Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- K8UPGRADE-NF3
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-04-05
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ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
The ASRock K8Upgrade‑NF3 is an ATX‑form factor motherboard that supports AMD 754‑pin CPUs, DDR memory, and a range of expansion slots. This guide provides an overview of the board layout, key specifications, and the components included in the package.
It includes detailed instructions for installing the CPU, memory modules, expansion cards, and configuring jumpers, as well as safety precautions and troubleshooting tips such as clearing the CMOS and using the Future CPU Port for upgrades.
ASRock K8UPGRADE-NF3 specifications
| Form Factor | ATX, 12.0‑in x 7.5‑in (30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 754‑Pin socket supporting AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors |
| Chipset | nVidia nForce3 250 Series |
| SATA | 2 × SATA connectors, up to 2 SATA devices at 1.5 Gb/s, no hot‑plug |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel AC’97 audio |
| LAN | 10/100 Ethernet, supports Wake‑On‑LAN |
| Voltage Monitoring | +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, Vcore |
All ASRock K8UPGRADE-NF3 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 type of CPU socket does the K8Upgrade‑NF3 motherboard use?
It uses a 754‑Pin socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors.
Does the motherboard support hot‑plug for SATA devices?
No, the SATA ports do not support hot‑plug functionality.
How many USB 2.0 ports does the K8Upgrade‑NF3 motherboard provide?
The motherboard provides eight USB 2.0 ports – four ready‑to‑use on the I/O panel and four additional ports via on‑board headers.
From: ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
What type of CPU socket is used on the K8Upgrade‑NF3?
It uses a 754‑Pin socket that supports AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors.
From: ASRock K8Upgrade-NF3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
How many USB 2.0 ports are available on the K8Upgrade‑NF3 motherboard?
The board provides eight USB 2.0 ports – four ready‑to‑use on the I/O panel and four additional ports via two on‑board headers.
What is the maximum memory capacity supported?
The motherboard supports up to 2 GB of DDR memory across its two DIMM slots.