ASRock ALiveNF6P-VSTA Motherboard English Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock ALiveNF6P‑VSTA Micro ATX motherboard, its key features, and the contents of the package, including the motherboard, I/O shield, cables and a support CD. It also explains the purpose of the guide and points to the full user manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
The document covers specifications, connector layouts, BIOS features, power requirements, and safety warnings. It includes a quick‑start installation procedure, hardware requirements for Windows Vista certification, and notes on over‑clocking, SATA configuration, and Wi‑Fi module support.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.7‑in, 24.4 cm x 19.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Phenom™ 4 / X2, Athlon 64FX / 64X2 / X2/64, Sempron |
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDRII DIMM slots (Dual Channel) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 4 GB |
| Supported Memory Types | DDRII 1066/800/667/533 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 PCI‑Express x16, 1 PCI‑Express x1, 2 PCI slots |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8201CL, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN |
| SATA Connectors | 4 SATA‑II 3.0 Gb/s ports, RAID 0/1/0+1/5/JBOD, NCQ, Hot‑Plug |
| Power Connectors | 24‑pin ATX and 4‑pin 12 V connectors |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS, ACPI 1.1, Plug‑and‑Play, SMBIOS 2.3.1 |
It uses Socket AM2 and supports AMD Phenom™ 4 / X2, Athlon 64FX / 64X2 / X2/64 and Sempron processors.