This is a user manual for ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 Motherboard
This guide introduces the ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 motherboard, lists the package contents, and walks users through the installation process, including CPU, memory, and expansion card placement. It also points to the full user manual on the support CD for detailed configuration and BIOS settings.
Key specifications are summarized, covering the ATX form factor, AMD AM2 socket, NVIDIA nForce 560 SLI chipset, dual‑channel DDRII memory support up to 8 GB, multiple PCI‑Express slots with SLI capability, and a variety of I/O connectors such as SATAII, eSATAII, USB 2.0, HDMI/SPDIF, and IEEE‑1394.
| Form factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 9.0‑in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64FX/64X2/X2/64 and Sempron processors |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 560 SLI |
| Memory slots | 4 DDRII DIMM slots, DDRII800/667/533, max 8 GB |
| PCI‑Express slots | 1 × PCIe x16, 2 × PCIe x8 (SLI), 1 × PCIe x1, 3 × PCI |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8211B) |
It uses a Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64FX/64X2/X2/64 and Sempron processors.
The board provides four DDRII DIMM slots with support for DDRII800/667/533 and a maximum memory capacity of 8 GB.
Two yellow PCI Express x8 slots (PCIe2 and PCIe4) are dedicated for NVIDIA SLI.
The motherboard needs a 20‑pin ATX power connector, a 4‑pin ATX12V connector, and an SLI/XFIRE power connector.