BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
4 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
Memory
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
Back panel I/O ports
| Microphone in |
Y |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
Performance
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC892 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Motherboard southbridge |
AMD SB950 |
| Component for |
PC |
Processor
| Processor thermal power (max) |
140 W |
Internal I/O
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| Power fan connector |
Y |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI slots |
1 |
Additionally
| Chipset |
AMD 970 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
970M Pro3, AM3+, AMD 970/SB950, 4x DDR3 DIMM, XMP/AMP, Realtek ALC892, Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-Express 2.0, SATAIII, USB 3.0
<b>ELNA Audio Caps</b>
Who says high quality audio is only available on high-end motherboards? ASRock applied ELNA audio capacitors on mainstream and entry-level motherboards! Compared with traditional solid caps, the leakage current of ELNA audio caps is merely 3uA. This is the key to reduce noise level significantly and satisfy even the pickiest audiophiles.
<b>AM3+ 8-Core Processor Support</b>
This board is designed to build up the most powerful system and delivers the most demanding technology for users nowadays. Just enjoy next generation computing with ASRock 8-Core CPU Ready motherboard.
<b>Solid Capacitor Design</b>
ASRock applied solid capacitors on this motherboard. With these solid caps, this motherboard is allowed to perform more stably and ensure longer lifetime.
<b>Gigabit LAN</b>
This ASRock motherboard uses a Realtek gigabit LAN chip to support extremely fast internet connections.
<b>High Expandability</b>
Four USB 3.0 5Gb/s ports (Two in the front and two on the rear) for supporting all of your peripherals with fast data transfer speed.
<b>Sapphire Black PCB</b>
Pure black PCB appearance. The new Sapphire Black PCB represents rock-solid quality and gives the motherboard a more mysterious touch.
<b>High Density Glass Fabric PCB</b>
What you’ve never understood about your computer is that it is scared to death of water, H2O, humidity or whatever you’d like to name it. And even though you do not see the water, actually there may be lots of excessive moist in the air killing your motherboard silently and slowly. No, your motherboard doesn’t melt when in contact with water like the wicked witch of the west, but it dies of short circuit. Luckily, ASRock has a new High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.
<b>X-Boost</b>
ASRock’s X-Boost Technology is a smart auto-overclocking function and is brilliantly designed to unlock the hidden cores of your CPUs. Simply press "X" when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to 116% performance boost! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU or unlock CPU cores can become a near one-button process.
<b>ASRock APP Shop</b>
ASRock APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We provide various apps and support software for users to download. You can easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock APP Shop.
