This document is an installation guide for the ASRock N73PV-GS / N73PV-S motherboard, providing information on its features and characteristics.
This guide introduces the ASRock N73PV‑GS / N73PV‑S Micro‑ATX motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the hardware specifications such as CPU socket, chipset, memory support, and expansion slots. It also explains the rear panel I/O, power connectors, and integrated features like graphics, audio, and LAN.
The document walks you through pre‑installation precautions, CPU installation, mounting the board, connecting SATA, IDE, USB, and front‑panel audio, as well as BIOS setup and overclocking cautions. Safety warnings and regulatory notices are included throughout.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6 in x 7.0 in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Supported Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR2 DIMM (max 16 GB) |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 (5.1 CH) |
| LAN (GS model) | Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
| LAN (S model) | Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, 10/100 Mb/s |
| SATA Connectors | 4 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID, NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
It uses an LGA 775 (775‑Pin) CPU socket.
The N73PV‑GS model uses a Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL supporting 10/100/1000 Mb/s.