ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock M3A UCC ATX motherboard, detailing its form factor, component layout, and supported technologies such as AMD 480X CrossFire, DDR3 dual‑channel memory, and Realtek Gigabit LAN. It also lists the package contents and includes safety precautions for handling the board.
The document contains detailed installation procedures for the CPU, CPU fan, heatsink, and other peripherals, as well as BIOS feature descriptions, over‑clocking warnings, and power‑saving options. Users can follow the illustrated steps to correctly mount the board in a chassis and configure the system.
| Form factor | ATX 12.0" x 7.8" (30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | Socket AM3 |
| Northbridge chipset | AMD 480X CrossFire |
| Southbridge chipset | AMD SB600 |
| Memory type | Dual‑Channel DDR3 |
| DIMM slots | 4 DDR3 slots |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB |
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe x16, 2 × PCIe x1 |
| PCI slots | 3 standard PCI slots |
| Audio codec | VIA VT1705 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
| SATA ports | 4 × Serial ATAIII 3.0 Gb/s connectors |
It uses a Socket AM3 for AMD Phenom II, Athlon II, and Sempron processors.
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.
The motherboard follows the ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 in × 7.8 in (30.5 cm × 19.8 cm).
It uses a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet controller.