ASRock AD525PV3 / AD425PV3 motherboard installation guide
The Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock AD525PV3 and AD425PV3 Mini‑ITX motherboards, lists the package contents, and shows the board layout with connectors, ports, and LEDs. It also explains how to install the bundled Intel Atom processors, connect SATA, USB, and audio headers, and configure BIOS settings.
Key features include solid‑capacitor power design, integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics, Realtek 5.1‑channel audio, and a PCIe x1 Gigabit LAN controller. The guide also covers over‑clocking cautions, power‑management options, and the included software utilities such as ASRock OC Tuner and APP Charger.
| Form Factor | Mini‑ITX 6.7" x 6.7" (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm) |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Intel Dual‑Core Atom D525 (AD525PV3) and Intel Atom D425 (AD425PV3) |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Atom D425 (AD425PV3) |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots, up to 8 GB total |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB DDR3‑800 non‑ECC, un‑buffered |
| Expansion Slot | 1 × PCI slot |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 3150, max shared memory 384 MB |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 codec) |
| LAN | PCIe x1 Gigabit LAN (Atheros AR8151), Wake‑On‑LAN |
| SATA | 2 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
The AD525PV3 supports an Intel Dual‑Core Atom D525 processor, while the AD425PV3 supports an Intel Atom D425 processor.
The board has two DDR3 DIMM slots that accept DDR3‑800 non‑ECC, un‑buffered modules for a maximum of 8 GB of system memory.
A PCIe x1 Gigabit LAN controller (Atheros AR8151) provides 10/100/1000 Mb/s connectivity and supports Wake‑On‑LAN.
The rear panel offers four USB 2.0 ports, and two internal USB 2.0 headers can provide up to four additional ports.