Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- K8SLI-ESATA2
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-03-15
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ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 motherboard, an ATX‑form factor board supporting AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors. It outlines the package contents, key hardware features such as the ULi® M1697 chipset, DDR400/333/266 memory support, and multiple SATAII/eSATAII connectors.
The document provides step‑by‑step installation instructions, connector descriptions, BIOS features, and cautions for safe handling. It also lists supported PCI Express VGA cards for SLI™ mode and details the motherboard’s power and fan connectors.
ASRock K8SLI-ESATA2 specifications
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.2") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 754‑Pin Socket supporting AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron |
| Chipset | ULi® M1697 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 2 GB |
| Supported DDR Speeds | DDR400 / DDR333 / DDR266 |
| Serial ATAII Connectors | 4 x 3.0 Gb/s SATAII connectors (RAID, Hot Plug) |
| eSATAII Connectors | 2 x 3.0 Gb/s eSATAII connectors (Hot Plug) |
| IDE Connectors | 2 x ATA133 IDE connectors (supports 4 IDE devices) |
| USB Headers | 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
Source: ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
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Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 motherboard use?
It uses a 754‑Pin socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors.
From: ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
How many DDR memory slots are available and what is the maximum memory capacity?
The board provides two DDR DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 2 GB.
From: ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
What operating systems are supported by the K8SLI‑eSATA2 motherboard?
It supports Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows XP 64‑bit.
How many USB 2.0 ports are available on the rear panel?
There are four USB 2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel.