Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1155 for Intel 2nd Generation Core™ i 7 Processor/ Core™ i 5 Processor/ Core™ i 3 Processor/ Support Intel 32nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel P67 (B3) Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32 GB, DDR 2200 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1600/1333 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture * Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * According to Intel SPEC, the Max. 32GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. * Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL. Expansion Slots 4 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 (single @x 16, dual @x 8, triple @x 8, x 16, x 16 ) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 4 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 Multi-GPU Support Support NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ / ATI Cross Fire X™ Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth Module Accessory Card
- Bluetooth V2.0/V2.1+EDR
- RC Bluetooth On/ Off Switch Storage Intel P67 (B3) Express Chipset 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (Red) 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports (Gray) Intel Rapid Storage Technology Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Marvell 9182 PCIe SATA6 Gb/s controller 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (Red) JMicron 362 controller 2 x External SATA 3 Gb/s ports at rear (SATA On-the-Go) * Due to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. LAN 2 x Intel Gigabit LAN Audio Realtek ALC889 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking
- Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Intel P67 (B3) Express Chipset
- 9 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 1 port at rear is also for ROG connect) 1 x NEC USB3.0 Controller
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at rear 1 x NEC USB3.0 Controller with 2 x VIA Super Speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub controllers:
- 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at rear
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support Overclocking Features ROG Connect RC Bluetooth ROG i Direct USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback ROG Extreme Engine Digi+
- 8-phase CPU power
- 3-phase Memory power
- ML Cap on CPU only BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button Probe It Extreme Tweaker i ROG Loadline Calibration ROG OC Kit
- LN2 Mode
- PCIe x 16 Lane Switch
- Debug LED
- Q_ Reset EFI BIOS features
- ROG BIOS Print
- GPU.DIMM Post
- CPU Socket Monitor Intelligent overclocking tools:
- ASUS Turbo V Evo
- O.C Profile Overclocking Protection:
- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection
- EX)
- Voltiminder LED
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) * For using ROG Connect, RC Bluetooth, & ROG i Direct, please refer to Software Compatible List. Special Features CPU Level Up Mem OK! Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear) Q-Fan Plus ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3 ASUS My Logo 2 Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Combo port 2 x External SATA 2 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 (also for ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8 -Channel Audio I/O 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch 1 x RC Bluetooth switch Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 connector (s) (Red) supports additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 connector (s) support additional 8 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (Red) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (Gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector (s) 1 x Power Fan connector (s) 3 x Optional Fan connector 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System Panel connector 7 x Probe It measurement points 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x En/ Dis-able Clr CMOS header 2 x EZ Plug connectors (4-pin Molex Power connectors) 1 x RC Bluetooth header 1 x LN2 Mode switch 1 x Q_ Reset switch 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS switch button 1 x ROG light connector BIOS 32 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability Wf M 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 10.6 inch (30.5 cm x 26.9 cm )