ASRock P4i65PE-M Motherboard
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock P4i65PE-M Micro ATX motherboard and provides all the information needed to install it safely. It includes a brief overview of the board layout, package contents and key specifications.
The guide walks the user through pre‑installation precautions, CPU and memory module installation, expansion slot usage, jumper configuration, BIOS access and software support. Detailed diagrams and warnings help avoid common mistakes such as static discharge, incorrect component orientation, or using an incompatible 3.3 V AGP card.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.8‑in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| North Bridge Chipset | Intel® 865PE |
| South Bridge Chipset | Intel® ICH5 |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR DIMM slots (DDR1 and DDR2), max 2 GB |
| Memory Types Supported | DDR1 and DDR2 |
| IDE Ports | 2 ATA100 Ultra DMA Mode 5 ports |
| SATA Ports | 2 SATA ports, 1.5 Gb/s |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel AC’97 |
| LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (802.3u) |
| USB Ports | 8 USB 2.0 ports (6 rear, 2 via headers) |
The board uses a Socket 478 CPU socket.
The motherboard provides eight USB 2.0 ports – six on the rear panel and two additional ports via internal headers.
The board supports up to 2 GB of memory using the two DDR DIMM slots.