World’s first USB3.0 HTPC system

World’s first USB3.0 HTPC system ,delivers data transfer rate up to 5Gb/s and 10X faster than USB2.0 with optimized power efficiency. USB3.0 promises a major leap forward transfer speeds and capacity.

Support HDMI Audio Pass Through

ASRock Core 100 HTPC series conducted with Intel® HM55 Express chipset supporting HDMI Audio Pass Through (Bitstream) and Native Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio. ASRock Core 100 series HTPC ensure to provide the compressed audio data to amplifier, and you can get the terrific sound experience.

THX TruStudio PRO™

THX TruStudio PRO solution ensures you the premium audio quality, effects and features for PC systems equipped with onboard audio. For instance, the TruStudio Surround technology expands your stereo content into surround sound; the TruStudio Crystalizer technology restores the compressed sound source and can let you hear every detail in riveting surround sound. Combined with the THX TruStudio PRO and the ASRock high performance HTPC system, you will be assured to enjoy a rich variety of PRO gramming and be entertained by a better way!

ASRock AIWI Rock Your Everywhere

Keep Moving Playing Games By Holding Your iPhone

Wanna play PC games like Wii? ASRock AIWI software makes your dreams come true! Using ASRock AIWI to connect your apple devices to the ASRock HTPC via WLAN, then you can interact with the PC games with delicate touches and body motion while getting responsive shakes and vibrations that correspond from the game stores.

ASRock App Charger

Fast Charge & Charge Anytime

Simply installing the App Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge up to 40% faster than before. ASRock App Charger supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). The App Charger technology has been fully applied on ASRock Full series motherboards.

High speed WiFi 802.11n (300Mbps)

ASRock Core 100 series mini HTPC, has two invisible antennas (placed in a vertical/horizontal position) hidden inside the front panel, which provide larger signal coverage and faster connection speed. With the unrestricted-direction antennas design, the HTPC can be used as the wireless network receiver, as well as the network bandwidth sharing device.
Supports 802.11n wireless network standard which provide better signal coverage and faster speed than ordinary network sharing devices.

Mini Size and Silent Operation

With stylish and compact design, ASRock Core 100 HTPC series has a volume of 2.5 liters only, which enables you to put inside the TV cabinet and connect it with LCD TV. Running a silent operation which is merely 25dB, Core 100 HTPC series ensures you a quiet computing environment as well.

Low Power Consumption

Our Core 100-BD system is very environmental-friendly. Our idle mode is running with only 20.1W which is different from other desktop computers which usually need 50W-80W. ASRock Core 100 HTPC series can save a lot of electricity and money each year.

Ultra Durable

By adopting 100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors which can extend the system life to at least 2.5 longer, ASRock Core 100 HTPC series provides the stability, reliability and longevity essential to meet the power, processor, and other components needs for running today’s most demanding applications and games.

In Day 1, we take a look at the exhibits first at ASRock booth. They have tons of boards. One of such is an unreleased product based on a Intel P67 chipset is also on the show. Another is P55 Extreme3 which is world’s first board to support 2 front panel USB 3 ports. The focus this year is on their new HTPC the Vision 3D w/ Aiwi.

Motherboard

Word’s First Motherboard Supports Front USB3.0 – P55 Extreme3

Unprecedentedly, ASRock will showcase the soon to be released P55 Extreme3 motherboard with its unique external Front USB3.0 panel. Exclusively bundled with ASRock Front USB3.0 Panel that comes with 2 x USB3.0 ports, P55 Extreme3 facilitates the computing operation! Along with every other component maker, ASRock will be also showing off it’s bevy of P55 motherboard beauties. The new Core i7 unlocked 875K CPU from Intel is one of the few really new products shown at Computex this year!

2 x Front USB3.0 support
World’s First Motherboard Supports 4 x USB3.0 – 890FX Deluxe3

USB3.0 interface will become the mainstream in the coming future. Extraordinarily equipped with 4 x USB3.0 ports on the I/O panel, ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 allows a more convenient computing operation environment! For users seeking for the ultimate motherboard configurations, ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 can satisfy you with a host of technologies include ATI Quad CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX and CrossFireX, Cool Heatpipe Design that can dissipate heat from CPU power mosfet and northbridge rapidly and make your system running much cooler, 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, 6 x SATA3 are sourced from AMD SB850, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), the remaining 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s are from Marvell. Special introduce here is ASRock unique multi-function Turbo UCC technology. Turbo UCC provides you an all-in-one solution to unlock the hidden cpu cores in the CPU, get the amazing system performance boost by auto-overclocking, and running the system in a certainly lower power consumption level as well.

