Performance
Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
Audio system |
ALC662 HDA |
Back panel I/O ports
Parallel ports quantity |
1 |
PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
S/PDIF out port |
Y |
COM ports quantity |
1 |
Other features
Manageability features |
WOL @ PME,WOR @ PME, WOR @ Ring |
Special features |
ASUS CrashFreeBIOS3\nASUS EZ Flash2\nASUS Q-Fan\nASUS MyLogo2 |
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 |
CD/AUX audio in |
Y |
Azalia Digital Header (ADH) connector |
1 |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
Number of EATX power connectors |
1 |
Memory
Non-ECC |
Y |
Number of memory slots |
4 |
Maximum internal memory |
4 GB |
Expansion slots
Expansion slots |
1x PCI Express X16\n1x PCI Express X1\n3x PCI |
Additionally
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
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Intel® Quad Core Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. It´s excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. Intel® Quad-core is one of the most powerful CPU in the world.
LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace the current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by suppor
Dual-Channel DDR2 800
Dual-channel DDR2 technology doubles the bandwidth of your system memory and hence boost the system performance to out perform any memory existing solutions in the market.
PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express x1 and x4 also outperforms PCI interface with its exceptional high bandwidth. The high speed PCI Express interface creates new usages on desktop PCs e.g., Gigabit LAN, 1394b, and high-speed RAID systems.
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.
SATA 3Gb/s
Serial ATA3.0Gb/s is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance foroday and tomorrow. With up to 300MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA II is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing 100% software compatibility.
S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via an optical or coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.
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.
Compliance with the RoHS Directive
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.