Manufacturer’s Description
Supporting socket AM3+ and 8-Core CPU, this board is designed to build up the most powerful system and deliver the most demanding technology for advanced users. Just enjoy next generation computing with ASRock 8-Core CPU ready motherboard.
The Specs
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Interface Connection | eSATA Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|S/PDIF Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes |
| Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots | 1 |
| Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots | 3 |
| Number of PCI Slots | 2 |
| Number of Fan Connectors | 3 |
| Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports | 5 |
| On-Board Headers | Onboard Audio Header Yes|Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes|Onboard Serial Header Yes |
| Additional Specifications | |
| Onboard LEDs Header | Yes |
| S/PDIF | Yes |
| Power Supply Support | EPS12V |
| Audio Line In | Yes |
| Number of PS/2 Ports | 2 |
| Number of S/PDIF Out Ports | 2 |
| Number of eSATA Ports | 1 |
| RAID Support | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 1 |
| HyperTransport Speed | 2600 MHz |
| Product Model | 970 Extreme3 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Onboard S/PDIF Header | Yes |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 6 |
| Total Number of PCI Express Slots | 4 |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
| 64-bit Processing | Yes |
| Total Number of Onboard USB Ports | 6 |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 8 |
| eSATA | Yes |
| Processor Technology | Untied Overclocking Technology |
| Onboard Audio Header | Yes |
| Onboard Video | No |
| Audio Line Out | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes |
| Front Camera | ASRock |
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| Brand Name | ASRock |
| Memory Form Factor | DIMM |
| PCI Express Standard | PCI Express 2.0 |
| PS/2 Port | Yes |
| Onboard Serial Header | Yes |
| Quick Glance | |
| Interface Connection | eSATA Yes|Audio Line In Yes|Audio Line Out Yes|Microphone Port Yes|S/PDIF Yes|Network (RJ-45) Yes|PS/2 Port Yes |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Memory Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Multi GPU Support | CrossFireX|SLI |
| System Chipset | AMD 970 |
| Supported Processor | Phenom II X3|Phenom II X4|Phenom II X2|Phenom II X6|Athlon II X4|Athlon II X3|Athlon II X2 |
| # of PCI-e x16 Slots | 3 |
| System Board Style | ATX |
| # of Memory Slots | 4 |
| CPU + Northbridge Support | |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM3+ |
| System Chipset | AMD 970 |
| Supported Processor | Phenom II X3|Phenom II X4|Phenom II X2|Phenom II X6|Athlon II X4|Athlon II X3|Athlon II X2 |
| Maximum Number of Processors | 1 |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty Information | 1 year(s) |
| More Info | |
| URL | http://www.asrock.com |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Width | 12.0 in |
| Depth | 8.6 in |
| System Board Style | ATX |
| Memory Support | |
| Max System Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4 |
| Additional Features | |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 |
| Multi GPU Support | CrossFireX|SLI |
| Network Interfaces Included | Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600|RAID Controller Yes |
| Supported Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
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