CPU   
- Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 in LGA1155 Package
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPU
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology

Chipset   
- Intel H61
- Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology
*Intel Rapid Start Technology and Smart Connect Technology are only supported under Windows 7 OS or later versions.

Memory
- Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB**
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 with Intel 22nm CPU
*DDR3 1600 with Intel 22nm CPU, DDR3 1333 with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU.
**Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32-bit OS. For Windows 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

BIOS
- 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment

Graphics
- Supports Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel Quick Sync Video 2.0, Intel InTru 3D, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Insider, Intel HD Graphics 2500/4000 with Intel 22nm CPU
- Supports Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel InTru 3D, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU
- Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with Intel 22nm CPU. Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU.
- Max. shared memory 1760MB with Intel 22nm CPU. Max. shared memory 1759MB with Intel Sandy Bridge CPU.
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz
*Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.

Audio
- 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA VT1705 Audio Codec)
- Supports THX TruStudio

LAN
- Atheros PCIEx1 LAN AR8152
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports PXE

Slots
- 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
- 1 x PCI slot
*PCIe Gen3 is supported on 3rd Generation of Intel Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs.

Connector
- 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions
- 1 x IR header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

Rear Panel I/O
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x VGA Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Unique Feature   
- ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU)
- ASRock Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock APP Charger
- ASRock SmartView
- ASRock XFast USB
- ASRock XFast LAN
- ASRock XFast RAM
- ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
- ASRock Internet Flash
- Hybrid Booster:
- ASRock U-COP
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.)
- Good Night LED

Support CD
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM

Accessories
- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
- 2 x SATA Data Cables (optional)

Hardware Monitor
- CPU Temperature Sensing
- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature)
- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore

Form Factor
- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm
- Solid Capacitor for CPU power

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