This document is the user manual for ALiveXFire-eSATA2, version 1.3, published in July 2007. Copyright©2006 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. Duplication of documentation for backup purpose is allowed with written consent. The manual provides specifications and information about the product, but it does not constitute a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the manual. The product features eSATA2 functionality.
This manual introduces the ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard and guides users through hardware installation, BIOS configuration, and software support. It includes safety warnings, over‑clocking cautions, and detailed descriptions of connectors and I/O.
Key sections cover package contents, specifications, CPU and memory installation, expansion slots, graphics card setup, SATA/eSATA interfaces, driver installation, Windows OS installation, BIOS setup utility, and the support CD utilities.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.2") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/64X2/X2/64 and Sempron |
| Northbridge Chipset | AMD 480X CrossFire™ |
| Southbridge Chipset | ATI™ SB600 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDRII DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
| SATA II Connectors | 4 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports (RAID, NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug) |
| eSATAII Connectors | 2 eSATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports (shared with SATAII) |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111B Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP Media Center, XP 64‑bit, Vista, and Vista 64‑bit.
The board uses a Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64FX/64X2/X2/64 and Sempron processors.
It follows the ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 in × 8.2 in.