CPU Intel Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Core i 7 Processors Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to asus website 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 asus website or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X Technology Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (dual x 16) *1 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 8 mode) *1 2 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 1 x PCI Storage Intel X79 chipset: 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s port (s), blue Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 ASMedia ASM1061 controller: 2 x e SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), red LAN Realtek 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Audio Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192k Hz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller: 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel X79 chipset: 14 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) (8 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board) Overclocking Features Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control: ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- Turbo V ASUS EPU :
- EPU ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 6 + 2 Phase CPU Power Design
- Industry leading Digital 2 + 2 Phase DRAM Power Design
- CPU Power Utility
- DRAM Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote GO!
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite II
- Ai Charger
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY :
- Direct Key
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS My Logo 2
- Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (violet) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 2 x e SATA 6 Gb/s 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack (s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (19-pin) 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 1 x TPM connector (s) 1 x COM port (s) connector (s) 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 4 x Chassis 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 Direct Key Button (s) 1 x DRCT header (s) 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback button (s) BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3 Manageability Wf M 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 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 asus for updated details.