This document is an installation guide for the ASRock ALiveN570SLI-eSATA2 motherboard. It mentions some features and characteristics of the motherboard, but does not provide specific details.
This guide provides an overview of the ASRock ALiveN570SLI-eSATA2 motherboard, including its ATX form factor, supported CPUs, memory configuration, and key connectors. It also outlines the package contents and safety warnings.
Detailed sections cover the motherboard layout, specifications such as chipset, memory slots, SATA and USB ports, as well as BIOS features and installation cautions. Users can follow the step‑by‑step instructions to install the board and configure components correctly.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.4") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2+ / AM2 |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR2 DIMM slots (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| SATA Connectors | 6 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| USB Ports | 4 Ready‑to‑Use USB 2.0 ports |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD audio (ALC888 codec) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
It supports Socket AM2+ and AM2 processors, including AMD Phenom, Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2, and Sempron models.
The motherboard provides four DDR2 DIMM slots arranged in dual‑channel configuration.
Yes, it supports NVIDIA SLI via the dedicated PCI Express x8 (yellow) slot.
It follows the ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 inches by 8.4 inches.