ALiveXFire-eSATA2 User Manual
This manual guides you through unpacking, hardware installation, and configuration of the ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard. It includes detailed steps for CPU, memory, expansion cards, and cable connections, as well as safety and over‑clocking cautions.
Later sections cover BIOS setup, driver installation, supported operating systems, and troubleshooting. The Support CD contents and contact information are also listed for further assistance.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0-in x 8.2-in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Phenom, Athlon 64FX/64X2, Sempron |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 480X CrossFire™, Southbridge ATI SB600 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR2 DIMM slots, up to 16 GB, supports DDR2 1066/800/667/533 |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| SATA Ports | 4 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (RAID 0/1/10, NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug) and 2 eSATAII ports |
| LAN | Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Realtek RTL8111B) |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel HD audio (ALC662 codec) |
| BIOS | 4 Mb AMI BIOS |
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP Media Center, XP 64‑bit, Vista and Vista 64‑bit.
It provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors and two eSATAII ports, all supporting RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug.
The board uses a Socket AM2 compatible with AMD Phenom, Athlon 64FX/64X2, and Sempron processors.