ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard Installation Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the ASRock X79 Extreme4 motherboard, a list of items included in the retail package, and an overview of the board's key specifications such as CPU support, memory capacity, and expansion slots. It also outlines the basic installation procedures and highlights important BIOS and hardware features.
Additional sections detail the motherboard layout, connector descriptions, and recommended BIOS settings for optimal performance. The document concludes with troubleshooting tips and instructions for installing drivers and utilities from the support CD.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 9.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 2011 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Core i7‑39xx & 38xx Series |
| Chipset | Intel X79 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 3 × PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 × PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 × PCI |
| SATA3 Connectors | 5 × 6.0 Gb/s ports |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 × Rear, 1 × Front header |
| LAN | PCIe x1 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC898 (7.1 CH HD Audio) |
It provides five SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.
The motherboard supports up to 32 GB of system memory.
The board uses a 2011‑pin LGA 2011 CPU socket.