Question 1

Where does the hard drive go?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 SATA3 connectors and 3 SATA Express  connectors.  There is also a M.2 slot for board mounting a M.2-SSD.

Question 2

Can I use g.skill ripjaws ddr4 F43000c with this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

See Asrock memory compatibility page.  Unfortunately, newegg doesn't allow to link to other sites. Go to Asrock's page for this motherboard, and click on "memory support list".  Or just google it.

Bottom line is: F4-3000C15Q-16GRR is explicitly listed as supported.

Question 3

Can I use my DDR3 ram with this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

No, you can't. It's DDR4.

Question 4

Where would I plug in my graphics card?

Accepted Answer

You plug it in just like you would any board  although your motherboard should have a slot that matches up with the back panel near the power supply.

Question 5

Getting error code 55 and no boot when I try and start my computer. Was working for a few minutes at a tim,e got windows 10 installed and got to the desktop but now it won't boot at all. Replaced the motherboard so I know that's not the issue. Any ideas?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What kind of Sound card fits this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

You have 2 pci 3.0 x1 slots for sound cards, etc. just ck neweggs pc components for sound cards. There's many to choose from. If you don't have this board yet remember to flash the bios. Fixs alot of issues

Question 7

will an 1150 processor fit in an 1151 socket?

Accepted Answer

No, a 1150 processor will not fit in the 1151 socket.

Question 8

I see on the ASRock website there is a ver7.0 BIOS from 10/7/16. Does this BIOS update support KABY LAKE Intel CPUs that will be out soon? I know that other motherboard manufacturers are doing these updates.

Accepted Answer

Maybe but Bios updates doesnt need to be installed unless it isnt working correctly.  You can turn the mobo into a brick if the flash goes wrong.

Question 9

Does this motherboard support DDR4 3000?

Accepted Answer

It appears so.
Go to www DOT asrock DOT com/mb/Intel/Z170%20Extreme4/?cat=Memory

Question 10

"Free Assassin’s Creed Syndicate code."
I could not find the promotion on their website. Is this limited quantity only?

Accepted Answer

Hahaha no.

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