CPU, Chipset and Graphics features
Intel P55
The Intel P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support latest 1156 socket Intel Core i7/Core i5 /Core i3 / Pentium Processors. Intel P55 providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.
PCIe 2.0
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
Memory Features
Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 1600 /1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.
Future Transfer Technology
True SATA 6Gb/s Support
Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Ultra Performance
Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gbps data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
True USB 3.0 Support
Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Ultra Performance
Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0--the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
ASUS Xtreme Design - Hybrid Processor
ASUS TurboV EVO
Ultimate O.C. Processor
Whether novice or enthusiast, TurboV EVO satisfies overclockers of any level. Intelligently push systems to the fastest, stable clock speeds with Auto-Tuning. Turbo Key boosts performance with a simple touch, while TurboV offers additional advanced options for breaking those records!
Auto Tuning
Auto System Level Up
Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically with Auto Tuning! With built-in stability testing, Auto Tuning lets even beginners improve performance with no additional cost.
ASUS TurboV Remote
Versatile, Real-time O.C. Hardware Controller
Tweak your settings real-time without interrupting ongoing work or games. With ASUS TurboV Remote, you can overclock, activate Turbo Key and adjust EPU settings directly form a convenient side controller.
CPU Level UP
Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.
ASUS Xtreme Design - 24 Hybrid Phase*
ASUS True 16+3 Phase Power Design
Unprecedented Innovation with the Best Quality Component for Best Performance
The groundbreaking 16+3 phase VRM design is brrought to the ASUS motherboards. 16+3 phase power design, 16-phase for vCore and extra 3-phase for Memory controller inside CPU, can provide the highest power efficiency, and hence generates less heat to effectively enhance the overclocking capability. With the high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, ASUS 16+3 phase VRM design also ensure longer component life and minimum power loss.
*24 Hybrid Phase = 16+3 Phase x T.Probe
T.Probe
Leading Active Cooling Technology
The T.Probe microchip detects and balances power phase loads and temperatures real-time. With optimal power phase functions, components run cooler and extend system lifespan.
ASUS Xtreme Design - Hybrid OS
ASUS Express Gate
0 to Internet in Seconds!
Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows.
ASUS Exclusive Features
MemOK!
Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!
ASUS EPU
System Level Energy Saving
The new ASUS EPU - the worlds first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new six engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - helping save power and money.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Fanless Design - Heat-pipe solution
The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it provides options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.
Fan Xpert
Active Quiet & Cool
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature , which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading.Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
Up to 20C(36F) Cooler - Stack Cool 3+
Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at 0dB
Stack Cool 3+ is a fanless cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively and noiselessly transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation - making temperatures cooler by up to 20C.
ASUS Crystal Sound
Absolute Pitch BD 192/24 featuring ENVY HD - 10-channel Audio
Feel the Prodigious Multi-channel BD Sensation
ENVY HD featuring prodigious 10 high definition audio, fine-textured graphic user interface simply brings the professional surround acoustic level to the PC sound industry. Also, Absolute Pitch BD192/24 delivers 192khz/24bit Hi-Fi BD lossless, extreme fidelity sound to bring true BD audio technology to the home theater PC.
Noise Filter
Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
Real Home Theater Enjoyment
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional surround experience through the most common PC audio setups - your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, Bass Enhancement provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and Voice Clarification provides clear dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theatre audio with ease. Simply plug in two speakers or headphones to experience high-definition surround sounds with center and rear channels just like in cinemas; wherever you are!
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS Onboard Switch
With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins!
Q- Shield
Easy and Comfortable Installations
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
EZ-Flash 2
Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.
ASUS Q-Design
DIY quickly, DIY easily!
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process!
Q-Connector
Make connection quick and accurate!
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.
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.
Industry Standard
IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.
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.
RoHS
GreenASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Unions 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.
Specifications
| CPU |
Intel Socket 1156 Core i7 Processor/Core i5 Processor/Core i3 Processor/ Pentium Processors Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology
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| Chipset |
Intel P55 Express Chipset |
| Memory |
4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)*/1600/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
**Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lists). |
| Expansion Slots |
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode)
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (2 at 5.0GT/s [blue]; 1 at 2.5GT/s [gray])
2 x PCI
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| Multi-GPU Support |
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology |
| Storage |
Intel P55 Express Chipset built-in
6 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10
JMicron JMB363 PATA and SATA controller
1 xUltraDMA 133/100 for up to 2 PATA devices
1 xExternal SATA
1 xSATA 3Gb/s port (black)
Marvell PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (gray) |
| LAN |
Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - 2 x Realtek 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 and Teaming
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| Audio |
VIA VT2020 10-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Absolute Pitch BD192/24 featuring ENVY HD
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking
- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O |
| IEEE 1394 |
VIA 6308P controller supports 2 x 1394a port(s) (one at mid-board; one at back panel) |
| USB |
NEC USB 3.0 controller
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue; at back panel)
Intel P55 Express Chipset
- 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) |
| ASUS Unique Features |
Unique PCIe x4 Bridge Chip for Ultra Performance
- True USB 3.0 Support
- True SATA 6.0Gb/s Support
ASUS Xtreme Design - Hybrid Series
ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO
- Auto Tuning, TurboV, CPU Level UP and Turbo Key
- TurboV Remote
ASUS 24 Hybrid Phase*
- T.Probe Technology for Active Cooling
- 16+3 Phase Power Design
*24 Hybrid Phase = 16+3 Phase x T.Probe
ASUS Hybrid OS - Express Gate
ASUS Exclusive Features
- MemOK!
- ASUS EPU
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Crystal Sound
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
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| Overclocking Features |
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
- vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment
- vDRAM Bus: 104-step DRAM voltage control
- vPCH: 76-step chipset voltage control
- vCPU_PLL: 56-step reference voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment
- Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
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| Back Panel I/O Ports |
1 x External SATA
1 x IEEE 1394a
2 x LAN(RJ45) port
10 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green)
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output
1 x Clear CMOS switch
2 x USB 3.0/2.0
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
1 x IDE connector
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x COM connector
7 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connector (1x4-pin, 1x3-pin)
1 x Power Fan connector
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
1 x CD audio in
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
System Panel(Q-Connector)
1 x TURBO_CON header (for TurboV Remote)
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Power on switch
1 x Reset switch
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| BIOS |
16 Mb Flash ROM , AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
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| Manageability |
WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE |
| Accessories |
User's manual
2 in 1 Q-connector
1 x TurboV Remote
1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable
4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
1 x 2-port USB and eSATA module
ASUS Q-Shield
1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector |
| Support Disc |
Drivers
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Update
ASUS Utilities
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| Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
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