ASRock 990FX Extreme9 AMD AM3+ 990FX ATX Gigabit LAN USB 3.0 (990FX EXTREME9)

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Mfr#:	990FX EXTREME9

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Description

This board is designed to build up the most powerful system and delivers the most demanding technology for users nowadays. Just enjoy next generation computing with ASRock 8-core CPU ready motherboard.

By adopting digital pulse-width modulation (PWM), the ASRock motherboard can provide CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly. Compared to analog PWM, digital PWM can optimize the CPU power solution and provide a proper and stable Vcore for the processor.

This motherboard is designed with a 12 + 2 power phase design. It features sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capability and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

Features

X-Boost technology
ASRock's X-Boost technology is a smart auto-overclocking function and is brilliantly designed to unlock the hidden cores of your CPUs. Simply press "X" when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to 116% performance boost! With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU or unlock CPU cores can become a near one-button process.
AM3+ 8-core processor support
This board is designed to build up the most powerful system and delivers the most demanding technology for users nowadays. Just enjoy next generation computing with ASRock 8-core CPU ready motherboard.
More precise, more efficient
By adopting digital pulse-width modulation (PWM), the ASRock motherboard can provide CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly. Compared to analog PWM, digital PWM can optimize the CPU power solution and provide a proper and stable Vcore for the processor.
Multiple Filter Cap (MFC)
The ASRock MFC includes a combination of highly conductive MLCC, DIP cap and POSCAP. It helps the system filter noise from high-freq, mid-freq to low-freq noise, delivering enhanced and higher current to the CPU. With the combined power of three capacitors, MFC allows users to overclock their PC rig to extreme levels without worrying about the hardware components.
Advanced 12 + 2 power phase
This motherboard is designed with a 12 + 2 power phase design. It features sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capability and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.
Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM)
Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) is an innovative new design of MOSFETs. The silicon die area is increased by stacking two dies into a MOSFET. The larger the die area, the lower Rds (on). Compared to traditional discrete MOSFET, DSM can provide larger die area and lower Rds (on), so the power supply for CPU Vcore is more efficient.
3-way SLI/3-way CrossFireX
Equipped with 4 x PCIe 2.0 slots, this motherboard supports NVIDIA 3-way SLI and AMD 3-way CrossFireX, providing ultimate multi-GPU performance.
Intel Gigabit LAN
Intel LAN provides the best throughput performance, lower CPU utilization, enhanced stability and is able to deliver ultimate network experience to users!
Hi-density power connector
Hi-density power connector features a solid square-pin design. ASRock motherboard is equipped with High-Density Power Connector for the CPU power connector. The optimized design can reduce 23% power loss and decrease connector temperature.
Fast Boot technology
With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior.
Restart to UEFI
ASRock "Restart to UEFI" technology is designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. It allows users to easily enter the UEFI setup automatically when turning on the PC next time.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description: ASRock 990FX Extreme9 - motherboard - ATX - Socket AM3+ - AMD 990FX

Product Type: Motherboard - ATX

Chipset Type: AMD 990FX / AMD SB950

Processor Socket: 1 x Socket AM3+

Compatible Processors: Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6 (Except Phenom II 920 / 940)

Data Bus Transfer Rate: 5.2 GT/s

Max RAM Size: 64 GB

RAM Supported: 4 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered

Storage Ports: 6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x SATA-600

USB / FireWire Ports: 4 x USB 3.0 + (4 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)

Audio: HD Audio (8-channel)

LAN: Gigabit Ethernet

Detailed Specification

General

Product Type: Motherboard - ATX

Chipset Type: AMD 990FX / AMD SB950

Max Bus Speed: 2600 MHz

Data Bus Transfer Rate: 5.2 GT/s

Processor Socket: Socket AM3+

Max Processors Qty: 1

Compatible Processors: Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6 (Except Phenom II 920 / 940)

Supported RAM

Max Size: 64 GB

Technology: DDR3

Bus Clock: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2450 MHz

Supported RAM Integrity Check: Non-ECC

Registered or Buffered: Unbuffered

Features: Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), AMD Memory Profile (AMP)

Audio

Type: HD Audio (8-channel)

Audio Codec: Realtek ALC898

Compliant Standards: THX TruStudio Pro

LAN

Network Controller: Intel 82583V

Network Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots: 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 4 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 1 x PCI

Storage Interfaces: AMD SB950: SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0+1 / RAID 5 / JBOD , ASMedia ASM1061: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices , SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin external SATA - 2 devices

Interfaces: 1 x PS/2 mouse , 1 x PS/2 keyboard , 1 x SPDIF out , 1 x TOSLINK , 4 x USB 2.0 , 4 x USB 3.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x FireWire , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) , 1 x audio line-out (rear) , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) , 1 x audio line-in , 1 x audio line-out (front surround) , 1 x microphone

Internal Interfaces: 1 x serial - header , 1 x FireWire - header , 4 x USB 2.0 - header , 4 x USB 3.0 - header

Power Connectors: 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Type: AMI

BIOS Features: JumperFree, SMBIOS 2.3.1. support, Untied Overclocking Technology, UEFI BIOS

Manual Settings: Processor core voltage

Hardware Monitoring: CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU core voltage, power supply fan tachometer

Sleep / Wake Up: Wake on LAN (WOL)

Hardware Features: ASRock Hybrid Booster, ASRock U-COP, ASRock Instant Boot, NVIDIA SLI Technology Support, 12+2 Phase Power Design, ASRock Instant Flash, ASRock CPU Frequency Stepless Control, ASRock Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.), NVIDIA 3-way SLI Technology Support, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, ASRock UCC, ASRock APP Charger, ASRock Good Night LED, ASRock XFast USB, ASRock XFast LAN, ASRock Dr. Debug, ASRock XFast RAM, ASRock Crashless BIOS, AMD CrossFireX technology support, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard), ASRock Internet Flash, Digi Power Design, Premium Gold Capacitor design, ASRock Dehumidifier Function, Hyper Transport 3.0, Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM), Easy RAID Installer, ASRock Fast Boot, ASRock X-Boost, ASRock Restart to UEFI, ASRock UEFI System Browser, ASRock Turbo 50 / Turbo 60 Overclocking

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories: I/O back plate, rear USB 3.0 bracket, ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card, ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card, front USB 3.0 panel with 2.5" HDD/SSD rack

Cables Included: 6 x Serial ATA cable

Software Included: Drivers & Utilities, ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility, Cyberlink MediaEspresso 6.5 (30-day trial)

Compliant Standards: Plug and Play, WHQL, FCC, ACPI 1.1, EuP Ready, ErP Ready