This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 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 32nm manufacturing process
CPU AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
Supports CPU up to 95 W
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
* 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
* AMD FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency.
* AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz.
System Bus Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
Graphic Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU
VGA output support : RGB port
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support
Supports DirectX 10
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x16
2 x PCIe x1
1 x PCI
Storage AMD SB710 controller :
6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
Support Raid 0, 1, 10, JBOD
LAN Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2
USB Ports AMD SB710 controller :
10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, gray, 6 at mid-board)
Overclocking Features Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features ASUS Power Design :
- ASUS EPU-4 Engine
Turbo Key
Core Unlocker
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Ai Charger
- Anti-Surge
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x D-Sub
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x COM port(s)
1 x Parallel port(s)
3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x System panel(s)
Accessories User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
BIOS 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.5, ACPI V2.0a
Support Disc Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor uATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 8.0 inch ( 24.4 cm x 20.3 cm )
Note *1: Refer to www.amd.com for the Hybrid CrossFireX selected GPUs.
*2: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
