Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support
This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core2 Quad/ Core2 Duo processors, which are excellent for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process.
Intel® G41 Chipset
The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and mutli-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel® Fast memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.
Dual channel DDR3 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 support
This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications.
Gigabit Lan
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.
SATA 3Gb/s
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval.
ASUS EPU
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to save power and money.
Anti-Surge Protection
This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply(PSU).
Turbo Key
ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After you easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button.
Express Gate
Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer.
• The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.
• ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. It supports file downloading to USB drives only.
EZ Flash2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.
CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file.
ASUS AI NET2
ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in a distraction-free environment with minimal noise.
MyLogo2
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.
Green ASUS
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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- CPU
Intel® Socket 775 Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® dual-core /Celeron® Processors
Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready
Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
*Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
- Chipset
Intel® G41 / ICH7
- Front Side Bus
1333/1066/800 MHz
- Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
**Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List)
**When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.
- Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe x16
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
- VGA
Integrated Intel GMA X4500 graphics
Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920X1080(@ 60Hz)
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz)
Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10
- Storage
Southbridge
1 xUltraDMA 100/66/33
4 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
- LAN
PCIE Gb LAN
- Audio
ALC887 8-Channel High-Definition Audio CODEC
*Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-Channel audio output
- USB
8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
- ASUS Unique Features
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS AI NET2
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Anti-Surge
ASUS Turbo Key
ASUS Express Gate
ASUS EPU 4 Engine
- Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x VGA
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x HDMI
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x S/PDIF Out (optical)
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
3 x Audio jacks
- Internal I/O Connectors
2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports
1 x IDE connector
4 x SATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin EATXPWR Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel connector
1 x Parallel port
1 x COM
- BIOS
8 Mb Flash ROM , AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, Wfm2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SMBIOS 2.5
- Manageability
WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up
- Accessories
User's manual
1 x I/O Shield
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
2 x SATA cable(s)
- Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software
- Form Factor
uATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 8 inch ( 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm )
