ASRock P5B Pro Motherboard User Guide
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock P5B Pro motherboard, an ATX‑form factor board featuring an Intel P965 northbridge and ICH8 southbridge. It covers package contents, layout diagrams, connector descriptions, and basic installation steps, along with safety warnings and overclocking cautions.
Key specifications include support for LGA‑775 CPUs, dual‑channel DDR2 memory up to 8 GB, a PCI Express x16 slot, multiple PCI Express x1 and PCI slots, four SATA II ports, Gigabit LAN, and 7.1‑channel HD audio. The guide also points users to the full User Manual on the support CD for detailed configuration and BIOS settings.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 8.0‑in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Northbridge Chipset | Intel P965 |
| Southbridge Chipset | Intel ICH8 |
| Supported Memory Types | DDR2 800/667/533 non‑ECC, un‑buffered |
| PCI Express Slots | 1 × PCI Express x16, 2 × PCI Express x1 |
| PCI Slots | 3 × PCI |
| SATA Ports | 4 × SATA II 3.0 Gb/s connectors |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111DL) |
It follows the ATX form factor measuring 12.0 in × 8.0 in (30.5 cm × 20.3 cm).
It uses an Intel P965 northbridge and an Intel ICH8 southbridge.
There are four SATA II 3.0 Gb/s connectors on the board.