After a little while though my testing was cut short by a BSOD.
After I got all the drivers and stuff installed, I finally was able to test out some games. I was willing to forgive the fact that several cables weren't long enough to reach because of the the weird placement of there plugs on the motherboard, and had to be left out in the middle of the case. Overall Review: This was my first build, and it went off without a hitch. Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O ShieldĪdditional Information Date First Available ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment 32MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphoneģ x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)ġ x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Etron EJ188H)Ģ x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)Ģ x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) For detail CPU specification, please refer AMD official website.Ģ x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (PCIE2: x16 mode PCIE3: x4 mode)ġ x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) * 1866/ 1800/ 1600 MHz memory speed is supported depend on the AM3/ AM3+ CPU you adopt. Just enjoy next generation computing with ASRock 8-Core CPU Ready motherboard. This board is designed to build up the most powerful system and delivers the most demanding technology for users nowadays. Beyond what you can expect from a motherboard at this price range, this model also packs a wealth of ASRock exclusive features to elevate your experience, like Fast Boot, Restart to UEFI, X-Boost for one-key overclocking, and more. USB 3.0 and SATA III allow you to get the most of the latest storage technology. ASRock builds this motherboard with all solid capacitor design for robust durability and reliability in harsh environments, and High Density Glass Fabric PCB to guard against moisture.
Based on AMD 970 and AMD SB950 chipset, this motherboard supports AMD AM3+ / AM3 series CPUs with up to eight cores, and features two PCIe x16 slots with Quad CrossFireX support for scalable graphics performance based on your needs. The ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 offers a blend of performance and features for those looking to build a power house without breaking the bank.