ASRock 775Dual-VSTA Motherboard Installation Guide, providing the features and characteristics of the product, including copyright notice and disclaimer.
The guide introduces the ASRock 775Dual-VSTA ATX motherboard, highlighting its robust design, supported CPUs, memory options, and expansion slots. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for detailed specifications and BIOS updates.
The document covers the motherboard layout, connector descriptions, installation precautions, CPU and component installation steps, BIOS configuration, and supported PCI‑Express graphics cards. Safety warnings, RAID support, and audio configuration details are included to help users complete a reliable installation.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 9.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 (775‑Pin) |
| Supported CPUs | Intel LGA 775 (Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D, Core 2 Duo) |
| Memory | 2 × DDRII slots (667/533 MHz, max 2 GB) + 2 × DDR slots (400/333/266 MHz, max 2 GB) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 7.1‑channel |
| LAN | VIA PHY VT6103, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| SATA Connectors | 2 × Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Hot‑Plug) |
| IDE Connectors | 2 × ATA133 IDE (supports 4 devices) |
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static damage.
The motherboard provides two Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD, as well as Hot‑Plug functionality.
It uses the Realtek ALC888 7.1‑channel audio CODEC.