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Motherboard Layout

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

3

 

 

 

4

5

6

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.4cm (9.6 in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Mous e

 

 

 

 

 

Designed in Taipei

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in)

PS2

 

PS2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN2

 

CPU_FAN1

PWR_FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS Cl r

 

 

 

 

ATX12V1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical SPDIF

 

SPDIF

Coaxial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 3.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATXPWR1

 

 

T: USB0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T: USB0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T: USB2

Top:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B: USB3

RJ-45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA_FAN1

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eSAT A3

IEEE 1394

 

2.USB 0 T:USB4 B:USB5

module)DDR3240bit,pin(64A1-

module)DDR3240bit,pin(64B1-

 

 

 

 

 

Channels42400+DDR3DDR3

module)DDR3240bit,pin(64D1-

module)DDR3240bit,pin(64C1-

 

2 3

 

FrontUSB3.0

30.5cm(12.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB3

 

Bottom: Bottom: CTRBAS S INMIC

REARSPK

Center:

SIDESP K

Top:

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3 A2

1

FRONT

Center:

LINE

Top:

SLI/XFIRE_PWR1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3 6Gb/s

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

PHY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN2

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHA

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB_FAN1

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XFast LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel

 

 

0

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE3

 

 

 

 

X79

 

 

0 1

 

 

16

 

 

 

Super

X79 Extreme4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A1

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI2

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

64Mb

A0

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 oz Copper PCB

XFast USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

38

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RoHS

 

 

 

CHA_FAN3

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express 3.0 Ready

ErP/EuP Ready

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

1394a USB 3.0

3-Way SLI

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

PCIE5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI_SPDIF1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

COM1

 

FRONT_1394

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HD_AUDIO1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

1

1

 

 

1

CLRCMOS1

Debug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

1

1

 

1

1

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

35

34

33

32

31

30

29

28

27

26

25 24 23

22

1

ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

 

 

24

 

Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black)

2

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

 

 

 

 

25

 

System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black)

 

(DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black)

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

Dr. Debug

 

3

2011-Pin CPU Socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

4

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)

 

 

 

28

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black)

5

2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

 

 

 

 

29

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black)

 

(DDR3_D1, DDR3_C1, Black)

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

USB 2.0 Header (USB_6_7, Black)

6

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

 

 

 

31

 

Consumer Infrared Module Header

7

Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

 

 

 

 

 

(CIR1, Gray)

8

ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

 

 

 

32

 

Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header

9

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

 

 

 

 

(FRONT_1394, Black)

10

USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3, Black)

 

 

 

33

 

Infrared Module Header (IR1)

11

SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A2, Gray)

 

 

 

34

 

COM Port Header (COM1)

12

SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1)

 

 

 

 

35

 

HDMI_SPDIF Header

13

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)

 

 

 

 

(HDMI_SPDIF1, Black)

14

SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2_3, Black)

 

 

36

 

Front Panel Audio Header

15

SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_0_1, Black)

 

 

 

 

(HD_AUDIO1, Black)

16

SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Gray)

 

 

37

 

PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE5, Black)

17

SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A0_A1, Gray)

 

38

 

PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black)

18

SPI Flash Memory (64Mb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

PCI Slot (PCI2, Black)

19

Intel X79 Chipset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black)

20

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)

 

 

41

 

PCI Slot (PCI1, Black)

21

Power LED Header (PLED1)

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, Black)

22

Reset Switch (RSTBTN)

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black)

23

Power Switch (PWRBTN)

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

SLI / XFIRE Power Connector

ASRock X79 Extreme4 Motherboard

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X79 Extreme4 specifications

The ASRock X79 Extreme4 is a high-performance motherboard designed for Intel’s LGA 2011 processors, delivering exceptional power and efficiency for gaming, content creation, and demanding computing tasks. Packed with advanced technologies, this motherboard caters to enthusiasts who seek top-tier performance and reliability.

One of the standout features of the ASRock X79 Extreme4 is its support for quad-channel memory architecture, allowing users to harness the full potential of DDR3 memory. This motherboard can accommodate up to 64GB of RAM with speeds reaching 2400 MHz and beyond when overclocked. This feature significantly boosts system performance, especially for memory-intensive applications.

The ASRock X79 Extreme4 is equipped with a robust power delivery system, featuring a digital power phase design that ensures stable and efficient operation. Such a setup is crucial for high-performance CPUs, as it provides the necessary power while maintaining optimal temperatures under load. Additionally, the motherboard includes a comprehensive heat sink design to dissipate heat effectively, further ensuring longevity and reliability during extended use.

For storage enthusiasts, the X79 Extreme4 offers a variety of connectivity options. It features six SATA III (6 Gb/s) ports, allowing for fast data transfer rates with modern SSDs and hard drives. In addition to this, the motherboard supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations, providing enhanced speed and data protection.

On the graphics front, the ASRock X79 Extreme4 includes multiple PCIe slots that support Nvidia’s SLI and AMD’s CrossFireX technologies, enabling users to build powerful multi-GPU setups. This aspect is particularly appealing for gamers and content creators who require extreme graphical performance.

The motherboard also comes with a wealth of connectivity options, boasting USB 3.0 ports for fast peripheral connections, HDMI and DVI outputs for display options, and a Realtek Gigabit LAN for high-speed networking. The user-friendly BIOS interface enables easy adjustments and fine-tuning for overclocking settings, making it simple for users to unleash the full potential of their system.

With its impressive array of features, robust build quality, and advanced technology integration, the ASRock X79 Extreme4 stands out as an excellent choice for users seeking a high-end motherboard that can support both high-performance gaming and productivity tasks seamlessly. As part of ASRock’s commitment to quality and innovation, the X79 Extreme4 remains a solid option for enthusiasts looking to build a cutting-edge computing system.
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