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- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- ALIVEXFIRE-ESATA2
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 4
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock ALiveXFire‑eSATA2 motherboard, an ATX‑form‑factor board with AM2 socket, DDRII memory support and multiple SATA/eSATA ports. It lists the package contents, key specifications and provides links to the full user manual on the support CD.
The document walks users through pre‑installation precautions, CPU and heatsink installation, connector layout, and configuration of audio, USB, and networking interfaces. Safety warnings, over‑clocking cautions and hardware requirements for Windows Vista are also included.
ASRock ALIVEXFIRE-ESATA2 specifications
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 8.2‑in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 for AMD Phenom, Athlon 64FX/64X2, Sempron |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 480X CrossFire™, Southbridge ATI SB600 |
| SATA Ports | 4 SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (RAID, NCQ, Hot‑Plug) |
| eSATA Ports | 2 eSATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (shared with SATAII) |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111B Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio Codec | 5.1‑channel HD Audio (ALC662) |
Source: ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Installation Guide
All ASRock ALIVEXFIRE-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.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the ALiveXFire‑eSATA2 motherboard use?
It uses a Socket AM2 that supports AMD Phenom, Athlon 64FX/64X2, and Sempron processors.
From: ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Installation Guide
What LAN controller is integrated on the board?
A Realtek RTL8111B Gigabit Ethernet controller is built in.
From: ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Installation Guide
Which Windows operating systems are supported by the ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard?
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP Media Center, XP 64‑bit, Vista and Vista 64‑bit.
How many SATA ports are available on the motherboard?
It provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors and two eSATAII ports, all supporting RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug.
What CPU socket is used on this motherboard?
It uses a Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64FX/64X2/64 and Sempron processors.
From: ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
How many eSATAII ports are available?
There are two eSATAII ports on the board.
From: ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide