This is a user manual for ASRock N7AD-SLI motherboard.
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock N7AD‑SLI motherboard, an ATX‑form factor board featuring an LGA 775 socket, NVIDIA nForce 740i SLI chipset, and dual‑channel DDR2 memory. It outlines the package contents, safety notices, and the purpose of the guide.
The document covers detailed specifications, connector layouts, BIOS features, unique technologies such as the ASRock OC Tuner and Intelligent Energy Saver, and provides warnings and cautions for over‑clocking and installation. It also lists supported operating systems, certifications, and links to additional resources on the ASRock website.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.2‑in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 supporting Intel Core 2, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, Celeron |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 740i SLI |
| Memory Slots | 4 × DDR2 DIMM slots, max 16 GB, DDR2 800/667 non‑ECC |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCI‑Express 2.0 x16, 2 × PCI‑Express 2.0 x1, 2 × PCI slots |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD audio, DAC 110 dB dynamic range (ALC890) |
| LAN | Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Realtek RTL8211CL) |
| SATA Connectors | 6 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID 0,1,0+1,JBOD,5) + 1 × eSATAII |
| BIOS | 8 Mb AMI BIOS with Plug‑and‑Play, ACPI 1.1, Smart BIOS |
It uses an LGA 775 socket that supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, and Celeron processors.
The board offers six SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5, plus an additional eSATAII port.
It provides 7.1‑channel HD audio with a DAC delivering a 110 dB dynamic range (ALC890 codec).
Yes, it includes a Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s port using a Realtek RTL8211CL PHY.