Asus Z77-A (Z77) Motherboard Review
Chris Hadley / 10 years ago
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1. Introduction2. A Closer Look3. BIOS4. Test Procedure5. Overclocking6. CPU Benchmarks7. Gaming Benchmarks8. Memory Benchmarks9. Storage Benchmarks10. System Benchmarks11. USB 3.0 Benchmarks12. Power Consumption13. Final Thoughts14. View All Pages |
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Haswell and the Z87 chipset may be on the horizon, but the drive to have motherboards at all price points in the market for Z77 is as fierce as ever. A large number of users are seeking the budget options, both on the grounds of backwards compatibility and also their rich set of features for their competitively low price point. Not too long ago I took a look at two of Asus’ entry level boards – the P8Z77-V and the P8Z77V- LK – both of which impressed me with their performance for a mainstream board and at a really affordable price. This doesn’t stop Asus from making things even more affordable though. Whilst the more expensive -V model had a very rich set of features that covered all grounds for someone that was upgrading their motherboard, both on compatibility and future proofing, the slightly lower spec board does (as expected) drop a few features – including HDMI.
The drop of HDMI is something that one would expect on an entry level board, but with the number of user looking for budget options rising and also the number of monitors that support HDMI rising at all levels, its a wonder why its not a standard feature these days. Fear not though as Asus have thought exactly the same and so this leads us towards the new board that we are looking at today. The Z77-A is an ~£80 board that not only offers up HDMI support out of the box, it also offers gamers features that they would expect on higher level boards with support for two way CrossFireX and SLI.
What may appear to be quite a bland set of accessories is bland for one particular reason. On the entry level end of the spectrum, bundling in tons of accessories does one thing to the price – increase it.
On this end of the scale, the likely need for a CrossFire or SLI bridge is comparatively low as well as the need for four or more SATA cables – as a result Asus include the bare essentials which, in turn, helps to keep the price point down.
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1. Introduction2. A Closer Look3. BIOS4. Test Procedure5. Overclocking6. CPU Benchmarks7. Gaming Benchmarks8. Memory Benchmarks9. Storage Benchmarks10. System Benchmarks11. USB 3.0 Benchmarks12. Power Consumption13. Final Thoughts14. View All Pages |
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Everyone loves a fast machine, but buying the best of the best is an expensive habit. Thank goodness for Intel’s Ivy Bridge architecture then, right? You don’t need to sink a ton of cash into a Sandy Bridge-E-based processor and the expensive motherboards they require. Instead, a third-gen Core chip and a Z77-based platform should do the trick nicely.
Alright, so you do lose some functionality.
Sandy Bridge-E features 40 lanes of on-die PCI Express, after all. The Ivy Bridge/Z77 combination slims that number down to 16 lanes and a «modest» two-channel memory controller. But the features it does facilitate are good enough for a majority of our readers looking for a smart play that’s fast, energy-efficient, and affordable.
As a bonus, in addition to more attractive pricing than LGA 2011, Ivy Bridge-based chips include Intel’s second-generation Quick Sync technology. Sandy Bridge-E doesn’t enjoy any form of fixed-function transcoding acceleration. Of course, Quick Sync is a component of the architecture’s integrated graphics engine, and most enthusiasts won’t want to bother with HD Graphics 4000. Fortunately, Lucidlogix’s Virtu software makes it easy to use discrete graphics for gaming and Intel’s built-in stuff for your video work.
But you’ve heard all of that before, we’re sure. Rather than blathering on about Ivy Bridge and Intel’s most modern desktop chipset, let’s instead introduce the cheaper-than-$160 motherboards we’ll be reviewing today.
They’re what make fast, inexpensive, enthusiast-oriented machines a reality. And by the time you get to the end of today’s incredibly information-packed story, you’ll know which of these platforms are our favorites.
