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The ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA Installation Guide introduces the motherboard, lists its key specifications, and describes the layout of components such as the CPU socket, memory slots, chipset, audio codec, LAN, and various connectors. It also includes safety cautions, BIOS feature details, and references to the full User Manual on the support CD.
The package contains the motherboard, a quick installation guide, a support CD, ATA and SATA cables, a floppy ribbon cable, and an 8‑channel I/O shield. The guide outlines minimum hardware requirements for Windows Vista, provides BIOS access instructions, and notes compliance certifications (FCC, CE, Microsoft WHQL).
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 8.0‑in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/64X2/64 and Sempron |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce3 250 |
| Memory Slots | 4 × DDRII DIMM slots (Dual Channel) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| Supported Memory Speeds | DDRII‑800 / DDRII‑667 / DDRII‑533 |
| Expansion Slots | 5 × PCI slots, 1 × AGP 8X slot |
| Audio Codec | C‑Media CM6501 7.1‑channel |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8201CL, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN |
| SATA Connectors | 2 × Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s connectors (RAID, Hot‑Plug) |
| IDE Connectors | 2 × ATA133 IDE connectors (supports 4 IDE devices) |
| Power Connectors | 20‑pin ATX power connector, 4‑pin 12 V connector |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS, ACPI 1.1, Plug‑and‑Play, SMBIOS 2.3.1 |
It supports AMD processors that use Socket AM2, including Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64X2, Athlon™ 64, and Sempron CPUs.
The board uses a C‑Media CM6501 7.1‑channel audio codec.