4 x USB3.0 Ports

Intel Core i7 980X 6-Core CPU Live Demo – X58 Extreme3

In conjunction with ASRock CeBIT2010, ASRock will also reappear the awesome live demo by running the Intel Core i7 980X 6-Core CPU on our feature-complete motherboard – X58 Extreme3. Delivering outstanding features for power users and gaming enthusiasts including a Cool Heatpipe Fan design that makes the system cooler than ever, NVIDIA Quad SLI, ATI CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX, 7.1 CH, VIA VT2020 Audio Codec which supports Premium Blu-ray audio as well as support for the latest USB3.0. As part of ASRock SuperSpeed USB3.0 lineup, X58 Extreme3 comes with 2 x SATA3 6Gb/s connectors, 1 x Powered eSATAIII/USB2.0 connector, 2 x USB3.0 connectors, it is the outright performance leader of its class.

ASRock AIWI Rock You Everywhere – Playing Games by Holding Your iPhone

ASRock motherboard solutions offer advanced performance for customized environments. At Computex there will be a wide selection of innovative boards in terms of Intel and AMD platform. To make differentiation from other normal motherboards, this year, ASRock is going to show you something really different! ASRock will showcase our newly launched ASRock AIWI utility running on our motherboards and HTPC systems. ASRock AIWI is the world’s first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as a game joystick to control your PC games. Simply installing ASRock AIWI utility onboard and download free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/iPod touch. Connecting your PC and apple devices via Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. ASRock AIWI motherboard will ensure you to enjoy a rich variety of gaming and be entertained by a better way. Just come to ASRock Computex at Nangang Hall, L0118 to experience how fantastic the ASRock AIWI program will be.

HTPC System

The Most Powerful 3D HTPC on the Planet – Vision 3D

ASRock Vision 3D HTPC Series is developed to match the trend of 3D entertainment. It has a powerful build-in graphic card which supports 3D game and 3D movie, allowing users to enjoy a high class entertainment experience! The soon to be released ASRock Vision 3D comes with everything essential for a HTPC platform. Featuring Intel Core architecture-based processors and NVIDIA 3D Vision Capable, GeForce 300 / 400 Series, ASRock Vision 3D can provide you an absolutely realistic 3D image display!

Still, ASRock Vision 3D has adopted lots luxury components include the stylish, high glossy aluminum housing, SuperSpeed USB3.0 support that delivers data transfer rates up to 10X faster than USB2.0, slot-in optical drive that provides a more convenient way of computing operation! For audio aspect, Vision 3D supports 7.1 CH HD audio with professional THX TruStudio PRO solution which allows user to have a rich variety of programming and be entertained by a better way! To realize modern computing mission, ASRock Vision 3D series equipped with BD Combo, 802.11n Wireless network, and even bundled with a user-friendly MCE remote controller.
As such, ASRock Vision 3D HTPC Series operates with a high resolution 3D video which allows a realistic and solid picture scene in your interactive game or movie, providing a cinematic environment in your home! At Computex there will be a modern living scenario setting with ASRock Vision 3D system in ASRock booth, we’ll demo the latest ASRock AIWI gaming program there, just quickly join ASRock Computex, and you will exactly understand why 3DTV can be so fantastic!

Your Perfect Choice for mini HTPC System – Core 100

With intention to present an affordable and functionable HTPC product to users, ASRock will also showcase the newly launched Core 100 HTPC series at Computex. This series totally comes with three models – Core 100HT-BD, Core 100HT and Core 100. By adopting the Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 and Arrandale-based processors, Core 100 series features Intel HD Graphics that offers great FullHD 1080P performance and energy-efficient capability. Features abundant, ASRock Core 100 HTPC series is the world’s first USB3.0 onboard system on the market, and specially bundled with THX TruStudio PRO solution, ASRock Core 100 even supports the unmatched audio quality and stunning movie experience.

