The product is the 870 Extreme3 motherboard of AMD 870 + SB850 chipset, supporting six-core CPU, exclusive ASRock UCC chip and ASRock DuraCap (2.5 times longer life time), 100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors, supporting ATITM Quad CrossFireTM, CrossFireXTM, and having 1 eSATAIII connector, 5 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, 2 USB 3.0 ports and 2 IEEE1394 ports.
This manual covers the technical specifications of the ASRock 870 Extreme3 motherboard, including its ATX form factor, AMD 870 + SB850 chipsets, CPU and memory support, and extensive I/O options such as SATA3, USB 3.0, and Gigabit LAN. It also describes special features like ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core), Instant Boot, Instant Flash, and premium Blu‑ray audio.
Installation instructions, BIOS configuration guides, and software bundle information are provided, along with explanations of energy‑saving standards (ErP/EuP) and overclocking tools (OC DNA). The document is intended for end‑users building or upgrading a PC with this motherboard.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD 870 + SB850 |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| SATA Ports | 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors (RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| Power Phase Design | V4 +1 Power Phase Design |