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- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- N73PV-S
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
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- 4
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- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock N73PV-S / N73V-S Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock N73PV-S / N73V-S motherboard, its package contents, and step‑by‑step installation instructions. It also points to the full user manual on the support CD for detailed information.
Key features include a Micro ATX form factor, LGA 775 socket, NVIDIA GeForce 7100/7050 and nForce 630i/610i chipsets, DDR2 memory support up to 16 GB, multiple PCI/PCI‑Express slots, SATA RAID capabilities, and integrated audio and LAN. The guide also covers BIOS settings, overclocking cautions, and Windows audio configuration.
ASRock N73PV-S specifications
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.0‑in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i (N73PV‑S) or GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i (N73V‑S) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8201EL, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wake‑On‑LAN |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 4 × USB 2.0 |
| BIOS | 4 MB AMI BIOS |
Source: ASRock N73PV-S / N73V-S Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
Which Windows operating systems are supported?
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows XP 64‑bit, Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64‑bit.
From: ASRock N73PV-S / N73V-S Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
How many USB ports are on the rear panel?
The rear I/O panel includes four USB 2.0 ports.
From: ASRock N73PV-S / N73V-S Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
What type of CPU socket is used on the N73PV‑S / N73V‑S motherboard?
It uses an LGA 775 socket for Intel processors.
What BIOS type is installed on this motherboard?
The board is equipped with a 4 MB AMI BIOS.
What type of CPU socket does the ASRock N73PV‑GS / N73PV‑S motherboard use?
It uses an LGA 775 (775‑Pin) CPU socket.
From: ASRock N73PV-GS / N73PV-S Motherboard Installation Guide
Which LAN chip is used on the N73PV‑GS model?
The N73PV‑GS model uses a Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL supporting 10/100/1000 Mb/s.
From: ASRock N73PV-GS / N73PV-S Motherboard Installation Guide