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ajmatson - May 30, 2011» Discuss this article (36)
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Specifications:
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CPU
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CPU Socket Type
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AM3+
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DRAM
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DRAM Spec Supported
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4 x DIMM, MAX 32GB,
DDR3-2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/
1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 ECC/Non-ECC,
Unbuffered Memory
*when using AM3 CPU
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Chipset
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Chipsets Used
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AMD 990FX / SB950
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BIOS
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BIOS Update
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EZFlash2
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BIOS Structure
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UEFI with EZ Mode
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BIOS Feature
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Multi-Language BIOS
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GPT Installation via USB
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Yes
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Power Solution
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CPU Power / iGPU
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8 + 2 Phase Extreme Engine DIGI+
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DRAM Power
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2 Phase
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Override CPU Load-Line
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5 Steps Load-Line Calibration
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Realtime adjustment of power behavior
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Yes
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Power Protection
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Anti-Surge Protection
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ESD Protection
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ESD Guard
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Power Saving
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DIP2 (EPU)
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Power Components
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Inductor
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Alloy Choke
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MOSFET
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Low RDS(on) MOSFET
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Capacitor
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FPCAP 5K Graded Premium Cap
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Power Driver
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Dual Driver
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Debug Tools
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Debug POST
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QLED(CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD)
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Debug DRAM
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MemOK!
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Debug Power
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Voltiminder LED
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Networking
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LAN Controller
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Intel 82583V
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Network Optimizer
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GameFirst
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Audio
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Audio Solution
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SupremeFX X-FI 2 built-in
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Audio Features
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EAX Advanced HD 5.0
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THX TruStudio PRO
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X-FI Xtreme Fidelity
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Creative Alchemy
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Bundled Applications
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Realtime Monitor
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AI Suite II
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Realtime OC
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Expansion Slots
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PCIex16 (Red@x16)
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2
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PCIex16 (Red@x8)
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1
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PCIex16 (Red@x4)
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1
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PCIex1
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1
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PCI
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1
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VGA
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Multi GPU
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Quad-GPU
SLI™/CrossFireX™
Technology with two
cards
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3 way SLI™ / CrossFireX™
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*4 Way SLI™ Technology
with Xpander
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Mass Storage
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SATA 6GB/s Ports
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7
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SATA 3GB/s Ports
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0
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eSATA
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1x eSATA6G
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RAID Support
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RAID 0,1,5,10
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GPT Boot Support
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Yes
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2TB+ Support on non-GPT OS
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Disk Unlocker
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USB 3.0
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6 (2 front, 4 rear) via
triple Asmedia USB 3.0
controller
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USB 2.0
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12 (4 ports at midboard;
7 ports at back panel, 1
white port shared with
ROG Connect)
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1394
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0
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System Optimization
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Power Optimization
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DIP (EPU)
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Performance Optimization
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iROG
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Unleashed msked out cores
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Core Unlocker
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Thermal Design
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Headers
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8 x Fan connectors: 2 x
CPU / 3 x Chassis / 3 x
Optional
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Fan Control
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Q-Fan with customizable
CPU and chassis fan
Curve
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FanXpert with
customizable CPU and
chassis fan curve
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Heatsink
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Heatpipe solution
Heatsink
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Other Features
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User Customization
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MyLogo3
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Easy DIY
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ASUS Q-Connector
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ASUS Q-Slot
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ASUS Q-Shield
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ASUS Q-DIMM
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ROG BIOS Print
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Quick Charge Mobile Devices
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Ai Charger+
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Automatic Overclocking
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Auto Tuning
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CPU Level Up Button
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CPU Level Up
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Overclocking Tools
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RICH OC Options
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Extreme Tweaker
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BIOS Profile
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O.C. Profile
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Overheat Protection
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C.O.P EX
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OC Recovery
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C.P.R.
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Quick load of OC Profile
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Go! Button
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Remote OC
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ROG Connect
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Remote GPU OC
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GPU TweakIt
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Features:
- Network management via GameFirst together with Intel® LAN solution to deliver the best ping rate for the ultimate network gaming experience.
- Full digitally controlled EXTREME ENGINE DIGI+ for the most precise control of power delivery, together with the support of VRM Spread Spectrum, reducing the instaneous EMI emission to minimal.
- The support of UEFI BIOS allowing full support of GPT Boot, Faster Boot, as well as the support of protection mode and UEFI module loader to overcome the insufficient shadow memory to load option ROM limitation with legacy BIOS.
- The total of 6 ports of USB 3.0 with front USB 3.0 support for the most convenient application together with utilizing the Asmedia ASM1042 USB 3.0 controller to deliver the ultimate USB 3.0 performance without compensating PCI Express expansion capability.
- The support of up to 6 ports of 6G all supporting RAID functionality for the optimal overall SATA performance.
- Featuring Asus Disk Unlocker to allow booting with 2.2TB+ HDD across both 32bit and 64bit version of Windows XP / VISTA / 7.
- Ai Charger + to allow not only quick charge of Apple devices from any USB ports instead of any dedicated ones, the USB3.0 ports also offer quick charge capability of all BC1.1 devices.
- The support of Quad-GPU SLI™, Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 3 Way CrossFireX™ and 3 Way SLI™ allowing the best possible display experience.
- The support of *ROG Xpander, allowing 4 way SLI / CrossFireX possible on this platform.
- The support of ROG BIOS Print feature, allowing instant capture of BIOS screen dumps.
- Anti-Surge Protection support to prevent hardware damage due to unstable input of power.
- Comes with the Asus exclusive DIP2 (Dual Intelligence Processor 2) consists of the second generation digitalized EPU and TPU for the delivery of ultimate performance power efficiency with ease.
All information courtsey of ASUS.
