Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1333 MHz |
| Number of memory slots |
6 |
| Maximum internal memory |
12 GB |
Back panel I/O ports
| S/PDIF in port |
Y |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| eSATA ports quantity |
2 |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
6 |
| Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
| Number of IEEE1394 connectors |
1 |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
2 |
X58i - Intel X58i Chipset
First, the XFX X58i Motherboard launches the XFX/Intel enthusiast chipset motherboard. As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that its customers receive the best product options available, XFX has integrated state-of-the-art Intel technology. This motherboard is the first to support the Intel Core i7 processor using the Intel Nehalem architechture. Additionally, the XFX X58i is the first motherboard to support either NVIDIA 3-Way SLI or ATI CrossFireX, which allows two or more discrete graphics cards to work together to improve system performance and creating a substantial visual gaming experience. Also featuring Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Quick Path Interconnect (QPI), making the XFX X58i Motherboard truly unique and amazingly agile.