Description:
Supporting socket AM3+ and 8-Core CPU, this board is designed to build up the most powerful system and deliver the most demanding technology for advanced users. Just enjoy next generation computing with ASRock 8-Core CPU ready motherboard.
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Phenom II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X2, Phenom II X6, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II X2
Interface Connection: eSATA Yes, Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes, PS/2 Port Yes
System Board Style: ATX
# of Memory Slots: 4
Processor Socket: Socket AM3+
System Chipset: AMD 970
Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX, SLI
# of PCI-e x16 Slots: 3
Summary
Product Title: ASRock 970 EXTREME3 Motherboard
Manufacturer: ASRock
Lowest Price: $84.99 from Newegg.com
Power Score: 4.7 | 1 Review
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CPU + Northbridge Support
Supported Processor: Phenom II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X2, Phenom II X6, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II X2
Processor Socket: Socket AM3+
System Chipset: AMD 970
Maximum Number of Processors: 1
Memory Support
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Max System Memory: 32 GB
Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
Connectors
Interface Connection: eSATA Yes, Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes, PS/2 Port Yes
On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes, Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes, Onboard Serial Header Yes
Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 5
Number of Fan Connectors: 3
Number of PCI Slots: 2
Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 1
Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 3
Additional Features
Controller Type: Serial ATA/600, RAID Controller Yes
Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX, SLI
Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC892
Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
Physical Specifications
System Board Style: ATX
Width: 12.0 in
Depth: 8.6 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 year(s)
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
S/PDIF: Yes
Product Model: 970 Extreme3
Power Supply Support: EPS12V
Brand Name: ASRock
Processor Technology: Untied Overclocking Technology
64-bit Processing: Yes
Onboard Video: No
HyperTransport Speed: 2600 MHz
RAID Support: Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 6
eSATA: Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 1
Network (RJ-45): Yes
Audio Line In: Yes
Audio Line Out: Yes
Microphone Port: Yes
Total Number of USB Ports: 8
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 6
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 2
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports: 2
PS/2 Port: Yes
Number of PS/2 Ports: 2
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 6
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports: 6
Onboard LEDs Header: Yes
Onboard Audio Header: Yes
Onboard S/PDIF Header: Yes
PCI Express Standard: PCI Express 2.0
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 4
Memory Form Factor: DIMM
Onboard Serial Header: Yes
Number of eSATA Ports: 1
