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Micro ATX motherboard black PCB red accents LGA 2011-v3 socket four DDR4 slots

ASRock

ASRock Fatal1ty X99M Killer Intel motherboard

SKU CH-TADY-8XH56

Micro-ATX Intel X99 board for LGA 2011-v3 CPUs with quad-channel DDR4 up to 3000 MT/s, ten SATA 6 Gb/s ports, dual LAN and 7.1 audio

  • CPU socketLGA 2011-v3
  • ChipsetIntel X99
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supported memoryDDR4 3000+(OC) / 2933+(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2400(OC) / 2133 / 18
  • Supports quad-channel DDR4 up to 3000 MHz for high memory bandwidth
  • Two full-length PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots enable multi-GPU configurations
  • Ten SATA 6 Gb/s ports provide extensive storage connectivity
  • Ultra M.2 socket delivers up to 32 Gb/s transfer speed
  • Dual LAN with Intel and Killer controllers optimises network traffic

LGA 2011-v3 micro-ATX for Core i7

The ASRock Fatal1ty X99M Killer fits Intel Core i7 processors in the LGA 2011-v3 package on a micro-ATX form factor. The Intel X99 chipset provides quad-channel DDR4 support across four 288-pin slots with speeds up to DDR4 3000+(OC). Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot at x4 mode give multi-GPU flexibility for enthusiasts and workstation users.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The board uses the Intel X99 PCH alongside dual LAN controllers — Intel I218V and Qualcomm Atheros Killer LAN — which operate within typical platform power envelopes. Realtek ALC1150 7.1-channel audio adds minimal load. With no onboard video, system thermals and acoustics depend on the chosen CPU cooler and case airflow rather than integrated graphics heat.

Sustained load behaviour

Ten SATA 6Gb/s ports and one Ultra M.2 socket supporting Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) maintain bandwidth during extended storage workloads. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 13 keep arrays stable over long sessions. Quad-channel memory up to 64GB feeds multi-threaded applications without bottlenecks, while Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 manages CPU frequencies under continuous demand.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Product lineASRock Fatal1ty Gaming
Model nameFatal1ty X99M Killer
Processor
CPU socketLGA 2011-v3
ChipsetIntel X99
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 3000+(OC) / 2933+(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2400(OC) / 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsQuad Channel
Storage
SATA ports10 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage 13
Graphics
Onboard video chipNone
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I218 V
Second LAN controllerQualcomm Altheros Killer LAN
Maximum network speed2 × 1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 @ x16 mode; PCIE2 @ x16 mode)
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Ethernet port2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
USB 3.0 ports4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
USB 2.0 ports3 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacksHD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
In the box
In the box1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Card
Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
2 x SATA Data Cables
1 x HDD Saver Cable
1 x Screw for Ultra M.2 Socket
More details
PCI express 2.0 x161 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3 @ x4 mode)
ESATA1 x eSATA Connector

Questions about this item

How do I install the LGA 2011-v3 CPU into the socket without bending pins?

Lift the socket lever, align the CPU notches with the socket keys, place the chip gently without pressure, close the frame and lock the lever; the step people miss is removing the protective cover only after the CPU sits flat.

What maintenance or replacement will the Fatal1ty X99M Killer need over time?

The board uses solid capacitors and soldered Realtek ALC1150 audio plus dual Intel I218V and Qualcomm Killer LAN controllers, so no routine part swaps are required beyond occasional dust removal from the four DDR4 slots and PCIe slots.

What limit appears first when the X99 chipset runs sustained heavy I/O through the M.2 and ten SATA 6Gb/s ports?

The Ultra M.2 socket caps at 32 Gb/s PCIe Gen3 x4 while the ten SATA ports share the chipset’s 6 Gb/s lanes, so combined throughput hits the chipset DMI ceiling before individual drives saturate.

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