This is an installation guide for the ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 motherboard, which describes the features and characteristics of the motherboard.
The ASRock 4CoreDual‑SATA2 is an ATX‑form factor motherboard featuring LGA 775 socket support for a wide range of Intel processors, dual‑channel DDR/DDR2 memory, and a variety of expansion slots. This guide provides a concise introduction, package contents, and step‑by‑step installation instructions.
Key sections include detailed specifications, connector descriptions, BIOS features, minimum hardware requirements for Windows Vista and earlier OSes, RAID setup, and over‑clocking cautions. The guide also points to the Support CD for drivers and utilities.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 9.6‑in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 2 GB |
| Chipset | Northbridge VIA PT880 Pro/PT880 Ultra, Southbridge VIA VT8237S |
| LAN | VIA PHY VT6103, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel HD Audio (Realtek ALC662) |
It uses an LGA 775 socket for Intel Core 2, Pentium 4, Celeron and compatible CPUs.
Yes, the two Serial ATA II connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD with hot‑plug capability.