This document is the installation guide for the ASRock X79 Extreme3 motherboard. It is prohibited to reproduce, transcribe, transmit, or translate in any language, in any form or by any means without written consent from ASRock Inc. The motherboard has a range of features and characteristics and allows for documentation duplication for backup purposes, but no warranty is provided.
This guide walks you through installing the ASRock X79 Extreme3 motherboard, describing the package contents, connector layout, and BIOS setup. It also points to the full User Manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
Key hardware features include an ATX form factor, Intel X79 chipset, LGA 2011 socket, quad‑channel DDR3 support up to 32 GB, multiple SATA3 and USB 3.0 ports, and 7.1‑channel HD audio with Realtek ALC898 codec.
| Form factor | ATX (12.0" x 8.8") |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 2011 (2011‑Pin) |
| Chipset | Intel X79 |
| Memory slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB |
| SATA3 ports | 3 x 6.0 Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 ports | 2 rear ports + 1 front header |
| LAN port | Gigabit Ethernet with LEDs |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC898, 7.1 CH HD Audio |
| BIOS | 64 Mb AMI UEFI |
It uses a 2011‑Pin LGA 2011 socket.
The maximum supported memory is 32 GB.
Two rear USB 3.0 ports and one front header that supports two ports are included.
Set the BIOS Storage Configuration to AHCI mode for best performance.