| CPU Features |
  LGA775 IntelR 45nm Processor
Ready
This motherboard supports the
latest Intel 45nm CPU which introduces new micro-architecture
features for greater performance at a given frequency, up to 50%
larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for
new levels of energy efficiency.
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  LGA775 IntelR Core?2 Processor
Ready
This motherboard supports the
latest IntelR Core?2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can
support IntelR next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new IntelR
Core? microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB,
IntelR Core?2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy
efficient CPU in the world.
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 IntelR X38
Chipset
The IntelR X38 Express Chipset is
the latest chipset designed to support the next generation 45nm CPU
in high-end desktop and workstation platform; and up to 8GB of
dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 MHz or DDR2 800/667 MHz memory
architecture. It also supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus),
fully dual PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs.
 PCIe 2.0
Double
Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe
2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system
performance. |
| Graphics Technology |
ATI CrossFire?
Technology
 ATI’s CrossFire boosts image
quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale
down screen resolutions to get the high image quality you want.
CrossFire ignites with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic
filtering, shading, and texture settings you desire. Adjust your
display configurations, experiment with your advanced 3D settings,
and check the effect with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within
ATI’s Catalyst? Control Center to rule your CrossFire system.
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| Memory Features |
 Native DDR2 1066
Support
To attain top performance,
ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of
DDR2 memory. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS’s exclusive technology
offers a choice of FSB 1333 - providing great performance for 3D
graphics and other memory demanding applications.
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 Dual-Channel DDR2
800
DDR2 is the next generation
memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest
speed up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D
graphics and other memory demanding applications.
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| Performance with
Reliability |
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Pin-Fin Thermal Module
New Generation
Heat-disspating Design: Time to Cool Down
Compare with traditional stacked-fin heatpipe solution, the new
generation pin-fin thermal design result in better thermal
performance, which enlarges the “heat-exchange” surface area
surface and breaks the "Boundary-layer" phenomenon for effective
airflow. The Pin-Fin Thermal Module is the most efficient thermal
system there is on the motherboard.
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| Overclocking with Reliability |
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 CPU Level
Up
A Simple
click for instant upgrade
Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your
CPU at no additional cost with ROG’s CPU Level Up! Simply pick the
processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the
rest!
See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly.
Overclocking is never as easy as this.
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 2-Phase DDR2
Special Memory power to
release the true power of memory!
With the
embedded 2-Phase DDR2, this motherboard allows users to reach
higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Compared
with only one phase solutions, this motherboard ensures longer
power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to cooler
temperatures and better efficiency. |
 COP EX
OC in
confidence
The COP EX allows overclockers
to increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating. It
can also be used to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The COP EX
allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance
achievement.
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 Voltiminder
LED
Friendly
reminder on the intentional madness
In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is
critical but risky. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the
Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, NB, SB, and
Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The voltiminder LED
allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers.
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 Loadline
Calibration
Stable and optimal power for sustainable
CPU overclock
Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during
overclocking. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal
CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the
motherboard’s ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. |
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 Extreme
Tweaker
One
stop performance tuning shop
Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to
optimal performance. No matter if you’re looking for frequency
adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings,
they’re all here!
 ASUS
EPU
Enables the Most Energy
Efficient Motherboard in the World
The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor
and finetune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in
heavy or light loadings.
Working together with AI Gear 3, it automatically provides power
for higher performance or improves efficiency by 50% when the PC is
running low intensity applications - helping you attain the best
possible power efficiency and energy savings of up to 80.23% to
help save the environment.
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| Sound with Clarity |
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 SupremeFX
II
 Listen with Absolute
HD
SupremeFX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience
to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX II features unique audio
innovations for gamers to spot enemes in 3D environment during game
play. SupremeFX II also provides gamers a special tool to emphasize
human voices in games to help make dialogues clearer and more
audible.
 Noise
Filter
Eliminate background noise while
recording
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer
fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
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| ROG Unique Features |
External LCD Poster
 Debug and read system
problems with an new external look!
The
new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in an ever
friendly and flexible external display. When system malfunction
occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and
translates the errors on the LCD during POST. Unlike other
competing 2 digit displays, users won’t need to read "gibberish" to
find out what’s wrong.
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 Onboard Switch
 No more shorting pins or moving
jumpers
With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch
allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without
having to short the pins or moving jumpers! |
 ASUS Q-Connector
 Make connections quick and
accurate
The Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front
panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique
adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time,
making connection quick and accurate.
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| Software Bundled |
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3D Game:
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadows of
Chernobyl is one of the most highly-anticipated 3D FPS games
released this year. With highly-realistic graphics and gameplay
physics, gamers will be tested to their limits when they are
’transported’ to an immersive atmosphere that depicts real-life
scenes from Chernobyl.
