| CPU | Intel® Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processors
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
| Chipset | Intel® X79 |
| Memory | 8 x DIMM; Max. 64GB; DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC; Un-buffered Memory
Quad Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology |
| Expansion Slots | 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16; x8; x8) *1
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) *1
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| Storage | Intel® X79 chipset :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s); white
4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s); blue
Support Raid 0; 1; 5; 10
Marvell® PCIe 9128 controller :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s); white
ASMedia® ASM1061 controller :
2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port(s); green |
| LAN | Intel® 82579V; 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
ASUS BT GO! Utility |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC898 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection; Multi-streaming; Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel |
| USB Ports | ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : *2
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel; blue; 2 at mid-board)
Intel® X79 chipset :
12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel; black+white; 6 at mid-board) |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x Bluetooth module(s)
2 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0
6 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) |
| Internal I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x Optional Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
| Note | *1: This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details.
*2: 4 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel with 1 additional VIA SuperSpeed USB hub controller. |
