This installation guide contains the steps and information required to install the ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 motherboard.
This Installation Guide introduces the ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 ATX motherboard, describing its physical layout, connector locations, and key components such as the VIA PT880 chipset, audio codec, and networking controller. It also lists the package contents and outlines the minimum hardware requirements for Windows operating systems.
The document includes detailed specifications (CPU socket, supported processors, memory types, expansion slots, SATA RAID capabilities, and BIOS features) as well as safety cautions, over‑clocking warnings, and instructions for configuring RAID, installing drivers from the support CD, and setting up the BIOS.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 9.6‑in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA775 |
| Supported Chipset | Northbridge VIA PT880 Pro/Ultra, Southbridge VIA VT8237S |
| Memory Slots | 2× DDRII DIMM (max 2 GB), 2× DDR DIMM (max 2 GB) |
| Expansion Slots | 4× PCI, 1× PCI‑Express Graphics, 1× AGP 8X |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD Audio (ALC888 codec) |
| LAN | VIA PHY VT6103, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| BIOS | 4 Mb AMI BIOS |
It uses an LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2, Pentium, Celeron and compatible Quad‑Core processors.
The board provides two DDRII slots and two DDR slots, each supporting up to 2 GB, for a total maximum of 2 GB per memory type.
It features a Realtek ALC888 codec providing 7.1‑channel high‑definition audio.