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Features
AMD®
Phenom X4/ Phenom X3/ Athlon X2/
Athlon/ Sempron processors (socket AM2+/AM2)
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Compatible with AMD® Phenom II/ Athlon
X4/ Athlon X3/ Athlon X2 (AM3 CPU)
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core
processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory
support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport
3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool ´n´
Quiet Technology. This motherboard also supports
the latest AMD® AM3 CPUs and AMD® CPUs in
the new 45nm manufacturing process.
AMD®
790GX / SB750
AMD® 790GX / SB750 Chipset is designed to support
up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport 3.0 (HT3.0)
interface speed and PCI Express 2.0 x 16 graphics.
It is optimized with AMD´s latest AM3 and
multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance
and overclocking capabilities.
Dual-Channel
DDR2 1066
This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066 that
provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith
to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing
system performance in 3D graphics and other memory
demanding applications.
SidePort
Memory
This motherboard features SidePort Memory, an individual
onboard DDR2 memory serving as memory buffer for
integrated graphics. With low CPU usage, the SidePort
Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration
and effectively boosts graphics performance.
ATI
CrossFireX Technology
ATIs CrossFireX boosts image quality
along with rendering speed, eliminating the need
to scale down screen resolution to get high quality
images. CrossFireX allows higher anti-aliasing,
anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings.
Adjust your display configurations, experiment with
the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects
with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI
Catalyst Control Center.
Hybrid
CrossFireX Support
Boosted Performance with onboard GPU and discrete
graphics card
ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology is a unique
hybrid multi-GPU technology. It takes your gaming
experience to the next level boosting PC performance
by enabling the chipsets integrated graphics
processor and a discrete GPU to operate simultaneously
with combined output for blisteringly-fast frame
rates unleashing the graphics performance
* Visit www.amd.com for the Hybrid CrossFireX selected
GPUs.
ASUS
Power Solutions
8+1 Phase Power Design
To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU´s
potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have
adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. It
delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking
ability. Furthermore, high quality power components
can effectively lower system temperature to ensure
longer component lifespan. This series also features
an extra 2 (or 1) phase power dedicated to integrated
memory/HT controller.
ASUS
Anti-Surge Protection
This special design prevents expensive devices and
the motherboard from damage caused by power surges.
ASUS
Overclocking Tools
TurboV
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. - now
a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy O.C. tool
allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting
the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock
with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS
OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings
in different scenarios.
Turbo
Key
ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power
button into an overclocking button. After the easy
setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without
interrupting ongoing work or games - with just one
touch!!
Other
ASUS Features
Uses
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors!(VRM
5000hrs lifespan @105°C, 500,000hrs @65°C)
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive
polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity..
ASUS
Green Design
EPU
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total
system power management by detecting current PC
loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time.
It automatically provides the most appropriate power
usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU/chassis
fans- helping save power and money!
Express
Gate
Express
Gate
5 Secs Bootup to online
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 e-mails just before leaving
your house. What´s more, the user-friendly
picture manager lets you view your pictures without
entering Windows at anytime!
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The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations
and product models
ASUS EZ DIY
Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or
disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the
motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble
of connecting the system panel cables one at a time
and avoiding wrong cable connections
ASUS
Quiet Thermal Solutions
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both
CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system
loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
Stylish
Heatsink
The streamline-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal
solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment.
Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the
visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also
the special Streamline Airflow Guiding design lowers
the temperature of the north bridge chipset through
high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability
and aesthetics, the ASUS streamline-shaped heat-sink
will give users an extremely silent and cooling
experience with the elegant appearance!
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.
Specifications
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CPU
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AMD
Socket AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ X4/Phenom™ X3/Athlon™
/Athlon™ X2/Sempron™ Processors
Support AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™
X3 / Athlon™ X2 Processors
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
Support 45nm CPU
AMD 140W CPU Support
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Chipset
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AMD
790GX/SB750
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System
Bus
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Up
to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface
for AM3/AM2+ CPU
2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU
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Memory
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4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered
Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
*Due to OS limitation, when installing total
memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit
operation system may only recognize less than
3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less
than 3GB is recommended.
**Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual
for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lidts)
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Expansion
Slots
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2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (Single x16 with VGA Switch
Card or Dual x8)*. Support ATI CrossFireX™
technology
2 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI 2.2
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VGA
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Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3300 GPU.
Max. shared memory: 512 MB
SidePort Memory - onboard 64MB DDR2 800 memory
Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution
up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P)
Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution
up to 2560x1600 @60Hz
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to
2560x1440 @ 75Hz
Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support
Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI
and D-Sub
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0,
Shader Model 4.0
Hardware Decode Acceleration for H.264,VC-1,
and MPEG-2
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Storage
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SB750
Chipset
1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
5 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports Support RAID 0,1,5,10,JBOD
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LAN
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Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring
AI NET 2
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Audio
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VIA VT1708S 8 -Channel High Definition Audio
CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming,
and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
- Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O
- ASUS Noise Filtering
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IEEE
1394
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VIA VT6315N controller supports 2 x 1394a
ports
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USB
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12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6
ports at back panel)
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ASUS
Unique Features
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ASUS
Power Solutions:
- 8+1 Phase Power Design
- ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
ASUS Green Design:
- ASUS EPU (*ASUS EPU is supported by AM3/AM2+
CPU only.)
- ASUS AI Nap
Express Gate
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fanless Design:Feather heatsink solution
- ASUS Q-Fan2
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
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Overclocking
Features
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Intelligent
overclocking tools
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency
tuner)
- TurboV
- Turbo Key
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz
increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz
up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
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Special
Features
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100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors!(VRM
5000hrs lifespan @105°C, 500,000hrs @65°C)
ASUS MyLogo 2
AMD OverDrive Support*
* Advanced cooling system is required when
advanced overclock functions of AMD OverDrive
are enabled.
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Back
Panel I/O Ports
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1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x External SATA
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
1 x IEEE 1394a
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
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Internal
I/O Connectors
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3 x USB connectors (6 ports)
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
5 x SATA connectors
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
CD audio in
Front panel audio connector
COM connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
System Panel (Q-Connector)
24-pin ATX Power connector
4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
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BIOS
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8 Mb Flash ROM
AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,
ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2
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Accessories
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1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
4 x SATA cable
VGA Switch Card
1 x I/O Shield
1 x User's manual
2 in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; Retail
version only)
*The floppy disk drive cable is purchased
separately
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Support
Disc
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Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
Express Gate
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Update
AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD)
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Form
Factor
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ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm )
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