Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- K8NF3-VSTA
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock K8NF3-VSTA Motherboard User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock K8NF3-VSTA motherboard, its package contents, hardware specifications, and minimum system requirements. It guides users through CPU, memory, expansion slot, and connector installation, as well as driver and operating‑system setup.
The document also covers the BIOS Setup Utility, including menu navigation, hardware monitoring, security settings, and boot configuration, plus software support details such as the Support CD, drivers, and utilities. This manual is written in Chinese.
ASRock K8NF3-VSTA specifications
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.5‑in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors |
| Chipset | NVIDIA® nForce3 250 |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR DIMM slots (DDR400/333/266, max 2 GB) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 2 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 4 PCI slots, 1 AGP 8X slot |
| Audio Codec | C‑Media CM6501 (7.1 CH Windows Vista Premium Audio) |
| LAN | Realtek PHY RTL8201CL, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| SATA Connectors | 2 Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s connectors (RAID, Hot‑Plug) |
| IDE Connectors | 2 ATA133 IDE connectors (supports 4 IDE devices) |
| BIOS | 4 Mb AMI BIOS, ACPI 1.1, SMBIOS 2.3.1 |
All ASRock K8NF3-VSTA 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 ASRock K8NF3‑VSTA motherboard use?
It uses a Socket 754 that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors.
How many DDR memory slots are available and what is the maximum memory capacity?
The board provides two DDR DIMM slots and can hold up to 2 GB of DDR memory.
What CPU socket does the K8NF3‑VSTA motherboard use?
It uses a Socket 754 compatible with AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors.
What is the form factor of the K8NF3‑VSTA motherboard?
The motherboard follows the ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 in × 7.5 in (30.5 cm × 19.1 cm).