ASRock X79 Extreme4 User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock X79 Extreme4 motherboard, its package contents, specifications, and layout. It outlines the ATX form factor, supported CPUs, memory configuration, expansion slots, audio, LAN, and I/O ports.
Detailed chapters cover hardware installation steps (CPU, heatsink, memory, SATA, and PCIe), BIOS/UEFI configuration, driver installation, and troubleshooting. The document also includes information on overclocking, SLI/CrossFirex support, and software utilities provided on the support CD.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 9.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel Core i7‑39xx & 38xx Series (Socket LGA 2011) |
| Chipset | Intel X79 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 3 × PCI‑Express 3.0 x16, 2 × PCI‑Express 2.0 x1, 2 × PCI |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD Audio (Realtek ALC898) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Broadcom BCM57781) |
| SATA3 Connectors | 5 × 6.0 Gb/s SATA3 ports |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 rear ports + 1 front header (supports 2 ports) |
It supports Microsoft Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, and Windows XP/XP 64‑bit.
The board has two rear USB 3.0 ports and a front USB 3.0 header that can support two additional ports.
Yes, the SATA3 connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10.