Specifications
Processor Socket: AMD
Processor Interface: Socket AM2 / AM2+
Form Factor: ATX
Processors Supported: Socket AM2 Processor
Socket AM2+ Processor
Additional Technologies: AMD Live!™
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet
SLI Ready
HyperTransport 3.0 Technology
Supports 140W CPU
Multi-GPU Support: Hybrid SLI
Front Side Bus: 2600MHz (5200 MT/s - AM2+ CPUs)
Northbridge: NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Supported: 667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2 (AM2+ CPU Only)
Number of Pins: 240-Pin
Number of Slots: 4
Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB - 32bit
8GB - 64bit
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot: 2GB
Channels: 8 Channels
Video Chipset: NVIDIA Geforce 8 Series
Video Memory: 512MB Share Memory
Rending Ability: DirectX 10 Graphics
Hybrid SLI Support (Vista Only)
LAN Type: 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
RAID Support: Yes
RAID Modes: 0
0 + 1
1
5
JBOD
PCI Slots: 2
PCI Express X1 Slots: 2
PCI Express X16 Slots: 2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: 1
USB Ports: 12
USB Rear Panel Ports: 6
USB Onboard Headers: 3 - (expandable to 6 USB ports)
FireWire Ports: 1 - 1394a
LAN Ports: 1
IDE Headers: 1
FDD Headers: 1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers: 6
ATX Power Connectors: 1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors: 1
S/PDIF Connectors: 1 - Coaxial
HDMI Ports: 1
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
* AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ Support
This motherboard supports AMD AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus.
* Native DDR2 1066
This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. 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
ASUSTeK Computer for the supported CPU models.
* Hybrid SLI Support
GeForce® Boost—Boosted Performance with Onboard GPU and Discrete Graphics Card HybridPower™—Intelligent Graphics Power-Savings and Quiet Operations Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce Boost turbo-charges performance of discrete graphics cards when combined with the motherboard GPUs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for everyday computing needs. * GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are on select GeForce® GPUs. Visit
Hybrid SLI technology for more information.
* HDMI Support
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.