Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- X79
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 23
- Languages
- ZH · EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-10
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ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This guide walks you through the installation of the ASRock X79 Extreme9 motherboard, covering package contents, board layout, connector locations, and required BIOS settings. It also includes troubleshooting tips and Windows hot‑fix instructions.
Key sections include a detailed motherboard layout diagram, VO panel description, full technical specifications, and a quick start checklist to help you get the system up and running safely and efficiently.
ASRock X79 specifications
| CPU socket | LGA 2011 |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 8 x DDR3 |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB |
| Front USB 3.0 panel | 1 |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC898 |
| CPU power phases | 12+2 |
Source: ASRock X79 Extreme6 User Manual
All ASRock X79 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- ASRock X79 Extreme6 User Manual 3 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard User Manual 3 p
- ASRock Fatal1ty X79 Professional User Manual 3 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme7 User Manual 86 p
- ASRock Fatal1ty X79 Champion Series Motherboard User Manual 100 p
- ASRock Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series Motherboard User Manual 17 p
- ASRock Fatal1ty X79 Professional Series User Manual 87 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard User Manual 97 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme6/GB User Manual 101 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme4 User Manual 79 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme4-M User Manual 75 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme3 User Manual 73 p
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
- ASRock X79 Extreme6 Motherboard Installation Guide 249 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme4 Installation Guide 218 p
- Intel X79 SATA Hard Disk Installation and RAID Configuration Guide 11 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Installation Guide 204 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme9 Motherboard Installation Guide 16 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard Installation Guide 16 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme4-M Motherboard Installation Guide 229 p
- ASRock X79 Extreme3 Installation Guide 15 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the X79 Extreme6 motherboard use?
It uses an LGA 2011 socket for Intel Core i7 processors.
What is the maximum memory capacity supported by the X79 Extreme6?
The board can support up to 64 GB of DDR3 memory.
What CPU socket does the X79 Extreme4 motherboard use?
It uses an LGA2011 socket for Intel Core i7 processors.
How many USB 3.0 ports are provided on the X79 Extreme4?
The board includes two USB 3.0 ports.
How much maximum system memory is supported?
The board supports up to 32 GB of system memory.
Does the board provide USB 3.0 connectivity?
Yes, it includes eight USB 3.0 ports – four on the front panel and four on the rear.