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ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
The ASRock 939Dual‑SATA2 is an ATX‑form factor motherboard that supports AMD 939‑Pin processors and can be upgraded to a 940‑Pin CPU via a dedicated Future CPU Port. It features ULi M1695 north‑bridge and M1567 south‑bridge chipsets, four DDR DIMM slots (max 4 GB), SATA and SATA‑II connectors, and a range of I/O ports.
This guide provides a step‑by‑step installation process, including CPU and memory module installation, DIMM handling, and connection of expansion cards. Safety precautions such as unplugging the power cord and using anti‑static measures are emphasized throughout.
ASRock 939DUAL-SATA2 specifications
| Form Factor | 12.0‑in x 9.6‑in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 939‑Pin socket supporting AMD Athlon™ 64 / 64FX |
| North Bridge Chipset | ULi® M1695 |
| South Bridge Chipset | ULi® M1567 (SATA 1.5 Gb/s) |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR DIMM slots, up to 4 GB (PC3200/PC2700/PC2100) |
| SATA Support | 2 SATA devices @ 1.5 Gb/s, 1 SATA‑II device @ 3.0 Gb/s |
| IDE Support | Supports up to 4 IDE devices (ATA133) |
| LAN | 10/100 Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN supported |
Source: ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 User Manual
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Questions answered in these manuals
Which Windows operating systems are supported by the 939Dual‑SATA2 motherboard?
It supports Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, and XP 64‑bit.
How many SATA devices can be connected to this motherboard?
The board supports up to two SATA devices at 1.5 Gb/s and one SATA‑II device at 3.0 Gb/s.
How many USB 2.0 ports does the motherboard provide?
The board provides a total of eight USB 2.0 ports – four on the I/O panel and four additional ports via on‑board headers.
From: ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
What is the purpose of the Future CPU Port?
The Future CPU Port allows upgrading an AMD 939‑Pin CPU to a 940‑Pin (M2) CPU by installing an add‑on M2 CPU board.
From: ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
How many SATA devices can the 939Dual‑SATA2 motherboard support?
It supports up to two SATA devices at 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate, and hot‑plug is not supported.
What type of CPU socket does the motherboard use?
The board uses a 939‑Pin socket that supports AMD Athlon 64 and 64FX processors.