Description
Who says high quality audio is only available on high-end motherboards? ASRock applied ELNA audio capacitors on mainstream and entry-level motherboards! Compared with traditional solid caps, the leakage current of ELNA audio caps is merely 3uA. This is the key to reduce noise level significantly and satisfy even the pickiest audiophiles. Unlike traditional motherboards that use analog power, this motherboard uses a next generation digital PWM design, which provides CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly, so that the stability and lifespan of the motherboard is greatly enhanced.
ASRock has High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity. I/O armor A designed protective cover for all of the crucial parts near the motherboard's rear I/O, so that they won't easily be damaged by static electricity. Supports the DDR3 memory modules and most extreme memory performance.
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High Density Glass Fabric PCB
What you've never understood about your computer is that it is scared to death of water, H2O, humidity or whatever you'd like to name it. And even though you do not see the water, actually there may be lots of excessive moist in the air killing your motherboard silently and slowly. No, your motherboard doesn't melt when in contact with water like the wicked witch of the west, but it dies of short circuit. Luckily, ASRock has High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity. -
I/O armor
A designed protective cover for all of the crucial parts near the motherboard's rear I/O, so that they won't easily be damaged by static electricity. -
Supports DDR3 2400 (OC)
Supports the DDR3 memory modules and most extreme memory performance. -
ELNA audio caps
Who says high quality audio is only available on high-end motherboards? ASRock applied ELNA audio capacitors on mainstream and entry-level motherboards! Compared with traditional solid caps, the leakage current of ELNA audio caps is merely 3uA. This is the key to reduce noise level significantly and satisfy even the pickiest audiophiles. -
Digi power
Unlike traditional motherboards that use analog power, this motherboard uses a next generation digital PWM design, which provides CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly, so that the stability and lifespan of the motherboard is greatly enhanced.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASRock 970A-G/3.1 - motherboard - ATX - Socket AM3+ - AMD 970
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- AMD 970 / AMD SB950
- Processor Socket
- 1 x Socket AM3+
- Compatible Processors
- Opteron, Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II, Sempron X2, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX (supports CPUs with up to 8 cores, Maximum TDP 220 Watt)
- Data Bus Transfer Rate
- 4.8 GT/s
- Max RAM Size
- 64 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered
- Storage Ports
- 6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 1 x M.2
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 1 x USB-C + 1 x USB 3.1 + 2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (2 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 970 / AMD SB950
- Max Bus Speed
- 2400 MHz
- Data Bus Transfer Rate
- 4.8 GT/s
- Processor Socket
- Socket AM3+
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Opteron, Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II, Sempron X2, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX (supports CPUs with up to 8 cores, Maximum TDP 220 Watt)
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 64 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 2400 MHz (O.C.), 1866 MHz (O.C.), 1600 MHz (O.C.), 2100 MHz (O.C.)
- 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 ALC1150
- Compliant Standards
- DTS Connect, High Definition Audio, Premium Blu-ray audio support
LAN
- Network Controller
- Realtek RTL8111GR
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 mode) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 1 x PCI , 1 x M.2 socket
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA, 1 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
- Interfaces
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard , 1 x PS/2 mouse , 1 x TOSLINK , 4 x USB 2.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x USB 3.1 , 1 x USB-C , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (front surround) - mini-jack , 2 x USB 3.0
- Internal Interfaces
- 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x serial - header , 1 x audio - header , 4 x USB 2.0 - header
- Power Connectors
- 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
- BIOS Type
- AMI
- BIOS Features
- JumperFree, SMBIOS 2.3.1. support, ACPI 1.1 support, UEFI BIOS
- Manual Settings
- Processor core voltage, memory voltage, chipset voltage
- Hardware Monitoring
- CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU core voltage
- Sleep / Wake Up
- Wake on LAN (WOL)
- Hardware Features
- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, ASRock Instant Boot, 8+2 Phase Power Design, ASRock Instant Flash, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, ASRock UCC, ASRock APP Charger, ASRock XFast LAN, ASRock XFast RAM, ASRock Crashless BIOS, AMD CrossFireX technology support, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard), ASRock Internet Flash, Digi Power Design, Hyper Transport 3.0, AMD Memory Profile (AMP) support, ASRock Fast Boot, ASRock X-Boost, ASRock Restart to UEFI, ASRock UEFI System Browser, ASRock Turbo 50 / Turbo 60 Overclocking, Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), ASRock UEFI Tech Service, ASRock Easy Driver Installer, ASRock USB Key, CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan, CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control, LAN Cable Detection, ELNA Audio Capacitors, ASRock A-Tuning, ASRock Full Spike Protection, ASRock APP Shop, ASRock Super Alloy, High Density Glass Fabric PCB, ASRock Easy RAID Installer, Sapphire Black PCB, ASRock Live Update
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- I/O back plate, 1 x M.2 screw
- Cables Included
- 2 x Serial ATA cable
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, Antivirus (Trial version), Google Chrome Browser, Google ChromeToolbar, ASRock Disk Health Report
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, WHQL, FCC, EuP Ready, ErP Ready
