This document is the installation guide, copyright notice, and disclaimer for the ASRock Penryn1600SLIX3-WiFi motherboard. It provides information on the features and characteristics of the motherboard.
This guide walks you through unpacking, locating components, and installing the ASRock Penryn1600SLIX3‑WiFi ATX motherboard. It includes a layout diagram, connector descriptions, and detailed steps for connecting power, CPU, memory, storage, and peripheral devices. Safety warnings, FCC compliance notes, and over‑clocking cautions are also included.
Key features covered are the LGA 775 socket supporting Intel Core 2 and Pentium Dual‑Core CPUs, NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI chipset, dual‑channel DDR2 memory up to 8 GB, Gigabit LAN, built‑in 802.11g Wi‑Fi module, and six SATA II ports with RAID support. The guide also outlines BIOS options, audio configuration, and optional SLI graphics setups.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield, Dual Core Wolfdale |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR2 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Supported Memory Types | DDR2 800/667/533 non‑ECC, un‑buffered |
| PCI Express Slots | 3 × PCIe x16, 2 × PCIe x1, 2 × PCI |
| Audio Codec | ALC890, 110 dB dynamic range |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| Wireless LAN | ASRock WiFi‑802.11g module, up to 54 Mbps |
| SATA Connectors | 6 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID supported) |
| BIOS | 8 Mb AMI BIOS |
The board provides four DDR2 DIMM slots with a maximum supported system memory of 8 GB.
It includes an ASRock WiFi‑802.11g module that supports 802.11g/b with up to 54 Mbps data rate and AP mode.
The motherboard is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP 64‑bit, Vista and Vista 64‑bit.