- Support for an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor/Intel Core 2 Quad processor/Intel Core 2 Duo processor/Intel Pentium processor/Intel Celeron processor in the LGA775 package
- L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus
- 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
Chipset
- North Bridge: Intel G41 Express Chipset
- South Bridge: Intel ICH7
Memory
DDR3:
- 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory
- Support for DDR3 1333(O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules
DDR2:
- 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
- Support for DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667 MHz memory modules
Dual channel memory architecture
(Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. Please refer "Memory Support List" for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Onboard Graphics
North Bridge:
- 1 x D-Sub port
Audio
- Realtek ALC887 codec
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1-channel
LAN
- Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface
South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
iTE I/O Controller Chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB
South Bridge:
- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector
- 1 x IDE connector
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 1 x system fan header
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 mouse port
- 1 x parallel port
- 1 x serial port
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller
- ITE 8720
H/W Monitoring
- System voltage detection
- CPU temperature detection
- CPU/System fan speed detection
- CPU overheating warning
- CPU/System fan fail warning
- CPU fan speed control
* Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install.
BIOS
- 2 x 8 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
- Support for DualBIOS
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features
- Support for @BIOS
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
- Support for Download Center
- Support for Xpress Install
- Support for Xpress Recovery2
- Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
- Support for Easy Energy Saver
* Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the Intel Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium Dual-Core/Celeron Dual-Core/Celeron 400 Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver.
- Support for SMART Recovery
- Support for Auto Green
- Support for ON/OFF Charge
- Support for Q-Share
Bundle Software
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System
- Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor
- Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm
About BIOS Update Utility:
Applying a new BIOS version can bring various fixes, add new features, or improve existing ones; however, this action is very risky and should be carefully carried out in a steady power environment (such as the one ensured by a UPS unit), and only when it is really needed.
Moreover, it is recommended that the BIOS be upgraded by someone who has the ability to use advanced system features. It can also be fulfilled by a regular user as well, but at their own risk.
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a highly important piece of software that loads the currently installed operating system and tests all hardware components – so make sure you flash it correctly.
When it comes to changing the BIOS version, the update utility searches for a compatible package in any given location or on the web and, if found, it will automatically install the desired build, if and when your approval is given.
Do take into account that failing to perform the installation could seriously damage your system, and the faulty BIOS might even render it unusable.
Therefore, if you intend to upgrade your BIOS, hit the download button, get and install the package, and run the utility to check if a newer version is available. Don't forget to check with our website as often as possible to be up to date with the latest releases.
- CATEGORY:
- BIOS
- COMPATIBLE WITH:
- Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows XP 64 bit
Windows Vista 64 bit
Windows 7
Windows 7 64 bit - file size:
- 5.1 MB