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... more
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...
x PCI Rampage Formula Desktop Board 1 x HDD LED 1 x Reset Switch 3 x USB Header 1 x FireWire Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 x S/PDIF Out 1 x Power LED 1 x...
Advantages: Great performance especially in overclocking Disadvantages: Supports only DDR2, a bit expensive, Supports Direct X 9.0 only
Overview
This motherboard is designed for the overclocking maniac. I think it is one of the really perfect motherboard. This are the great things I found out:
*Fusion Block Cooling System
All Asus Republic of Gamers Series already using this kind of cooling system. It is basically combining two coolants. They are air and water cooling system. The heat from critical components like chipset, Mosfet, north bridge, south bridge, Crosslinx, RVM, ... ...took away by the coolants at the same time.
when you buy this motherboard it already packed with two thermal kit. You can add this to the northbridge and MOSFET to keep this component at a low temperature. This motherboard really design for the overclocking maniac. I like this adding thermal kit thing.
Beside the Fusion Block technology, it has a Pin-Fin thermal design that will result in better thermal performance. It has a bigger area that will ...
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BIOS Features: DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS MyLogo3, ASUS O.C. Profile, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.4 support
Sleep / Wake Up: Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR)
Hardware Features: Chassis intrusion detection, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System), Stack Cool 2, ATI CrossFire technology support, ASUS Q-Connector, LCD Poster, Onboard Switch, ASUS AI NET2, ASUS Noise Filter, ASUS CPU Level Up, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS COP EX, Voltiminder LED, 2-Phase DDR2, ASUS Extreme Tweaker, ASUS Loadline Calibration, Intel Fast Memory Access Technology
Manufacturer's product description
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. This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 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.
2 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
1 x audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-phone 3.5 mm
Additional Connectors (Optional): 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 6 x Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
Cables Included:
1 x IDE cable
1 x floppy cable
Serial ATA cable
Serial ATA power adapter
1 x USB panel
1 x IEEE 1394 panel
Software Included: Drivers & utilities, ASUS Live Update, ASUS PC Probe 2, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Futuremark 3DMark 06 Advanced Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadows of Chernobyl
Compliant Standards: Plug and Play, RoHS
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