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CPU, Chipset and
Graphics
features |
   LGA1156
Intel®
Lynnfield
Processor
Ready
This
motherboard
supports the
latest
Intel®
Lynnfield
processors
in LGA1156
package
which has
memory and
PCI Express
controller
integrated
to support
2-channel (4
DIMMs) DDR3
memory and
16 PCI
Express 2.0
lanes
providing
great
graphics
performance.
Intel®
Lynnfield
processor is
one of the
most
powerful and
energy
efficient
CPU in the
world.
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Intel P55
The Intel® P55
Express Chipset
is the latest
one-chipset
design to
support latest
1156 socket
Intel® Core™
i7/Core™ i5
Processors.
Intel® P55
providing
improved
performance by
utilizing serial
point-to-point
links, allowing
increased
bandwidth and
stability.
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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.
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Memory Features |
Dual-Channel
DDR3
2200(O.C.) /
1600 / 1333
/ 1066
support
The
motherboard
supports
DDR3 memory
that
features
data
transfer
rates of
2200(O.C.) /
1600 /1333 /
1066 MHz to
meet the
higher
bandwidth
requirements
of the
latest 3D
graphics,
multimedia,
and Internet
applications.
The
dual-channel
DDR3
architecture
enlarges the
bandwidth of
your system
memory to
boost system
performance.
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ASUS Xtreme
Design - Hybrid
Processor |
 
ASUS TurboV EVO
Ultimate
O.C. Processor
Whether novice
or enthusiast,
TurboV Evo
satisfies
overclockers of
any level.
Intelligently
push systems to
the fastest,
stable clock
speeds with
Auto-Tuning.
Turbo Key boosts
performance with
a simple touch,
while TurboV
offers
additional
advanced options
for breaking
those records!
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Auto Tuning
Auto
System Level Up
Achieve extreme
yet stable
overclocking
results
automatically
with Auto
Tuning! With
built-in
stability
testing, Auto
Tuning lets even
beginners
improve
performance with
no additional
cost.
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Turbo Key
Turbo
Key
ASUS Turbo Key
allows you to
boost PC
performance with
a simple hot
key. After an
easy setup,
Turbo Key can
boost system
performance with
a single touch
without
affecting
ongoing work or
running games.
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ASUS Xtreme
Design - 16
Hybrid Phase* |
T.Probe
Leading
Active Cooling
Technology
The T.Probe
microchip
detects and
balances power
phase loads and
temperatures
real-time. With
optimal power
phase functions,
components run
cooler and
extend system
lifespan.
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ASUS 12+2 Phase
Power Design
Unprecedented
Innovation with
the Best Quality
Component for
Best Performance
The
groundbreaking
12+2 phase VRM
design is
brrought to the
ASUS
motherboards.
12+2 phase power
design, 12-phase
for vCore and
extra 2-phase
for Memory
controller
inside CPU, can
provide the
highest power
efficiency, and
hence generates
less heat to
effectively
enhance the
overclocking
capability. With
the high quality
power components
such as low RDS
(on) MOSFETs,
Ferrite core
chokes with
lower hysteresis
loss and 100%
Japan-made high
quality
conductive
polymer
capacitors, ASUS
12+2 phase VRM
design also
ensure longer
component life
and minimum
power loss.
*16 Hybrid Phase
= 12+2 Phase x
T.Probe |
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ASUS Xtreme
Design - Hybrid
OS |
ASUS Express
Gate
Instant
Online! Instant
Fun!
Express Gate is
an ASUS
exclusive OS
that provides
you with quick
access to the
Internet and key
applications
before entering
the Windows® OS.
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ASUS Exclusive
Features |
MemOK!
Any
Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly
ensures memory
boot
compatibility.
This remarkable
memory rescue
tool requires a
mere push of a
button to patch
memory issues.
MemOK!
determines
failsafe
settings and
dramatically
improves your
system boot
success. Get
your system up
and running in
no time!
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ASUS Drive Xpert
Plug and Safe!
Without BIOS
setups, the ASUS
exclusive Drive
Xpert is ideal
for anyone who
needs to secure
data on their
hard drives or
enhance hard
drive
performances
without the
hassles of
complicated
configurations.
With Drive
Xpert’s
user-friendly
graphical user
interface, users
can easily
arrange hard
drive backups or
enhance their
hard drive
transfer
rates—making
sure that data
is looked after
every moment,
every day.
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ASUS EPU
System Level
Energy Saving
The new ASUS EPU
- the world´s
first power
saving engine,
has been
upgraded to a
new six engine
version, which
provides total
system power
savings by
detecting
current PC
loadings and
intelligently
moderating power
in real-time.
With auto phase
switching for
components
(which includes
the CPU, VGA
card, memory,
chipset, drives
and system fan),
the EPU
automatically
provides the
most appropriate
power usage via
intelligent
acceleration and
overclocking -
helping save
power and money.
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ASUS Quiet
Thermal Solution |
ASUS Fanless
Design -
Heatsink
solution
The
crystal-shaped
heatsink
features 0-dB
thermal solution
that offers
users a
noiseless PC
environment. Not
only the
beautiful shape
upgrades the
visual enjoyment
for motherboard
users, but also
the heatsink
design lowers
the temperature
of the chipset
and power phase
area through
high efficient
heat-exchange.
Combined with
usability and
aesthetics, the
ASUS
crystal-shaped
heatsink will
give users an
extremely silent
and cooling
experience with
the elegant
appearance!
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Up to 20°C(36°F)
Cooler - Stack
Cool 3
Effective
Fanless Heat
Dissipation at
0dB
Stack Cool 3 is
a fanless
cooling solution
offered
exclusively by
ASUS. It
effectively and
noiselessly
transfers heat
generated by the
critical
components to
the other side
of the specially
designed PCB
(printed circuit
board) for
effective heat
dissipation -
making
temperatures
cooler by up to
20°C.
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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.
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ASUS Crystal
Sound |
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.
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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.
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ASUS EZ DIY |
ASUS Onboard
Switch
With an easy
press during
overclock, this
exclusive
onboard switch
allows gamer to
effortless
fine-tune the
performance
without having
to short the
pins!
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ASUS Q-Design
DIY quickly, DIY
easily!
ASUS Q-Design
enhances your
DIY experience.
All of Q-LED,
Q-Slot and
Q-DIMM design
speed up and
simplify the DIY
process!
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Q- Shield
Easy and
Comfortable
Installations
The specially
designed ASUS
Q-Shield does
without the
usual "fingers"
- making it
convenient and
easy to install.
With better
electric
conductivity, it
ideally protects
your motherboard
against static
electricity and
shields it
against
Electronic
Magnetic
Interference
(EMI).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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