V3.0) • PS/2 Mouse: Connect to PS/2 mouse. • PS/2 Keyboard: Connect to PS/2 keyboard. • Print: Connect to print or other devices that support this communication protocol. -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
NF520LE User Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis The mainboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were based mainly on model “ (V1.0)”, unless specifi cally stated. • Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard. -
Page 11: Installation Of The Cpu And Cpu Cooler
NF520LE User Manual 2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. -
Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu Cooler
NF520LE User Manual 2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler. 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules This mainboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. -
Page 13: Connecting Peripheral Devices
NF520LE User Manual 2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices 2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Each of the IDE port connects up to two IDE drives at Ultra ATA 66/100/133 mode by one 40-pin, 80-conductor,and 3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. -
Page 14: Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup
NF520LE User Manual Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup 3.1 Checking Jumper Settings • For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position. -
Page 15: Dual Bios Function
NF520LE User Manual 3.4 Dual BIOS Function (Optional) The mainboard will automatic repair USR_BIOS from SAFE_BIOS to boot if the dual BIOS of mainboard's USR_BIOS can't boot; Material setps below: there will display "System BIOS is bad ,To recover it?(Y/N)" on the screen after SAFE_BIOS boot;meanwhile,please press "Y"... -
Page 16: Fan Power Connectors
NF520LE User Manual 3.6 FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. CFAN or CFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector SFAN1: System Fan Power Connector SFAN2: System Fan Power Connector (Optional) SFAN1... -
Page 17: Additional Usb Port Headers
NF520LE User Manual 3.8 Additional USB Port Headers Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data 0- Data 1- Data 0+ Data 1+ Ground Ground 3.9 Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. -
Page 18: Ir Connection Header
NF520LE User Manual 3.10 IR Connection Header (Optional) Connect the IrDA cable (if available) to this IR connector. Pin No. Definition IRRX IRTX 3.11 Internal Audio Connectors Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition... -
Page 19: Atx Power Input Connectors
NF520LE User Manual 3.12 ATX Power Input Connectors This mainboard provides two power connectors to connect power supplier. 3 3V 5VSB PWR OK PS ON 3 3V +3 3V 3 3V - 1 -... -
Page 20: Chapter 4 Bios Setup Utility
NF520LE User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was stored in a Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip. Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory. -
Page 21: Bios Setup - Cmos Setup Utility
NF520LE User Manual 4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility • In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely match with what you see on your screen. -
Page 22: Control Keys
NF520LE User Manual • PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect temperature, voltage, fan, speed. • Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. • Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. -
Page 23: Standard Cmos Features
NF520LE User Manual 4.5.3 Standard CMOS Features Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, 18 2007 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 13 : 19 : 44 Menu Level ► ► IDE Channel 0 Master [MAXTOR STM380215A] ►... - Page 24 NF520LE User Manual IDE HDD Auto-Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, SATA Port 1/2 When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE or SATA hard drive you are using.
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Page 25: Advanced Bios Features
NF520LE User Manual 4.5.4 Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ► Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help Press Enter Virus Warning [Disabled] CPU Internal Cache [Enabled] Menu Level ► External Cache... - Page 26 NF520LE User Manual ・ Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed if choose [Enable]. ・ Boot Up NumLock Status This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.
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Page 27: Advanced Chipset Features
NF520LE User Manual 4.5.5 Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Disabled Frame Buffer Size [Disabled] Item Help GPU Bank Flip [Disabled] K8<->NB HT Speed [Auto] Menu Level ► K8<->NB HT Width [Auto]... -
Page 28: Integrated Peripherals
NF520LE User Manual 4.5.6 Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Function Setup Press Enter [Press Enter] Item Help ► RAID Config [Press Enter] OnChip USB [V1.1+V2.0] Menu Level ► USB Memory Type... - Page 29 NF520LE User Manual Primary Master/Slave UDMA Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This mainboard supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this mainboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.
- Page 30 NF520LE User Manual ・ IDE HDD Block Mode Enable this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector that the drive can support. It also improves the speed of access to IDE devices.
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Page 31: Power Management Setup
NF520LE User Manual 4.5.7 Power Management Setup Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup Enabled ACPI Function [Enabled] Item Help Power Management [User Define] Video Off Method [DPMS Support] Menu Level ► HDD Power Down [Disabled]... -
Page 32: Pnp Pci Configuration
NF520LE User Manual [1-31]: This option selects a date you would like the system to power-on. The system will power-on on the date set, and the time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” item. ・ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This item sets the time you would like the system to power-on. -
Page 33: Pc Health Status
NF520LE User Manual 4.5.9 PC Health Status Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Disabled Post Sensor [Disabled] Item Help SYS Temperture C/ 86 CPU Temperture C/113 Menu Level ► SYS Fan2 Speed 0 RPM CPU Fan Speed... -
Page 34: Frequency/Voltage Control
NF520LE User Manual 4.5.10 Frequency/Voltage Control Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Frequency [200] Item Help PCIE Clock [100Mhz] ► CPU Feature [Press Enter] Menu Level ► ► Memory Configuration [Press Enter] BIOS Write Protect... -
Page 35: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
NF520LE User Manual 4.5.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and the <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter>... -
Page 36: Save & Exit Setup
NF520LE User Manual To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup freely. -
Page 37: Chapter 5 Driver Installation
NF520LE User Manual Chapter 5 Driver Installation Check your package and there is Driver CD included. This CD consists of all drivers you need. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which drivers needed so that your system can function properly. - Page 38 NF520LE User Manual When you choose Mainboard Driver installation Utility, the drivers menu should appear as below: Back <- nForce Chipset Installation Utility Onboard LAN Driver Audio Driver Exit (This picture is only for reference) From the Drivers MENU you may make 3 selections:...
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Page 39: Appendix 1
NF520LE User Manual APPENDIX 1 POST Codes NOTE: EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are output to port address 80h. Code (hex) Name Description Turn Off Chipset Cache OEM Specific-Cache control Processor Test 1 Processor Status (1FLAGS) Verification. - Page 40 NF520LE User Manual Early Cache Initialization Cyrix CPU initialization. Cache initialization. Setup Interrupt Vector Initialize first 120 interrup tvectors with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR Table and initialize INT 00h-1Fh according to INT_TBL. Test CMOS RAM Test CMOS RAM Checksum, if bad, or insert key pressed, Checksum load defaults.
- Page 41 NF520LE User Manual 21-2F Enable Slots 1-15 Initialize slots 1 through 15. Size Base and Extended Size base memory from 256K to 640K and extended memory Memory above 1MB. Test Base and Extended Test base memory from 256K to 640K and extended memory Memory above 1MB using various patterns.
- Page 42 NF520LE User Manual Manufacturing POST Reboot if Manufacturing POST Loop pin is set. Otherwise Loop or Display display any messages (i.e., any non-fatal errors that were Messages detected during POST) and enter Setup. Security Check Ask password security (optional).
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