This document is the user manual for ALiveNF5-VSTA, version 2.0, published in December 2007. The manual provides information about the features and characteristics of the product.
The ASRock ALiveNF5-VSTA is an ATX‑form factor motherboard designed for AMD AM2 processors. This manual provides step‑by‑step installation instructions, BIOS configuration guidance, and hardware specifications.
It also includes safety notices, warranty information, and details on the support CD that contains drivers and utilities. All sections are organized for easy reference by system integrators and end users. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.6‑in, 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Phenom™ X4 / X2, Athlon 64FX / 64X2 / X2 / 64, Sempron |
| Chipset | NVIDIA® nForce 520 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR2 DIMM slots (max 8 GB) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 1 PCI‑Express x16, 2 PCI‑Express x1, 3 PCI |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel HD audio (ALC662 codec) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 Ethernet |
| Rear I/O – USB | 6 USB 2.0 ports |
| SATAII Connectors | 4 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports (RAID supported) |
It is an ATX board measuring 12.0 in × 7.6 in (30.5 cm × 19.3 cm).
It uses an AM2 socket compatible with AMD Phenom, Athlon 64, and Sempron processors.
Four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors are available, supporting RAID configurations.