ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Motherboard Installation Guide
The ASRock 939Dual‑SATA2 is an ATX‑form factor motherboard that supports AMD 939‑Pin processors and can be upgraded to a 940‑Pin CPU via a dedicated Future CPU Port. It features ULi M1695 north‑bridge and M1567 south‑bridge chipsets, four DDR DIMM slots (max 4 GB), SATA and SATA‑II connectors, and a range of I/O ports.
This guide provides a step‑by‑step installation process, including CPU and memory module installation, DIMM handling, and connection of expansion cards. Safety precautions such as unplugging the power cord and using anti‑static measures are emphasized throughout.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 9.6‑in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 939‑Pin socket, supports AMD Athlon 64/64FX processors |
| Memory | 4 DDR DIMM slots, max 4 GB, supports PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 |
| USB Ports | 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 on I/O panel, 4 via headers) |
| Expansion Slots | 3 PCI, 2 PCI‑Express (x16 & x1), 1 AGP |
The board provides a total of eight USB 2.0 ports – four on the I/O panel and four additional ports via on‑board headers.
The Future CPU Port allows upgrading an AMD 939‑Pin CPU to a 940‑Pin (M2) CPU by installing an add‑on M2 CPU board.