Asus Maximus Extreme LGA775 ATX Motherboard, Intel X38 Chipset, Dual DDR3 1333, SATA II

Asus Maximus Extreme Socket 775 ATX Motherboard, Intel X38 Chipset, Supports Intel Quad-Core CPUs, Dual DDR3 1333, SATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID, CrossFire Ready, RoHS Compliant, w/ Dual Gigabit LAN, 1394a, 8ch HD Audio
The Maximus Extreme motherboard provides awesome Overclocking speeds and challenges performance limitations. Equipped with the innovative Crosslinx technology for increased performance, it utilizes the Fusion Block System - an effective 0dB fanless design cooling system with a chipset waterblock that adds onto a power user's existing watercooling circuit to help keep operations cool. Additionally, SupremeFX II not only increases the sound quality, it also enhances aesthetic value. The Maximus Extreme also adopts the Intel X38/ICH9R chipset and supports cutting-edge DDR3 dual channel memory and CrossFire Technology - making it the Overclocker and Gamer's first and best choice.

Features:

* Intel Quad-core CPU Ready.
* Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo Ready.
* Intel X38/ICH9R.
* Dual-channel DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066.
* Fusion Block System.
* Crosslinx.
* Extreme Tweaker.
* SupremeFX II.
* LCD Poster.
* CPU Level Up.

Specifications:

* CPU:
- LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4 Processors.
- Support Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU.
- Compatible with Intel 06/05B/05A processors.
* Chipset: Intel X38/ICH9R with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology.
* Front Side Bus: 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz.
* Memory:
- Dual channel memory architecture.
- 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, 1800(O.C)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066, Non-ECC, un-buffered memory.
- Support Intel XMP Technology.
* Expansion:
- 3 x PCIe x16 slot, support dual PCIe2.0 x16 or 1x PCIe2.0 x16, dual x8 speed.
- 2 x PCIe x1, PCIex1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot.
- 2 x PCI 2.2.
* VGA: Support ATI CrossFire graphics cards.
* Storage:
Southbridge:
- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports.
- Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10.
JMicron JMB363 PATA and SATA controller:
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices.
- 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go).
* LAN: Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET2, Support Teaming Technology.
* Audio: SupremeFX II Audio Card:
- ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC.
- Noise Filter.
- Coaxial, Optical S/PDIF out at back I/O.
* IEEE 1394: 2 x 1394a ports(1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard).
* USB: max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel).
* Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple).
- 1 x Optical + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output.
- 2 x External SATA.
- 2 x LAN (RJ45) port.
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
- 1 x IEEE1394a port.
- 1 x Clr CMOS switch.
* Internal I/O Connectors:
- 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports.
- 1 x Floppy disk drive connector.
- 1 x IDE connector for two devices.
- 6 x SATA connectors.
- 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional.
- 3 x thermal sensor connectors.
- 1 x IEEE1394a connector.
- 1 x S/PDIF output connector.
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector.
- 24-pin ATX Power connector.
- 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector.
- 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS.
- 1 x EL I/O Shield Connector.
- System panel connector.
* BIOS: 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS.
* Manageability: WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE.
* Accessories:
- Fusion Block System Accessory.
- DIY Pedestal.
- ASUS Optional Fan.
- 3 in 1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit.
- UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable.
- Floppy disk drive cable.
- SATA cables.
- SATA power cables.
- 2-port USB2.0 module+IEEE1394a module.
- EL I/O Shield.
- Thermal sensor cables.
- Cable Ties.
- User's manual.
* Form Factor: ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm).