ASRock N73PV-S / N73V-S Motherboard
This guide introduces the ASRock N73PV-S / N73V-S motherboard, its package contents, and step‑by‑step installation instructions. It also points to the full user manual on the support CD for detailed information.
Key features include a Micro ATX form factor, LGA 775 socket, NVIDIA GeForce 7100/7050 and nForce 630i/610i chipsets, DDR2 memory support up to 16 GB, multiple PCI/PCI‑Express slots, SATA RAID capabilities, and integrated audio and LAN. The guide also covers BIOS settings, overclocking cautions, and Windows audio configuration.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.0‑in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i (N73PV‑S) or GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i (N73V‑S) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8201EL, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 4 × USB 2.0 |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows XP 64‑bit, Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64‑bit.
The rear I/O panel includes four USB 2.0 ports.