This is an installation guide for the ASRock X58 Extreme motherboard, describing the features and characteristics of the product.
This guide walks users through installing the ASRock X58 Extreme ATX motherboard, covering package contents, connector locations, and required tools. It also includes safety notices, FCC compliance, and disposal instructions for the lithium battery.
Key sections detail the motherboard layout, CPU socket, memory configuration, PCI‑Express slots, USB and LAN ports, audio codec, BIOS features, and over‑clocking cautions, helping users configure the system correctly and understand the board’s capabilities.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0‑in x 9.6‑in |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Memory Slots | 6 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 24 GB |
| PCI‑Express x16 Slots | 3 |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 7 ready‑to‑use ports |
| LAN Interface | Gigabit (10/100/1000) Realtek RTL8111DL |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC890 7.1‑channel |
It uses an Intel Socket 1366.
The board provides 6 DDR3 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 24 GB.
There are 7 ready‑to‑use USB 2.0 ports.