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... (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Intel® X79 - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports Wake-On-LAN - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in socket LGA 2011 - Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports NVIDIA...
... (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Intel® X79 - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports Wake-On-LAN - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in socket LGA 2011 - Supports DDR3 2400+(OC)/1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - Supports NVIDIA...
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... 3.0. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for optimal system performance. This motherboard supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. In OC DNA, you can...to overclock CPU frequency for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying ...
... 3.0. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for optimal system performance. This motherboard supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. In OC DNA, you can...to overclock CPU frequency for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying ...
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...CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 23 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 2011-Pin CPU Socket 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26...Header 12 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 13 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 32 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel X79 Chipset 33 PCI Slot (PCI2, Black) 15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Gray) 34 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 16 SATA2 Connectors...
...CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 23 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 2011-Pin CPU Socket 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26...Header 12 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 13 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 32 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel X79 Chipset 33 PCI Slot (PCI2, Black) 15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Gray) 34 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 16 SATA2 Connectors...
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... 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 2011-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. 2011-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 2011-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean or if there are any bent pins in order to insert the...found. Hold the CPU by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU: Pin1 Step 2-1. Step 1. Do not force to flip up the load plate. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-3. Keep the right lever positioned at about 90 degrees in the...
... 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 2011-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. 2011-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 2011-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean or if there are any bent pins in order to insert the...found. Hold the CPU by pressing it down and sliding it out of the hook. Insert the 2011-Pin CPU: Pin1 Step 2-1. Step 1. Do not force to flip up the load plate. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 1-3. Keep the right lever positioned at about 90 degrees in the...
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... heat. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with the motherboard's holes. Step 5. Step 4. Ensure that supports Intel 2011-Pin CPU. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page... you installed the heatsink, you don't fasten the screws, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other . Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. Step 6. Please...
... heat. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with the motherboard's holes. Step 5. Step 4. Ensure that supports Intel 2011-Pin CPU. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see page... you installed the heatsink, you don't fasten the screws, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other . Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. Step 6. Please...
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... install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth. 4. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard. Step 2. Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32... on this motherboard is used to install a PCI Express graphics card to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 3-Way SLITM function or to install an ASRock Game Blaster card. 1. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots....
... install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these two slots will work at x8 bandwidth. 4. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard. Step 2. Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32... on this motherboard is used to install a PCI Express graphics card to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM, 3-Way SLITM function or to install an ASRock Game Blaster card. 1. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots....
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...2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 23 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 2011-Pin CPU Socket 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black) 5 2 x 240...64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 13 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 32 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel X79 Chipset 33 PCI Slot (PCI2, Black) 15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Gray) 34 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3,... 38 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 2 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English
...2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 23 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 2011-Pin CPU Socket 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11, Black) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9, Black) 5 2 x 240...64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 13 SB Fan Connector (SB_FAN1) 32 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel X79 Chipset 33 PCI Slot (PCI2, Black) 15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1, Gray) 34 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3,... 38 SLI / XFIRE Power Connector 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 2 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English
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...in x 8.8-in socket LGA 2011 - Digi Power Design - Max. Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Intel® X79 - Quad Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Intel® Workstation 1S...LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 - 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: x16...
...in x 8.8-in socket LGA 2011 - Digi Power Design - Max. Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Intel® X79 - Quad Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Intel® Workstation 1S...LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)1.3/1.2 - 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: x16...
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...overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes...It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for optimal system performance. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. With 9 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English Before you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are not responsible...
...overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes...It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for optimal system performance. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is already PCIE 3.0 hardware ready. With 9 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English Before you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are not responsible...
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... in the socket. When placing screws into the socket if above situation is unclean or if there are any component, place it on the carpet or the like. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 12 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English... Doing so may cause severe damage to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before you insert the 2011-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is found. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 2011...
... in the socket. When placing screws into the socket if above situation is unclean or if there are any component, place it on the carpet or the like. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 12 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English... Doing so may cause severe damage to do so may damage the motherboard. 2.1 CPU Installation For the installation of the following precautions before you insert the 2011-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is found. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 2011...
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... motherboard's holes. Step 6. English 15 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Apply thermal interface material onto center of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 2011Pin CPU to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for 2011-Pin CPU. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and... the installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to install the screws. Ensure that supports Intel 2011-Pin CPU. Before you installed the heatsink, you don't fasten the screws, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard....
... motherboard's holes. Step 6. English 15 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Apply thermal interface material onto center of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 2011Pin CPU to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for 2011-Pin CPU. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and... the installation of your CPU fan and heatsink. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to install the screws. Ensure that supports Intel 2011-Pin CPU. Before you installed the heatsink, you don't fasten the screws, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard....
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... install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard is used to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot. 2. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard. It depends on the slot. Step 4. Before installing the expansion card, ...screws for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as Gigabit LAN card or SATA2 card, etc. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power...
... install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard is used to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot. 2. Currently Intel® Socket 2011 Sandy Bridge-E Processor doesn't support PCIE 3.0, but this motherboard. It depends on the slot. Step 4. Before installing the expansion card, ...screws for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as Gigabit LAN card or SATA2 card, etc. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power...