ASRock 939NF4G-VSTA Motherboard Installation Guide
The Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock 939NF4G‑VSTA motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the board layout, connectors, and key specifications such as chipset, memory and expansion slots. It also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for more in‑depth information.
The document covers hardware requirements, pre‑installation precautions, CPU and memory module installation procedures, and basic RAID configuration steps. Safety warnings and tips for handling components are included to help avoid damage during assembly.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 8.8‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 939‑Pin socket supporting AMD Athlon 64/64FX/64X2 processors |
| Chipset | Northbridge: nVidia GeForce 6100, Southbridge: nVidia nForce 410 MCP |
| Memory | 4 DDR DIMM slots, DDR400/333/266 support, max 4 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 2 PCI, 1 PCI‑Express x16, 1 PCI‑Express x1, 1 HDMR slot |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 7.1‑channel audio CODEC |
| LAN | Realtek PHY RTL8201CL, 10/100 Ethernet |
| SATA Connectors | 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, RAID 0/1/JBOD support |
For Windows Vista Premium you need at least 512 MB dual‑channel DDR400 memory; for the Basic logo 256 MB dual‑channel DDR400 is sufficient.
The motherboard has one PCI‑Express x16 slot and one PCI‑Express x1 slot.