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- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- N7AD-SLI
- Category
- Other Computer Accessories
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- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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ASRock N7AD-SLI Quick Installation Guide
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock N7AD‑SLI motherboard, an ATX‑form factor board featuring an LGA 775 socket, NVIDIA nForce 740i SLI chipset, and dual‑channel DDR2 memory. It outlines the package contents, safety notices, and the purpose of the guide.
The document covers detailed specifications, connector layouts, BIOS features, unique technologies such as the ASRock OC Tuner and Intelligent Energy Saver, and provides warnings and cautions for over‑clocking and installation. It also lists supported operating systems, certifications, and links to additional resources on the ASRock website.
ASRock N7AD-SLI specifications
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.2‑in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 supporting Intel Core 2, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, Celeron |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 740i SLI |
| Memory Slots | 4 × DDR2 DIMM slots, max 16 GB, DDR2 800/667 non‑ECC |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCI‑Express 2.0 x16, 2 × PCI‑Express 2.0 x1, 2 × PCI slots |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD audio, DAC 110 dB dynamic range (ALC890) |
| LAN | Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Realtek RTL8211CL) |
| SATA Connectors | 6 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID 0,1,0+1,JBOD,5) + 1 × eSATAII |
| BIOS | 8 Mb AMI BIOS with Plug‑and‑Play, ACPI 1.1, Smart BIOS |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the ASRock N7AD‑SLI motherboard use?
It uses an LGA 775 socket that supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, and Celeron processors.
How many SATA ports are provided and do they support RAID?
The board offers six SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5, plus an additional eSATAII port.
What operating systems are supported by the ASRock N7AD‑SLI motherboard?
It supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP 64‑bit, Vista, and Vista 64‑bit.
Does the ASRock N7AD‑SLI support NVIDIA SLI technology?
Yes, the motherboard supports NVIDIA SLI™ technology.