ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0, AMD 970 motherboard - Socket AM3 + [90-MXGNV0-A0UAYZ]

In addition to the high compatibility with current processors, the board offers a few more highlights. For example dual-channel support for DDR3 memory with clock frequencies of up to 2,100 MHz (overclocked) and a transfer rate of 5,200 MT / s via the HyperTransport 3.0 system bus.

The features of the ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 motherboard at a glance:
- 2x PCIe 2.0 x16 (16/4) for graphics cards
- 12 x USB 2.0 / 4 x USB 3.0 / 6 x SATA 6G
- 7.1 CH HD Audio
- Dual channel DDR3 memory up to 2100 MHz using OC
- 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots with 2-Way CrossFireX compatibility

AMD AM3 + platform with USB 3.0 & IR header
The ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 supports AMD's CrossFire mode for up to two graphics cards, providing two second-generation PCIe x16 slots, one connected to a full 16 lanes, while the second provides 4 lanes , Furthermore, one PCIe 2.0 x1 and two classic PCI slots offer further connection options for expansion cards. Thanks to the feature-rich AMD 970 chipset together with the good equipment, the ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 is an inexpensive alternative for gamers.

The four RAM banks take up to 64 GB of DDR3 RAM, whereby corresponding memory can run at a maximum of 2,100 overclocked megahertz. Data carriers such as SSDs and hard disks are managed by the mainboard via six SATA 6G ports (including RAID support). The rest of the port repertoire includes six USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports on the back of the motherboard, six 3.5-mm audio ports for 7.1 sound, and two PS / 2 ports for legacy audio. Input devices (keyboard & mouse) and once gigabit LAN.

Internally, these are complemented by, among other things, an IR header for infrared receivers (such as remote controls), three USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 header, each of which supports two ports (= up to 6x USB 2.0) and 2x USB 3.0 for I / O panel or card reader). Last but not least, up to five fans can be connected to the board, three via 4-pin PWM and the other with 3-pin connection.

Technical details:
- Format: ATX
- Color: Black
- Chipset: AMD 970 / SB950
- Socket: AM3 + (for FX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron CPUs up to 140 Watt TDP)
- Socket: AM3 AMD Phenom II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920/940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron
- RAM: 4x DDR3 (up to 2,100 MHz)
- Dual-Channel
- Max. 64 GB
slots:
- 1x PCIe 2.0 x16
- 1x PCIe 2.0 x16 (electric x4)
- Compatible multi-VGA configurations: 2-Way CrossFire (x16 / x4)
- 1x PCIe 2.0 x1
- 2x PCI
Internal connections:
- 6x SATA 6G (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
- 1x USB 3.0 header (2 ports, by Etron EJ188H)
- 3x USB 2.0 header (6 ports)
- 2x 4-pin PWM fan (1x CPU fan, 1x chassis fan)
- 1x 3-pin fan (power fan)
- 2x 3-pin fan (1x CPU fan, 1x chassis fan)
- 1x power LED header
- 1x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1x COM Port Header
- 1x CIR header
- 1x IR header
External connections:
- 2x USB 3.0 (Etron EJ188H)
- 6x USB 2.0
- 1x Gigabit LAN
- 6x audio (7.1, ALC 892)
- 2x PS / 2 keyboard / mouse
Power supply:
- 1x 24 pin ATX12V
- 1x 8-pin EPS12V