| CPU |
LGA2011 socket for Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition |
| Supports 32nm CPU |
| Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
| ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list |
| Chipset |
Intel X79 Express Chipset |
| Memory |
8 x DIMM, max. 64GB*, DDR3 2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
| Quad channel memory architecture |
| Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile 2.1 (XMP) |
| * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default |
| ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. |
| *** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
| Expansion Slots |
3x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (dual at x16/x16 mode; triple at x16/x8/x8 mode) |
| 1x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIe x16_3 at x8 mode) |
| 2x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots |
| * This motherboard is ready to support the PCIe 3.0 specification. Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details. |
| Multi-GPU support |
Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Technology |
| Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology |
| Storage |
Intel X79 Express Chipset |
| - 2x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support (SATA6G_1-2) |
| - 4x SATA 3Gb/s ports (SATA3G_3-6) |
| Marvell PCIe 9128 controller: |
| - 2x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA6G_E1-E2) |
| ASMedia 1061 SATA controller |
| - 2x Power eSATA 6Gb/s ports |
| LAN |
Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance |
| Intel 82579V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) |
| Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller |
| BlueTooth |
Bluetooth v3.0 + HS (Bluetooth v2.1+EDR & Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) |
| ASUS BT GO! Utility |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC898 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
| - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound |
| - BD Audio Layer Content Protection |
| - DTS UltraPC Surround Sensation |
| - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking |
| - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O |
| USB |
3x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers |
| - 2x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support |
| - 6x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (with one additional VIA SuperSpeed USB hub controller) |
| Intel X79 Express Chipset |
| - 12x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) |
| ASUS Unique Features |
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with new DIGI+ Power Control: |
| CPU Power |
| - Industry leading Digital 16+4 Phase Power Design |
| - ASUS CPU Power Utility |
| DRAM Power |
| - Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design |
| - ASUS CPU Power Utility |
| ASUS EPU |
| - EPU, EPU switch |
| ASUS TPU |
| - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch |
| ASUS BT GO! (Bluetooth) |
| - Folder Sync, BT Transfer, Shot & Send, BT to Net, Music Player, Personal Manager, BT Turbo Remote |
| ASUS Exclusive Features |
| - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface |
| - ASUS SSD Caching |
| - USB 3.0 Boost |
| - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support |
| - MemOK! |
| - AI Suite II |
| - AI Charger |
| ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution |
| - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution |
| - ASUS Fan Xpert+ |
| ASUS EZ DIY |
| - USB BIOS Flashback |
| - ASUS OC Profile |
| - ASUS MyLogo 2 |
| - Precision Tweaker 2 |
| - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
| - ASUS EZ Flash 2 |
| - Multi-language BIOS |
| ASUS Q-Design |
| - ASUS Q-Code |
| - ASUS Q-Shield |
| - ASUS Q-Slot |
| - ASUS Q-DIMM |
| - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) |
| - ASUS Q-Connector |
| ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features |
Precision Tweaker 2: |
| - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment |
| - vTTCPU: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment |
| - vCCSA: 255-step system agent voltage control |
| - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control |
| - vPCH: 96-step Chipset voltage control |
| - vCPU_PLL: 48-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control |
| SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) |
| - BCLK/PEG frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment |
| Overclocking Protection: |
| - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| Back Panel I/O Ports |
6x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) |
| 4x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) |
| 1x USB BIOS Flashback button |
| 1x Bluetooth v3.0 + HS module (Bluetooth v2.1 module + Wi-Fi antenna port) |
| 2x LAN (RJ45) ports (1x Intel LAN) |
| 1x Optical S/PDIF Output |
| 2x Power eSATA 6Gb/s ports (green) |
| 8-channel Audio I/O |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
