This frequency response chart is tested under 32-ohm loading to simulate normal headphones. It indicates how a traditional audio solution's frequency response drops drastically at low frequencies, while Purity Sound™ maintains its frequency response and provides better bass with the TI® NE5532 amplifier.
HDMI-In - The Smart Way to Connect Your Devices
Tired of constantly switching devices to connect to your one and only monitor? From now on just connect the monitor to your motherboard, and connect your secondary device (such as a PS3 or Xbox) to the motherboard's HDMI-In port. With HDMI-In, users may conveniently toggle between the computer's screen and the secondary device's screen with a hotkey, or even use their secondary device without powering on the computer.
Key Master
What good is a weapon if you are unable to wield it proficiently? Key Master consists of two major features, Sniper Key and Macro Key. It can enhance your mouse and keyboard with customizable macros, sniper modes, key repeat rates and repeat delay, turning your boring old keyboard and mouse into lethal weapons. Key Master may be prohibited by some games. We suggest disabling Key Master if it violates the game's license agreement.
Sniper Key - Use Sniper Key to shift the mouse speed when you're in sniper mode, it will greatly sharpen your accuracy.
Macro Key - Tired of those repetitive keystrokes? Create your own set of keyboard hotkeys and macros with Macro Key to save the trouble.
F-Stream
F-Stream is Fatal1ty's multipurpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, OC Tweaker and a whole lot more.
DuraCap
This motherboard uses ASRock DuraCaps that are 100% made in Japan. These special capacitors feature an all solid high quality conductive polymer design that brings ultra stable performance and long lasting durability to up to 2.5 times longer lifespan.
8 Power Phase Design
Engineered with the 8 Power Phase Design, the motherboard features sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Hence, this motherboard offers unmatched overclocking capabilities with the best system stability, plus enhanced performance with the lowest temperatures for advanced gamers and extreme overclockers.
Digi Power
More Precise, More Efficient
Unlike traditional motherboards that use analog power, this motherboard uses a next generation digital Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) design, which provides CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly so that the stability and lifespan of the motherboard is greatly enhanced.
4K / 2K
4K is a new standard for display resolutions with a minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which is twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p format and four times as many pixels overall. Get ready to lose yourself in this eye popping virtual reality.
Triple Monitor
Graphics, graphics and even more graphics! You've demanded more eye candy, so this motherboard supports Triple Monitors. You may choose up to three display interfaces from the rear I/O to connect monitors and use them simultaneously without installing another graphics card.
Distortion-Free Slot
ASRock strives for perfection and cares about even the most unnoticeable details when it comes to making motherboards better! This exclusive new pin design for the motherboard's "Distortion-Free" memory slots effectively reduce distortion and improve performance.
DTS Connect
Tired of listening to terrible audio that makes your ears bleed? Experience high-quality surround sound from your personal computer. DTS Connect is a blanket name for a two-part system, including DTS Interactive and DTS Neo:PC, it is used on the computer platform only, in order to convert PC audio into the DTS format.
DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Fan-Tastic Tuning
Configure different fan speeds for respective temperatures using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
Easy Driver Installer
For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically through the internet. No CD or optical disk drive required!
UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your personal computer. Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team.
USB Key
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot-long passwords? Nobody has time for that! Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically!
Fast Boot
With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds* to log on to Windows® 8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your experience and behavior. *The boot time may vary with a different configuration.
Hi-Density Power Connector
Hi-Density Power Connectors can reduce power loss by 23% and decrease the power connector's temperature up to 71°F (22°C).
15µ Gold Finger
Fatal1ty ASRock Series provides 15µ gold components within the VGA PCIe slot for delivering triple performance than usual.
SLI / CrossFireX Power Connector
The additional four pin SLI/CrossFireX Power Connector provides more juice and stability for graphics cards.
Qualcomm® Atheros® Killer™ LAN
Identify and accelerate traffic to your game, Killer LAN delivers fast networking with a new level of online gaming performance.
Purity Sound™
Purity Sound™ is a combination of several hardware, software audio solutions and technologies that will satisfy even the pickiest audiophiles.
XSplit
XSplit Broadcaster is a desktop application designed to make your multimedia broadcasting, live-streaming and recording a lot easier and more fun. We are offering the three months premium license for
free! A USD $24.95 value!
Fatal1ty Mouse Port
Fatal1ty Mouse Port is a customizable technology for PC gamers that is a part of F-Stream. After plugging the USB mouse into the Fatal1ty Mouse Port and running F-Stream, gamers can use Fatal1ty's personal preferred mouse polling rate at 500Hz. F-Stream also provides the flexibility for gamers to adjust the mouse polling rate from 125Hz to 1000Hz. This is helpful for professional gamers to experience smoother game play and faster response time to the mouse.
*Limitations:
1. Some USB mice may not support a 1000Hz mouse polling rate.
2. The Fatal1ty mouse port does not support USB 2.0 mouse.
3. The Fatal1ty mouse port may not support some wireless USB mice.
4. The Fatal1ty mouse port does not support the USB mouse which is connected to the USB hub.
OMG
Limit and control your children's time spent on the internet. ASRock Online Management Guard (OMG) technology allows you to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users.
Restart to UEFI
Fast Boot is so fast that it is impossible for users to enter the UEFI setup utility during POST. Therefore, ASRock Restart-to-UEFI technology allows users to easily enter the UEFI setup utility automatically at the next boot up. It is designed for those who constanly need to enter the UEFI setup utility.
Dehumidifier
Dampness kills most electronics, so it's a good idea to keep your personal computer dry. Now users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling the Dehumidifier. When it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
This motherboard supports HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) which is an interface standard for transferring uncompressed video data and delivering multi-channel audio through a single cable. Both video and audio data signals transferred through the HDMI™ interface are digital without being converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most realistic sounds.