ASRock P45X3 Deluxe User Manual, version 1.0, published in May 2009
This manual introduces the ASRock P45X3 Deluxe motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the hardware specifications such as the ATX form factor, LGA 775 socket, Intel P45 chipset, and DDR3 memory support. It also explains how to install the CPU, memory modules, expansion cards, and connect peripherals.
Further sections cover the BIOS Setup Utility with navigation and configuration options, as well as software support including the drivers and utilities provided on the Support CD. Contact information and troubleshooting guidance are included at the end of the document.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | Northbridge: Intel P45, Southbridge: Intel ICH10 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCI‑Express 2.0 x16, 3 x PCI‑Express x1, 2 x PCI |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 (7.1‑channel HD Audio) |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet |
| SATA Connectors | 6 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
It supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP 64‑bit, Vista, and Vista 64‑bit.
The board includes six SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors with NCQ, AHCI, and Hot‑Plug support.
Drivers are available on the Support CD that comes with the board and can also be downloaded from the ASRock website.
It uses an 8 Mb AMI BIOS.