This is an installation guide for ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA motherboard
This manual introduces the ASRock K8NF4G-VSTA Micro ATX motherboard, lists the package contents, and guides users through pre‑installation precautions, CPU and memory installation, and BIOS configuration. It also includes detailed connector descriptions, hardware specifications, and troubleshooting notes.
Additional sections cover Windows installation guidance, RAID configuration, and system requirements, while the appendix provides driver and utility information available on the support CD.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 8.0‑in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 754‑Pin |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Athlon™ 64 and 32‑bit/64‑bit Sempron processors |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR DIMM slots, DDR400/333/266, max 2 GB |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC883 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN | Realtek PHY RTL8201CL, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | 2 PCI, 1 PCI‑Express x16, 1 PCI‑Express x1, 1 HDMR |
| SATA Connectors | 2 Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s ports (RAID 0/1/JBOD) |
It provides two 184‑pin DDR DIMM slots.
The board uses a 754‑pin socket for AMD CPUs.
Four ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports are provided on the rear I/O.