| CPU, Chipset and Graphics features |
 LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775
package. It also can support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new
Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600/1333/1066/800MHz
FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy
efficient CPU in the world.
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 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.
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ATI CrossFireX Technology
 ATI´s
CrossFireX boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating
the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality
you want. CrossFire ignites with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic
filtering, shading, and texture settings you desire. Adjust your
display configurations, experiment with your advanced 3D settings, and
check the effect with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI´s
Catalyst™ Control Center to rule your CrossFireX system.
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| Memory Features |
 Dual-Channel DDR2 1200
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates
of 1200/1066/800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of
the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet
applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth
of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating
bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 19.2GB/s.
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| ASUS Exclusive Features |
 ASUS True 16-Phase Power Design
Unprecedented Innovation with the best quality component for best performance
The breakthrough technology of 16-phase VRM design is bringing to the
ASUS motherboards. 16-phase power design can reach the power efficiency
up to 96%+, and dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively, and
lower more temperature compared to other VRM solution. 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-phase VRM design also ensure
longer component life, minimum power loss, and help to reach the
superior overclocking score ever than before.
 Best Quality Power Components
100% High-quality Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors!(5000 hrs VRM)
Low RDS (on) MOSFETs with min. switching loss & lower temperature,
Ferrite Core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and 100% Japan-made
high quality, long life conductive polymer capacitors.
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 ASUS EPU-6 Engine
System Level Energy Saving
The new ASUS EPU - the world´s first power saving engine, has been
upgraded to a new 6 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, hard drives and CPU
cooler/system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most
appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking -
helping save power and money
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 ASUS Express Gate SSD
5 Secs Bootup to online
Taking only 5 seconds to go online from 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
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 ASUS Drive Xpert
Plug & Safe!
Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal
for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance
hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated
configurations. With Drive Xpert´s user-friendly graphical user
interface, users can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their
hard drive transfer rates - making sure that data is looked after every
moment, every day.
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| ASUS Power Saving Solution |
 AI Nap
Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away!
With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the
tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when
user is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running
applications in quietest state while you´re sleeping. Simply click
keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.
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| ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution |
 Up to 20°C(36°F) Cooler - Stack Cool 2
Effective Fanless Heat Dissipation at 0dB
Stack Cool 2 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 20°C.
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 Aesthetic Heat-pipe
Lowers Temperatures by up to 10°C
The aesthetic heat-pipe design effectively directs the heat generated
by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back I/O ports - where it can
be carried away by existing airflows from the CPU or a bundled optional
fan. This innovative and groundbreaking fanless heat pipe design
effectively lowers temperatures by up to 10°C without having lifetime
problems that a normal chipset fan has. Furthermore, it provides
options for users to install side-flow fans or a passive cooler. This
Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.
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 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.
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| ASUS EZ DIY |
 DieHard BIOS
BIOS Never Die
The ASUS Diehard BIOS consists of two BIOS chips, a main BIOS and a
backup BIOS. The ASUS Diehard BIOS can restore corrupted main BIOS data
from the backup BIOS automatically. The technology saves users the
hassle of recovering the BIOS file or buying a replacement BIOS chip.
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 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).
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 TPM
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys(
for encryption/ decryption), digital certificates, passwords, and data.
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform integrity.
*The TPM module is purchased separately
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 Onboard Switch
No more shorting pins or moving jumpers!
With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch
allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having
to short the pins or moving jumpers!
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| ASUS Crystal Sound |
 AI Audio 2
Unique Home Theater Technology on Board
AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall
sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the
dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will
allow you to experience true-to-life high quality audio.
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 Noise Filtering
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.
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| Other Innovative Features |
 MyLogo3
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.
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| Industry Standard |
 SATA on the Go
The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the
Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced
scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data
retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O
provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos,
videos and other entertainment contents on external devices.
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 Dual Gigabit LAN
The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a
network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks.
This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without
any added arbitration or latency.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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| 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.
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