Memory
| Number of memory slots |
8 |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
| Memory channels |
Quad |
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| ECC |
N |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
N |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| eSATA ports quantity |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity |
1 |
Packaging content
| Quick installation guide |
Y |
| Drivers included |
Y |
Performance
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC1150 |
| Component for |
PC |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
3 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
10 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| Power fan connector |
Y |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
256 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
3 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| Chipset |
Intel X99 |
Intel X99, LGA 2011, 8 x DDR4 DIMM, non-ECC, un-buffered, 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16, PCI Express 2.0 x16, PCI Express 2.0 x1, PS/2 x 2, 4 x USB 2.0, 4 x USB 3.0, RJ-45, ATX
<b>XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink Design</b>
The extra large aluminum alloy heatsinks take away heat dramatically. As the MOSFETs and chipsets areas are well covered by these heatsinks to protect them from overheating, MOSFET and chipsets can perform with lower temperature, and your motherboard and system will be more stable and reliable.
<b>Premium 60A Power Choke</b>
Compared to traditional chokes, ASRock’s new-gen premium power chokes effectively increase up to 3 times better saturation current, providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard.
<b>Premium Memory Alloy Choke</b>
Specially designed for memory power delivery, the new-gen alloy chokes feature a highly magnetic and heat resistant design, thus delivering more stable and reliable power to the motherboard.
<b>Ultra Dual-N MOSFET</b>
Combining with two silicon dies into one MOSFET, Ultra Dual-N MOSFET provides larger die area and lower Rds(on), so the power supply for the CPU Vcore is more efficient.
<b>Nichicon 12K Platinum Caps</b>
Supreme 12K platinum capacitors with lifespans of at least 12,000 hours. Compared to other counterparts on high-end motherboards that merely have lifespans of around 10,000 hours, ASRock applied Nichicon 12K Platinum Caps that offer 20% longer lifespans and provide more stability and reliability.
<b>Sapphire Black PCB</b>
ASRock does not overlook any details, even those tiny ones. With pure black PCB appearance, the new Sapphire Black PCB represents rock-solid quality and gives the motherboard a more mysterious touch.
<b>Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4)</b>
<b>The World’s Fastest M.2 Socket - PCIe Gen3 x4</b>
The onboard M.2 socket is a new interface for connecting Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) SSDs or other devices. ASRock is the first in the world to implement PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 socket on motherboards. The ultimate Ultra M.2 interface pushes the speed up to 32Gb/s which is 6X faster compared to other M.2 Gen2 x1 solutions that are limited to 5Gb/s.
<b>128GB Memory Support</b>
Designed to meet the maximum computing power system, this motherboard adopts Quad-Channel 8 DDR4 DIMM slots. Each slot supports 16GB memory module, thus delivering a maximum capacity up to 128GB.
<b>Supports DDR4 ECC / RDIMM Memory Modules</b>
This motherboard is capable of supporting DDR4 ECC and RDIMM (Registered DIMM) memory modules which deliver server-grade performance and durability for high-powered computing systems.
<b>15μ Gold Contact in DIMM & VGA PCIe Slot</b>
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.
<b>12 Power Phase Design</b>
Designed with a 12 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 advanced gamers as well.
<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>Purity Sound™ 2</b>
Purity Sound™ 2 includes 7.1 CH HD audio with Realtek ALC1150 audio codec, 115dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier, TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier, cap less Direct Drive technology, EMI shielding cover, PCB isolate shielding and DTS Connect. As Nichicon audio capacitors are what every audiophile has been longing for on a PC, ASRock applied these high quality capacitors for Purity Sound™ 2.
This frequency response chart was tested with 32 ohm normal headphones. It indicates how traditional audio solution's frequency response drops drastically at low frequencies. Compared to traditional audio solution's (2.0dB) at 20 Hz bass low freq area, Purity Sound™ 2 still maintains its frequency response (0.4dB) and provides better bass with the TI® NE5532 amplifier, improving the bass quality by 20% (1.6dB)!
