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Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (AM3 CPU)
This
motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3
cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power
consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and
accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0
based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm
manufacturing process.
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| Chipset Features |
 AMD 790FX
Chipset
AMD 790FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s
HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and quad PCI Express™ 2.0 x16
graphics. It is optimized with AMD latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to
provide excellent system performance and overclocking
capabilities.
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| Memory Feature |
 Native DDR3
1600(O.C.) Support
This motherboard supports native DDR3 1600(O.C.)
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.
* DDR3 1600(O.C.) is supported
by AM3 CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU
models.
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| Graphics Feature |
PCIe 2.0 support
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices
for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system
performance.
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 ATI CrossFireX™
Technology
ATI's 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.
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| ROG Exclusive Features |
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MemOK!
Any memory is A-OK!
Memory compatibility is among the
top concerns when it comes to computer upgrades. Worry no more, MemOK! is
the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue
tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and
get your system up and running in no time. The technology is able to
determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve system booting
success.
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 CPU Level
Up
A Simple click for instant upgrade
Ever wish that you
could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost
with ROG´s CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to,
and the motherboard will do the rest!
See the new CPU speed and enjoy
that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.
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 Pin Fin Thermal
Module
Profession grade OC instantly
Compare with traditional
stacked-fin heatpipe solution, the new generation pin-fin thermal design
result in better thermal performance, which enlarges the €œheat-exchange€
surface area surface and breaks the "Boundary-layer" phenomenon for
effective airflow. The Pin-Fin Thermal Module is the most efficient
thermal system there is on the motherboard.
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 iROG
Intelligent multiple control at hand
The iROG is a special
IC which enables several ROG highlitghted functions that gives users full
disposal of the motherboard at any stage! This design allows advanced user
control and management to be processed purely at a hardware level. iROG
greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it offers
system maintainence and management with more control and
efficiency.
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 External LCD
Poster
Debug and read system problems with an new external
look!
The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in an
ever friendly and flexible external display. When system malfunction
occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates
the errors on the LCD during POST.
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 Extreme
Tweaker
One stop performance tuning shop
Extreme Tweakers is
the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. No
matter if you´re looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options,
or memory timing settings, they´re all here!
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 Voltiminder
LED
Friendly reminder on the intentional madness
In the
pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but
risky. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED
displays the voltage status for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive
color-coded fashion. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring
for overclockers.
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 COP
EX
Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to chipsets
and GPU!
The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset
voltages without the worries of overheating. It can also be used to
monitor and save an overheating GPU. The COP EX allows more freedom and
less constraint for maximum performance achievement.
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 Loadline
Calibration
Optimal power boost for extreme CPU
overclocking!
Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is
critical during overclocking. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and
optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the
motherboard´s ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores.
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 Onboard
Switch
No more shorting pins or moving jumpers
With an easy
press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to
effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or
moving jumpers! |
 ASUS
Q-Connector
Make connections quick and accurate
The
Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables
in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates
the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick
and accurate.
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| Sound with Clarity |
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   SupremeFX
X-Fi
Listen with Absolute HD
Play in extreme fidelity
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SupremeFX X-Fi delivers an excellent high definition audio
experience to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio
innovations for gamers to spot enemes in 3D environment during game play.
SupremeFX X-Fi also provides gamers a special tool to emphasize human
voices in games to help make dialogues clearer and more audible.
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 Noise Filter
Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature
detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air
conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the
incoming audio stream while recording.
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| Rich Software Bundled |
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 Kaspersky®
Anti-Virus
The best protection from viruses and
spyware
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus
protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced
antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are
among the industry´s highest.
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 Futuremark®
3DMark®06 (Advanced Edition)
The Gamers´ Benchmark
3DMark is
the most popular and authoritative 3D benchmark application used by
professionals around the world. The 3DMark06 is the latest version in the
popular 3DMark series, including advanced SM2.0 and HDR/SM3.0 Shader
graphics tests and now including single, multiple core and multiple
processor CPU tests as part of the 3DMark score! The accurate performance
and image quality diagnostic tool, designed for DirectX®9.0c, provides you
with all the information you need to make all other competitors look
bad.
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| Other features |
 Q-
Shield
Easy and Comfortable Installations
The specially
designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it
convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it
ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields
it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
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 O.C. Profile
Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings
The
motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can
be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share
and distribute their favorite overclocking settings
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 C.P.R.(CPU
Parameter Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure,
there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart
the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can
amend the CPU setting again.
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 EZ-Flash 2
Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the
OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch
this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS.
You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an
additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash
utility.
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MyLogo3
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
The ASUS MyLogo 3 is the new feature present in the motherboard
that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with
customizable and animated boot logos.
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 Stack Cool 2
Effective and zero-noise heat dissipation
Stack Cool 2 is a
fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It
effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the
other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for
effective heat dissipation.
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 SATA on the
Go
The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on
the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced
scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval
and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart
setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other
entertainment contents on external devices.
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 IEEE 1394a
interface
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface
for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video
camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.
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