Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA connectors |
4 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors |
1 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| Number of EATX power connectors |
1 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Performance
| Overclocking features |
C.P.R. |
Memory
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Number of memory slots |
2 |
| Maximum internal memory |
8 GB |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
1 |
Other features
| Special features |
MyLogo 2\nEZ Flash 2\nCrashFree BIOS 3\nAI NET 2\nQ-Fan\nKey\nEPU-L\nAnti-Surge |
Back panel I/O ports
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| Digital audio optical out |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Additionally
| Graphics |
GMA X4500 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
P5G41-M, Intel G41/ICH7, DDR2 1066/800/667, PCI-E, PCI
LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
HDMI™ Interface
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content.The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both HDMI and RGB.
Intel® G41 Chipset
The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066(O.C)/800 / 667 architecture, 1333 / 1066 / 800 FSB (Front Side Bus), and multi-core CPUs. It is embeded with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media Acceleratior X4500. The Intel® G41 Express Chipset delivers optimized 3D graphics performance and support for Microsoft DirectX10. Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology the significantly optimized the use of available memory bandwith and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.
EPU-L
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to save power and money!
ASUS Innovative FeaturesFeatures
ASUS Q-Fan
Adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
Turbo Key
Touch n Boost!
ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games - with just one touch!!
MyLogo 2
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
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.
Industry Standard
High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
The onboard 6-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.
Gigbit LAN
The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated GbLAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.
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.
