ASRock K8N68PV-GLAN Motherboard Installation Guide
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock K8N68PV-GLAN Micro ATX motherboard, highlighting its key features such as the NVIDIA GeForce 7050/nForce 630A chipset, Gigabit LAN, and 5.1‑channel audio. It also points users to the full user manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
The guide includes sections on package contents, technical specifications, connector layouts, BIOS features, safety precautions, and detailed installation steps. It also contains warnings about over‑clocking and instructions for handling static electricity during assembly.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 8.0‑in, 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors |
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
| SATA Connectors | 4 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (RAID, NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug) |
| IDE Connector | 1 ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 IDE devices) |
| LAN | Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Realtek RTL8211B) |
| Audio | 5.1‑channel HD audio (Realtek ALC662 codec) |
| USB Ports | 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 headers) |
It uses a Socket 754 compatible with AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors.
The board provides eight USB 2.0 ports via four 2‑pin headers.
Yes, its four SATAII connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD.
It is a Micro ATX board measuring 9.6 in × 8.0 in (24.4 cm × 20.3 cm).