CPU
Intel Quad-core CPU Ready
LGA775 socket for Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D Processors
Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
* Please update the latest BIOS to support Intel Quad-core CPU
Chipset
Intel G965 / ICH8 with Intel Clear Video Technology
Front Side Bus
1066 / 800 / 533 MHz
Memory
4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800* / 667 / 533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI-E x16
1 x PCI-E x4
2 x PCI 2.2
VGA
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 (Intel GMA X3000) integrated
High Definition Video Processing with max. resolutions to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@ 75Hz)
Max. shared memory of 256MB
Support Microsoft DX 9, OpenGL 1.5, Pixel Shader 3.0
Storage
Southbridge
- 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
JMicron JMB363 PATA and SATA controller
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 for up to 2 PATA devices
- 1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port
- 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)
- Support SATA RAID 0, 1 and JBOD (by 1x External SATA & 1x Internal SATA)
LAN
Realtek PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller
Audio
ADI AD1988 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking
- Coaxial S/PDIF out port onboard
- ASUS Noise Filter
IEEE 1394
TI 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)
USB
10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS AI Lifestyle Features
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS AI Gear
- ASUS AI Nap
- ASUS Advanced Q-Fan
ASUS Crystal Sound:
- Noise filter
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
Other ASUS Special Features
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS MyLogo 2
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Parallel port
1 x External SATA
1 x VGA port
1 x IEEE1394a
1 x RJ45 port
4 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 for two devices
1 x COM connector
5 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 Azalia Digital Header
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
BIOS
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL
Accessories
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
FDD cable
SATA cables
SATA power cables
3 in 1 Q-connector
I/O Shield
User's manual
Support CD
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6"(24.5cm x 24.5cm)
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