ASRock 775i65PE Motherboard Installation Guide
The ASRock 775i65PE is an ATX‑form factor motherboard featuring an Intel 865PE north bridge, Intel ICH5 south bridge, and support for LGA 775 CPUs. It provides four DDR DIMM slots, dual‑channel memory, eight USB 2.0 ports, five PCI slots, one AGP slot, and two SATA connectors.
This Quick Installation Guide includes a motherboard layout diagram, a list of package contents, detailed specifications, safety precautions, and step‑by‑step instructions for installing the CPU, memory, storage devices, and connecting power and I/O connectors.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 9.0‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 775‑Pin LGA (LGA775) |
| Chipset | Intel 865PE |
| South Bridge | Intel ICH5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR DIMM slots (DDR1/DDR2/DDR3/DDR4) |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB |
| SATA Ports | 2 SATA connectors (supports up to 2 SATA devices) |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 8 ports (4 rear, 4 via headers) |
| PCI Slots | 5 PCI slots (PCI 2.3) |
| AGP Slot | 1 AGP slot (1.5 V, 8X/4X) |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel AC’97 audio |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (Wake‑On‑LAN) |
The motherboard provides four DDR DIMM slots.
It uses a 775‑Pin LGA (LGA775) socket.
Eight USB 2.0 ports are available – four on the rear panel and four via internal headers.
Unplug the power cord and use a grounded wrist strap or touch a grounded object before handling any components.