| CPU Features |
   LGA775
Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the
latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can
support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel®
Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB,
Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy
efficient CPU in the world.
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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 DDR2 1066
To attain top performance, ASUS engineers
have successfully unleashed the true potential of DDR2 memory. While
in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS´s exclusive technology offers a choice of
FSB 1333 - providing great performance for 3D graphics and other
memory demanding applications.
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| Performance with Reliability |
 2-Phase
DDR2
Special Memory power to release the true power of
memory!
With the embedded 2-Phase DDR2, this motherboard
allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better
performance. Compared with only one phase solutions, this
motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher
overclockability due to cooler temperatures and better
efficiency.
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 CPU Level
Up
A Simple click for instant upgrade
Ever wish that
you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no
additional cost with ROG´s CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor
you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest!
See
the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking
is never as easy as this.
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 ASUS
EPU
Enables the Most Energy Efficient Motherboard in the
World
The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to
digitally monitor and finetune the CPU power supply with improved VR
responses in heavy or light loadings.
Working together with AI Gear 3, it automatically provides power
for higher performance or improves efficiency by 50% when the PC is
running low intensity applications - helping you attain the best
possible power efficiency and energy savings of up to 80.23% to help
save the environment.
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 Extreme
Tweaker
One stop performance tuning shop
Extreme
Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal
performance. No matter if you´re looking for frequency adjustment,
over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they´re all here!
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Voltiminder LED
Friendly reminder on the intentional
madness
In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage
adjustment is critical but risky. Acting as the "red zone" of a
tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU,
NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The
voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for
overclockers.
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 COP
EX
OC in confidence
The COP EX allows overclockers to
increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating. It can
also be used to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The COP EX
allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance
achievement.
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 Loadline
Calibration
Stable and optimal power for sustainable CPU
overclock
Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is
critical during overclocking. The Loadline Calibration ensures
stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps
overclockers enjoy the motherboard´s ultimate OC capabilities and
benchmark scores.
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| Sound with Clarity |
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 SupremeFX
II
 Listen
with Absolute HD
SupremeFX II delivers an excellent high
definition audio experience to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX II
features unique audio innovations for gamers to spot enemes in 3D
environment during game play. SupremeFX II also provides gamers a
special tool to emphasize human voices in games to help make
dialogues clearer and more audible.
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| EZ DIY |
 External
LCD Poster
 Debug
and read system problems with an new external look!
The new
LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in an ever friendly
and flexible external display. When system malfunction occurs, the
LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the
errors on the LCD during POST. Unlike other competing 2 digit
displays, users won´t need to read "gibberish" to find out what´s
wrong.
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 Onboard
Switch
 No
more shorting pins or moving jumpers
With an easy press
during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to
effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the
pins or moving jumpers! |
 ASUS
Q-Connector
 Make
connections quick and accurate
The 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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| Bundled Software |
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3D Game: Company of Heroes - Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes -
Opposing Fronts is the next chapter in the groundbreaking real-time
strategy franchise and with DirectX®10 support.This stand-alone game
features two unique armies with full length campaigns. Players will
experience fast-paced dynamic tactics like never before, in two of
the most brutal World War II campaigns ever fought.
3DMark®
06 Advanced Edition
The Gamers´ Benchmark
3D
benchmark application used by professionals around the world. The
3DMark06 is the latest version in the popular 3DMark series,
including advanced SM2.0 and HDR/SM3.0 Shader graphics tests and now
including single, multiple core and multiple processor CPU tests as
part of the 3DMark score! The accurate performance and image quality
diagnostic tool, designed for DirectX®9.0c, provides you with all
the information you need to make all other competitors look
bad.
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
The best protection from viruses and
spyware
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium
antivirus protection for individual users and home offices. It is
based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates
the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious
program detection rates that are among the industry´s highest.
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| ASUS Unique Feature |
 AI NOS™
Boost performance when you need it the most!
Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a
huge chunk of system resource. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your CPU!
The patented AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) technology
intelligently detects system load and automatically boosts
performance for the most demanding tasks. Unlike other dynamic
overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your
unending need for speeds .
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 ASUS O.C.
Profile
Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS
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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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. |
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.
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MyLogo3
Personalize your system with customizable boot
logo
The ASUS MyLogo 3 is the new feature present in the
motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your
system with customizable and animated boot logos. |
Stack
Cool 2
Effective and zero-noise heat dissipation
Stack
Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered
exclusively by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the
critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB
(printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation. |
Dual
Gigabit LAN
The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC
to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two
separate networks. This capability ensures rapid transfer of data
from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. |
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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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. |
| High-Quality Capacitors & RoHS |
 Uses 100%
All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard
uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for
durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal
capacity.
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 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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