ASRock X99M Extreme4 Ports
USB 2.0 Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 2.0 and older devices (480 Mb/s).
Gigabit LAN Port (RJ-45): RJ-45 plug for connecting to a wired Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet at up to 1000 Mbps.
Gigabit LAN Port (RJ-45): RJ-45 plug for connecting to a wired Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet at up to 1000 Mbps.
Center / Subwoofer Audio Jack: 3.5mm analog audio jack for output to center speaker and subwoofer (if using surround sound).
Rear Speakers: 3.5mm analog audio jack for output to rear speakers (if using surround sound).
Line In Audio Jack: 3.5mm analog audio jack for line-level input to the computer.
Front Speakers: 3.5mm analog audio jack for output to speakers (front, if using surround sound) or headphones.
Microphone Audio Jack: 3.5mm analog audio jack for microphone input to the computer.
Optical S/PDIF Out: Digital audio output port compatible with optical S/PDIF cables / devices (also called TOSLINK).
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 3.2 Gen 1 and older devices (5 Gb/s).
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 3.2 Gen 1 and older devices (5 Gb/s).
External SATA Port: External SATA (eSATA) port for connecting to drives directly via SATA rather than USB or Firewire.
USB 2.0 Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 2.0 and older devices (480 Mb/s).
Clear CMOS Switch: Resets CMOS / BIOS on the motherboard. WARNING: Do not press without consulting tech support!
PS/2 Hybrid Port: Connection supporting either a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard.
ASRock X99M Extreme4 Schematic
For external connectivity it boasts eight USB ports, split evenly between USB 2.0 and 3.0, along with audio, eSATA, and dual Gb Ethernet ports. Internally there are ten SATA 6Gbps ports and one M.2 slot for drives, as well as USB headers for front panel ports / devices and a connector for an optional trusted platform module (TPM). Three PCI-Express 3.0 slots are present, two running at x16 speed and one at x4.
If you want a ton of processing power in a small package, this micro ATX motherboard allows use of both Core i7 and Xeon E5 processors - and with DDR4 ECC registered memory, up to 64GB of RAM! All of this, with some limits on CPU wattage, can fit in systems as small as our Peak Mini.
This is an excellent MicroATX motherboard. This means it is a bit smaller than standard ATX motherboards so it can fit in a smaller case. However, this also means that it has a few less PCI-E expansion slots. So if you would like the capability to add more expansion cards (wireless cards, Firewire, USB, RAID controller, or additional video cards) in the future, you may want to consider a standard ATX motherboard instead. This motherboard also does not include Wireless or Bluetooth, where the ATX sized Asus X99 Deluxe does. The Asus X99 Deluxe also has 8 RAM slots for extra RAM expansion in the future, vs. 4 RAM slots on this motherboard.
Model: ASRock X99M Extreme4
Specifications
| Socket | 2011-3 |
| CPU Compatibility | Intel Core i7 and Xeon Processors Family for the LGA 2011-3 Socket |
| Form Factor | MicroATX |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset | X99 |
| Front Side Bus | QuickPath Interconnect |
| Network Connectivity | Dual Gigabit Networking |
| Network Controller | Intel I218V, Qualcomm Atheros AR8171 |
| Audio Controller | Realtek ALC1150 |
| Cooling System | Heatsink |
| Color | Black & White |
Memory Support | |
| Type | DDR4 ECC Registered |
| Maximum Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Number of Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Size per Slot | 16 GB |
| Maximum Amount Supported | 64 GB |
External Connections | |
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 4 |
| PS/2 Keyboard | Yes |
| Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
| Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
| S/PDIF | Optical |
| External SATA | 1 |
| LAN (RJ45) | 2 |
Internal Connections | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 1 |
| SATA III 6.0Gbps | 10 |
| M.2 Connector | 1 |
| M.2 Support | M.2 Ultra x4 Socket 3, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 |
| Serial (Com) | 1 |
| TPM (module sold separately) | 1 |
SATA Controllers | |
| SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 | Intel X99 |
Expansion Slots | |
| Slot 1 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Slot 3 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Slot 4 | PCI Express 3.0 x4 in a x16 size |
Additional Information | |
| SLI Compatible | Yes |
| Crossfire Compatible | Yes |
| RAID Support | and Intel Rapid Storage 13 (ports 1-6 only) |
BIOS Features | |
| UEFI BIOS | Yes |
| EZ Flash | Yes |
Dimensions | |
| Height | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Width | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
-S_SATA3_3 connector is shared with the eSATA port
-S_SATA3_2 connector is shared with Ultra M.2 Socket
-RAID is supported on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only.
