ASRock Z97 Extreme6 Review

Published by Hiwa Pouri on 13.05.14
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel Z97
Memory Dual Channel DDR3 Technology, 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots, Max. 32 GB DDR3, 3200 (O.C.) / 3100(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2500(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Multi-GPU
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology
Slots
  • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 (PCIE2); dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4))
  • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE5: x2 mode)
  • 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots
  • 1 x mini-PCI Express Slot
Sound Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec
  • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Contect Protection
  • Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Capacitors
  • TI NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 ohm headsets
  • Premium Blu-ray Audio supportack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • Supports Surge Protection ( ASRock Ful Spike Protection)
  • Supports Purity 2
  • EMI shielding cover
  • PCB isolate shielding
  • DTS connect
 
Storage
  • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors via Z97 PCH, support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
  • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors ASMedia ASM1061
  • 1 x SATA Express Connector (shared with SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and M.2 Socket (M2_2))
  • 1 x eSATA Connector ASMedia ASM1061
  • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
  • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 (M2_2), supports M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s)
Network
  • 1 x Intel I218V (Gigabit LAN PHY 10/100/1000 Mb/s)
  • 1 x Realtek RTL8111GR (PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s)
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x COM Port Header
  • 1 x TPM Header
  • 1 x Power LED Header
  • 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
  • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin)
  • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin)
  • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
  • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  • 1 x HDD Saver Connector
  • 1 x PCIe Power Connector
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
  • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  • 1 x Vertical Type A USB 2.0
  • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports)
  • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
  • 1 x Power Switch with LED
  • 1 x Reset Switch with LED
  • 1 x BIOS Selection Switch
Extrenal Connectors
  • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
  • 1 x DVI-I Port
  • 1 x HDMI Port
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
  • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  • 1 x eSATA Connector
  • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports (ASMedia ASM1042AE)
  • 4 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel Z97)
  • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch
  • 1 x HD Audio connector panel
Forfactor ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
BIOS Bios (2 x 64 Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS)


 


  • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
  • Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
  • 4 x SATA Data Cables
  • 1 x HDD Saver Cable
  • 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
  • 1 x Screw for mini-PCIe Slot



Page 1 - Introduction Page 14 - SiSoft Sandra 2
Page 2 - Specs and Delivery Page 15 - UC Bench
Page 3 - Features Page 16 - Super Pi 1M / 32M
Page 4 - Layout Page 17 - wPrime 1024M Multi Core
Page 5 - Connectors and I/O Page 18 - Cinebench
Page 6 - BIOS Page 19 - Bioshock: Infinite
Page 7 - Test setup Page 20 - Metro Last Light
Page 8 - Preview / Gallery Page 21 - Sleeping Dogs
Page 9 - 3D Mark Page 22 - Power Consumption
Page 10 - 3D Mark 11 Page 23 - Performance Rating
Page 11 - 3D Mark Vantage  Page 24 - Price Comparison
Page 12 - PC Mark 7 Page 25 - Conclusion
Page 13 - SiSoft Sandra 1  



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