Motherboard Layout

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

24.4cm (9.6-in)

USB 3.0

Mouse

Ps2 Keyboard/

T: USB4

 

 

B: USB5

 

 

 

 

 

 

VGA1

DVI_CON1

 

 

 

HDMI1

 

 

Clr CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

eSATA1

IEEE1394

USB 2.0

B: USB3

 

 

T: USB2

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 3.0

 

T: USB0

Top:

B: USB1 RJ-45

PWR_FAN1

ATX12V1

HDMI 1.4a

USB 3.0

CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2

SOCKET FM1

DX11

2400+

ATXPWR1

9

46

45

44

43

MICIN Bottom:

REARSPKFRONT Center:Center:

CTRBASSLINEIN Top:Top:

 

 

FAN3CHAFAN2

SPDIF Optical Bottom:

 

 

 

 

CHA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A75 Extreme6

 

 

 

PCIE1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual Graphics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

DDR3

USB3_2_3

Front USB 3.0

10

30.5cm (12.0-in)

42

41

40

39

38

37

36

ErP/EuP Ready

Taipeiin

Designed

1

CMOS

BATTERY

32Mb

BIOS

AUDIO

CODEC

1

CLRCMOS1

FRONT_1394

HD_AUDIO1

1

PCI1

PCI2

 

 

 

 

PCIE3

 

 

 

RoHS

 

 

 

 

PCI3

 

1394a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB6_7

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB10_11

 

 

1

 

 

 

HDMI_SPDIF1

 

 

 

 

1

 

1

 

 

1

XFast USB

 

 

Super

 

 

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

IR1

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3 6Gb/s

AMD

 

 

 

A1

A2

A75 FCH

 

 

SATA3_

SATA3_

(Hudson-D3)

 

 

 

 

Chipset

 

 

_4

_5

 

 

 

 

SATA3

SATA3

 

 

 

 

SATA3_2

SATA3_3

 

 

 

 

_0

_1

 

SPEAKER1

1

PLED1

SATA3

SATA3

Dr.

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

CHA_FAN1

 

 

USB8_9

 

PWRBTN RSTBTN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

English

 

35

34

33

32 31

30

29

28

27

26 25

24 23 22

21

1

ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

 

24

 

Reset Switch (RSTBTN)

2

Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

 

 

25

 

Power Switch (PWRBTN)

3

CPU Heatsink Retention Module

 

 

26

 

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

4

CPU Socket

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

COM Port Header (COM1)

5

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

 

 

28

 

Dr. Debug (LED)

6

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)

 

 

29

 

Infrared Module Header (IR1)

7

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

 

 

30

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)

 

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue)

31

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

8

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

 

 

32

 

Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1)

 

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White)

33

 

HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, White)

9

ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

 

 

34

 

Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header

10

USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3, Light Blue)

 

 

 

(FRONT_1394, White)

11

Southbridge Controller

 

 

 

35

 

Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, White)

12

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2, White)

 

 

36

 

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

13

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4, White)

 

 

37

 

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4; Blue)

14

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1, White)

 

38

 

PCI Slot (PCI3)

15

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2, White)

 

39

 

SPI Flash Memory (32Mb)

16

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5, White)

 

 

40

 

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Blue)

17

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3, White)

 

 

41

 

PCI Slot (PCI2)

18

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1, White)

 

 

42

 

PCI Slot (PCI1)

19

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0, White)

 

 

43

 

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue)

20

System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)

 

44

 

PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)

21

USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

 

 

45

 

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

22

Power LED Header (PLED1)

 

 

 

46

 

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)

23

Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)

 

 

 

 

 

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ASRock A75 Extreme6 Motherboard

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ASRock A75 Extreme6 manual Motherboard Layout

A75 Extreme6 specifications

The ASRock A75 Extreme6 is a high-performance motherboard designed for AMD’s A-series processors, utilizing the FM1 socket. This motherboard exemplifies ASRock's commitment to delivering reliable, feature-rich, and user-friendly products. Built on the AMD A75 chipset, the A75 Extreme6 is a great choice for both gamers and professionals who seek a robust platform for their computing needs.

One of the standout features of the A75 Extreme6 is its support for Multi-GPU configurations. It supports both CrossFireX and Dual Graphics technologies, allowing users to pair compatible AMD graphics cards for enhanced graphics performance. This makes it an excellent choice for gamers looking to achieve high frame rates and detailed graphical fidelity in their favorite titles.

The motherboard comes with four DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of DDR3 memory. Users can take advantage of dual-channel memory configurations with speeds of up to 2400 MHz when overclocking. This allows for improved multitasking and speed, essential for demanding applications such as video editing, gaming, and 3D rendering.

Storage options on the A75 Extreme6 are also impressive, featuring six SATA III ports that allow for data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps. Additionally, the motherboard supports RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, and 10, providing users with flexibility in data management and redundancy. For high-speed storage, there is an onboard mSATA slot that can be utilized for SSD caching, effectively boosting system responsiveness.

In terms of connectivity, the ASRock A75 Extreme6 offers a plethora of options. There are multiple USB 3.0 ports, including both front and rear I/O options, providing fast data transfer rates for compatible devices. The onboard networking capabilities feature a Gigabit Ethernet port, ensuring a speedy and stable internet connection.

Moreover, the A75 Extreme6 is equipped with high-definition audio support through its Realtek ALC898 codec, delivering immersive audio experiences for gaming and media consumption. With 7.1 channel audio support, users can connect their speakers or headphones and enjoy a quality sound experience.

The motherboard also incorporates ASRock's proprietary technologies, such as Instant Boot and Instant Flash, making system configurations and updates straightforward and efficient. The comprehensive BIOS setup allows users to delve into advanced settings and achieve optimal performance.

Overall, the ASRock A75 Extreme6 motherboard stands out for its feature-rich design, excellent expandability, and robust performance capabilities. It is indeed a solid choice for those looking to build a powerful and versatile PC.