ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX motherboard, its package contents, and key features. It includes a quick‑start installation procedure, detailed motherboard layout, I/O panel description, and BIOS setup notes.
The document also lists technical specifications such as supported CPUs, memory configurations, expansion slots, storage interfaces, audio codec, and networking. Additional sections cover USB and SATA connectors, power and fan headers, and troubleshooting steps for Windows installations.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 1185‑Pin LGA1155 |
| Chipset | Intel® Z77 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| SATA3 Connectors (Intel) | 2 x 6.0 Gb/s |
| SATA3 Connectors (ASMedia) | 2 x 6.0 Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 4 rear ports |
| LAN Port | 1 x RJ‑45 Gigabit LAN |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC898 |
It uses an 1185‑pin LGA1155 CPU socket.
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB.
Use the Clear CMOS Switch with LED on the motherboard.
Two SATA3 6 Gb/s connectors are supplied by Intel Z77 and two by ASMedia ASM1067.