3DMarkR 06 Advanced Edition
The Gamers’
Benchmark
3DMark is the most popular and
authoritative 3D benchmark application used by professionals around
the world. The 3DMark06 is the latest version in the popular 3DMark
series, including advanced SM2.0 and HDR/SM3.0 Shader graphics
tests and now including single, multiple core and multiple
processor CPU tests as part of the 3DMark score! The accurate
performance and image quality diagnostic tool, designed for
DirectXR9.0c, provides you with all the information you need to
make all other competitors look bad.
KasperskyR
Anti-Virus
The best protection from
viruses and spyware
KasperskyR Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection
for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced
antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the KasperskyR
Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program
detection rates that are among the industry’s highest.
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| ASUS Unique Feature |
AI
NOS?
 Boost
performance when you need it the most!
Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk
of system resource. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your CPU! The
patented AI NOS? (Non-delay Overclocking System) technology
intelligently detects system load and automatically boosts
performance for the most demanding tasks. Unlike other dynamic
overclocking techniques, AI NOS? reacts much faster to satisfy your
unending need for speeds .
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 ASUS O.C.
Profile
Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS
Settings
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple
BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a
separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their
favorite overclocking settings
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 EZ Flash 2
Simply update BIOS from a USB
flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch
this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the
OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing
an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash
utility. |
C.P.R.(CPU Parameter
Recall)
When the
system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open
the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the
BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the
CPU setting again. |
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MyLogo3
Personalize your system with
customizable boot logo
The ASUS MyLogo 3 is the new feature present in the motherboard
that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with
customizable and animated boot logos.
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Stack Cool
2
Effective
and zero-noise heat dissipation
Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered
exclusively by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the
critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB
(printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation.
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Dual Gigabit LAN
The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a
network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks.
This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN
without any added arbitration or latency.
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IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for
audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video
camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable
devices.
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High Definition
Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD
audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC
enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing
feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that
simultaneously sends different audio streams to different
destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone
while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done
on one computer.
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| Quality & RoHS |
 Uses 100% All High-quality
Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer
capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced
thermal capacity. |
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 GreenASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s
Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in
line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and
recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers’ health
while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Specifications
| CPU |
Intel® Socket 775 Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2
Duo/Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 Compatible with Intel®
05B/05A/06 processors
Support Intel® 45nm CPU
* Refer to for Intel CPU support list |
| Chipset |
Intel® X38 ICH9R Intel Fast Memory Access Technology |
| Front Side Bus |
1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
| Memory |
4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1200*/1066/800/667
Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
*DDR2 1200 is O.C. speed.
**For the X.M.P. support, CPUs with FSB 1333 or above are
recommended.
***Refer to or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified
Vendors Lidts).
****When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows®
32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a
total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. |
| Expansion Slots |
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support at full x16, x16 speed
3 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio
slot)
2 x PCI 2.2 |
| CrossFire |
Support ATI CrossFire graphics cards |
| Storage |
Southbridge
6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10
JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller
1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66/33 for up to 2 PATA devices |
| LAN |
Dual Gigabit controllers, both featuring AI NET2
Support Teaming Technology |
| Audio |
SupremeFX II Audio Card
ADI 1988B 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports
ASUS Noise Filter |
| IEEE 1394 |
2 x 1394a port(s) (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) |
| USB |
12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back
panel) |
| Special Features |
ASUS MyLogo 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Q-Connector
Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Cls CMOS (at rear)
ASUS Q-Fan 2
LCD Poster |
| Overclocking Features |
Extreme Tweaker
Loadline Calibration
2-Phase DDR 2
Intelligent overclocking tools
- CPU Level Up
- ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
- AI Gear 3
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
- ASUS AI Booster Utility
- ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool
Overclocking Protection
- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
- Voltiminder LED
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| Back Panel I/O Ports |
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x S/PDIF Out
1 x IEEE 1394a
2 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x Clr CMOS switch |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0
ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
6 x SATA connectors
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x CPU Fan connector
3 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
3 x Optional Fan connectors
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
24-pin Power connector
3 x thermal sensor connector
1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
System Panel |
| BIOS |
16 Mb Flash ROM DMI 2.0
AMI BIOS
PnP
WfM 2.0
SM BIOS 2.4
ACPI 2.0a
Multi-language BIOS |
| Manageability |
WOL by PME,WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion |
| Accessories |
User's manual
Cable Ties
ASUS Optional Fan
I/O Shield
3 in 1 Q-connector kit
LCD Poster
SupremeFX II Audio Card
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
Floppy disk drive cable
SATA cables
SATA power cables |
| Support Disc |
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS AI Suite
ASUS Update
The hottest 3D Game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Futuremark ® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus |
| Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x24.5 cm ) |
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