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Asus Desktop Motherboard - Intel - Socket 1156

ATX - 1 x Processor Support - 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM Maximum RAM - CrossFireX, SLI Support - Serial ATA/300 RAID Support Controller - 3 x PCIe x16 Slot - MPN: MAXIMUSIIIFORMULA See Product Details

Product Details of Asus Desktop Motherboard - Intel - Socket 1156

Description

The Republic of Gamers Maximus III Formula Desktop Board consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers Maximus III Formula Desktop Board, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers.

Quick Glance

Supported Processor: Core i7, Core i5

Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes, PS/2 Port Yes

System Board Style: ATX

Processor Socket: Socket 1156

System Chipset: Intel P55 Express

Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM

Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX, SLI

Summary

Product Title: Asus Desktop Motherboard - Intel - Socket 1156

Manufacturer: Asus

Power Score: 4.4 | 2 Reviews

CPU + Northbridge Support

Supported Processor: Core i7, Core i5

Processor Socket: Socket 1156

System Chipset: Intel P55 Express

Maximum Number of Processors: 1

Memory Support

Number of Memory Slots: 4

Max System Memory: 16 GB

Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM

Connectors

Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes, PS/2 Port Yes

On-Board Headers: Clear CMOS, IEEE 1394a, S/PDIF Connector, Serial ATA - 7 pin, USB 2.0

Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 11

Number of Fan Connectors: 8

Number of PCI Slots: 2

Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 2

Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 3

Additional Features

Controller Type: Serial ATA/300, RAID Controller Yes

Video Bus: PCI Express 2.0 x16

Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX, SLI

Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes

Audio Codec: Creative SupremeFX X-Fi

Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels

Physical Specifications

System Board Style: ATX

Width: 12 in

Depth: 9.60 in

Warranty

Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited Warranty

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: DDR3 2133/2000/1800MHz supported via overclocking BIOS: 16 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2.0 WfM2.0 SM BIOS 2.5 ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Support Disc: ASUS PC Probe II ASUS AI Suite ASUS Update Kaspersky Anti-Virus Drivers and applications Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility ASUS TurboV EVO utility

Internal Interfaces: 1 x FireWire Header

RAID Controller: Yes

Product Series: Republic of Gamers

Processor Technology: Enhanced SpeedStep Technology

64-bit Processing: Yes

SATA Controller: Yes

RAID Support: Yes

Number of Total Expansion Slots: 7

Network (RJ-45): Yes

Audio Line In: Yes

Audio Line Out: Yes

Microphone Port: Yes

Total Number of USB Ports: 9

Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 9

Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1

Number of FireWire/i.LINK 400 Ports: 1

PS/2 Port: Yes

Number of PS/2 Ports: 1

Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 3

Total Number of Onboard FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1

Onboard LEDs Header: Yes

Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 5

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  • 4.3
  productwiki.com - Nov 7, 2011

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