Based on the Intel HM55 Express chipset, Core 100 series features Dual Channel DDR3 1066 memory, 2 x SO-DIMM slots, Max. 8GB, 2.5” HDD up to 500 GB supports 2nd 2.5” HDD. Other excellent features include BD Combo, WiFi 802.11n networking as well as MCE remote controller!

Your Perfect Choice for HTPC System – ION2

HTPC wisely replaces a desktop place and thus easily PClizes any multimedia entertainments and thoughtfully save space for you! The exclusively launched ASRock ION2 HTPC series (includes ION2HT-BD, ION2HT, ION2) target users who want most out of their PCs from standard work to entertainment and extremely gaming. This series features Intel Dual Core D510 processor, Intel CH8M Chipset, NVIDIA ION2 graphics, and THX TruStudio PRO solution. In addition, ASRock ION2 HTPC series features the latest ASRock App Charger function that allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and provides you a much faster charging experience.

Below are pictures of the exhibits. More pictures on the following pages.

ASRock demonstrates that the power rating output through the USB is 1.5A after installing the driver on ASRock N68 board. This enables it to charge up the iPad 40% faster than normal.
To prove it, they used an osciliscope to measure the amperage. See pictures below.

ASRock APP charger can help you to fast charge your Apple devices, such as iPhone, iPad….even when system is off!

Fast Charge & Charge Anytime!

If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you – ASRock App Charger. Simply installing the App Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before*. ASRock App Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM(S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5)**. With App Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever.

ASRock App Charger efforts are, to turn what was disappointing feature into a far more efficient one. The App Charger technology has been fully applied on ASRock full series motherboards. With App Charger, you’ll never feel charging via a PC like this before.

Full Series Motherboard Support

Intel Socket 1366

Intel Socket 1156

Intel Socket 775

AMD Socket AM3 (DDR3 support)

AMD Socket AM2+ / AM2 (AM3 CPU and DDR2 support)

* The charging capability may vary with different power supply design. The more +5V standby current provided, the better charge efficiency you get.
** Please connect the devices to the PC USB ports before the PC enters S4/S5 mode to enable a fast charge.

If you intend to buy a 6 core AMD processor, you might want to wait a while for the Phenom II X4 960T. This processor paired up with ASRock 890GX Extreme3 not only enables the hidden cores, it can also overclock the processor from a default of 3GHz to 4.2GHz on AIR. Of course if you use LN2, you should be able to go higher.

IN our tests, we applied 1.45v to the vcore, the rest are default and we are able to get it to 4.2GHz. Below is a screen shot of it.  Click on the thumbnail to zoom in. Review of the board can be read from here http://en.ocworkbench.com/tech/asrock-890gx-extreme3-amd-890gx-sb850-board-review/

April. 26, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan – ASRock Inc., the global leading motherboard manufacturer today proudly announced its first AMD 890FX motherboard, 890FX Deluxe3, now supporting AMD’s upcoming PhenomII X6 processor. This board comes with everything essential, excellent features include the ASRock unique Turbo UCC function, system performance Turbo 60 technology, UCC function, and it is also a True333 edition that provides USB3.0 (5 Gb/s), SATA3 (6 Gb/s) and eSATA3 technologies. Equipped with luxury components, ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 supports ultimate software solutions and brings you the industry’s most extreme level for gaming, computing and overclocking enthusiasts!

890FX Deluxe3 is an AMD 890FX–based release, with a compact design and exceptional performance! As the global leading motherboard provider, ASRock sets the highest standard of building its first 890FX motherboard – 890FX Deluxe3. Exclusively integrated with an ASRock unique UCC chip, this board is able to support the UCC [Unlock CPU Core] function in BIOS which helps you to upgrade your CPU cores from X2/X3 to X4 and even from X4 to X6 effortlessly. Keep the customization business concept in mind, ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 is designed on the basis of brining zero-cost upgradeability and the unparalleled computing performance!

Carried with AMD 890FX + SB 850 chipsets, 890FX Deluxe3 provides the 8 X SATA3 (6.0 Gb/s) ports ( 6 from SB850, 2 from Marvell), USB 3.0 (5.0 Gb/s) from the industry-leading NEC manufacturer, and eSATA connector is also available on the real I/O. As a lineup of True333 series motherboard, 890FX Deluxe3 can also satisfy you by the faster data transfer speed, storage capability and true computing experience.

