Installation guide for ASRock 870iCafe motherboard. The guide includes copyright notice and disclaimer. It provides informational use only and subject to change.
This guide introduces the ASRock 870iCafe ATX motherboard, outlines the package contents, and walks users through the physical installation of the board, including CPU, memory, and peripheral connections. It also explains BIOS setup and the use of the support CD.
Key sections cover detailed specifications such as supported CPUs, memory capacities, expansion slots, audio and LAN features, as well as special utilities like the ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility, Instant Flash, and APP Charger. The guide finishes with instructions for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB using the UEFI BIOS.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.2") |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Socket AM3+ and AM3 processors |
| Maximum CPU Power | 140 W |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 870, Southbridge AMD SB850 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| SATA3 Connectors | 5 × 6 Gb/s SATA3 ports |
| USB Ports | 8 rear USB 2.0 ports + 6 via headers |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD Audio (Realtek ALC887) |
| Power Connectors | 24‑pin ATX + 8‑pin 12 V |
You must use Windows Vista 64‑bit (with SP1 or later) or Windows 7 64‑bit.
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.
The motherboard can support up to 32 GB of system memory.
Yes, the UEFI BIOS allows Windows to be installed on HDDs larger than 2 TB.