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HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Motherboard Specifications, N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix)
Figure 1: The N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix) motherboard
Photograph of motherboard Upgrade Information
Processor upgrade information
Max TDP: 95W
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades: |
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Only Socket AM3 processors are supported with this motherboard. |
AMD Phenom II X6 10xxT Six-Core (Thuban core)
AMD Phenom II X4 9xx/9xxe/8xx Quad-Core (Deneb core)
AMD Phenom II X3 7xx/7xxe Triple-Core (Heka core)
AMD Phenom II X2 5xx (Callisto core)
AMD Athlon X4 6xx/6xxe (Propus)
AMD Athlon X3 4xx/4xxe (Rana)
AMD Athlon X2 2xx/2xxe (Regor)
AMD Sempron Single Core 1xx (Sargas core)
Memory upgrade information
Dual channel memory architecture
Four DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin) sockets
PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
Supports 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB DDR3 DIMMs
Supports up to 16 GB on 64-bit systems
Supports up to 4 GB on 32-bit PCs
*32-bit PCs cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.
Integrated video
Integrated graphics using ATI Radeon 4200
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.
Integrated graphics using ATI Radeon 4200
Integrated graphics: concurrent use of the DVI and VGA ports is supported.
Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards*
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*Either integrated graphics or the PCI Express x16 slot are usable at one time; they are not usable concurrently. |
Integrated audio
Integrated ALC888S-VD audio
*Integrated audio is not available if a sound card is installed.
Integrated network
LAN: 10-Base-T
Technology: PCI Realtek RTL8105E
Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100 Mb/s
Transmission standards:10-Base-T Ethernet
I/O Ports and internal connectors
Back I/O ports
Figure 2: Back I/O panel
1 - One electrical S/PDIF Output
2 - One VGA port
3 - Four USB 2.0 ports
4 - One RJ45 10/100 Mb/s LAN
5 - Center/Subwoofer-out (yellow - orange)
6 - Rear speaker-out (black)
7 - Line-in (light blue)
8 - Line-out (lime)
9 - Mic-in (pink)
10 - Side speaker-out (gray)
11 - One DVI-D port
Photograph of the ports on the back panel Jumper settings
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Do not change any jumper setting while the computer is on. Damage to the motherboard can result.
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Clearing the CMOS settings
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. To clear CMOS, follow these steps:
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
Locate the jumper labeled CLR_CMOS.
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
Wait 5-10 seconds and then return the jumper to pins 1-2.
You may now restart the PC.
Clearing the BIOS password
This jumper allows you to clear the BIOS password. The BIOS password is used to protect BIOS settings from unwanted changes. If you have forgotten your password you may disable password checking.
To clear the BIOS password follow these steps:
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
Locate the jumper labeled CLR_PWD.
Move the jumper
cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
Wait approximately 10 seconds and then return the jumper to pins 1-2.
Plug in the power cord and turn ON the computer.
Motherboard layout
Figure 3: layout
Line drawing of motherboard showing components |
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