Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- ALIVEDUAL-ESATA2
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 User Manual
This manual covers the hardware installation steps for the ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 motherboard, including CPU, memory, expansion cards, and connectors. It also explains BIOS configuration, overclocking warnings, and the use of the supplied support CD.
Additional sections describe supported operating systems, RAID and hot‑plug features for SATA/eSATAII, audio and network configurations, and troubleshooting guidance. The document ends with contact information and warranty notices.
ASRock ALIVEDUAL-ESATA2 specifications
| Form factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.4") |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Phenom, Athlon, Sempron |
| Northbridge chipset | NVIDIA M1695 |
| Southbridge chipset | NVIDIA nForce3 250 |
| Memory slots | 4 x DDRII DIMM slots |
| Maximum memory capacity | 83 GB |
| PCI Express slot | 1 x PCI Express x16 |
| AGP slot | 1 x AGP 8X |
| Audio codec | C‑Media CM6501 with UAA architecture |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111B / RTL8111C (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| BIOS size | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
Source: ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Installation Guide
All ASRock ALIVEDUAL-ESATA2 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the ALiveDual-eSATA2 motherboard use?
It uses a Socket AM2 that supports AMD Phenom 4/X2, Athlon 64FX/64X2/X2/64, and Sempron processors.
From: ASRock ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard Installation Guide
Which operating systems are supported by the ALiveDual‑eSATA2 motherboard?
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP Media Center, XP 64‑bit, Vista and Vista 64‑bit.
What CPUs can be installed in the ALiveDual‑eSATA2?
It uses an AM2 socket compatible with AMD Phenom X4/X2, Athlon 64FX/64X2/X2/64 and Sempron processors.