Product Description

This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus, and AMD® Cool ´n´ QuietTM Technology.

CPU   
AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2 ;Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Phenom™ / Athlon™ /Sempron™ Processors
Support 45nm CPU
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (by CPU type)
Support CPU up to 125W
*Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list

Chipset   
AMD 780G/SB700
System Bus    Up to 5200 MT/s ; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM3/AM2+ CPU

Memory   
2 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066*/800/667 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM3/AM2+ CPU models.
*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 WindowsWindows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
*Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)

Expansion Slots   
1 x PCIe x16
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
Supports PCI Express™ 2.0/1.0 Architecture

VGA   
Integrated ATI Radeon HD3200
Max. shared memory: 256 MB
Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. resolution 2560x1600 (@ 60Hz dual-link)
Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P)
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@85Hz)
Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support (For Windows Vista only)
Dual VGA output support:
RGB & DVI
RGB & HDMI

Storage    Chipset
1 xUltraDMA 133/100
6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports Support RAID 0,1,0+1 (* For Windows Vista only)

LAN   

PCIe Gb LAN

Audio   
ALC887 High Definition Audio 8 -Channel CODEC
Supports Jack-detect and Multistreaming teconologies
Supports S/PDIF out interface

USB   
12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)

ASUS Unique Features   
 ASUS EPU-4 Engine
 ASUS Express Gate
 ASUS Q-Button (AI NAP / Turbo Key)
 ASUS Q-Fan
 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
 ASUS EZ Flash 2
 ASUS AI NET 2
 ASUS MyLogo 2
Overclocking Features    SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
 FSB tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment
Adjustable DRAM Voltage
Overclocking Protection
 ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Back Panel I/O Ports   
1 x DVI
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port

Internal I/O Connectors   
3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA connectors
COM connector
System Panel
1 x High Definition Front panel audio connector
1 x CD audio-in connector
1 x S/PDIF output connector
1 x Printer Port
CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Connector
24-pin EATX power connector
4-pin ATX 12V Power connector

BIOS   
8 Mb Flash ROM
AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI 2.0a

Form Factor   
uATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 8.8 inch ( 24.4 cm x 22.4 cm )