Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- G965M-S
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock G965M-S User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock G965M-S Micro ATX motherboard and explains its features, specifications, and the steps required to install and configure the board. It also covers BIOS configuration, safety warnings, and overclocking guidelines.
The document is organized into sections covering package contents, detailed specifications, motherboard layout, I/O panel, hardware installation, BIOS setup utility, and software support, including driver installation and utilities on the support CD.
ASRock G965M-S specifications
| Form factor | Micro ATX (9.6 in × 7.7 in) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 775 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel G965, Southbridge Intel ICH8 |
| Memory slots | 2 × DDR2 DIMM, max 8 GB |
| Supported memory speeds | DDR2 800/667/533 (non‑ECC, un‑buffered) |
| Expansion slots | 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| SATA ports | 4 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| IDE connector | 1 × ATA133 |
| USB ports | 6 rear USB 2.0 ports + 4 via headers |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC662 5.1 CH HD Audio |
| LAN | Realtek 8102EL 10/100 Ethernet |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
All ASRock G965M-S 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 G965M‑S motherboard use?
It uses an LGA 775 socket compatible with Intel Core 2 and other listed processors.
How many DDR2 memory slots are available and what is the maximum memory?
The board has two DDR2 DIMM slots that support up to 8 GB of system memory.
How many SATA ports are available on the board?
The board provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
What BIOS version is used on this motherboard?
The motherboard uses a 4 Mb AMI BIOS.