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ATX motherboard, black PCB with blue slots and silver heatsinks

ASRock

ASRock 970 PRO3 AM3+ AMD motherboard 32GB DDR3

SKU CH-94X4-XMQWM

AM3+ ATX board with four DDR3 slots for up to 32 GB, dual-channel memory, two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, 8-channel audio and gigabit LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeAM3+
  • CPU TypeFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
  • ChipsetAMD 970 + SB950
  • Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
  • Memory StandardDDR3 2100(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800
  • Maximum Memory Supported32GB
  • Supports FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series CPUs via AM3+ socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32 GB across four 240-pin slots
  • Overclockable DDR3 speeds reaching 2100 MHz for higher bandwidth
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for flexible storage arrays
  • Gigabit LAN plus Realtek ALC892 8-channel audio for wired networking and surround sound

Socket AM3+ platform

The ASRock 970 PRO3 is an ATX motherboard built around the AMD 970 and SB950 chipsets for AM3+ processors such as FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series. It targets builders who want a mature platform with native SATA 6Gb/s and dual-channel DDR3 memory support up to 32GB across four 240-pin slots.

Expansion and connectivity

Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots operate at x16 and x4 electrical, joined by one PCI Express x1 slot and two legacy PCI slots for older add-in cards. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports provide RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10, while the rear panel supplies two USB 3.0 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, PS/2, Gigabit LAN and six analogue audio jacks driven by the Realtek ALC892 codec.

Sustained operation

The board uses a 24-pin ATX power connector plus an 8-pin CPU power connector to feed the socket and memory under continuous load. Dual 4-pin and 3-pin headers for CPU and chassis fans allow speed-controlled airflow, and the Realtek 8111E Gigabit controller maintains a steady 1Gbps link during long transfers.

Highlights

  • Supports FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series CPUs via AM3+ socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 32 GB across four 240-pin slots
  • Overclockable DDR3 speeds reaching 2100 MHz for higher bandwidth
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for flexible storage arrays
  • Gigabit LAN plus Realtek ALC892 8-channel audio for wired networking and surround sound

Specifications

BrandASRock
Model970 PRO3
CPU Socket TypeAM3+
CPU TypeFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
ChipsetAMD 970 + SB950
Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
Memory StandardDDR3 2100(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 2.0 x162 (x16, x4)
PCI Express x11 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots2 x PCI Slots
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Onboard Video ChipsetNone
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892
Audio Channels8 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8111E
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
PS/22
USB 3.02 x USB 3.0
USB 1.1/2.06 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports6 Ports
Onboard USB6 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors1 x IR header
1 x CIR header
1 x COM port header
1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
1 x Power LED header
2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
24 pin ATX power connector
8 pin 12V power connector
Front panel audio connector
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12" x 8.2"
Power Pin24 Pin
FeaturesSupports CPU up to 140W
100% All Solid Capacitor design
Supports AM3+ Processor, 8-Core CPU
Supports Dual Channel DDR3 2100(OC)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 Slots, Support AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX
2 x USB 3.0, 6 x SATA3
Supports XFast RAM, XFast LAN, XFast USB, OMG, Internet Flash, On/Off Play, UEFI System Browser
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), supports THX TruStudio
Free Bundle : CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite

Questions about this item

Will this board run a Phenom II X6 processor?

Yes, the AM3+ socket supports Phenom II CPUs listed in the specifications.

How many DDR3 modules can I install and what is the maximum capacity?

Four 240-pin slots accept up to 32GB total in dual-channel mode.

Can I use two graphics cards in CrossFire on this board?

Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots are present, wired x16 and x4, allowing dual-GPU configurations.

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