This guide introduces the installation and usage of the ASRock AM2NF4G-SATA2 motherboard
This guide introduces the ASRock AM2NF4G‑SATA2 Micro‑ATX motherboard, its key features, and the purpose of the quick‑installation document. It also lists the package contents and points users to the full user manual on the support CD for detailed information.
The guide covers specifications such as CPU socket, memory capacity, chipset, expansion slots, connectors, BIOS features, audio and networking components, as well as hardware monitoring and minimum Windows Vista hardware requirements.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | AM2 940‑Pin socket supporting AMD Athlon™ 64/64FX/64X2 and Sempron™ processors |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Northbridge Chipset | nVidia® GeForce 6100 |
| Southbridge Chipset | nVidia® nForce 410 MCP |
| DDRII DIMM Slots | 4 slots (dual‑channel) |
| SATA Connectors | 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) |
| USB Ports | 4 external USB 2.0 ports |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 7.1‑channel |
| LAN Controller | Realtek PHY RTL8201CL (10/100 Mbps) |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
It uses an AM2 940‑Pin socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64, 64FX, 64X2 and Sempron™ processors.
There are two Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD.
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64‑bit, and Windows Vista are listed as supported.