BIOS
BIOS memory size |
8 MB |
BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Performance
Cooling type |
Passive |
Audio system |
Realtek ALC1150 |
PC health monitoring |
Temperature, FAN |
Component for |
PC |
Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
Motherboard southbridge |
AMD SB950 |
Overclocking features |
Turbo 50, Turbo 60 |
Packaging content
Quick installation guide |
Y |
Drivers included |
Y |
Trial software |
Start8 |
Back panel I/O ports
Digital audio optical out |
1 |
eSATA ports quantity |
1 |
Microphone in |
Y |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
Processor
Processor thermal power (max) |
140 W |
Processor system buses supported |
2600 MHz |
Memory
Memory slots type |
DIMM |
Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Number of memory slots |
4 |
Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
Memory channels |
Dual |
Unbuffered memory |
Y |
Non-ECC |
Y |
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
Number of SATA connectors |
5 |
Number of chassis fan connectors |
2 |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
Number of COM connectors |
1 |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
Number of SATA III connectors |
5 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
TPM connector |
Y |
Power fan connector |
Y |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
Graphics
Discrete graphics support |
Y |
On-board graphics adapter |
N |
Expansion slots
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
3 |
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
2 |
Additionally
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
System bus data transfer rate |
5.2 GT/s |
Chipset |
AMD 990FX |
Fatal1ty 990FX Killer, DDR3, 3x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2x PCIe 2.0 x1, 5 SATA III, 1x M.2, 1x eSATA III, 7x USB 3.0, 10x USB 2.0
<b>Purity Sound™ - Bask in the Music</b>
Purity Sound is a combination of several hardware, software audio solutions and technologies that will satisfy even the pickiest audiophiles. Including 7.1 CH HD audio with Realtek ALC1150 audio codec, 115dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier, TI® 5532 Premium Headset Amplifier which supports up to 600 ohm headphones, cap less Direct Drive technology, EMI shielding cover, PCB isolate shielding and support for DTS Connect.
<b>Key Master</b>
What good is a weapon if you are unable to wield it proficiently? Key Master consists of two major features, Sniper Key and Macro Key. It can enhance your mouse and keyboard with customizable macros, sniper modes, key repeat rates and repeat delay, turning your boring old keyboard and mouse into lethal weapons. Key Master may be prohibited by some games. We suggest disabling Key Master if it violates the game's end user license agreement.
<b>Fatal1ty Mouse Port</b>
Fatal1ty Mouse Port is a customizable technology for PC gamers that is a part of F-Stream. After plugging the USB mouse into the Fatal1ty Mouse Port and running F-Stream, gamers can use Fatal1ty’s personal preferred mouse polling rate at 500 Hz. F-Stream also provides the flexibility for gamers to adjust the mouse polling rate from 125 Hz to 1000 Hz. This is helpful for professional gamers to experience smoother game play and faster response time.
<b>F-Stream</b>
F-Stream is Fatal1ty's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including Key Master, Fatal1ty Mouse Port, EZ OC, Auto Tuning, XFast RAM, OC Tweaker, System Browser, Live Update, Tech Service and a whole lot more!
<b>Premium Gold Caps</b>
This motherboard uses Premium Gold Caps that are 100% made in Japan. These solid capacitors are sleek, high gloss caps with a premium gold coating that represents its long lasting durability and ultra stable performance.
<b>8+2 Power Phase Design</b>
Designed with a 8+2 Power Phase design, this motherboard features sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Hence, this motherboard offers unmatched overclocking capabilities with the best system stability, plus enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers and extreme overclockers.
<b>Digi Power</b>
More Precise, More Efficient
Unlike traditional motherboards that use analog power, this motherboard uses a next generation digital PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) design, which provides CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly, so that the stability and lifespan of the motherboard is greatly enhanced.
<b>DTS Connect</b>
Tired of listening to crappy audio that makes your ears bleed? Experience high-quality surround sound from your personal computer. DTS Connect is a blanket name for a two-part system, including DTS Interactive and DTS Neo:PC, it is used on the computer platform only, in order to convert PC audio into the DTS format.
<b>FAN-Tastic Tuning</b>
Configure different fan speeds for respective temperatures using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
<b>Easy Driver Installer</b>
For users that don’t have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically through the internet. Completely no CD or optical disk drive required!
<b>UEFI Tech Service</b>
Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your personal computer. Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team.
<b>USB Key</b>
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Nobody has time for that! Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically!
<b>OMG</b>
Limit and control your children's time spent on the internet. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) technology allows you to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users.
<b>Restart to UEFI</b>
Fast Boot is so fast that it is impossible for users to enter the UEFI setup utility during POST. Therefore, ASRock Restart to UEFI technology allows users to easily enter the UEFI setup utility automatically when turning on the PC next time. It is designed for those who constantly need to enter the UEFI setup utility.
<b>Dehumidifier</b>
Dampness kills most electronics, so it's a better idea to keep your personal computer dry. Now users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier. When it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
<b>XFast RAM</b>
ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® 32-bit operating systems. It shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.