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- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- 939S56-M
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock 939S56-M Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock 939S56-M motherboard, a Micro ATX board featuring a 939‑pin socket for AMD Athlon™ processors, SiS 756 north‑bridge and SiS 965L south‑bridge chipsets, and support for DDR1‑DDR4 memory modules. It includes a brief overview of the board layout, I/O ports, and key specifications.
The document provides detailed installation instructions, including pre‑installation safety precautions, CPU installation steps, and memory module installation procedures. It also outlines BIOS features, power‑up warnings, and basic troubleshooting tips.
ASRock 939S56-M specifications
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 8.8‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 939‑Pin socket supporting AMD Athlon™ 64/64FX/64 X2 |
| North Bridge Chipset | SiS 756 |
| South Bridge Chipset | SiS 965L |
| Memory Slots | 4 x 184‑pin DDR DIMM slots (DDR1‑DDR4, max 4 GB) |
| IDE Interface | ATA 133 (Ultra DMA Mode 6) – supports up to 4 IDE devices |
| SATA Connectors | 2 x SATA 1.5 Gb/s ports (supports up to 2 SATA devices) |
| USB Ports | 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 on I/O panel, 4 via headers) |
| LAN | 10/100 Ethernet (802.3u), Wake‑On‑LAN supported |
| Audio Channels | 7.1‑channel AC’97 audio |
Source: ASRock 939S56-M Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
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Questions answered in these manuals
How many USB 2.0 ports are provided on the motherboard?
The board includes eight USB 2.0 ports – four on the I/O panel and four via on‑board headers.
What type of CPU socket does the ASRock 939S56-M use?
It uses a 939‑pin socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64, 64FX, and 64 X2 processors.
What CPU socket does the 939S56-M motherboard use?
It uses a 939‑Pin socket that supports AMD Athlon 64, 64FX, and 64 X2 processors.
How many USB 2.0 ports are available on the board?
The motherboard provides eight USB 2.0 ports—four directly on the I/O panel and four via internal headers.