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| Motherboard Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Row 0 — Cell 0 | ASRock Z77 Extreme4 | Asus P8Z77-V LX | Biostar TZ77XE3 |
| PCB Revision | 1.05 | 1.02 | 5.0 |
| Chipset | Intel Z77 Express | Intel Z77 Express | Intel Z77 Express |
| Voltage Regulator | Twelve Phases | Six Phases | Twelve Phases |
| BIOS | P1. 40 (05/14/2012) |
0610 (05/08/2012) | Z77AF419 (04/19/2012) |
| 100.0 MHz BCLK | 100.0 (+0.00%) | 100.30 (+0.03%) | 100.00 (+0.00%) |
| Internal Interfaces | |||
| PCIe 3.0 x16 | 2 (x16/x0 or x8/x8) | 1 (16-lanes) | 2 (x16/x0 or x8/x8) |
| PCIe 2.0 x16 | None | 1 (4-lanes from PCH) | 1 (4-lanes from PCH) |
| PCIe x1/x4 | 2/0 | 2/0 | 2/0 |
| Mini PCIe | None | None | None |
| USB 2.0 | 3 (6-ports) | 3 (6-ports) | 2 (4-ports) |
| USB 3.0 | 1 (2-ports) | 1 (2-ports) | 1 (2-ports) |
| IEEE-1394 | None | None | None |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 4 (1 shared w/eSATA) | 2 | 2 |
| SATA 3Gb/s | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Pin Fan | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 3-Pin Fan | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| FP-Audio | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S/PDIF I/O | Output Only | Output Only | Output Only |
| Power Button | Yes | No | Yes |
| Reset Button | Yes | No | Yes |
| CLR_CMOS Button | No | No | No |
| Diagnostics Panel | Numeric | Pass/Fail LEDs | Numeric |
| Legacy Interfaces | Serial, 2 x PCI | Serial, 3 x PCI | Serial, 2 x PCI |
| I/O Panel Connectors | |||
| P/S 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
USB 3. 0 |
4 | 2 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| IEEE-1394 | None | None | None |
| Network | Single | Single | Single |
| eSATA | 1 (shared w/SATA) | None | None |
| CLR_CMOS Button | Yes | No | No |
| Digital Audio Out | Optical Only | Optical Only | None |
| Digital Audio In | None | None | None |
| Analog Audio | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Video Out | VGA, DVI-D, HDMI | HDMI, VGA, DVI-D | HDMI, VGA, DVI-D |
| Other Devices | None | None | None |
| Mass Storage Controllers | |||
| Chipset SATA | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 3Gb/s | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 3Gb/s | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 3Gb/s |
| Chipset RAID Modes | 0, 1, 5, 10 | 0, 1, 5, 10 | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Add-In SATA | ASM1061 PCIe 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 1 shared w/eSATA | None | None |
USB 3. 0 |
ASM1042 PCIeIntel Z77 Integrated | Intel Z77 Integrated | Z77 Integrated Only |
| IEEE-1394 | None | None | None |
| Gigabit Ethernet | |||
| Primary LAN | BCM57781 PCIe | RTL8111E PCIe | RTL8111E PCIe |
| Secondary LAN | None | None | None |
| Audio | |||
| HD Audio Codec | ALC898 | ALC887 | ALC892 |
| DDL/DTS Connect | Not Specified | DTS Connect | Not Specified |
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| Motherboard Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Row 0 — Cell 0 | ECS Z77h3-A2X Deluxe | Gigabyte Z77X-D3H | Intel DZ77SL-50K | MSI Z77A-G45 |
| PCB Revision | 1. 0 |
1.0 | Initial | 1.1 |
| Chipset | Intel Z77 Express | Intel Z77 Express | Intel Z77 Express | Intel Z77 Express |
| Voltage Regulator | Nine Phases | Nine Phases | Six Phases | Six Phases |
| BIOS | 120424 (04/24/2012) | F8 (05/11/2012) | 0066 (04/13/2012) | V2.4 (05/09/2012) |
| 100.0 MHz BCLK | 99.77 (-0.23%) | 100.89 (+0.89%) | 99.78 (-0.22%) | 100.0 (+0.0%) |
| Internal Interfaces | ||||
| PCIe 3.0 x16 | 2 (x16/x0 or x8/x8) | 2 (x16/x0 or x8/x8) | 1 (16-lanes) | 2 (x16/x0 or x8/x8) |
PCIe 2. 0 x16 |
