ASRock Inc. 4CoreN73PV-HD720p User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock 4CoreN73PV‑HD720p motherboard, a Micro‑ATX board that supports Intel Core 2 and Pentium Dual‑Core CPUs, integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7100 graphics, and a range of connectivity options. It covers package contents, hardware specifications, and the minimum system requirements for Windows operating systems and 720p Blu‑ray playback.
Key sections guide you through CPU, memory, and expansion‑slot installation, SATA/IDE wiring, BIOS configuration, and software support including driver installation from the supplied Support CD. Safety cautions, over‑clocking warnings, and FCC/CE compliance information are also included.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 8.0") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme |
| Supported FSB | 1333/1066/800/533 MHz |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR2 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB |
| Integrated Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7100 |
| LAN Controller | Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211B (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| BIOS Size | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
The board supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows XP 64‑bit, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista 64‑bit.
There are four USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, plus two internal USB 2.0 headers that can support four additional ports.
Yes, the SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, and RAID 5, as well as NCQ and AHCI.
The motherboard can accommodate up to 4 GB of DDR2 memory.