ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard
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The ASRock Z77 Extreme4 allows you to install CPU coolers that were originally designed for socket LGA775 CPUs, as it has installation holes that match the retention mechanism of socket LGA775 CPU coolers. See Figure 6.
Figure 6: Motherboard supports socket LGA775 CPU coolers
This motherboard has a POST diagnostics display that shows through a two-digit code which component is preventing the computer from turning on.
Figure 7: POST diagnostics display
It has a legacy serial port, which is available through a header labeled “COM1.” You will need to buy an adapter if you want to use this port. It also has an infrared interface, making it inexpensive for you to add an infrared sensor to be able to use a remote control or to connect devices using infrared technology (IrDA).
In Figure 8, you can see all of the accessories that come with the ASRock Z77 Extreme4.

