This is the installation guide for ASRock A75M-ITX motherboard.
This guide introduces the ASRock A75M‑ITX Mini‑ITX motherboard, its package contents, and provides a concise overview of the board’s layout, connectors, and key features. It includes cautions, FCC compliance notes, and references to the full user manual on the support CD.
Detailed sections cover the motherboard specifications, CPU socket, memory support, expansion slots, audio and LAN interfaces, BIOS features, and step‑by‑step installation procedures such as connecting power, front‑panel headers, and configuring the BIOS for AHCI mode.
| Form Factor | Mini‑ITX (6.7 in × 6.7 in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | FM1 |
| Chipset | AMD A75 FCH (Hudson‑D3) |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| PCI Express Slot | 1 × PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| SATA3 Connectors | 4 × 6.0 Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 (7.1 CH HD Audio) |
It uses an FM1 socket for AMD processors.
The motherboard provides two DDR3 DIMM slots.
Up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory can be installed.