ASUS Rampage II GENE LGA Intel Core i7 LGA1366 X58 PCIe 2.0 Micro ATX Motherboard. Based on the Intel X58 chipset, the Asus Rampage II GENE is built for Intel Core i7 and is ready for Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs. The Asus Rampage II GENE supports Intel's new QuickPath Interconnect at up to 6.4GT/s, 12GB DDR3 2000 (OC)/1800 (OC)/1600/1333/1066 triple-channel memory, two ATI CrossFireX or NVIDIA SLI graphics cards, SATA 3Gb/s, RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1, JBOD, dual Gigabit LAN, 8-channel high-definition audio, FireWire / IEEE 1394a, USB 2.0, and the latest Asus overclocking features. For prodigious performance and spectacular graphics, choose the Asus Rampage II GENE X58 LGA 1366 motherboard.
Please Note: This is an OEM motherboard and it does not come with rear I/O shield, also known as the backplate cover. This part is not needed and you can still install the board in standard ATX case.
Features:
LGA1366 Intel Core i7 Processor support
This motherboard supports the latest Intel Bloomfield processors in the LGA 1366 package which has memory controller integrated to support 3-channel DDR3 memory. Support Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with system bus up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s. Intel Core i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
Intel X58 Chipset
The Intel X58 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support latest Intel Core i7 Processors and Intel's next generation system interconnect interface, Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance.
PCIe 2.0
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
SLI/CrossFire On-Demand
Why choose when you can have both?
SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Rampage II Extreme, you’ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology, supporting up to three graphics cards in a 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen
Triple-Channel, DDR3 2000 (OC) MHz
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 (OC)/1800 (OC)/1600 (OC)/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The triple-channel DDR3 architecture triples the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 43.2 GB/s.
Specifications:
CPU:
Intel Socket 1366 Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition/Core i7 Processor Supports Intel Dynamic Speed Technology
Chipset:
Intel X58 / ICH10R
System Bus:
Up to 6400 MT/s with QuickPath Interconnection
Memory:
6 x DIMM, Max. 24 GB, DDR3 2000 (OC)/1800 (OC)/1600 (OC)/1333/1066 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Triple channel memory architecture
Expansion Slots:
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 support at dual x16 speed
1 x PCIe 2.0 x4
1 x PCI 2.2
Multi-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA SLI / ATI CrossFireX Technology
Storage:
Intel ICH10R controller
6 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
JMicron JMB363 PATA and SATA controller
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 for up to 2 PATA devices
1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port
1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)
LAN:
Realtek 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
Audio:
SupremeFX X-Fi built-in 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
EAX Advanced HD 4.0
X-Fi CMSS-3D
X-Fi Crystalizer
Creative Alchemy
Supports Optical S/PDIF out ports on rear
IEEE 1394:
2 x 1394a port(s) (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard)
USB:
12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
Peripheral Support:
ROG OC Station
ASUS Unique Features:
Power Design
8-phase CPU power
2-phase QPI/DRAM power
2-phase NB power
2-phase Memory power
CPU Level Up
Keyboard-TweakIt
Memory Level Up
iROG
Extreme Tweaker
Loadline Calibration
Intelligent overclocking tools:
ASUS AI Booster Utility
O.C. Profile
Overclocking Protection:
COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
Voltiminder LED
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features:
MemOK!
External LCD Poster
Q-Fan Plus
ASUS EPU-6 Engine
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS MyLogo3
Back Panel I/O Ports:
1 x External SATA
1 x IEEE 1394a
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple)
1 x S/PDIF (Optical)
1 x Clr CMOS switch
Internal I/O Connectors:
3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
1 x IDE connector for two devices
7 x SATA connectors
5 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Optional
2 x thermal sensor connectors
1 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x LCD Poster connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x CD audio in
System panel connector
BIOS:
16 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability:
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE
Form Factor:
Micro ATX / uATX Form Factor
9.6" x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
CPU Support List:
Core i7 920 (2.66G, L2:4x256KB, L3:8M, rev.C0, 130W)
Core i7 920 (2.66G, L2:4x256KB, L3:8M, rev.D0, 130W)
Core i7 930 (2.8G, L2:8M, rev.D0, 130W)
Core i7 940 (2.93G, L2:4x256KB, L3:8M, rev.C0, 130W)
Core i7 950 (3.06G, L2:4x256KB, L3:8M, rev.D0, 130W)
Core i7 960 (3.2G, L2:4x256KB, L3:8M, rev.D0, 130W)
Core i7 970 (3.2G, Smart Cache:12M, rev.B1, 130W)
Core i7 980 (3.33G, Smart Cache:12M, rev.B1, 130W)
Core i7 Extreme Edition 965 (3.20G, L2:4x256KB, L3:8M, rev.C0, 130W)
Core i7 Extreme Edition 975 (3.33G, L2:4x256KB, L3:8M, rev.D0, 130W)
Core i7 Extreme Edition 980X (3.33G, shared cache:12M, rev.B1, 130W)
Core i7 Extreme Edition 990X (3.46G, L2:6x256KB, L3:12M, rev.B1, 130W)