This document is the installation guide for ASRock Penryn1600SLI-110dB motherboard, which mainly introduces the characteristics of the motherboard and the installation method
This guide provides step‑by‑step installation instructions, hardware requirements, and key specifications for the ASRock Penryn1600SLI-110dB motherboard. It also includes safety cautions, supported components, and links to additional resources on the ASRock website.
The document covers motherboard layout, connector descriptions, minimum system requirements, supported PCI‑Express VGA cards, and BIOS features, helping users assemble and configure the board safely and efficiently.
| Form factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 9.0‑in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 775 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core2 Extreme/Quad/Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron (Penryn, Yorkfield, Wolfdale) |
| Chipset | Northbridge NVIDIA 740i SLI / 650i SLI, Southbridge NVIDIA nForce 430 |
| Memory slots | 4 x DDR2 DIMM (dual‑channel) |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB |
| Expansion slots | 1 x PCI‑Express x16, 2 x PCI‑Express x8 (SLI), 1 x PCI‑Express x1, 3 x PCI |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC890, 7.1‑channel HD Audio, 110 dB dynamic range |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8211B Gigabit Ethernet |
| SATA connectors | 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID support) |
It uses a 775‑Pin LGA 775 socket.
The board provides four DDR2 DIMM slots supporting dual‑channel memory.
The motherboard can support up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory.
A Realtek RTL8211B Gigabit Ethernet controller is integrated.