ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard supports Socket AM3+ and AM3 processors, supports DDR3 2100(Overclocking)/1866(Overclocking)/1800(Overclocking)/1600(Overclocking)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory, maximum support 32GB capacity.
This guide explains how to install the ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX motherboard, covering packaging contents, supported CPUs, memory types, and expansion slots. It lists the board's dimensions (12.0" × 8.6"), chipset (AMD 970 / SB950), and key features such as dual‑channel DDR3 up to 32 GB, PCI‑Express 2.0 slots, and SATA3 ports.
The document also details the rear panel connectors, BIOS functions, and bundled utilities like the Extreme Tuning Utility and Instant Flash. Safety notes, CMOS reset procedure, and compliance information are included to help users configure the board correctly. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form factor | ATX (12.0" × 8.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | Socket AM3+ and Socket AM3 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2 (except 920/940), Athlon II, Sempron, up to 140 W TDP |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 970, Southbridge AMD SB950 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB (DDR3, dual‑channel) |
| Memory slots | 4 × DDR3 DIMM |
| SATA ports | 5 × SATA3 6.0 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/5/10) |
| USB ports | 4 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB 3.0, 1 × eSATA3 |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC892, 7.1‑channel HD audio |
| BIOS | 32 Mb AMI UEFI Legacy BIOS |
The motherboard provides five SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10.
It follows the ATX form factor with dimensions of 12.0 inches by 8.6 inches.