Output quality is the key strength in ASRock 890FX Deluxe3. This board adopts 100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors which can extend the motherboard life to at least 2.5 longer. Exclusively equipped with the Cool Heatpipe Design, 890FX Deluxe3 can dissipate heat from CPU power mosfet and northbridge rapidly and make your system running much cooler. If you make the settings in default mode, the Cool Heatpipe fan will be running at the most appropriate speed to reduce the noise automatically. If you were the extreme gamer, don’t worry, you may tune the Cool Heatpipe Fan running speed in BIOS to match your most desired settings as well! For memory aspect, it supports dual channel DDR3 1800(OC) non-ECC, un-buffered memory, with max. capacity up to 16GB. For extreme gaming enthusiasts, 890FX Deluxe3 provides 3 x PCI Express 2.0 X16 slots that could apply ATI Quad CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX and CrossFireX. The rear panel includes connectors for 7.1 ch HD audio (VIA 2020 audio codec with Premium Blu-ray audio support), Coaxial/Optical SPDIF output port, clear CMOS switch with LED, IEEE 1394 port, eSATA3 connector and even available for 4 x NEC SuperSpeed USB3.0 ports.

Other excellent components include 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, 2 x SATA3 are sourced from AMD SB850, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), the remaining 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s are from Marvell, 1 x Powered eSATAIII/USB2.0 connector, smart switch design (power/reset/clear CMOS switch with LED), Dr. Debug and CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control. Additionally, 890FX Deluxe3 has bundled with all ASRock unique software tools include OC DNA, OC Tuner, Instant Boot, Instant Flash, Intelligent Energy Saver, Multi-Speed Fan Control and ASRock Software Suite. Specially introduce here is our newly performance boost technology – Turbo UCC, just simply enabling this function, you can easily enjoy an instant performance boost by our 890FX Deluxe3!

Unlock CPU Cores, Get the Instant Performance Boost and Energy-Saving Overclocking!

Your All-in-one Solution Only with ASRock Turbo UCC Technology!

The ASRock Turbo UCC function literally tells you what it is capable of. ‘Turbo’ means the auto-overclocking function which allows you to get the instant performance boost effortlessly. ‘UCC’ undoubtedly refers to the unlock CPU core function that helps you to upgrade your CPU cores. And the new Turbo UCC function is just the magic combination of these two functions and even brings you one most important key point that is energy-saving feature!

Turbo UCC technology, exclusive from ASRock, can provide you an all-in-one solution to unlock the hidden cpu cores in the CPU, get the amazing system performance boost by auto-overclocking, and running the system in a certainly lower power consumption level as well. When you press “X” when switch on the computer, the system will automatically reboot itself, after that, the system will execute the Turbo UCC function. Enabling Turbo UCC, it will automatically help you to unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost, and the system performance will boost up by overclocking CPU frequency, memory frequency and all related voltage settings!

Many people will think that it is normal for the high-energy consumption for overlocking or system upgrading process. However, ASRock is now providing something different for you. Our newly Turbo UCC can allow an energy-saving overlocking and CPU upgrading process. As such, ASRock exclusive Turbo UCC technology can satisfy you not only with the ultimate computing performance as well as an energy-saving computing operation!

ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 Makes Unlocking Phenom Cores So Easy

Featuring a unique UCC chip which enables the processor’s hidden cores, 890FX Deluxe3 allows you to enjoy an instant boost and surely “Free” CPU upgrade benefits! ASRock UCC technology revamps a new standard of CPU upgrade revolution. Just a simple switch of the BIOS option ‘UCC’, users can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost! Enabling the UCC feature in BIOS, the CPU cores might be upgraded from X2/X3 to X4, X4 to X6, and even some of the CPUs could increase L3 cache size up to 6MB. From performance level to entry level of AMD and NVIDIA motherboards, ASRock has successfully integrated the UCC function onboard! This boost in CPU upgrade will enable unprecedented improvements in the user experience for all series motherboards! (*The success rate of this enhancement depends on the individual CPU.)

