This user manual is the 11111 890GX Extreme4 User Manual Version 1.0 published by ASRock INC. in July 2010. It is copyrighted by ASRock INC. The manual provides specifications and information about the product, and ASRock disclaims any responsibility for errors or omissions in the manual.
This manual covers the hardware installation steps for the ASRock 890GX Extreme4 motherboard, including CPU, memory, storage, and expansion slot installation. It also details the BIOS setup utility, power‑on features, and troubleshooting guidance.
Additional sections describe supported operating systems, driver and utility installation from the Support CD, and specifications of the board’s components such as the AMD 890GX chipset, integrated Radeon HD 4290 graphics, and USB 3.0 ports.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 9.6‑in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Chipset | AMD 890GX northbridge, AMD SB850 southbridge |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892, 7.1 CH HD Audio |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
| SATA3 Connectors | 5 × SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports, RAID support |
The board supports Microsoft Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, and XP/XP 64‑bit.
It provides five SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID, NCQ, AHCI, and Hot Plug support.
The motherboard supports CPUs with a power rating up to 140 W.