ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 User Manual
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the ASRock 939Dual‑SATA2 motherboard, including package contents, CPU and memory installation, expansion slot usage, and BIOS setup. It also details software support, driver installation from the supplied support CD, and instructions for enabling AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ technology.
Key features include a ULi M1695 north‑bridge, ULi M1567 south‑bridge with SATA 1.5 Gb/s support, four DDR DIMM slots for up to 4 GB of memory, eight USB 2.0 ports, and integrated 10/100 Ethernet with Wake‑On‑LAN. The document also provides safety cautions, troubleshooting tips, and contact information for further assistance.
| Form Factor | 12.0‑in x 9.6‑in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 939‑Pin socket supporting AMD Athlon™ 64 / 64FX |
| North Bridge Chipset | ULi® M1695 |
| South Bridge Chipset | ULi® M1567 (SATA 1.5 Gb/s) |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR DIMM slots, up to 4 GB (PC3200/PC2700/PC2100) |
| SATA Support | 2 SATA devices @ 1.5 Gb/s, 1 SATA‑II device @ 3.0 Gb/s |
| IDE Support | Supports up to 4 IDE devices (ATA133) |
| LAN | 10/100 Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN supported |
It supports Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, and XP 64‑bit.
The board supports up to two SATA devices at 1.5 Gb/s and one SATA‑II device at 3.0 Gb/s.
It follows the ATX form factor measuring 12.0 inches by 9.6 inches (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm).
Four DDR DIMM slots allow up to 4 GB of memory, supporting PC3200, PC2700, and PC2100 modules.