ASRock SuperSpeed True333 Technology – Fully deliver USB3.0 and SATA3 bandwidth without sacrificing graphics PCI-E X16 slot bandwidth

890FX Deluxe3 is also belonging to ASRock True333 Series Motherboard. It delivers awesome features for bandwidth-hungry users including faster data transfer speed and better storage capability. Utilizing the world’s best-known computer peripheral interface – SuperSpeed USB3.0 supplied by industry’s leading NEC manufacturer, this board is able to assured users to experience the zero-barrier data transfer computing environment. ASRock True 333 Series Motherboards provide the unparalleled performance with the onboard acceleration of the latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) technology from NEC with advanced 10X faster speed than USB2.0 device; SATA3 technology from Marvell with up to 6Gbps data transfer speed, and the most convenient connectivity of eSATA3 devices, this series will be the outright performance leader of its class.

Boost Your PC Up to 60% Performance Increase by ASRock Turbo 60

Turbo60, a newly record-breaking technology from ASRock, is able to offer the performance boost up to 60%! ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 provides you everything needed for a system performance. Simply click the Turbo 60 button in BIOS, the system performance will boost up to 60% increase by automatically overclocking CPU frequency, Memory frequency and all related voltage settings! Boost your PC for free? ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 comes with exclusive Turbo UCC, UCC, Turbo 60 and True333 technologies that provides you an all-rounder motherboard solution! (Note: The overclocking performance depends on the system configuration you adopt. We do not guarantee the overclocking performance.)

Save ! save ! save! If really need the maximum performance out of the ASRock 880G Extreme3 board, you can also pair it up with the Phenom II X4 960T.

Similar to the UCC on ASRock 890GX Extreme3 board, the 880G Extreme3 can also do the same trick.

Below is a picture of the CPU-Z, images of it running 3Dmark Vantge, hyperPI etc can be found here in the forum. You can also read the review here.

 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Mainboard
Bluetooth 23 Apr 2010

Today, AMD introduces a newer chipset for it’s AMD series of processors, the Phenom II X6 6 core processors. This new chipset AMD 880G / SB850 isn’t something new to most of our readers. If you have been following our news, you would probably aware that this chipset is very similar to the AMD 890GX but with a lower GPU clock speed at 560MHz. Although it is slightly slower, you will be surprised by the GPU stability ~1GHz which most of the 890GX have issues attaining stability without proper cooling.

Anyway, overclocking aside, let’s take a look at what ASRock 880G Extreme3 has to offer. Firstly, this board is Phenom II X6 ready. It supports ATI™ Quad CrossFire™, 3-Way CrossFireX™, CrossFireX™ and Hybrid CrossFireX™ with its Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4250 graphics, DX10.1 Class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1, Max. shared memory 512MB. For connectivity, it has 1 x eSATAIII connector, 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 2 x IEEE1394 ports.

The ASRock 880G Extreme, shares something similar to the 890GX Extreme3. Both supports the ASRock UCC chip unlocking feature. Throw in a Phenom II X3 710 and it becomes a quad core with the feature turned on in BIOS. Likewise a Phenom II 550BE will become a quad core too. This is only made possible with the UCC chip has the ACC feature found in SB750 no longer works on the SB850.

Other than this unique feature, the board also uses 100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors. It also supports  Turbo 50 Technology, ASRock Instant Boot, Instant Flash, OC DNA, OC Tuner, IES, Multi-Speed Fan Control.

For the multimedia buffs, this board is suitable for your bluray needs. It has a 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection, DAC with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec with QSound) , Premium Blu-ray audio support and it has a free Software: CyberLink DVD Suite – OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB – Trial.

Below are pictures of the packaging and on next pages, we present you the mainboard layout, chipests on board and BIOS options available.

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ASRock is soon to launch another series of mainboard based on the AMD 880G chipset. The first of this series if the ASRock 880G Extreme3 mainboard based on the AMD 880G+SB850 chipsets.

As it is also a Extreme3 board, it comes equipped with USB3, SATA3 and eSATA3. On top of that, this board also features the UCC unlocking chip. It is able to unlock the hidden cores on your Phenom II 550BE or Phenom II X3 710 processor and turn it into a quad core.

If UCC on the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 can unlock the upcoming quad core processor to a 6 core, I am sure the 880G Extreme3 should have that capability too.

Below are some pictures of the packaging and mainboard. Watch out for our review of this board on OCWorkbench.

