This document is an installation guide for the ASRock 939NF6G-VSTA motherboard, which details the installation process for the motherboard.
This guide provides an overview of the ASRock 939NF6G-VSTA motherboard, including its Micro ATX form factor, CPU socket, chipset, memory and expansion options. It also lists the package contents and required connectors for a successful build.
Step‑by‑step instructions cover installing the CPU, memory modules, storage devices, and connecting power and peripheral headers. Safety cautions, BIOS features and minimum hardware requirements for Windows Vista are also included.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 8.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX / 64X2 / 64 processors |
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 (or GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430) |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR DIMM slots (Dual Channel) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 4 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCI, 1 x PCI‑Express x16, 1 x PCI‑Express x1, 1 x HDMR |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 7.1 CH HD Audio |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID, NCQ, Hot Plug) |
It uses a Socket 939 for AMD Athlon 64FX, 64X2, and 64 processors.
It includes two PCI slots, one PCI‑Express x16 slot, one PCI‑Express x1 slot, and one HDMR slot.
The board supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP 64‑bit, Vista and Vista 64‑bit.