ASRock INC released the Z77 Extreme4-M motherboard user manual, which supports Intel fourth-generation Haswell processors, uses LGA1150 socket, supports DDR3 1600 memory, supports up to 32GB of memory, and has three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, supporting dual SLI and CrossFireX dual graphics card crossfire technology, with two M.2 interfaces, support SATA 3.0 interface, support USB 3.0 interface, support Realtek ALC1150 audio chip, support 7.1 channel audio output, support DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and VGA interfaces
This manual introduces the ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M motherboard, a Micro ATX board with premium gold capacitors and a range of connectivity options. It includes package contents, detailed specifications, and step‑by‑step hardware installation instructions.
Later sections cover BIOS/UEFI configuration, driver and utility installation, and troubleshooting tips such as Windows hot‑fix procedures and volume‑shadow‑copy settings.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 9.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel® Z77 |
| CPU Support | 3rd/2nd‑Gen Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 LGA1155 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM, max 32 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| SATA3 Ports (Intel) | 2 x 6.0 Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 rear ports, up to 5 Gb/s |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC898 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
It uses a Micro ATX form factor measuring 9.6 in × 9.6 in.
The board is built around the Intel® Z77 chipset.
Two SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors are supplied by the Intel Z77 controller.
It includes a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet controller.