ASRock 890GX Extreme4 Motherboard
This guide introduces the ASRock 890GX Extreme4 motherboard, its ATX form factor, supported CPUs, memory, and integrated graphics. It includes a step‑by‑step hardware installation procedure, connector descriptions, and safety warnings.
The manual also covers BIOS features, driver and utility support, and detailed specifications such as expansion slots, SATA3 and USB 3.0 ports, audio and LAN controllers, and power connections, helping users configure and optimize the system.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ (also supports Socket AM3) |
| Maximum CPU Power | 140 W |
| Chipset | AMD 890GX Northbridge / AMD SB850 Southbridge |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM (max 32 GB) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8), 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 3 x PCI |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 4290 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892, 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN Controller | Atheros AR8151 Gigabit Ethernet |
| SATA3 Connectors | 5 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (RAID, NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug) |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 rear ports, 1 front header (supports 2 ports) |
It supports Socket AM3+ processors and is also compatible with Socket AM3 CPUs.
There are two ready‑to‑use USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel.
The motherboard can accommodate up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory.
It includes an integrated AMD Radeon HD 4290 graphics processor.