Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
Other features
| Controller interface type |
Serial ATA |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
4 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
1 |
Memory
| Number of memory slots |
6 |
| Maximum internal memory |
12 GB |
Back panel I/O ports
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports |
1 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
X58 SLI LE
USB 2.0 Support
A standard plug and play interface providing easy-to-use connectivity for USB devices.
PCI Express® 2.0 / 1.1 Support
Allows 500MB a lane or up to 8 GB/s at 16x speeds - allows for full support for new PCI-E 2.0 graphics cards.
Serial ATA II
Also known as SATA2, features a 3.0 Gbit/s transfer speed, faster than Standard Serial ATA.
Solid Capacitors
Offers a longer lifespan, better stability when at high frequencies, can operate at higher temperatures, and no longer runs the risk of exploding.
Passive Heatsink
Consist of a metal heatsink.
6 - Phase Power Design
For superb power-stability, a 6 - Phase Power Design is used.
On-Boad Clear CMOS Button
An onboard clear CMOS button which allows you to easily clear your BIOS without moving a jumper.
On-Board Power Button with Integrated Power Light
An onboard power button for easily powering on or off your system. Also shows a power indication light.
On-Board Reset Button with Integrated HDD Activity Light
An onboard reset button for easily rebooting your system as well as gives current status of your HDD via an activity light.
On-Board Diagnostics LED Readout
Helpful for when diagnosing a problem is needed.
2-Way SLI® Support
Feel free to turn up the eye candy and experience the performance of 2 Graphics Cards running together.
3-Way SLI® Support
Experience the amazing performance that only 3 Graphics Cards can deliver, a visual experience that will take you to the next level.
Windows XP™ Support
Windows Vista™ Support
DDR3 Support
Full support for the latest in DDR technologies.
Triple-Channel Support
Supports Triple-Channel memory configurations for extreme amounts of system memory bandwidth.
Intel® X58/ICH10R Chipset
This chipset supports Triple-Channel DDR3 system memory configurations as well as Intel® Core i7 (Socket 1366) support and NVIDIA® 2-Way and 3-Way SLI® support.
Intel® Core i7 Support
With an integrated memory controller, Intel® Core i7 (Socket 1366) processors feature amazing performance for however you use your computer.
Enthusiast layout
Supports 3-Way SLI + PhysX card + 1x PCe device at the same time.