None | 1 (4-lanes from PCH) | None | 1 (4-lanes from PCH) |
| PCIe x1/x4 | 2/0 | 3/0 | 1/1 (open ended) | 4 (two shared)/0 |
| Mini PCIe | 1 | None | None | None |
| USB 2.0 | 1 (2-ports) | 2 (4-ports) | 2 (4-ports) | 3 (6-ports) |
| USB 3.0 | 1 (2-ports) | 1 (2-ports) | 1 (2-ports) | 1 (2-ports) |
| IEEE-1394 | None | None | None | None |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| SATA 3Gb/s | 2 | 4 (1 shared w/mSATA) | 3 | 4 |
| 4-Pin Fan | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 3-Pin Fan | 2 | None | None | 2 |
| FP-Audio | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S/PDIF I/O | Output Only | Output Only | Output Only | None |
| Power Button | No | No | No | No |
| Reset Button | No | No | No | No |
| CLR_CMOS Button | No | No | No | No |
| Diagnostics Panel | None | None | None | None |
| Legacy Interfaces | Serial, 2 x PCI | Serial, 1 x PCI | 3 x PCI | Serial Port |
| I/O Panel Connectors | ||||
| P/S 2 | None | 1 | 1 | 1 |
USB 3. 0 |
4 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| IEEE-1394 | None | None | None | None |
| Network | Single | Single | Single | Single |
| eSATA | 1 | None | 1 | None |
| CLR_CMOS Button | No | No | No | Yes |
| Digital Audio Out | Optical Only | Optical Only | None | Optical+Coaxial |
| Digital Audio In | None | None | None | None |
| Analog Audio | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Video Out | VGA, DVI-D, HDMI | VGA, DVI-D, HDMI | HDMI | HDMI, VGA, DVI-D |
| Other Devices | None | None | None | None |
| Mass Storage Controllers | ||||
| Chipset SATA | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 2 x SATA 3Gb/s 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 3Gb/s | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 3 x SATA 3Gb/s 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 3Gb/s |
| Chipset RAID Modes | 0, 1, 5, 10 | 0, 1, 5, 10 | 0, 1, 5, 10 | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Add-In SATA | ASM1061 PCIe2 x SATA 6Gb/s | 88SE9172 PCIe2 x eSATA 6Gb/s | None | None |
USB 3. 0 |
ASM1042 PCIeIntel Z77 Integrated | VL800-Q8 PCIeIntel Z77 Integrated | Z77 Integrated Only | Z77 Integrated Only |
| IEEE-1394 | None | None | None | None |
| Gigabit Ethernet | ||||
| Primary LAN | RTL8111E PCIe | AR8151 PCIe | WG82579V PHY | RTL8111E PCIe |
| Secondary LAN | None | None | None | None |
| Audio | ||||
| HD Audio Codec | ALC892 | VT2021 | ALC892 | ALC892 |
| DDL/DTS Connect | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not Specified |
Thanks to the efforts (and unified voice) of our readers, all seven of the motherboard vendors participating in today’s story are now on equal footing when it comes to the length of their warranties, each offering three years of protection.
There’s more to each of these boards than its specification sheet, though, so we’re diving into the features, firmware, and software package included with them all.
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ASRock Z77 Extreme4 vs ASRock Z97 Pro3: What is the difference?
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75 facts in comparison
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
ASRock Z97 Pro3
Why is ASRock Z77 Extreme4 better than ASRock Z97 Pro3?
- Is it easy to reset the BIOS?
- 1 more connectors for fans?
6 vs 5 - 1 more PCIe 3.
0 x16 slots?
2 vs 1 - 30GB more max memory?
32GB vs 2GB - 0.9 more audio channels?
8 vs 7.1 - 2 more USB 2.0 ports (pass-through expanders)?
6 vs 4 - 4 more SATA 2 connectors?
4 vs 0 - 1 more eSATA ports?
1 vs 0
Why is ASRock Z97 Pro3 better than ASRock Z77 Extreme4?
- Is there a TPM connector?
- 300MHz faster RAM speed?
3100MHz vs 2800MHz - 2 more SATA 3 connectors?
6 vs 4 - 1 more audio jacks?