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ASRock Inc., the global leading motherboard manufacturer today proudly announced its brand new AMD 890GX Extreme3 motherboard supporting ASRock UCC function that allows CPU cores upgrade from X4 to X6 of AMD’s upcoming PhenomII X4 960T processor. This will be a value-added news to ASRock motherboard functionability and practicability and we believe that computer enthusiasts will be definitely attracted by our cutting-edge AMD motherboards.

How many cores do you desire? The answer must be “as many as possible”. It seems a daydream for most users; however, ASRock brings magic to our fan again and makes your dreams come true! ASRock has exclusive equipped with an ASRock UCC chip and specially tuned UCC (Unlock CPU Core) function in the BIOS of their 890GX Extreme3 motherboard to unlock the mind-blowing performance of AMD’s upcoming PhenomII X4 960T CPU. Just a simple switch of the BIOS option ‘UCC’, users can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost! Enabling the UCC function in BIOS, AMD PhenomII X4 960T CPU might be upgraded to X6, users are able to take advantage of ASRock superior 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard. (*The success rate of this enhancement depends on the individual CPU.)

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On the 26th this month, AMD will soon be releasing it’s six core Phenom II X6 CPUs, codenamed “Thuban”. The Phenom II X6 will feature 6MB of L3 cache and six cores, together with a new feature that is similar to Intel’s Turbo Boost technology which boosts a 400MHz (unconfirmed) to its base frequency during high cpu load.

According to various sources, the new Phenom II X4 “T” processors are basically are based on the same cores as the Phenom II X6. So, if you’re lucky, you would be able to unlocked the 2 remaining cores, turning your X4 into a X6. It should also feature the same 6MB of L3 cache and Turbo Boost like technology. The Phenom II X4 960T is said to spec at 3.3GHz and the 940T running at around 3GHz.

In fact, at post time, we have confirmation from a tester that he is able to recover the 2 hidden cores, turning the Phenom II X4 960T into a hex core Phenom II X6 at the same clock speed. The board used is a AMD 890GX+SB850 mainboard.

Looks like the first board being able to achieve this is the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 – read about it here.

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Taipei, Taiwan, 12 April, 2010 – ASRock Inc, the worldwide famous motherboard manufacturer today announces the launch of a global lucky draw activity. This activity coincides with the latest announcement of AMD family motherboards – 890GX/880G/870 chipset. ASRock prepared three latest AMD motherboards as prizes to give away to ASRock fans!

To express gratitude for ASRock fans’ support, there will be a lucky draw for all ASRock fans with the winner receiving an ASRock latest AMD Series Motherboard – 890GX Extreme3, 880G Extreme3 and 870 Extreme3. As long as you are the ASRock Facebook fan, you are qualified to attend this event and try your luck right away! The program will be expired on May 16^th 2010. The winners will be announced on May 17^th 2010 at ASRock Facebook and official website. If you are already an ASRock fan, don’t worry, you’re still qualified to attend this lucky draw.

Just quick join ASRock Facebook Fans Club, and you could be one of the lucky winners… we have three prizes left to give away! The earlier you become ASRock facebook fan, the more chance you will be our winners.

What’s Special on ASRock 890GX/880G/870 Motherboard?

As part of UCC [Unlock CPU Core] and True333 line-up, ASRock 890GX Extreme3, 880G Extreme3 and 870 Extreme3 deliver exceptional upgrade capability, reliability and faster data transfer performance.

Exclusively equipped with an ASRock UCC Chip, these three boards are able to unleash the locked CPU core potentials and support the outstanding UCC [Unlock CPU Core] function. ASRock UCC allows users to enjoy an instant performance boost by simply tuning on the UCC switch on BIOS. Enabling the UCC feature in BIOS, the CPU cores might be upgraded from X2/X3 to X4, and even some of the CPUs could increase L3 cache size up to 6MB.

Utilizing today’s most demanding technologies – USB3.0, SATA3 and eSATA3, these three boards are ensured to provide you the fastest data transfer performance. ASRock True 333 motherboard series offer the unmatched performance with the onboard acceleration of the NEC SuperSpeed USB3.0 with advanced 10X faster speed; SATA3 technologies from Marvell with up to 6Gbps data transfer speed, and the most convenient connectivity of eSATA3 devices. To enjoy a completely true computing, ASRock True 333 series motherboards can run the PCI-E for VGA card, SATA3 and USB 3.0 at full speed simultaneously.

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