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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