HyperTransport 3.0 Support
Provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother, faster computing environment
Dual DDR2 1066
This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support.
It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth
to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency,
enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
*DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only.
Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models.
AMD 780V
The AMD 780V Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed for both HT1.0 and 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
(HT 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in PCI Express™ 2.0 standard.
It features the integrated ATI RV610-based graphics and fully DirectX 10.0 comliant.
DVI Interface
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitors.
The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and
RGB and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s
This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification.
The onboard SB700 southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 10 configurations for six
SATA connectors.
Gigbit 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.
High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-quality 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-detect feature,which automatically detects and identifies what types of
peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection,
meaning there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks.
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS3
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.
ASUS EZ Flash2
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system,
the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.
Express Gate
Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun!
It´s a unique motherboard built-in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo!
Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather and emails just before leaving your house.
What´s more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime!
* The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models.
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.
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.