Manufacturer’s Description
Based on AMD 970 chipset, the ASRock 970 Extreme4 accommodates the AM3+ Bulldozer 8-Core processor that delivers computing capability. Advanced Digi Power technology adjust CPU Vcore voltage more precisely and smoothly compared to analog PWM, resulting better power efficiency and reliability. An array of ASRock innovative technology, such as XFast RAM, XFast LAN and XFast USB, works behind the scenes to improve overall system performance and throughput.
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 | 2 |
| Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots | 3 |
| Number of PCI Slots | 2 |
| 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 |
| Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports | 1 |
| Buttons & Keys | Reset |
| Power Supply Support | EPS12V |
| Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports | 1 |
| Audio Line In | Yes |
| Number of PS/2 Ports | 2 |
| Number of Onboard USB 3.0 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 Extreme4 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Onboard S/PDIF Header | Yes |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Total Number of PCI Express Slots | 5 |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
| 64-bit Processing | Yes |
| Total Number of Onboard USB Ports | 8 |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 6 |
| eSATA | Yes |
| Processor Technology | HyperTransport 3.0 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 | SLI|CrossFireX |
| System Chipset | AMD 970 |
| Supported Processor | Phenom II X3|Phenom II X4|Phenom II X2|Phenom II X6|Athlon II X3|Athlon II X4|Athlon II X2|Sempron |
| # 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 X3|Athlon II X4|Athlon II X2|Sempron |
| Maximum Number of Processors | 1 |
| More Info | |
| URL | http://www.asrock.com |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Width | 12.0 in |
| Depth | 9.6 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 | SLI|CrossFireX |
| 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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