ASRock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard Installation Guide
This guide introduces the ASRock P55 Extreme4 motherboard, lists the package contents, and details the board's key specifications such as CPU support, memory capacity, and expansion slots. It also explains the layout of connectors, audio, LAN, USB, SATA, and power interfaces.
The document includes safety warnings, overclocking cautions, and references to the support CD for deeper configuration, BIOS features, and RAID setup. It directs users to ASRock’s website for the latest drivers and firmware updates.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 9.6‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel Core i7/i5/i3 and Pentium G6950 (LGA1156) |
| Chipset | Intel® P55 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) + 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 rear ports + 1 front header (supports 2 ports) |
| eSATA Connector | 1 x eSATAIII |
It supports Intel Core i7, i5, i3 and Pentium G6950 processors in the LGA1156 package.
The motherboard can handle up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory.
There are two rear USB 3.0 ports and a front header that supports two additional USB 3.0 ports.