This document is the installation guide for the ASRock P5B-DE motherboard, which describes the features and characteristics of the motherboard.
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock P5B-DE ATX motherboard and walks users through unpacking, component identification, and the installation process. It includes a brief introduction, package contents, and a concise overview of the board’s layout and connectors.
The guide also lists key technical specifications such as CPU socket type, supported chipsets, memory capacity, expansion slots, audio and LAN controllers, and power connectors. Safety warnings, over‑clocking cautions, and references to the full user manual on the support CD are provided for further detail.
| Form factor | ATX (12.0 in x 8.0 in) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel P965, Southbridge Intel ICH8 |
| Memory slots | 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots (max 8 GB) |
| SATA connectors | 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (no RAID, no hot‑plug) |
| PCI Express slots | 1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 3 x PCI |
| Audio codec | VIA VT1708S 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet |
It uses an LGA 775 socket for Intel Core 2, Pentium Dual‑Core, Celeron Dual‑Core and compatible processors.
The motherboard provides four DDR2 DIMM slots supporting up to 8 GB of memory.
It has four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, which do not support RAID or hot‑plug functions.
The northbridge is Intel P965 and the southbridge is Intel ICH8.