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Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 16 2.5 Installing a ... ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 35 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O 11 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII Devices 35 ...
Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 16 2.5 Installing a ... ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 35 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 10 1.5 ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I/O 11 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAII Devices 35 ...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY 43 3.1 Introduction 43 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 3.2 Main Screen 44 3.3 Advanced Screen 45 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 46 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 48 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 50 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 51 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 53 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 54 3.3.8 USB Configuration 55 3.4 Hardware ...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY 43 3.1 Introduction 43 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 3.2 Main Screen 44 3.3 Advanced Screen 45 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 46 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 48 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 50 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 51 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 53 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 54 3.3.8 USB Configuration 55 3.4 Hardware ...
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... quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without setting up jumpers. 5 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80...
... quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without setting up jumpers. 5 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80...
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...LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFireTM - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Max. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Realtek... Sempron processors - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Southbridge:ATITM SB600 - Support DDRII800/667/533 - capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 ...
...LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFireTM - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Max. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Realtek... Sempron processors - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Southbridge:ATITM SB600 - Support DDRII800/667/533 - capacity: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Hybrid Booster Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 ...
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... panel audio connector - 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 Chassis Temperature Sensing - CD in /Front Speaker...IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - CPU Quiet Fan - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - HD ...
... panel audio connector - 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Internal Temperature Sensing - Chassis Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated 7 Chassis Temperature Sensing - CD in /Front Speaker...IR header - 1 x Game header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - CPU Quiet Fan - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - HD ...
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... stability of the system or damage the CPU. 5. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology... CPU bus frequencies may affect your system stability...will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Please... function. We are not responsible for all CPU/DRAM configurations. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports...installed on the AM2 CPU you better flexibility to choose PCIE functions between the CPU and the heatsink ...depends on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. While CPU overheat is a certain risk involved with one...resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 14 for details of...
... stability of the system or damage the CPU. 5. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology... CPU bus frequencies may affect your system stability...will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Please... function. We are not responsible for all CPU/DRAM configurations. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports...installed on the AM2 CPU you better flexibility to choose PCIE functions between the CPU and the heatsink ...depends on PCIE2/PCIE SWITCH slot. While CPU overheat is a certain risk involved with one...resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 14 for details of...
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... on updating now. Please visit our website for proper connection. 10. Power Management for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. 9 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. 9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports ...fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 13. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) ...
... on updating now. Please visit our website for proper connection. 10. Power Management for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 logo. 9 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. 9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports ...fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 13. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 1GB system memory (Premium) 512MB Single Channel (Basic) DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) ...
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...bending of the pins. Step 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 3. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it is in good contact with a...it is locked. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to dissipate heat. When the CPU is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the ...
...bending of the pins. Step 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 3. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it is in good contact with a...it is locked. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to dissipate heat. When the CPU is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the ...
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...motherboard, please connect it with ATX 12V plug to the ground pin. Though this header. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector, but please connect it to the ground pin. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 ...No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see...
...motherboard, please connect it with ATX 12V plug to the ground pin. Though this header. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector, but please connect it to the ground pin. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 ...No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) (see...
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... Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [101MHz], [102MHz] or [104MHz].
... Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [101MHz], [102MHz] or [104MHz].
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AM2 Boost If you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong...Go to select Overclock Mode. 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set this option to [Enabled], you set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. Please refer to caution 6 on User Selection...
AM2 Boost If you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings WARNING : Setting wrong...Go to select Overclock Mode. 3.3 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set this option to [Enabled], you set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. Please refer to caution 6 on User Selection...
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...will show if you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set to [Manual], you may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to keep the default value for system stability. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to adjust...will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. If it is set this item to [Auto] by default. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/...
...will show if you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set to [Manual], you may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to keep the default value for system stability. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to adjust...will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. If it is set this item to [Auto] by default. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Processor Maximum Multiplier Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/...
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... UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel CD-In Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width DRAM Voltage NB Core Voltage NB +1.8V Voltage PCI Bridge Decode Scheme [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [...Auto] DRAM Voltage 2.0V and 2.05V options are for video card. The default value of OnBoard HD Audio. CPU - NB Link Speed This feature allows you to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please disable this feature is plugged. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 bit...
... UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel CD-In Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width DRAM Voltage NB Core Voltage NB +1.8V Voltage PCI Bridge Decode Scheme [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [...Auto] DRAM Voltage 2.0V and 2.05V options are for video card. The default value of OnBoard HD Audio. CPU - NB Link Speed This feature allows you to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please disable this feature is plugged. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 bit...
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... 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. The default value is [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Ambient Temperature CPU Internal Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V : 42 C / 107 F : 52 C / 125 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : 11...
... 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. The default value is [Disabled]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Ambient Temperature CPU Internal Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V : 42 C / 107 F : 52 C / 125 F : 31 C / 87 F : 2833 RPM : N/A : 1.532 V : 3.129 V : 4.877 V : 11...
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... 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Serial ATAII Connector 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (SATAII_BLUE (PORT 4)) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 24...3)) 35 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Blue) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM) 2 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard
... 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Serial ATAII Connector 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (SATAII_BLUE (PORT 4)) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 6 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDRII DIMM Slots 24...3)) 35 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB2_3, Blue) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 37 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_BOTTOM) 2 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard
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... to choose PCIE functions between one PCIE x16 slot and two PCIE slots for purchasing ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on PCIE2/ PCIE SWITCH slot, which allows you for ATITM CrossFireTM without further notice. 1. In case...
... to choose PCIE functions between one PCIE x16 slot and two PCIE slots for purchasing ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on PCIE2/ PCIE SWITCH slot, which allows you for ATITM CrossFireTM without further notice. 1. In case...
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...(see CAUTION 6) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Max. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFireTM - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology ...HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports English 5 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20...
...(see CAUTION 6) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Max. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 1) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Northbridge: AMD 480X CrossFireTM - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock 8CH_eSATAII I /O - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology ...HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x eSATAII Ports English 5 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20...
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... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 12) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central...
... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 12) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 6 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Ambient Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central...
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We are not responsible for details of installing a single graphics card. 7 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Please read the installation guide of your system. 7. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with one PCIE ... sure that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Due to page 15 for possible damage caused by overclocking. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for system usage under Windows...
We are not responsible for details of installing a single graphics card. 7 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard English Please read the installation guide of your system. 7. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with one PCIE ... sure that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Due to page 15 for possible damage caused by overclocking. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for system usage under Windows...
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... not ready yet. Please check the table on page 27 for proper connection. 10. English 8 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard We will update it to SATAII connector directly. 11. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 1GB system memory DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)... connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 3 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users ...
... not ready yet. Please check the table on page 27 for proper connection. 10. English 8 ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Motherboard We will update it to SATAII connector directly. 11. CPU Memory VGA Sempron 2800+ 1GB system memory DX9.0 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium)... connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on page 3 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2007 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users ...