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- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- CONROE945PL-GLAN
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-04
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ASRock ConRoe945PL-GLAN Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock ConRoe945PL-GLAN motherboard, lists the package contents, and explains the board layout, connectors, and key hardware features. It also includes safety precautions, installation steps for the CPU, memory, and other components, and points to the full user manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
The document contains sections on specifications, connector pin‑outs, BIOS features, minimum hardware requirements, and detailed installation procedures. It also provides cautions for over‑clocking, SATA‑II configuration, and HDMI_SPDIF connection, with bilingual notes for Spanish‑speaking users.
ASRock CONROE945PL-GLAN specifications
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.5‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA775 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Dual Core Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D, Core 2 Duo (Conroe, Presler, Cedar Mill) |
| Front‑Side Bus | 800/533 MHz |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel 945PL, Southbridge Intel ICH7 |
| Memory Slots | 2 × DDRII DIMM, DDRII‑533, max 2 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 3 × PCI, 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x1 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888 7.1‑channel |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111B Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| SATA Connectors | 4 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (no RAID, no hot‑plug) |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS, AMI Legal BIOS, Plug‑and‑Play, ACPI 1.1 |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
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Questions answered in these manuals
Which Windows operating systems are supported by the ConRoe945PL-GLAN motherboard?
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64‑bit, and Windows Vista.
How many SATAII connectors does the motherboard provide?
It provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
What type of CPU socket does the ConRoe945PL-GLAN motherboard use?
It uses an LGA 775 (775‑Pin) socket for Intel CPUs.
From: ASRock ConRoe945PL-GLAN Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
How many SATA II connectors are provided on the board?
The motherboard provides four SATA II 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
From: ASRock ConRoe945PL-GLAN Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
What CPU socket does the ConRoe945PL-GLAN motherboard use?
It uses an LGA 775 socket compatible with Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors.
How many SATAII connectors are provided on the board?
The motherboard provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
