This document is an installation guide for the ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 motherboard. It describes the features and characteristics of the motherboard.
The ASRock K8Upgrade‑NF3 is an ATX‑form factor motherboard that supports AMD 754‑pin CPUs, DDR memory, and a range of expansion slots. This guide provides an overview of the board layout, key specifications, and the components included in the package.
It includes detailed instructions for installing the CPU, memory modules, expansion cards, and configuring jumpers, as well as safety precautions and troubleshooting tips such as clearing the CMOS and using the Future CPU Port for upgrades.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.5‑in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 754‑Pin socket supporting AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron |
| Chipset | nVidia nForce3 250 Series |
| Memory | 2 DDR DIMM slots, max 2 GB, supports DDR400/333/266 |
| USB Ports | 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 on I/O panel, 4 via headers) |
| LAN | 10/100 Ethernet (802.3u) |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel AC’97 audio |
The motherboard provides eight USB 2.0 ports – four ready‑to‑use on the I/O panel and four additional ports via on‑board headers.
It uses a 754‑Pin socket that supports AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors.
The Future CPU Port allows upgrading the original 754‑Pin AMD CPU to a 939‑Pin or 940‑Pin (M2) CPU using an add‑on board.