ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard Installation Guide
This manual introduces the ASRock M3A770DE ATX motherboard, its package contents, and detailed hardware installation procedures. It also covers BIOS setup, audio configuration, and safety cautions.
Technical specifications are listed, including CPU support, memory capacity, expansion slots, connectors, and supported operating systems. The document also describes unique ASRock features such as Intelligent Energy Saver and Instant Flash utilities.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.2‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | AM3 |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 770, Southbridge AMD SB710 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 3 x PCI |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit LAN |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1708S |
| Power Connectors | 24‑pin ATX, 8‑pin 12 V |
It uses an AM3 socket that supports AMD Phenom II and Athlon II processors.
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots with a maximum system memory capacity of 16 GB.
It includes two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots, one PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot, and three standard PCI slots.