Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It
delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commit-
ment to quality and endurance.
Chapter 1 and 2 of this manual contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-
step installation guide for new DIY system builders. Chapter 3 and 4 contain basic
BIOS setup and Support CD information.
For advanced users' reference, the Appendix appearing on page 20 offers more
advanced BIOS setup information.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock GE Pro-M or GE Pro-HT motherboard
(Micro ATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm)
ASRock GE Pro-M / GE Pro-HT Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Intel-SiS Support CD
1 cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133)
1 cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable)
1 ASRock I/O shield
1 COM port bracket
1.2 Specifications
Platform:
Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 x 24.4 cm)
CPU:
Socket 478 for Intel
Chipsets:
North Bridge on GE Pro-M motherboard: SiS 651 chipsets,
standard FSB 533 MHz
North Bridge on GE Pro-HT motherboard: SiS 651
standard FSB 533 MHz, supports Hyper-Threading Technology
(see CAUTION1);
South Bridge: Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
Clock Generator: 100 MHz - 200MHz
Memory:
2 slots for DDR: DIMM1 and DIMM2 (PC1600/PC2100/ PC2700),
Max. 2GB
2 slots for SDR: DIMM3 and DIMM4 (PC100/ PC133), Max. 2GB
IDE:
IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6; IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port: Supports floppy disk drive
Audio:
5.1 channels AC'97 Audio
LAN:
Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
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