ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Motherboard English installation guide
This guide introduces the ASRock AM2V890-VSTA motherboard, detailing its ATX form factor, supported CPUs, memory technology, and onboard features such as audio, LAN, and USB ports. It also lists the package contents and provides a quick reference to the motherboard’s connectors and expansion slots.
The document includes safety precautions, minimum hardware requirements for Windows Vista, and detailed installation procedures for the CPU, memory modules, and other components, helping users assemble and configure the system correctly.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0" x 8.0" (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | AM2 940‑Pin |
| Northbridge Chipset | VIA K8T890 |
| Southbridge Chipset | VIA 8237A |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDRII DIMM slots, up to 8 GB |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 7.1‑channel |
| LAN | VIA PHY VT6103, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 4 rear‑panel ports |
The guide recommends a Sempron 2800+ CPU, 512 MB of memory, and a single‑channel VGA card supporting DirectX 9.0 with a WDDM driver.
The motherboard supplies four ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel.
It has four DDRII DIMM slots supporting dual‑channel memory.