P6X58-E PRO

    Digital power design on the ultimate overclocking platform

    • Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM
    • BT GO! (Bluetooth) - Diverse BT Enjoyment, New Technology Lifestyle
    • 3-Way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support
    • USB 3.0/SATA 6G Support
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    Specifications

    CPUIntel® Socket 1366 Core™ i7 Extreme Edition/Core™ i7 Processors
    Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU
    Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
    ChipsetIntel® X58/ICH10R
    Memory6 x DIMM, Max. 48GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    Triple Channel Memory Architecture
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
    * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
    System Bus6.4 GT/s Intel® QuickPath Interconnect
    Multi-GPU SupportSupports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
    Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
    Expansion Slots3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16, x8, x8 or x16, x16, x1)
    1 x PCIe x1
    2 x PCI
    StorageIntel® ICH10R controller :
    6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    Marvell® PCIe 9128 controller :
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), navy blue
    JMicron® JMB362 controller : *1
    2 x eSATA 3G port(s), red
    LANIntel® 82567, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller
    BluetoothBluetooth V2.1+EDR
    ASUS BT GO! Utility
    AudioRealtek® ALC 889 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    Audio Feature :
    - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
    - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection 
    - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC 
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    IEEE 1394VIA® 6308P controller
    2 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
    (1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel)
    USB PortsNEC® USB 3.0 controller :
    2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
    Intel® ICH10R controller :
    10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, black+red, 4 at mid-board)
    Overclocking FeaturesOverclocking Protection :
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
    Special FeaturesASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM :
    ASUS TPU :
    - Auto Tuning
    - TurboV
    - TPU switch
    ASUS EPU :
    - EPU
    ASUS Digital Power Design :
    - Industry leading Digital 8 +2 Phase Power Design
    - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
    ASUS BT GO! :
    - Folder Sync
    - BT Transfer
    - Shot & Send
    - BT to Net
    - Music Player
    - Personal Manager
    ASUS BT Turbo Remote :
    - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Symbian systems
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - MemOK!
    - AI Suite II
    - AI Charger
    - Disk Unlocker
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
    - ASUS Fan Xpert
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS Q-Shield
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    - ASUS MyLogo 2
    - Multi-language BIOS
    ASUS Q-Design :
    - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM)
    - ASUS Q-Slot
    Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    1 x Bluetooth module(s)
    2 x eSATA 3Gb/s
    1 x IEEE 1394a
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.0
    6 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    6 x Audio Jack(s)
    Internal I/O Ports2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    6 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x IEEE 1394a connector(s)
    2 x CPU Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
    3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
    1 x Power Fan connector(s) (3 -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 MemOK! button(s)
    1 x TPU switch(es)
    AccessoriesUser's manual
    4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable(s)
    2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
    BIOS16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    ManageabilityWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
    Support DiscDrivers
    ASUS Utilities
    ASUS Update
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)
    Form FactorATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
    Note*1: These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.

    Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM

    Digital Power Design: The New Standard
    The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips - EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era.

    The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital architecture. It delivers the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to increase the board’s overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. Super Alloy Power chokes contain a metal compound instead of standard iron, supporting of up to a massive 40A of rated current, or 25% higher than conventional chokes. Unibody-constructed chokes and capacitors also elimate vibration noise, delivering improved performance and durability even under extreme conditions. DIGI+ VRM digital power design with premium Super Alloy Power empowers users through superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance and greater power efficiency.


    DIGI+ VRM

    Herald the Arrival of a New Digital Power Design Era
    The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital standard. The 8+2 digital architecture delivers precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with minimal power loss. Users can increase overclocking range and maximize performance through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface features. Super Alloy Power chokes contain a metal compound instead of standard iron, supporting of up to a massive 40A of rated current, or 25% higher than conventional chokes. Unibody-constructed chokes also eliminate vibration noise, delivering improved performance and durability even under extreme conditions. DIGI+ VRM digital power design with Super Alloy Power enables users through superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance and greater power efficiency.

    TPU

    The Ultimate Turbo Processor
    Unleash your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.

    EPU

    Energy Efficiency All Around
    Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a user-friendly interface. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity!


    ASUS Exclusive Features

    BT GO!

    Diverse BT Enjoyment, New Technology Lifestyle
    Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter. ASUS BT GO! comes with 7 special functions that offer a significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-to-Net, Music Player, Shot and Send, and Personal Manager. All are accessible through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface.


    * The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners

    AI Suite II

    One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
    With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed, voltage and sensor readings, even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. This all-in-one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.


    Latest Transfer Technology

    True USB 3.0 Support

    10X Faster Date Rates!
    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.

    True SATA 6.0Gb/s Support

    Experience the Future of Storage!
    Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.


    CPU, Chipset and Graphics features

    LGA1366 Intel® Bloomfield Processor Ready

    This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

    Intel®X58 Express Chipset

    The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors with LGA1366 package and Intel® next generation system interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance.

    3-Way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!

    Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
    The P6X58-E PRO breaks the boundaries to bring you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. The motherboard features a dedicated graphics engine on the most powerful Intel X58 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

    ASUS Crystal Sound

    DTS

    DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
    DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 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 human dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease.

    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. 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.The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.

    RoHS

    GreenASUS and ErP Ready

    The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

    Other ASUS Features

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