This document introduces the features and characteristics of the ASRock X79 Extreme3 motherboard, including high quality, good stability, excellent performance, support for Intel Core i7 processor family with LGA2011 socket, Digi power design, support for quad-channel DDR3 memory technology, etc.
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the ASRock X79 Extreme3 motherboard. It includes a list of items in the package, detailed motherboard specifications, and descriptions of the onboard connectors and interfaces.
The document also explains BIOS features, how to update the firmware, and procedures for clearing the CMOS. Safety and regulatory information are included at the end of the manual. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.8") |
|---|---|
| PCI Express slots | 3 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode), 1 × PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 × PCIe x1 |
| USB ports | 3 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0 (supports up to USB 3.0), additional rear panel ports |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC898, 7.1‑channel high‑fidelity audio |
| LAN controller | Broadcom BCM57781, 10/100/1000 Mb/s with Wake‑On‑LAN |
| BIOS | 64 Mb AMT UEFI BIOS with GUI |
Yes, it supports NVIDIA 4‑way SLI (and up to 8‑way SLI) configurations.