AMD® Phenom II/Athlon
X4/Athlon X3/ Athlon X2 (AM3 CPU)
This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors
with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities
with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2
1066 memory support and accelerates
data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport
3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD®
CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.
NVIDIA GeForce® 8300
NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 offers the latest support of Hybrid
SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD video
playback with HDMI/DVI output. It also supports HyperTransport
3.0 interface, PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture, Serial
ATA 3 Gb/s devices and is optimized with AMDs latest
AM3/AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system
performance.
O.C. DDR2 1200
To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully
unleashed DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications.
*Ensure that you download and update
to the latest BIOS at www.asus.com and purchase the memory
modules listed in the ASUS official memory Qualified Vendors
Lists (QVL).
** We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules
on the yellow slots for better performance.
PCIe 2.0 support
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for
double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
Hybrid SLI Support
GeForce® Boost
Boosted Performance with Onboard GPU and Discrete Graphics
Card HybridPower
Intelligent Graphics Power-Savings and Quiet Operations
Hybrid SLI technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU
technology. It includes two primary features: GeForece Boost
and HybridPower. GeForece Boost turbo-charges performance
of discrete graphics cards when combined with the motherboard
GPUs. HybridPower unleashes graphics performance for
demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation
for everyday computing needs.
* GeForce®(R) Boost and HybridPower are on select
GeForce®(R) GPUs. Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for
more information.
AMD® Phenom X4/ Phenom
X3 / Athlon X2/ Athlon/ Sempron processors
(socket AM2+/AM2)
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core
processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support,
data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport
3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool ´n´
QuietTM Technology.
HyperTransport 3.0
HyperTransport 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more
bandwidth than HyperTransport 1.0, radically improving
system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing
environment.
HDMI Support
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of
digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio
and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals
through through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection
such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with
the highest-quality home theater experience.
HDMI/DVI/RGB Support
Flexible Graphics Alternatives
This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display
output interfaces - HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. With such diversity
of display outputs, you are able to choose and upgrade display
devices freely.
ASUS Power Solutions
4+1 Phase Power Design
Longer Life & Higher Efficiency!
Unleashes ultimate memory performances with independent
power to core components, while providing fast transient
response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or
overclocking modes.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard
from damage caused by power surges.
ASUS Green Design
EPU
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 for the CPU, VGA card,
hard drives, and CPU/chassis fans- helping save power and
money!
*ASUS EPU is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only.
AI Nap
Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away!
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum
power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the
system and return to the OS environment, simply click the
mouse or press a key.
ASUS Overclocking Tools
TurboV
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. - now a reality
with the ASUS TurboV. This easy O.C. tool allows you to
overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly
interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover,
the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings
in different scenarios.
Turbo Key
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!!
Express Gate
Express Gate
Instant Online! Instant Fun!
Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop
gateway to instant fun! It´s a unique motherboard
built-in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers
(IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Messenger
to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather
and e-mails just before leaving your house. What´s
more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your
pictures without entering Windows at anytime! * The actual
boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product
models.
Industry Standard
High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
The onboard 8-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.
S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external
home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out
(SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer
digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps
the best signal quality.
ASUS EZ DIY
Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect
the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This
unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system
panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections
O.C. Profile
Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings
Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows
users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate
file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their
favorite overclocking settings.
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data
from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and the
data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need
to buy a replacement ROM chip.
ASUS EZ Flash2
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering
operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable
diskette required.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan
and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure
quiet, cool and efficient operation.
Stylish Heatsink
The streamline-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution
that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the
beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for
motherboard users, but also the special Streamline Airflow
Guiding design lowers the temperature of the north bridge
chipset through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with
usability and aesthetics, the ASUS streamline-shaped heat-sink
will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience
with the elegant appearance!
Other ASUS Features
Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors!(VRM
5000hrs lifespan @105°C, 500,000hrs @65°C)
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer
capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and
enhanced thermal capacity.
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.
MyLogo2
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.
RoHS
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.