Specifications
CPU AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
AMD 140W CPU Support
AMD Cool n Quiet™ Technology
* 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset AMD 870/SB850
Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Hz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
* 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.
* When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs
* Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.
System Bus Up to 5.2 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
2 x PCIe x1
3 x PCI
Storage AMD SB850 controller :
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
LAN Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller
Audio Realtek® ALC 887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *1
- Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Anti-pop Function
USB Ports AMD SB850 controller :
12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 8 at mid-board)
ASMedia® ASM1042 controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Overclocking Features Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Hybrid Switch :
- Core Unlocker
- Turbo Key
TurboV
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- AI Suite II
- Anti-Surge
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
1 x COM port(s)
1 x Parallel port(s)
3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports 4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 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 Power 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 System panel(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Core Unlocker switch(es)
Accessories User s manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
BIOS 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS 2.5
Support Disc Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 8.4 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm )
Note *1: Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-Channel audio output
