Maximus Formula LGA775 | Asus Maximus Formula Motherboard No I/O

Asus Maximus Formula LGA775 X38 DDR2 Motherboard. This motherboard supports the latest Intel 45nm CPU which introduces new micro-architecture features for greater performance at a given frequency, up to 50% larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for new levels of energy efficiency. This motherboard supports the latest IntelR Core?2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support IntelR next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new IntelR Core? microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, IntelR Core?2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers.

* Please Note: This is an OEM motherboard and it does not come with rear I/O shield also known as back-plate cover. This part is not needed and you can still install the board in standard ATX case.

Specifications:

CPU
Intel® Socket 775 Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Support Intel® 45nm CPU

Chipset
Intel® X38 ICH9R Intel Fast Memory Access Technology

Front Side Bus
1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1200*/1066/800/667 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture

Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support at full x16, x16 speed
3 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
2 x PCI 2.2

CrossFire
Support ATI CrossFire graphics cards

Storage
Southbridge
6 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10
JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 for up to 2 PATA devices

LAN
Dual Gigabit controllers, both featuring AI NET2
Support Teaming Technology
2 x 1394a port(s) (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard)

Audio
SupremeFX II Audio Card
ADI 1988B 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports
ASUS Noise Filter

USB Ports
12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)

Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x S/PDIF Out
1 x IEEE 1394a
2 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x Clr CMOS switch

Internal I/O Connectors
3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
6 x SATA connectors
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x CPU Fan connector
3 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
3 x Optional Fan connectors
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
24-pin Power connector
3 x thermal sensor connector
1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
System Panel

BIOS
16 Mb Flash ROM DMI 2.0
AMI BIOS
PnP
WfM 2.0
SM BIOS 2.4
ACPI 2.0a
Multi-language BIOS

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x24.5 cm )