This document is an installation guide for the ASRock ALiveNF5-VSTA motherboard. The document provides specifications and information about the motherboard, and includes copyright and disclaimer notices.
This guide introduces the ASRock ALiveNF5-VSTA motherboard, an ATX‑form factor board featuring an AM2 socket, NVIDIA nForce 520 chipset, and dual‑channel DDR2 memory support. It provides an overview of the board layout, key components, and hardware requirements.
The document walks users through safe installation procedures, including CPU placement, heatsink mounting, and connecting power and peripheral headers. It also includes warnings, cautions, and driver installation notes for Windows systems.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | AM2 (supports AMD Phenom, Athlon 64, Sempron) |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 520 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
| SATAII Connectors | 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (RAID supported) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN Controller | Realtek PHY RTL8201CL (10/100 Mbps) |
| BIOS | 4 Mb AMI BIOS |
The board provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID, NCQ, AHCI, and hot‑plug functions.