AM3+ CPU Support, ATX, DDR3 (32GB max), 2 x USB3, 10 x USB2, 5 x SATA3, 1 x eSATA3, RAID, 2 x SPDIF
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AMD AM3+ FX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series Processors
This motherboard supports AMD AM3+/AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 4800MT/s via HyperTransport 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. |
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AMD 970 Chipset AMD 970 Chipset is designed to support up to 4800MT HyperTransport 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD’s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. |
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Digital PWM Design By adopting digital Pulse-width modulation (PWM), ASRock motherboards can provide CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly. Compared to analog PWM, digital PWM can optimize the CPU power and provide a stable Vcore for the processor greatly improving motherboard stability when overclocking. |
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AM3+ 8-Core Processor Support This board is designed to support the new generation of 32nm AMD 8-Core CPUs delivering the very best platform for multitasking and high performance gaming. |
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AMD CrossFireX Multi-GPU Support AMD CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominating power, AMD CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. AMD CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system’s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system’s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience. |
Dual-Channel DDR3 2100(OC) MHz Memory Support This motherboard supports up to 32GB of DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of up to 2100(OC) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. |
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XFast RAM - Fully Optimize Memory Usage ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included in our ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) software. It fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows 32-bit OS. ASRock XFast RAM also shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop by up to 5 times. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan. |
USB 3.0 Support The SuperSpeed USB3.0 technology supports data transfer rates up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with the optimized power efficiency. |
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XFast USB ASRock XFast USB Technology redefines the new standard in high performance computing. Proving once again to be the pioneer in the motherboard industry, ASRock XFast USB Series Motherboards integrate with the latest XFast USB Technology which delivers the world's fastest USB data transfer speed. |
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SATA 6Gb/s Support The Intel Z68 Express chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfers |
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XFast LAN Technology ASRock XFast LAN is a smart productivity tool to help you manage the priorities of internet applications, simplify your digital life and accomplish more. The innovative features include : Internet Application Prioritization, Lower Latency in Games, Traffic Shaping and Real-Time Analysis of Your Data. It's the smartest way to control your web programs. |
Turbo UCC Turbo UCC technology provides you an all-in-one solution to unlock the hidden cpu cores in the CPU and get amazing system performance boost by auto-overclocking. When you press "X" key, when switching on the computer, the system will automatically reboot itself, after that, the system will execute the Turbo UCC function. Enabling Turbo UCC, it will automatically unlock the extra CPU core so you can enjoy an instant performance boost. The system performance will boost up by overclocking CPU frequency, memory frequency and all related voltage settings! |
THX TruStudio THX TruStudio is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios to the PC. |
AXTU - The All-in-1 Tuning Software ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one software utility to fine-tune different features in a user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are allowed to adjust the CPU frequency, ratio and some voltages for optimal system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. |
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Graphical UEFI – The Revolutionary BIOS Interface Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a revolutionary BIOS utility which offers tweak-friendly options in an advanced viewing interface. Compared with traditional BIOS design, the latest UEFI utility provides lots improved functions. |
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C.C.R. (Combo Cooler Retention Module) ASRock's unique combo cooler retention module greatly improves heat dissipation and is backward compatible with previous AMD (AM3/AM2+) coolers. |
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On/Off Play Technology Even when the system is powered off (in ACPI S5 mode), On/Off Play Technology still allows users to enjoy audio from portable audio speakers attached to the PC. |
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App Charger App Charger is an ASRock utility that increases the speed at which connected devices (such as mobile phones) charge by up to 40%. App Charger supports continuous charging when your computer enters into standby mode, hibernation or power off completely. |
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Instant Boot ASRock has overcome the technical obstacles and exclusively invented a new technology that allows you to turn on your PC and boot up to Windows in 4 seconds! |
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Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an exclusive user-friendly BIOS flash utility developed by ASRock. It is embedded in the Flash ROM which is used to update the system BIOS without having to enter the operating system. |
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Windows 8 Ready With hardware driver compatibility tested and assured, this motherboard provides a complete solution for Windows 8 support. Starting now, users can experience the next generation operating system on ASUS hardware, and can rest assured that they can easily upgrade once the final driver versions are released without any compatibility issues! |
Part Number | 970 Extreme3 |
Model Number | 970 Extreme3 |
Form Factor | ATX |
Width | 30.5cm |
Depth | 21.8cm |
Compatible Processors | FX Phenom II Athlon II Sempron |
Socket Type | AM3+ |
Chipset Manufacturer | AMD |
Chipset Type | 970 / SB950 |
RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 32 GB Max |
RAM Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
Supported RAM Technology | Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM |
Supported RAM Speeds | DDR3 2100(OC)/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (running at x16)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (running at x4) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 2 x PCI |
Video Controller | N/A |
Multi-GPU Support | AMD CrossFireX Support |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 4 x USB 2.0 Ports 1 x eSATA3 Connector 2 x USB 3.0 Ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN |
Ports Present & Quantity | 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
1 x IR header 1 x CIR header 1 x COM port header 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header 1 x Power LED header CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 24 pin ATX power connector 8 pin 12V power connector Front panel audio connector 3 x USB 2.0 headers |
AMD SB950 Chipset | 5 x SATA 6Gb/s (RAID 0,1,5,10) 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s (RAID 0,1,5,10) |
Controller | Realtek RTL8111E |
Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
Ports | 1 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Controller/Codec/Information | Realtek ALC892
Supports THX TruStudio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
Feature List | ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU)
ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Flash ASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast RAM ASRock On/Off Play Technology Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) ASRock U-COP Turbo UCC |
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