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General| Non-ECC | Yes |
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| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 800, 1066, 1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2100 MHz |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6 |
| Processor thermal power (max) | 140 W |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| Number of SATA connectors | - |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 5 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC892 |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| Certification | FCC, CE, WHQL, ErP/EuP |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 970 |
| PC health monitoring | CPU, FAN, Power supply, Temperature |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard southbridge | AMD SB950 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX |
| Trial software | CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5, AntiVirus Software |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Bundled software | Google Chrome Browser, Toolbar |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111E |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| ACPI version | 1.1 |
| BIOS memory size | 32 Mbit |
Weight and Dimensions| Width | - mm |
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Lists all items included in the motherboard package.
Provides detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.
Highlights special features and technologies offered by the motherboard.
Illustrates the physical layout of components on the motherboard.
Describes the external input/output ports on the motherboard.
Important safety and handling guidelines before installing components.
Step-by-step guide for installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Instructions for mounting the CPU cooling system.
Guide for installing RAM modules into the DIMM slots.
Details on using PCI and PCI Express slots for expansion cards.
Information on configuring multiple graphics cards for enhanced performance.
Explanation of the Surround Display feature using external VGA cards.
Guide for installing the ASRock Smart Remote with CIR header.
Instructions for configuring motherboard jumpers for specific settings.
Details on various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.
Guide for installing SATA3 hard disk drives and RAID configurations.
Explanation of hot plug and hot swap capabilities for SATA3 HDDs.
Detailed operation guide for SATA3 HDD hot plug feature.
Instructions for installing necessary system drivers from the support CD.
Guide for installing operating systems with RAID configurations.
Specific steps for installing Windows XP with RAID.
Specific steps for installing Windows 8/7/Vista with RAID.
Guide for installing operating systems without RAID configurations.
Specific steps for installing Windows XP without RAID.
Specific steps for installing Windows 8/7/Vista without RAID.
Explanation of the Untied Overclocking Technology feature.
Overview of the UEFI Setup Utility and how to access it.
Describes the main menu bar options within the UEFI setup utility.
Explains the keyboard keys used for navigating the UEFI setup utility.
Overview of the main screen displaying system information in UEFI setup.
Section for configuring overclocking settings and performance tuning.
Access to advanced system configuration settings.
Settings related to CPU features, power management, and thermal control.
Configuration options for the North Bridge chipset.
Configuration options for the South Bridge chipset.
Settings for SATA controllers, modes, and disk features.
Configuration for Super IO devices like serial and infrared ports.
Settings related to power management and system states (ACPI).
Settings for USB controllers and legacy support.
Network settings for internet connection and firmware download.
Monitors system hardware status, temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.
Configures boot device priority and boot-related features.
Manages system security settings, including passwords and secure boot.
Options for saving changes, discarding, or loading default settings and exiting.
Details on supported OS and general installation procedures.
Information regarding the motherboard's support CD contents and utilities.
Instructions for accessing and utilizing the motherboard support CD.
Overview of available system drivers provided on the support CD.
List of utility software available on the support CD for system enhancement.
ASRock contact details for technical support and further product information.
Guide for installing operating systems on large hard drives (>2TB) using UEFI.
Guide for installing operating systems on large HDDs (>2TB) in RAID mode.
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