ASrock introduces K7Upgrade-880 that allows Socket A board to be upgraded to use Socket 754 processor thru add on card

23, Aug 2004, Taipei - Due to the differences in technology, K7 and K8 platforms adapt different design architecture and they are supported by different chipsets. ASRock Inc, the leading price-performance motherboard maker, breaks this architecture barrier between K7 and K8 platforms to present the first K8 upgradeable K7 platform in the world – ASRock K7Upgrade-880. Based on the innovative “Upgrade on demand” concept and industry-leading layout design technique, ASRock K7Upgrade-880 motherboard features the Flexible’n’Easy CPU socket upgrade interface - “K8 Bridge Port”. This port provides a bridge with the world’s leading capability to upgrade SocketA(462) to Socket754 or Socket939 through ASRock 754Bridge or 939Bridge upgrade module. The innovative K7Upgrade-880 motherboard provides not only a marvelous Flexible’n’Easy upgrade capability from K7 to K8 architecture but also a cost-effective future upgrade capability not found on other boards.



ASRock Upgrade series provides
� Flexible’n’Easy CPU sockets upgrade interface:
Flexible CPU socket upgrade – optional upgrade cards supporting users’ prompt CPU upgrade by demand. Easy upgrade interface – Plug and upgrade design without reinstalling other system devices

� Cost-effective upgrade feature:
High potential future upgrade ability – upgrade CPU socket by users’ demand. CPU socket upgrade without changing a new motherboard but still keeping current PC system investment.



K7Upgrade-880 brief specification:
1. The first K8 upgradeable K7 motherboard in the world
2. Supports AMD Athlon™XP and Sempron™ processor
3. Supports DDR400, Dual Channel Technology
4. ASRock “K8 Bridge Port” – Flexible’n’Easy CPU socket upgrade interface,
5. Supports AGP 8X/4X 1.5v
6. Supports Serial ATA – 2 Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s connectors, supports RAID 0,1,JBOD
7. 5.1-channel Audio, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, ATA133
8. Hybrid Booster – ASRock Safe Overclocking Technology
9. Multi-language Quick Installation Guide.
10. Bundled CD includes drivers, 3D Audio Player, RAID controller, Anti Virus utility, ASRock PC DIY Live Demo, etc.
754Bridge socket upgrade module:
1. CPU socket upgrade module, supports ASRock K8 Bridge Port
2. Socket 754, onboard VIA K8T800 chip, DDR DIMMs
3. Supports AMD Athlon™64 / Sempron™ processor
4. Supports HyperTransport™ Technology, AMD Cool‘n’Quiet™ Technology