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    Efficient Power Saving and Home Theater PC Enjoyment!

    • Intel LGA775 Platform
    • Intel® G45/ ICH10R chipset
    • ASUS EPU-4 Engine
    • ASUS Express Gate
    • Multi-VGA Output: HDMI/DVI/RGB Support
    • High Definition Experience of Vision and Audio
    • 100% Japan-made Solid Capacitor
      VRM 5000hrs lifespan @105°C, 500,000hrs @65°C
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      CPU, Chipset and Graphics features

      LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready

      This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600/1333/1066/800MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

      PCIe 2.0

      Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
      This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

      DVI Support

      DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI-D/HDMI and RGB.

      Intel® G45 Express Chipset

      The Intel® G45 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dual-channel DDR2 800 / 667 architecture, 1333 / 1066 / 800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. It provides digital home entertainment of full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD. The Intel® G45 Express Chipset delivers optimized 3D graphics performance and support for Microsoft DirectX 10, Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.

      HDMI Support

      Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
      High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

      ASUS Power Saving Solution

      ASUS EPU-4 Engine

      System Level Energy Saving
      The new ASUS EPU - the world´s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 4-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. The EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives and CPU cooler fan - helping save power and money.

      AI Nap

      Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away!
      With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you´re sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.

      ASUS Exclusive Features

      ASUS Express Gate

      0 to Internet in Seconds!
      Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows®.

      100% High-quality Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors!(5000hrs VRM)

      This motherboard uses all high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

      ASUS EZ DIY

      Fan Xpert

      Active Quiet & Cool
      ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature , which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading.Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

      CrashFree BIOS 3

      Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
      The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

      O.C. Profile

      Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings
      Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings.

      Q-Connector

      Make connection quick and accurate!
      The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

      EZ-Flash 2

      Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
      EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

      Precision Tweaker 2

      Super-fine Adjustments to Help Create a Brand New O.C Record!
      Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.

      ASUS Crystal Sound

      Noise Filtering

      Eliminate background noise while recording
      This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

      High Definition Audio

      Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
      The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one computer.

      Industry Standard

      IEEE 1394a interface

      IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.

      S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port

      This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

      Gigabit LAN

      The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated GbLAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.

      RoHS

      GreenASUS

      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

      Other Feature

      MyLogo2

      Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
      You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

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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
        Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
        *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

      • Chipset
        Intel® G45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access (FMA) Technology
      • Front Side Bus
        1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
      • Memory
        4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 Memory
        Dual Channel memory architecture
        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
        1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
        2 x PCIe x1
        1 x PCI
      • VGA
        Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
        Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D and RGB
        Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1080@60Hz
        Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1080@60Hz
        Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz
        Maximum shared memory of 1849 MB
        Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10, OpenGL® 2.1, Pixel Shader 4.0
      • Storage
        Southbridge
        6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports
        Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10
        Marvell 88SE6102 PATA controller
        1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

      • LAN
        Realtek® 8111C PCI-E Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI Net2
      • Audio
        Realtek® ALC 1200 8 -Channel High-Definition Audio CODEC
        - Support Jack-dectection, Multi-streaming
        - ASUS Noise Filtering
      • IEEE 1394
        Agere® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)
      • USB
        12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6ports at back panel)
      • ASUS Unique Features
        ASUS Power Saving Solution:
        - ASUS EPU-4 Engine
        - AI Nap
        ASUS Exclusive Feature:
        - ASUS Express Gate
        ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
        - ASUS Fanless Design
        - ASUS Fan Xpert
        ASUS Crystal Sound:
        - ASUS Noise Filtering
        ASUS EZ DIY:
        - ASUS Q-Connector
        - ASUS O.C. Profile
        - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
        - ASUS EZ Flash 2
      • Overclocking Features
        Precision Tweaker 2:
        - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
        - vDIMM: 45-step DRAM voltage control
        - vChipset (NB): 30-step chipset voltage control
        - vCPU PLL: 35-step CPU PLL voltage control
        - vFSB Termination: 25-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
        ASUS MyLogo 2™
      • Back Panel I/O Ports
        1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
        1 x Optical S/PDIF output
        1 x D-Sub port
        1 x DVI port
        1 x HDMI port
        1 x IEEE1394a
        1 x LAN (RJ45) port
        6 x USB 2.0/1.1
        8-channel Audio I/O
      • Internal I/O Connectors
        3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
        1 x Floppy disk drive connector
        1 x IDE connector
        1 x COM connector
        6 x SATA connectors
        1 x CPU Fan connector
        1 x Chassis Fan connector
        1 x Power Fan connector
        1 x IEEE1394a connector
        Front panel audio connector
        1 x S/PDIF Out Header
        Chassis Intrusion connector
        CD audio in
        24-pin ATX Power connector
        1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
        System Panel (Q-Connector)
      • BIOS
        8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
      • Manageability
        WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion, PXE
      • Accessories
        1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
        1 x FDD cable
        3 x Serial ATA cables
        2 x Serial ATA power cable for 3 devices
        1 x eSATA bracket
        I/O Shield
        User's manual
        3 in 1 Q-connector
      • Support Disc
        Drivers
        ASUS Express Gate
        ASUS PC Probe II
        ASUS Update
        ASUS AI Suite
        Anti-virus software (OEM version)
        Image-Editing Suite
      • Form Factor
        uATX Form Factor
        9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )