Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
Number of COM connectors |
1 |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
Parallel 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 |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
Expansion slots
PCI slots |
1 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
1 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
Memory
Memory slots type |
DIMM |
Memory channels |
Dual |
Unbuffered memory |
Y |
Non-ECC |
Y |
Number of memory slots |
4 |
Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Performance
PC health monitoring |
Temperature, Power supply, FAN, CPU |
Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
Component for |
PC |
Consumer infrared headers |
Y |
Audio system |
Realtek ALC892 |
Packaging content
Drivers included |
Y |
Trial software |
AntiVirus, Start8 |
Quick installation guide |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
S/PDIF out port |
Y |
Microphone in |
Y |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
Graphics
Maximum graphics adapter memory |
2048 MB |
DirectX version |
11.1 |
Number of displays supported |
3 |
HDCP |
Y |
Processor
Processor thermal power (max) |
100 W |
BIOS
BIOS memory size |
64 MB |
BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
Additionally
Chipset |
AMD A78 FCH |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Socket FM2/FM2+, AMD A78 FCH, 4x DDR3 DIMM 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133 MHz (up to 64GB), 6 x SATA 3, 1 x PS/2, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port, 4 x US 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, LAN, Micro ATX
<b>Home Cloud - Remote Desktop Anytime, Anywhere</b>
This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm Atheros LAN, so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to power your PC on or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer.
Imagine yourself as a desperado riding into the sunset, an outcast of the society exiled from your country, or simply at the groceries two blocks away from home. You miss your personal computer so much and you'll need Home Cloud for the following real world scenarios:
Mail
Keep your stored mail near at hand whenever you need it.
Multimedia
Stream your secret stash of vids, music and pics.
TV
Watch your favorite local TV programs by connecting to your PC.
Documents
Access or send files remotely anywhere.
Monitor
Keep an eye on your pets or children when you are away from home.
<b>FM2/FM2+ APU Support</b>
This motherboard is compatible with both AMD FM2 and FM2+ APUs. Please note that some new features may be only supported by FM2+ APUs.
<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>All Solid Capacitor Design</b>
ASRock is determined to use high quality materials to build the best motherboards, that's why all the capacitors on this motherboard are built with 100% solid capacitors. These solid capacitors bring long lasting durability and ultra stable performance.
<b>4K/2K</b>
4K is a new standard for display resolutions with a minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which is twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p format and four times as many pixels overall. Get ready to lose yourself in this eye popping virtual reality.
* Only FM2+ APU can support up to 4096 x 2160 resolution display via HDMI port.
<b>Triple Monitor</b>
Graphics, graphics and even more graphics! You've demanded for more eye candy, so this motherboard supports Triple Monitor. You may choose up to three display interfaces from the rear i/o to connect monitors and use them simultaneously without installing another graphics card.
<b>Next-Gen PCI-E 3.0 Support</b>
This ASRock motherboard supports the Next-Gen PCI-E 3.0! PCI Express 3.0 can maximize the bandwidth of the next-gen PCI Express 3.0 VGA cards, thus providing ultimate graphics performance.
Get PCI-E 3.0 Benefits
- Higher bit rate - 8.0GT/s
- Higher bandwidth per lane - 1GB/s
- Higher efficiency - 98.5% encoding efficiency
- 100% backward compatible with previous PCI-E 2.0 / 1.0 standard
<b>A-Tuning</b>
A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including EZ OC, Auto Tuning, XFast LAN, XFast RAM, OC Tweaker, System Browser, Live Update, Tech Service and a whole lot more!
<b>X-Boost</b>
Brilliantly designed for smart overclocking, ASRock X-Boost Technology is able to unleash the hidden power of your CPUs. Simply press “X” when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to 15.77% performance boost! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can become a near one-button process.
<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>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>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>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>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>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>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.
<b>XFast LAN</b>
When Internet Explorer loads very slowly for no clear reason, it's usually due to inefficient management. ASRock is rolling out super efficient web management in the motherboard industry. XFast LAN is a convenient tool that controls internet related applications easily and efficiently. Creating a perfect Internet environment, all you need is a smart manager. ASRock XFast LAN allows you to enjoy more speed, easier multitasking, enhanced multimedia experience, and more – all without weighing you down.
<b>HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)</b>
This motherboard supports HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) which is an interface standard for transferring uncompressed video data and delivering multi-channel audio through a single cable. Both video and audio data signals transferred through the HDMI™ interface are digital without being converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most realistic sounds.