6 vs 5 - 1 more PCIe x1 slots?
3 vs 2 - 2 years more manufacturer warranty?
3 years vs 1 years - 23mm lower? ASRock Z77 Extreme4
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ASRock Z77 Extreme6
ASRock Z97 Pro3 9 0003
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Asus P8Z77-V Pro/Thunderbolt
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
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MSI MAG X570S Tomahawk Max WiFi
Asus Maximus VIII Extreme
Asus Maximus VIII Extreme
ASRock Z97 Pro3
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Asus P8Z77-V LX
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
vs
Asus B85-Pro Gamer
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
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ASRock Z87 Extreme4 9 0003
ASRock Z97 Pro3
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Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H (rev.
1.2) ASRock Z77 Extreme4
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ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
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Biostar Hi-Fi Z77X
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ASRock Z77 Extreme4
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ASRock Fatal1ty Z77 Professional
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Memory
maximum memory
The maximum amount of memory (RAM).
RAM speed
1600MHz
1600MHz
Can support faster memory which speeds up system performance.
RAM speed
2800MHz
3100MHz
The motherboard supports overclocking the RAM to a higher speed. By increasing the memory speed, we increase the performance of the computer.
memory slots
The more memory slots (DIMMs), the more RAM you can add to your computer. This is relevant for the upgrade, because. The memory bar can be installed in an empty slot, rather than replacing an already installed one.
DDR memory version
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Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
DDR (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is the most common type of RAM. New versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increase the speed of data transfer between memory and processor.
Supports memory troubleshooting code
✖ASRock Z77 Extreme4
✖ASRock Z97 Pro3
Memory troubleshooting code can detect and repair data corruption.
It is used when necessary to avoid distortion, such as in scientific computing or when starting a server. Ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds up to 10 Gbps. It was previously known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds up to 5 Gbps. It was previously known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the old USB-A connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds up to 10 Gbps. It was previously known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use a USB-C connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown.
Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3) USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports up to 5Gbps. It was previously known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use a USB-C connector.
USB 2.0 ports
The more USB 2.0 ports, the more USB 2.0 compatible devices you can connect to your computer.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 ports
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 was introduced in 2019. It supports speeds up to 20Gbps and uses a USB-C connector.
USB ports 4 40Gbps
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
This version of USB 4 supports very high speeds up to 40Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can allocate bandwidth for video and data. These ports use a USB-C connector.
USB 4 20Gbps ports
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price.
(ASRock Z97 Pro3) This version of USB 4 supports speeds up to 20 Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can allocate bandwidth for video and data. These ports use a USB-C connector.
Thunderbolt 4 ports
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
Number of Thunderbolt 4 compatible USB ports. These ports support speeds up to 40 Gb/s, including a minimum PCIe speed of 32 Gb/s. This ensures that it can support two external 4K screens (or one external 8K screen).
Connectors
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (via extension)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
The number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports that can be added using the USB connectors on the motherboard.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (via expansion)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
The number of USB 3.
2 Gen 2 ports that can be added using the USB headers on the motherboard. USB 2.0 ports (pass-through expanders)
Number of USB 2.0 ports that can be added via pins (USB headers) on the motherboard.
SATA 3 connectors
SATA is an interface used to connect storage devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray discs. The native data transfer rate of SATA 3 is 6 Gb/s, which is twice as high as that of SATA 2. It can be useful to use an SSD, because it improves the speed.
fan headers
These are the contact surfaces on the motherboard to which fans can be connected. Fans, of course, can also be connected directly to the power supply, but by connecting them through the motherboard, we get the ability to control devices through software.
USB 3.0 ports (pass-through expanders)
The motherboard has pins in the form of male connectors to which additional USB ports can be connected.
M.2 slots
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
M.
2 is an interface used to connect various devices, mainly storage devices such as M.2 SSD. It is a revision of mSATA and supports much higher data transfer rates. There is a TPM connector
✖ASRock Z77 Extreme4
✔ASRock Z97 Pro3
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component that greatly improves security. For example, it enables the creation of RSA keys in a secure environment, minimizing the risk of hackers.
U.2 connectors
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
U.2 is an interface used to connect various types of devices, mainly storage devices. It is equal in performance to M.2, but U.2 SSD drives are manufactured in the format of regular 2.5″ SATA drives, and because of this they support much larger volumes than mSATA drives. Unknown Help us offer a price (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
PCIe slots allow you to connect various components such as video cards and SSDs to the motherboard.
The number of data lanes (determined by the number after the «x») determines the data rate. PCIe 4.0 provides transfer speeds of 16GT/s, doubling the bandwidth provided by PCIe 3.0. PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z77 Extreme4)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
PCIe slots allow you to connect various components such as video cards and SSDs to the motherboard. The number of data lanes (determined by the number after the «x») determines the data rate.
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
PCIe slots are designed to connect peripherals to the motherboard, mainly graphics cards, less often other cards: for example, sound and network. «x16» indicates the number of tracks. The more tracks, the higher the data transfer rate. PCIe 3.0 offers faster speed than PCIe 2.0 and better performance.
PCIe x1 slots
PCIe slots are designed to connect peripherals to the motherboard, mainly graphics cards, less often other cards: for example, sound and network.
«x1» indicates the number of tracks. The more tracks, the higher the data transfer rate. PCI slots
PCI slots are designed to connect peripherals to the motherboard, mainly graphics cards, less often other cards: for example, sound and network. PCI technology has been superseded by PCI Express technology, which offers higher data transfer speeds, but there are still many cards using PCI slots these days.
PCIe 2.0 x16 slots
PCIe slots are designed to connect peripherals to the motherboard, mainly graphics cards, less often other cards: for example, sound and network cards. «x16» indicates the number of tracks. The more tracks, the higher the data transfer rate.
PCIe x4 slots
PCIe slots are designed to connect peripherals to the motherboard, mainly graphics cards, less often other cards: for example, sound and network. «x4» indicates the number of tracks. The more tracks, the higher the data transfer rate.
PCIe x8 slots
PCIe slots are designed to connect peripherals to the motherboard, mainly graphics cards, less often other cards: for example, sound and network.
«x8» indicates the number of tracks. The more tracks, the higher the data transfer rate. Audio
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (ASRock Z97 Pro3)
When a digital signal is converted to analog (for example, when playing sound through speakers or headphones), a certain amount of noise is carried in the signal. Higher SNR means less noise and better audio quality when converting.
audio channels
Each channel is a separate stream of audio information. The more channels, the more realistic the experience, such as surround sound.
S/PDIF out port available
✖ASRock Z77 Extreme4
✖ASRock Z97 Pro3
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit high quality digital audio.
audio connectors
The more connectors, the more audio devices (speakers, microphones) you can connect.
Memory
RAID 1 support
✔ASRock Z77 Extreme4
✔ASRock Z97 Pro3
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks in one array.
RAID 1 is a technology of mirror duplication of information on disks. Provides increased data storage security, as if one drive fails, the data will be available from another drive. RAID 10 (1+0) support
✔ASRock Z77 Extreme4
✔ASRock Z97 Pro3
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks in one array. RAID 10(1+0) is a technology for striping and mirroring information on disks. Has higher processing capacity and performance compared to a single drive. It also provides increased data storage security, as if one drive fails, the data will be available from another drive.
RAID 5 support
✔ASRock Z77 Extreme4
✔ASRock Z97 Pro3
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks in one array. RAID 5 is a disk striping technology. It has higher performance compared to a separate disk. It also provides enhanced data storage security, as if one disk fails, the data will still be available on the other, thanks to the use of non-dedicated parity disk technology.
RAID 0 support
✔ASRock Z77 Extreme4
✔ASRock Z97 Pro3
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple drives into one array. RAID 0 is a disk striping technology. Has higher processing capacity and performance compared to a single drive. The disadvantage is that if one drive fails, data will be lost on all drives.
RAID 0+1 support
✖ASRock Z77 Extreme4
✖ASRock Z97 Pro3
RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one array. RAID 0+1 is a technology of striping and mirror duplication of information on disks. It has higher processing capacity and performance compared to a single drive. It also provides increased data storage security, because if one drive fails, the data will be available from another drive.
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