CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM

 

 

 

 

- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and

 

 

SLITM

 

Graphics

* Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA

 

 

outputs can be supported only with processors which

 

 

are GPU integrated.

 

 

- Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel®

 

 

Quick Sync Video 2.0, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear

 

 

Video HD Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® HD

 

 

Graphics 2500/4000 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU

 

 

- Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel®

 

 

Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear

 

 

Video HD Technology, Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000,

 

 

Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) with Intel®

 

 

Sandy Bridge CPU

 

 

- Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge

 

 

CPU. Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel®

 

 

Sandy Bridge CPU

 

 

- Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel® Ivy Bridge

 

 

CPU. Max. shared memory 1759MB with Intel®

 

 

Sandy Bridge CPU

 

 

- Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution

 

 

up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

 

 

- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC

 

 

and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI

 

 

- Supports HDCP with HDMI

 

 

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD

 

 

playback with HDMI

 

Audio

- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection

 

 

(Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec)

 

 

- Premium Blu-ray audio support

 

 

- Supports THX TruStudioTM

 

LAN

- 2 x PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

 

 

- Intel 82579V, Intel 82583V

 

 

- Supports Wake On LAN

 

 

- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function

 

 

- Supports PXE

 

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Z77 Extreme11 specifications

The ASRock Z77 Extreme11 is a premium motherboard that caters to enthusiasts and power users looking for top-tier performance and advanced features. Built on the Intel Z77 chipset, this motherboard supports Intel's 3rd Generation Core processors, providing exceptional processing power and efficiency.

One of the standout characteristics of the ASRock Z77 Extreme11 is its robust design, which includes a 16-phase power delivery system. This ensures stable power to the CPU, especially beneficial when running resource-intensive applications or overclocking. The motherboard also features high-quality capacitors and solid-state chokes, further enhancing its durability and reliability.

In terms of connectivity, the Z77 Extreme11 comes equipped with four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of RAM with speeds reaching 3000MHz when overclocked. This provides ample bandwidth for memory-intensive tasks and improves multitasking capabilities. It also supports Intel's XMP technology, allowing for easier memory overclocking.

For storage, the motherboard includes eight SATA III ports, offering extensive options for high-speed storage solutions. Additionally, it features Intel Smart Response Technology, which allows the use of SSDs as cache for traditional hard drives, optimizing performance and decreasing load times. The inclusion of two SATA Express ports further elevates data transfer speeds for modern storage devices.

Another notable aspect is the onboard Thunderbolt support, enabling high-speed data transfer and the ability to connect multiple devices through a single port. The ASRock Z77 Extreme11 also incorporates advanced audio features with the Purity Sound technology, which brings high-definition audio quality to gaming and multimedia experiences.

The motherboard design prioritizes cooling, featuring large heatsinks and an impressive layout for optimal airflow. It includes multiple fan headers allowing for customizable cooling solutions, essential for sustained performance during heavy use.

Overall, the ASRock Z77 Extreme11 is a feature-rich motherboard that provides excellent performance, reliability, and expandability, making it an ideal choice for serious gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts alike.