1x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) |
| 4x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports |
| 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| 4x SATA 3Gb/s connectors |
| 1x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) |
| 4x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) |
| 1x Power on switch |
| 1x Reset switch |
| 1x Bluetooth v3.0 + HS header |
| Front panel audio connector |
| 1x S/PDIF Out Header |
| 1x Clear CMOS button |
| 24-pin EATX Power connector |
| 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector |
| System Panel (Q-Connector) |
| 1x MemOK! Button |
| 1x EPU switch |
| 1x TPU switch |
| BIOS |
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
| Manageability |
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE |
| Accessories |
4x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables |
| 4x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables |
| 1x ASUS 2-in-1 Q-connector |
| 1x ASUS 3-Way SLI connector |
| 1x ASUS SLI bridge connector |
| 1x Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Module |
| 1x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna |
| I/O Shield |
| User's manual |
| Support DVD |
Drivers |
| ASUS Utilities |
| ASUS Update |
| Anti-virus software (OEM version) |
| Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) |
Comments
Hardware is moving forward and the SSD will be like the change from DVD to Blue-ray. Come on benchmark, you need to show Sata 3 transfer speed and the switch from PCI-E 2.0 to 3.0, how can you leave out the two main factors of motherboards ? ATTO, Furmark, really need to be shown. The difference on Sata 3 with HDD and SSD, and PCI-E 3.0 with say two video cards against these cards on PCI-e 2.0. Motherboard testing without this kind of testing leaves questions that need answers.
I can't believe ASUS put the FAILED Marvell 9128 on the new x79, they keep up this kind of work and they will be laughed out of the MOBO market.
Additionally, we have about one hundred SATA 6Gb/s tests here:
benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=3&Itemid=60
Wouldn't you use a SSD PCI-E ?
not lately from what i have seen - build quality deteriorating from what most people see in fact.Interesting to finish with an assertion about rma's - where does that figure come from?
Just another opinion on potential?
Then my PSU caused a short and burnt the EATX 24pin block, I ran two 6 hr burn in tests on all hardware on the mobo, all test completed fine with no hardware problems. I wanted to have Asus check it and got an RMA. The board was 7 months old.
I received an e-mail, the problem is not under warranty and the board is unrepairable, please send 175.00 for a replacement. Gave the board to a friend and its working fine.
Asus- rotten dirty thieves, last system I will ever build for anyone with Asus. I'll have them spend an extra 200.00 for a ASRock before buying an Asus. I have been buying Gigabytes, only been a few months, but so far the boards are awesome. The only thing is slow booting due to pool data, so you have to install their software to over ride it. Excellent overclock, no problems with XMP with G-skill, Patriot, Corsair. Gigabyte also seems to keep their drivers up to date better then Asus. With building systems I wish I knew as much as Olin and David, but I get by.
Seems most hardware, caps, are all close in quality. I'm just hurt that Asus shunned me, buying tons of their products, Boards, LCD, Coolers, Roms, then to be told to buy another board. They recall cars, they should recall their boards with the 9128. I generally don't fan to one company like most, I don't love Intel or AMD and try and knock the other. Everything can fail. Just disappointing how Asus treated me as a customer. Your site has been a great help and I think you people have done a good job at informing the public.
I would be interested in finding out what issues you have with the 9128? As it is a controller not only we have used but also competitors. This was the first qualified SATA6G controller to come to market in addition the custom firmware support on this controller is what allows us to offer SSD caching on our X79 vs not having it at all. The validation not only performed by us but those of our partners ( like system integrators has validated the solution as being one that is functional and reliable while offering additional functionality ). For a platfrom like X58 this was additionally the only way to intially provide support for SATA6G capacble SSDs when they launched ( like the C300 ). In regards to it not being a true SATA6G controller this is incorrect as it fully supports the specification yes there is a PCI-E link limitation but this does not mean it will not offer single SSD performance for a SATA6G SSD compared to SATA3G SATA port that is part of the PCH. If you have other feedback as always we are interested in hearing it.
Regards,
JJ
gtx 580 video card and vertex 3 240 gb but the system runs slower then my previus pc is that normal ?????????????
No need for water-cooling.