ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard User Manual
This guide introduces the ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 motherboard and walks users through the complete installation process, from unpacking the package to configuring BIOS settings. It also includes safety warnings, cautions, and troubleshooting tips for a reliable build.
Key sections cover the motherboard specifications, detailed connector layouts, supported CPUs, memory configurations, SATA/eSATA interfaces, expansion slots, audio and LAN features, as well as driver installation procedures for Windows operating systems.
| Form factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.4") |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Phenom, Athlon, Sempron |
| Northbridge chipset | NVIDIA M1695 |
| Southbridge chipset | NVIDIA nForce3 250 |
| Memory slots | 4 x DDRII DIMM slots |
| Maximum memory capacity | 83 GB |
| PCI Express slot | 1 x PCI Express x16 |
| AGP slot | 1 x AGP 8X |
| Audio codec | C‑Media CM6501 with UAA architecture |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111B / RTL8111C (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| BIOS size | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
It uses a Socket AM2 that supports AMD Phenom 4/X2, Athlon 64FX/64X2/X2/64, and Sempron processors.