ASRock 970 Extreme4 User Manual

This document is the user manual for the ASRock INC. 970 Extreme4 motherboard, providing instructions for usage and important information.

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 68
File format: PDF
File size: 1.5 MB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 28 September, 2023
Model: 970 Extreme4
MD5 checksum: 41143A570F5820979D8194A04FBCED52
PDF: ASRock 970 Extreme4 User Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual introduces the ASRock 970 Extreme4 motherboard, its package contents, and step‑by‑step hardware installation procedures. It also covers BIOS (UEFI) configuration, software support, and troubleshooting guidance.

Detailed sections describe CPU and memory installation, expansion slot usage, SATA3 and USB 3.0 connections, LAN and audio features, as well as operating system installation and driver setup from the Support CD.

What's inside

Introduction
Package Contents
Specifications
Motherboard Layout
CPU Installation
Memory Installation
Expansion Slots
UEFI Setup Utility
Software Support
Operating System Installation

Specifications

Form Factor	ATX (12.0" x 9.6")
CPU Socket	Socket AM3+ (supports AM3)
Chipset	Northbridge AMD 970, Southbridge AMD SB950
SATA3 Connectors	5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111E)

Frequently asked questions

What operating systems are supported by the 970 Extreme4 motherboard?

It supports Microsoft Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/Vista 64‑bit, and XP/XP 64‑bit.

How many SATA3 connectors does the motherboard provide?

The board provides five SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.

What is the maximum memory capacity supported?

Up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory can be installed.

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