CPU
Intel Socket 775 Core2 Quad/Core2 Extreme/Core2 Duo/Pentium dual-core/Celeron processors
Support Intel 45nm Multi-Core CPU

Chipset
Intel P45 / ICH10R with Intel Fast Memory Access (FMA) support
Front Side Bus 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1300/1200/1066/800/667 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
*Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
*When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 support ATI CrossFireX technology at x8 link (PCIe x16_1 blue, PCIe x16_2 black*)
3 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
*PCI Express x16_2 slot (black at max. x8 link)

Storage Southbridge
5 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10

JMicron JMB361 SATA & PATA controller:
1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 for up to 2 PATA devices
1 x External SATA 3Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)
Silicon Image Sil5723 (Drive Xpert technology):
2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports
Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed functions
*Drive Xpert function is available only when the hard disk drives are set as data drives.
**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
Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2

Audio
VIA VT1708S 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
- Support Jack-Detection and Multi-Streaming
- Optical S/PDIF_OUT port at back I/O
- ASUS Noise-Filtering

IEEE 1394
VIA VT6315N controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at mid-board; 1 port at back panel)

USB
12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board; 6 ports at back panel)

ASUS Unique Features
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- ASUS 8-Phase Power Design
- ASUS Express Gate
ASUS Power Saving Solutions:
- ASUS EPU
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions:
- ASUS Fanless Design: heat pipe solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Drive Xpert
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS EZ Flash 2

Overclocking Features
Intelligent overclocking tools
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
- TurboV
- Turbo Key

Precision Tweaker 2
- vDIMM: 64 -step DRAM voltage control
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
- vChipset 56-step Chipset voltage control
- vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control
- vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Special Features
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! (VRM 5000hrs lifespan @105°C, 500,000hrs @65°C)
ASUS MyLogo 2

Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x External SATA
1 x IEEE 1394a
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port

Internal I/O Connectors
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
1 x IDE connector
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x COM connector
5 x SATA connectors (red)
Front panel audio connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
CD audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX 12V Power connector

System Panel (Q-Connector)
2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (orange and white)

BIOS
8 Mb Flash ROM
AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Manageability
WOL by PME,WOR by PME,WOR by Ring,Chasis Intrusion,PXE

Accessories
User's manual
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
4 x Serial ATA cables
1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; Retail version only)
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
*The floppy disk drive cable is purchased separately.

Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
Express Gate
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Update

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )


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