ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Installation Guide
The ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 motherboard is an ATX‑form factor board supporting AM3+ and AM3 CPUs, dual‑channel DDR3 memory, and a range of modern I/O. This quick installation guide provides an overview of the layout, required components, and step‑by‑step procedures to install the board safely.
Key features include AMD 770 northbridge, AMD SB710 southbridge, Realtek ALC662 audio codec, Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN, SATA3 and USB 3.0 ports, and a variety of BIOS utilities such as OC Tuner and Instant Flash. Refer to the specifications section for detailed technical data and the caution notes for overclocking and memory installation.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 7.5‑in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ (supports AM3) |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 770, Southbridge AMD SB710 |
| Memory Slots | 4 × DDR3 DIMM slots, max 32 GB |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| SATA3 Connectors | 2 × 6 Gb/s SATA3 ports (ASM1061) |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 × USB 3.0 ports (ASM1042) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
| BIOS | 8 Mb AMI Legal BIOS |
It supports Socket AM3+ processors and is also compatible with Socket AM3 CPUs.
The board includes two USB 3.0 ports.
It can accommodate up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory.
Yes, it features a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller.