Thursday, April 18th 2013
ASRock Z87-Extreme4 First Windows 8 Certified 8-series Motherboard
Even though nothing much about ASRock's next generation Intel 8 Series motherboards can be revealed yet, we simply can't restrain ourselves from spilling out the good news that ASRock's Z87 Extreme4 is the world's first Intel 8 Series motherboard to pass Windows 8 hardware certification. So, yeah, users may be ensured that ASRock's Z87 Extreme4 will support the latest operating system from Microsoft without any problems, and bear in mind that it's coming to you real soon.
ASRock is always striving for the most advanced hardware designs, as well as the latest software applications. The company is dedicated to offer users only the best cutting edge technology, which of course includes the latest Windows 8 operating system. Why settle for second place when you can be number one? Be the first to lay your hands on the 8 Series computers with ASRock.
ASRock is always striving for the most advanced hardware designs, as well as the latest software applications. The company is dedicated to offer users only the best cutting edge technology, which of course includes the latest Windows 8 operating system. Why settle for second place when you can be number one? Be the first to lay your hands on the 8 Series computers with ASRock.
18 Comments on ASRock Z87-Extreme4 First Windows 8 Certified 8-series Motherboard
So in this case, a Windows 8 Certification involves ASRock paying Microsoft to test and make sure everything functions for a particular mobo model. Once it passes Microsoft's testing process, they're given the right to say their product has been officially tested by Microsoft and there's little likelihood of issues. ie: "Windows 8 Certified".
For the consumer or tech enthusiast (like the audience of this website), it doesn't mean much.
This is more suitable for businesses and formal organisations who pay extra for the assurance that the software and hardware functions right out of the box.
... they couldn't used a Windows 8 to show the certificat because it would crash constantly so now Microsoft blames ASRock for bad drivers and ASRock Microsoft for bad Windows ... :nutkick:
I just pictured Bigfoot from Howard Stern saying that...hahaha!
I swear, 90% of every laptop and PC has had "Certified for Windows XXX"
For Joe consumer it's a peice of mind. And it does mean the drivers do work they way they intend (at the time of certification!).
If you haven't gone through this process like I have, (when I used to work for a hardware company), I suggest you keep your ignorance to yourself. :slap:
personally its like they make it through word and saving on pdf