This document is an installation guide for the ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 motherboard, providing information about its features and characteristics.
The ASRock 890FX DeluxeS motherboard is an ATX‑form factor board (12.0" x 9.6") featuring an AMD 890FX northbridge, SB850 southbridge, and support for AM3+ and AM3 CPUs up to 140 W. It provides four DDR3 DIMM slots for up to 32 GB of memory, multiple PCI Express slots, and extensive I/O including USB 3.0, SATA 3, HDMI‑SPDIF, and Gigabit LAN.
This manual covers hardware installation, BIOS configuration, and operating‑system installation on large‑capacity drives. It also details the board’s audio, networking, and power‑management features, as well as safety and warranty notices.
| Form factor | ATX 12.0" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | Socket AM3+ (supports AM3 as well) |
| Maximum CPU power | 140 W |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 890FX, Southbridge AMD SB850 |
| Memory slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots, dual‑channel |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB |
| SATA3 connectors | 8 × SATA3 6 Gb/s (6 from AMD SB850, 2 from Marvell SE9120) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111E) with Wake‑On‑LAN |
The board supports Socket AM3+ processors and is also compatible with Socket AM3 CPUs.
The motherboard follows the ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 inches by 9.6 inches (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm).
The manual lists support for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, both 32‑bit and 64‑bit versions.