This is an installation guide for ASRock A75M motherboard
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock A75M Micro‑ATX motherboard, lists the package contents, and explains how to install the board and connect peripherals. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for detailed configuration.
Key features include support for AMD FM1 socket CPUs, AMD A75 FCH chipset, dual‑channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB, multiple PCI‑Express slots, HDMI 1.4a, Gigabit LAN, and USB 3.0 ports. The guide also covers BIOS setup, UEFI boot for large‑capacity drives, and safety warnings about over‑clocking.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 8.5‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | FM1 |
| Chipset | AMD A75 FCH (Hudson‑D3) |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| PCI‑Express Slots | 1 × PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 × PCI |
| SATA3 Connectors | 5 (6 Gb/s) |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 |
| HDMI Version | 1.4a |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 65XX/64XX |
It supports Socket FM1 processors.
The board provides five SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.
Windows Vista 64‑bit (SP1 or above) or Windows 7 64‑bit.
Set the SATA mode to AHCI in the UEFI Setup Utility under Advanced → Storage Configuration.