Performance
Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Y |
PC health monitoring |
CPU, FAN, Temperature, Voltage |
Audio system |
HD Audio |
Component for |
PC |
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds |
1066, 1333, 1600 MHz |
Non-ECC |
Y |
Unbuffered memory |
Y |
Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM |
Memory channels |
Dual |
Memory slots type |
DIMM |
Number of memory slots |
2 |
Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
BIOS
BIOS memory size |
4 MB |
BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
ACPI version |
1.1 |
Processor
Maximum number of SMP processors |
1 |
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
Power fan connector |
Y |
TPM connector |
Y |
Number of SATA III connectors |
2 |
Number of SATA II connectors |
2 |
EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
Number of COM connectors |
1 |
Number of chassis fan connectors |
2 |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Graphics
DirectX version |
11.1 |
HDCP |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
Microphone in |
Y |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
USB connector type |
USB Type-A |
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
3 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
Processor special features
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology |
Y |
Intel® Insider™ |
Y |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
2.0 |
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) |
Y |
Packaging content
Drivers included |
Y |
Quick installation guide |
Y |
Additionally
InTru™ 3D Technology |
Y |
Chipset |
Intel H81 |
Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Intel Socket 1150, Intel H81, 2x DIMM DDR3/DD3L, 2x SATA3/2x SATA2, PCI Express, PS/2, D-Sub, DVI-D, USB 2.0/3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 5.1Ch, AMI UEFI BIOS 32Mb, Micro ATX
Ultra Stable Power
The +5V voltage for rear panel’s USB 2.0 ports is transformed from the +12V, hence the voltage drop will be much lower than the +5V from the PSU directly. The 2.6A current also ensures that high-end USB gaming keyboards, mouse, and other USB devices will work perfectly.
Antistatic Shield
Most USB devices are vulnerable to electrostatic discharge. With our Ultra USB Power design, all of your USB devices are well protected against static electricity. Especially lowering the chances of USB mouse lag or stuttering.
PCIe Power Connector
Packed with an extra 4-pin power connector for offering more power for your graphics cards. It provides more stable voltages and greatly reduces the risks of burning your motherboard or graphics cards.
TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier
TI® NE5532 delivers high definition audio to every headphone. Being the first one to add a headphone amplifier to the rear I/O line-out jack, this motherboard not only improves soundstage depth, but also enhances low frequency (20Hz) bass effects up to 10 times.
ELNA Audio Caps
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.
4 Power Phase Design
Designed with a 4 Power Phase Design, this motherboard features sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for gamers as well.
15µ Gold Contact
Unlike other motherboards come with only 3-4µ gold contact, this motherboard is coated with 15µ gold contact in the DRAM slots and PCIe x16 slot, thus providing better anti-oxidation protection than usual.
Digi Power
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.
Surge Protection
Protects the motherboard from excessive surges from the power supply unit.
Lightning Protection
The onboard LAN chip is protected against sudden and violent voltage spikes caused by lightning.
ESD Protection
USB : Added ICs to protect the onboard USB ports from electrostatic discharges.
LAN : Prevents the onboard LAN from being damaged by electrostatic discharges.
MOSFETs : MOSFETs in critical areas use a special design for protecting them from electrostatic discharge during the installation process.
ASRock APP Shop
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.
A-Tuning
A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM and a whole lot more.
USB Key
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!
Restart to UEFI
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.
UEFI Tech Service
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.
Dehumidifier
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.
Easy Driver Installer
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!
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.
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.