Key facts
- Brand
- Nvidia
- Model
- nForce 550
- Documents
- 4
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-04-09
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nVidia nForce 570 nForce 550 motherboard user manual(1)(1)
This manual covers the EPox EP1308 motherboard, featuring an AMD Socket AM2 (940‑pin) CPU socket and NVIDIA nForce 570 or 550 chipset. It details hardware layout, supported memory types, storage interfaces, networking, audio, and expansion slots.
The guide includes step‑by‑step installation instructions, BIOS configuration options, RAID setup, and a troubleshooting section with common error codes and recommended solutions. This manual is written in Chinese.
Nvidia nForce 550 specifications
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 (940‑pin) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Nvidia nForce 570 or nForce 550 |
| Memory Slots | Four 240‑pin unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMM sockets |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| PCI Slots | Three PCI (v2.3) connectors |
| USB Ports | Ten USB 2.0 connectors |
| LAN Ports | Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (Realtek RTL8111B) |
| Form Factor | ATX 305 mm × 245 mm |
Source: nVidia nForce 570 nForce 550 mainboard for AMD Socket AM2 (940-pin) processor User's Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the physical size of the nForce 570 / nForce 550 mainboard?
The board follows the ATX form factor, measuring 305 mm by 245 mm.
From: nVidia nForce 570 nForce 550 mainboard for AMD Socket AM2 (940-pin) processor User's Manual
What CPU sockets are supported by the motherboard?
The board supports Socket AM2 (940‑pin) for AMD Athlon‑X2, Athlon‑64 and Sempron processors.
How many SATA ports are available and which RAID levels are supported?
There are six SATA II ports with up to 300 MB/s speed; the nForce 570 chipset supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5, while the nForce 550 supports RAID 0, 1 and 0+1.
How many SATA ports are available and what RAID levels are supported?
The board provides six SATA II ports with RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 when using the nForce 570 chipset, and four SATA II ports with RAID 0, 1 and 0+1 with the nForce 550 chipset.
From: nVidia nForce 570 nForce 550 motherboard user manual(1)(1)
How many USB 2.0 ports are provided on the board?
The motherboard includes ten USB 2.0 ports, with four located on the rear panel.
From: nVidia nForce 570 nForce 550 motherboard user manual(1)(1)
Which processors are supported by the nForce 550/570 board?
The board supports Socket‑AM2 AMD Athlon‑X2, Athlon‑64 and Sempron processors.