This document is the installation guide for the ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard, describing its features and characteristics.
This guide introduces the ASRock ALiveXFire‑eSATA2 motherboard, an ATX‑form‑factor board with AM2 socket, DDRII memory support and multiple SATA/eSATA ports. It lists the package contents, key specifications and provides links to the full user manual on the support CD.
The document walks users through pre‑installation precautions, CPU and heatsink installation, connector layout, and configuration of audio, USB, and networking interfaces. Safety warnings, over‑clocking cautions and hardware requirements for Windows Vista are also included.
| Form factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 8.2‑in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64FX/64X2/64 and Sempron |
| PCI Express slots | 1 x PCI‑Express x16 (with switch) + 1 x PCI‑Express x1 + 3 PCI slots |
| eSATAII ports | 2 eSATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (shared with SATAII) |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111B Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
It uses a Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64FX/64X2/64 and Sempron processors.
There are two eSATAII ports on the board.
It follows the ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 in × 8.2 in (30.5 cm × 20.8 cm).