ASRock ALiveNF4G-DVI Motherboard Installation Guide
This guide walks users through installing the ASRock ALiveNF4G-DVI Micro ATX motherboard, covering package contents, hardware layout, and required connections. It also points to the full user manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
Key sections include specifications (CPU socket, chipset, memory limits), connector descriptions (USB, SATA, audio, video), BIOS features, and cautions for power‑saving and over‑clocking. The guide also lists minimum hardware requirements for Windows Vista certification.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 9.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX / 64X2 / 64 and Sempron |
| Chipset | Northbridge: nVidia® GeForce 6100; Southbridge: nVidia® nForce 410 MCP |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDRII DIMM slots (Dual Channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 4 ready‑to‑use ports (plus 6 via headers) |
| SATA Connectors | 2 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (RAID, Hot Plug) |
| BIOS Size | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
| LAN | Realtek PHY RTL8201CL, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 7.1‑channel CODEC |
It uses a Socket AM2 compatible with AMD Athlon™ 64FX, 64X2, 64 and Sempron processors.
The motherboard has four ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports, with three additional headers that support up to six more ports.
The board can handle up to 8 GB of DDRII memory.
It provides dual VGA output support with both DVI‑D and D‑Sub ports.