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ASRock ConRoe945G-DVI Specifications
CPU Interface: LGA775-based Pentium 4, Celeron D, Pentium D, and
Core 2 Duo processors
Chipset: Intel 945G - MCH
Intel ICH7 - ICH
Front Side Bus: 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz
Front Side Bus Speeds: Auto, 140~350MHz in 1MHz increments
Memory Speeds: Auto, DDR2-400, DDR2-533, DDR2-667
Memory Timings: Auto, tCAS, tRCD, tRP, tRAS
PCI Bus Speeds: Fixed
PCI Express Bus Speeds: Auto, 70MHz ~ 150MHz in 1MHz increments
Set Processor Multiplier: Auto, (step down available for certain Pentium 4 series)
Core Voltage: Auto, Fixed
DRAM Voltage: Auto, High, Middle, Low
Memory Slots: (4) x DIMM, max. 1GB per DIMM, max. 4GB total system memory,
DDR2 667/533, non-ECC, unbuffered memory
Expansion Slots: (1) x PCI-E x16
(1) x PCI-E x1
(2) x PCI 2.3
(1) x HDMR
Onboard SATA: Intel ICH7:
(4) x SATA 3Gbps, Hot Plug not supported
Onboard IDE: Intel ICH7:
(1) x UltraDMA 100/66/33
Onboard USB2.0: (8) USB2.0 ports
Onboard LAN: Realtek RTL8111B PCIE 10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet LAN
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC-888, 8-channel capable HD Audio
Onboard Video: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Power Connectors: 20-pin ATX
4-pin ATX 12V
Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Parallel (LPT)
1 x VGA
1 x Audio I/O Panel
1 x RJ45
4 x USB
Features: United Overclocking - Fixed Mode PCI/PCIE modes
BIOS: AMI 1.10

The BIOS layout and configurable options are representative of a budget performance system. We would like to note that if the X16 PCI Express slot is not utilized for a GPU then it will operate as an X1 PCI Express capable slot. The ConRoe945G-DVI certainly does not offer the same level of BIOS controls as more performance oriented boards but is typical of current ASRock value series boards. However, the options available allow enough control over the memory and subsequent performance of the board as not to hinder the user, except for two settings.

One issue we have with this BIOS -- and those of other ASRock boards -- is the lack of specific memory voltage settings besides High, Middle, and Low. Although this board is targeted to the value performance segment, the lack of specific voltages hindered our ability to overclock the board. The best we can tell with our memory modules is that the High setting added about +.15V to our base 1.8V requirement. The other major issue that could arise for Pentium 4 and possibly Core 2 Duo users is the complete lack of vCore settings. The board will basically set the voltage to the CPU's default voltage.

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  • Gary Key - Friday, September 1, 2006 - link

    We will go in-depth with power consumption and cooling opportunities in the upcoming mATX review that will include AM2 boards as well.
  • esterhasz - Saturday, September 2, 2006 - link

    great! can't wait!
  • mino - Friday, September 1, 2006 - link

    LOL, just posted a request for that down under, must learn to read :)

    Please try to include that K9AGM I asked for, or at least other RS485/SB600 combo board.
    Consider the fact K9AGM is a part of the AMD CSIP program so this board is gonna bea round at least until Q4'07. It's not your average seasonal thing like most are.

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