X58 Extreme3 is an ASRock motherboard product with features such as 4 DDR3 memory slots, 8 SATAIII ports, 8 USB2.0 ports, 1 USB3.0 port, 1 PCI-E x16 slot and 1 PCI-E x1 slot.
This manual introduces the ASRock X58 Extreme3 motherboard, covering its specifications, package contents, and unique features. It guides users through hardware installation, including CPU, memory, and expansion cards, and explains the layout of connectors and ports.
Key sections cover BIOS configuration, operating system installation, driver and utility setup from the Support CD, and troubleshooting tips. The document also lists supported Windows versions, RAID options, and overclocking precautions.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Intel® Socket 1366 |
| Chipset | Northbridge Intel® X58, Southbridge Intel® ICH10R |
| Memory Slots | 6 x DDR3 DIMM slots (max 24 GB) |
| SATA Ports | 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s, 6 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0, 5 x USB 2.0 |
| LAN | Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8111DL) |
| Audio | 7.1‑channel HD Audio (VIA VT2020) |
The motherboard supports Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/Vista 64‑bit, and XP/XP 64‑bit.
It provides two USB 3.0 ports.
The board uses an 8 Mb AMI BIOS.
There are two SATA 3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.