ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard is a stable and high-performance product with various features and advantages.
This guide introduces the ASRock ConRoeXFire-eSATA2 ATX motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the board layout, connectors, and supported hardware. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for more in‑depth information.
The document walks through pre‑installation precautions, CPU installation, BIOS setup, and Windows installation procedures, including SATA/eSATA configuration and RAID options. Safety warnings, overclocking cautions, and hardware requirements for Windows Vista Premium are also included.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.6‑in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 775‑Pin LGA 775 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel LGA 775 Dual Core, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDRII DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB |
| Northbridge Chipset | Intel 945P/945G |
| Southbridge Chipset | Intel ICH7R |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 (7.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111B Gigabit Ethernet |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/5/10, AHCI, NCQ) |
| eSATAII Connectors | 2 x eSATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| USB Ports | 2 Ready‑to‑Use USB 2.0 ports (plus 3 headers for up to 6 ports) |
| Power Connectors | 20‑pin ATX power connector, 4‑pin 12 V connector |
The board provides two ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports and three USB 2.0 headers that can support up to six additional ports.
It uses a 775‑pin LGA 775 socket for Intel processors.
Yes, the four SATAII connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Matrix Storage.
A standard 20‑pin ATX power connector (plus a 4‑pin 12 V connector) is required.