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ASRock

ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 AM3+/AM3 AMD 970 motherboard

SKU CH-DJFA-REBV5

AM3+/AM3 ATX board with AMD 970 chipset, four DDR3 slots up to 64 GB, dual PCIe 2.0 x16, six SATA 6Gb/s ports, 7.1 audio and gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorAMD Phenom II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon
  • ChipsetAMD 970
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM3+/AM3
  • South bridgeAMD SB950
  • Memory slot count4 × 240pin
  • Supports AMD Phenom II and Athlon II processors for flexible CPU choices
  • AMD 970 chipset with SB950 south bridge provides stable platform foundation
  • Four DDR3 slots accept up to 64 GB memory for high capacity builds
  • Six SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support fast storage arrays
  • Realtek ALC892 delivers 7.1 channel audio for immersive sound experience

AM3+/AM3 socket motherboard

The ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 is an ATX board built around the AMD 970 chipset with SB950 south bridge. It accepts Phenom II X6, X4, X3 and X2 processors except the 920 and 940 models, plus Athlon II and Sempron CPUs. The platform targets builders upgrading or maintaining legacy AMD systems.

Four DDR3 slots and six SATA ports

Check that your CPU cooler clears the four 240-pin DDR3 slots, which support up to 64 GB in dual-channel mode at speeds from 800 to 2100+(OC). The board provides six SATA 6Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support. Expansion includes two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots running at x16 and x4, one PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot and two legacy PCI slots.

Realtek audio and gigabit LAN under load

The Realtek ALC892 codec delivers 7.1-channel audio while the Realtek 8111E controller handles 1 Gbps networking. Both controllers are designed for continuous operation during extended gaming or workstation sessions. UEFI BIOS and USB 3.0 headers complete the feature set for sustained workloads.

How it compares

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Price $62.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model name970 PRO3 R2.0
Processor
ProcessorAMD Phenom II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron
CPU socketAM3+/AM3
ChipsetAMD 970
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipNone
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8111E
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
PCI slots2 x PCI Slots
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
Ethernet port1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 3.0 Ports (Etron EJ188H)
USB 2.0 ports6 x USB 2.0
Audio jacksHD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Onboard USB headers3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Etron EJ188H)
Power
Power connectors24-pin ATX power connector
8-pin 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
In the box
In the boxAccessories:
- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
More details
South bridgeAMD SB950
PCI express 2.0 x162 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (PCIE2: x16 mode; PCIE3: x4 mode)
LightingNone RGB

Questions about this item

Does the ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 include a CPU cooler or backplate, or must I buy them separately?

The retail box contains the motherboard, I/O shield, SATA cables, driver disc and manual. No CPU cooler, mounting backplate or SLI bridge is supplied, so those items must be purchased separately if required.

Should I choose an AM3+ or AM3 processor for this board, and does the socket affect DDR3 speed?

Both AM3+ and AM3 CPUs fit the socket. AM3+ chips such as Phenom II X6 or FX series unlock DDR3 1866/1600 MHz support, while AM3 Phenom II and Athlon II parts are limited to 1333/1066 MHz unless overclocked.

What does the dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 layout mean for a single graphics card?

The primary slot runs at x16 electrical; the secondary slot is wired x4. A single card therefore operates at full x16 bandwidth, while adding a second card splits the lanes to x16/x4.

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