ASRock P45XE-WiFiN/P45XE-R/P45XE Motherboard User Manual
The ASRock P45XE series (WiFiN, P45XE‑R, P45XE) is an ATX‑form‑factor motherboard supporting LGA 775 Intel Core 2 and Celeron CPUs, dual‑channel DDR2 memory, and a range of I/O options including Dual LAN and an optional Wi‑Fi‑802.11n module. It features solid‑capacitor design, CrossFireTM support, and high‑definition audio codecs.
This Quick Installation Guide provides a detailed motherboard layout, connector descriptions, and step‑by‑step procedures for installing the CPU, memory, storage devices, and optional Wi‑Fi module. It also explains LED indicators, LAN port functions, and audio configuration to help users set up the board correctly.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.8") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel P45, Southbridge Intel ICH10R (WiFiN/R) / ICH10 (P45XE) |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR2 DIMM, max 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCI‑Express 2.0 x16, 3 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| Audio Codec | ALC890 (7.1 CH, 110 dB dynamic range) |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C, supports Dual LAN on WiFiN/R models |
It uses an LGA 775 socket compatible with Intel Core 2, Pentium Dual Core, and Celeron Dual Core processors.
The board provides four DDR2 DIMM slots with a maximum total memory capacity of 16 GB.
Yes, the WiFiN and P45XE‑R versions support Dual LAN using a Realtek RTL8111B/RTL8111C controller.