ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Installation Guide

This is the installation guide for ASRock 970 Pro3 motherboard. No part of this guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated without written consent of ASRock Inc. The products and corporate names mentioned in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification or explanation purposes without intent to infringe. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this guide. The specifications and information in this guide are subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock does not provide any warranty, either expressed or implied, regarding the contents of this guide, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product, including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business, and the like. This device compl


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Brand
ASRock
Category
Motherboard
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
182
File format
PDF
File size
2.2 MB
Published
06 June, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
598A9F37F99DA13B840547636233167F

About this manual

This document is a Quick Installation Guide for the ASRock 970 Pro3 ATX form factor motherboard. It details the platform features, including support for Socket AM3+ processors and AMD 970 chipset, along with memory and expansion slot configurations.

The guide provides an overview of the rear panel I/O ports, such as USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, LAN, and audio jacks. It also lists unique features like ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) and hardware monitoring capabilities for temperature and voltage.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Package Contents
  • Specifications
  • Rear Panel I/O
  • Unique Feature
  • Hardware Monitor

Specifications

Form FactorATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm
CPU Socket SupportSocket AM3+ and Socket AM3 processors
ChipsetNorthbridge: AMD 970, Southbridge: AMD SB950
LAN SpeedPCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Audio Codec7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892)
SATA Connectors6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum system memory capacity?

The maximum capacity of system memory is 32GB.

Does this motherboard support USB 3.0 ports?

Yes, it includes 2 ready-to-use USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel.

What audio codec is used for HD Audio?

It uses a Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec for 7.1 channel HD Audio.

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