This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel Core microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel Core2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
Features:
NVIDIA nForece 780i SLI chipset.
Intel Core2 Quad / Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4 Processors.
ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit).
3-Way SLI Support.
ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design.
3 x PCIe x16 (blue @PCIe2.0 x16 mode, black @PCIe x16 mode) supports SLI Technology.
ADI AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC.
Extension Slots:
- 3 x PCIe x16 (blue @PCIe2.0 x16 mode, black @PCIe x16 mode) supports SLI Technology.
- 2 * PCI Express x 1.
- 1 * PCI.
Scalable Link Interface(SLI):
- Support three identical NVIDIA SLI-Ready graphics cards (all at x16 mode).
- 3-Way SLI works under Windows Vista only.
- currently only Geforce 8800 GTX and Geforce 8800 Ultra support 3-Way SLI.
Storage:
Southbridge:
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66.
- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s.
- NVIDIA MediaShield RAID.
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD configuration across Serieal ATA drives.
Marvell 88SE61111:
- 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go).
LAN: Marvell88E1116 PCIe Gigabit LAN PHY featuring AI NET2.
Audio:
- ADI AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC.
- Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming.
- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O.
- AI Audio 2.
- ASUS Noise Filter.
IEEE 1394a: VIA6308P controller supports 2 x 1394a ports.
USB: 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel).
Other Features: ASUS MyLogo 3. Multi-language BIOS.
Internal I/O Connectors:
- 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports.
- 1 x Floppy disk drive connector.
- 1 x IDE connector.
- 1 x COM connector.
- 6 x SATA connectors.
- 1 x CPU Fan connector.
- 2 x Chassis Fan connector.
- 1 x Power Fan connector.
- 1 x IEEE1394a connector.
- Front panel audio connector.
- 1 x S/PDIF Out Header.
- Chassis Intrusion connector.
- CD audio in.
- 24-pin ATX Power connector.
- 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector.
- System Panel(Q-Connector).
BIOS: 8Mb Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS.
Manageability: WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE.
Accessories:
- UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable.
- FDD cable.
- 6 x Serial ATA cables.
- 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable.
- ASUS Q-Shield.
- User's manual.
- 3 in 1 Q-connector.
- 1 x 2-port USB2.0 / 1-port IEEE1394 module.
- 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge card.
- 1 x Optional Fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only.
Support CD:
- Drivers.
- ASUS PC Probe II.
- ASUS Update.
- ASUS AI Suite.
- Anti-virus software (OEM version).
Form Factor: ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm).
This item is RoHS compliant. to find out more about RoHS, please Click here for more information.
Limited Warranty: One-year from invoice date with Directron.com for equal replacement/repair. 3-year from invoice date with manufacturer. 30-day money back from receiving date with 15% restocking fee for non-defective returns. No refund or credit after 7 days. Customer is responsible for returning manufacturer defective products unless test is paid before shipping. (Alice-122007)
Notes: (1) How to install? Click here. (2) All retail boxed motherboards are opened for receiving purposes. (3) We highly recommendtesting when purchasing a motherboard and a CPU together. (4) Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lists). (5) The specifications are subject to change without notice.