4CoreDual-VSTA User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA motherboard, an ATX‑form factor board that supports a range of Intel LGA775 processors and dual‑channel DDR/DDRII memory. It includes safety notices, FCC compliance information, and a detailed list of package contents.
The guide covers step‑by‑step hardware installation, BIOS configuration, connector descriptions, expansion slot usage, RAID and hot‑plug functions for SATA drives, driver installation, and operating‑system setup. It also provides hardware health monitoring, power‑management features, and troubleshooting tips.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 supporting Intel Core 2, Core 2 Duo, Pentium XE/D/4, Celeron D |
| Front‑Side Bus | 1066/800/533 MHz |
| Chipset – Northbridge | VIA PT880 Ultra |
| Chipset – Southbridge | VIA VT8237A |
| Memory Slots | 2 × DDRII DIMM, 2 × DDR DIMM, max 2 GB |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 2 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 4 × PCI, 1 × PCI‑Express, 1 × AGP 8X |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD audio (ALC 888 codec) |
| LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| BIOS Type | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
It uses an LGA 775 socket that supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium XE, Pentium D, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors.
The board has two DDRII and two DDR DIMM slots, with a maximum total memory capacity of 2 GB.
It provides four PCI slots, one PCI‑Express graphics slot, and one AGP 8X slot.
Yes, the two SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and hot‑plug functions.