This document is the installation guide for the ASRock P65iCafe motherboard. It prohibits any form of reproduction, transmission, and translation without written consent from ASRock Inc. The document provides trademark information and a disclaimer.
This guide introduces the ASRock P65iCafe ATX motherboard, its components, and the quick‑installation process. It includes safety notices, package contents, and an overview of the board layout and I/O panel.
The document details technical specifications such as CPU support, memory configuration, expansion slots, audio and LAN controllers, SATA ports, and BIOS features. It also covers OS installation on large HDDs, overclocking cautions, and utilities provided by ASRock.
| Form factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 8.6‑in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA1155, supports 2nd/3rd‑gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 |
| Memory slots | 4 × DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB |
| Chipset | Intel H61 |
| PCI‑Express x16 slot | 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (blue) |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC887, 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI BIOS |
You must use Windows Vista 64‑bit (SP1 or later) or Windows 7 64‑bit.
The motherboard provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.
It follows the ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 in × 8.6 in (30.5 cm × 21.8 cm).
The board uses a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller.