ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Motherboard installation guide
This guide introduces the ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 motherboard, an ATX‑form factor board supporting AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors. It outlines the package contents, key hardware features such as the ULi® M1697 chipset, DDR400/333/266 memory support, and multiple SATAII/eSATAII connectors.
The document provides step‑by‑step installation instructions, connector descriptions, BIOS features, and cautions for safe handling. It also lists supported PCI Express VGA cards for SLI™ mode and details the motherboard’s power and fan connectors.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.2") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 754‑Pin Socket supporting AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron |
| Chipset | ULi® M1697 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 2 GB |
| Supported DDR Speeds | DDR400 / DDR333 / DDR266 |
| Serial ATAII Connectors | 4 x 3.0 Gb/s SATAII connectors (RAID, Hot Plug) |
| eSATAII Connectors | 2 x 3.0 Gb/s eSATAII connectors (Hot Plug) |
| IDE Connectors | 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (supports 4 IDE devices) |
| USB Headers | 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
It uses a 754‑Pin socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors.
The board provides two DDR DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 2 GB.
Yes, the four Serial ATAII connectors support RAID 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD, and 5.
It follows the ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 in × 8.2 in.