ASRock 770 Extreme3 Motherboard installation guide.
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the ASRock 770 Extreme3 motherboard, including step‑by‑step hardware installation, BIOS setup, and software utilities. It also lists the full specifications of the board, such as supported CPUs, memory types, and expansion slots.
Safety precautions, over‑clocking warnings, and power‑saving features are explained, along with troubleshooting tips and contact information for technical support. The document is intended for end users and system builders who need detailed guidance for assembling a PC with this motherboard.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.2‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | AM3 |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 770, Southbridge AMD SB710 |
| Memory Slots | 4 × DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 1 × PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 × PCIe 2.0 x1, 3 × PCI |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| SATA3 Connectors | 2 |
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.
It uses an ATX form factor measuring 12.0 in × 8.2 in.
The motherboard uses an AM3 socket.
There is one USB 3.0 port on the board.