The document provides specifications and features of products on the ASRock website, including the AMD 970 + SB950 chipset, supported processors and memory, expansion slots, audio, network, and more.
The ASRock 970 Extreme3 motherboard supports Socket AM3+ 8‑core AMD processors, dual‑channel DDR3 memory up to 32 GB, and the AMD 970 + SB950 chipset. It offers extensive I/O including 5 SATA3 ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, Realtek RTL8111E networking, and Realtek ALC892 audio with THX TruStudio support.
The manual details BIOS features such as graphical UEFI, hardware monitoring of voltages and temperatures, and utilities like ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU), Instant Boot, and TurboUCC. Installation guidance, connector pin‑outs, and software bundle information (CyberLink MediaEspresso, MAGIX) are also provided. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | 8‑core AMD processors |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| SATA Ports | 5 × SATA3 (6 Gb/s) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 with THX TruStudio |
| Network Controller | Realtek RTL8111E |
| Form Factor | ATX |
It uses a Socket AM3+ compatible with AMD 8‑core processors.
The motherboard includes five SATA3 (6 Gb/s) ports.
Yes, it provides two USB 3.0 ports.
It uses the Realtek ALC892 codec with THX TruStudio support.