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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ |
| Chipset | AMD 880G |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Max Memory | 32GB |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| PCI Slots | 2 |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 1600/1333/1066 |
| PCI Express x16 | 2 |
| Onboard Video | AMD Radeon HD 4250 |
| Onboard Audio | VIA VT1708S 8-Channel |
| Onboard LAN | Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 10 |
| Multi-GPU Support | CrossFireX |
Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazards during system setup and operation.
Highlights ASUS utilities for overclocking, power saving, cooling, and EZ DIY.
Introduces the ASUS TurboV utility for overclocking and system tuning.
Explains features like TPU, Core Unlocker, and MemOK! for performance and stability.
Lists precautions to take before installing components or changing settings.
Step-by-step instructions on how to install a CPU into the motherboard socket.
Provides instructions on how to install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.
Step-by-step guide on inserting a DIMM module into the socket correctly.
Instructions on how to safely remove a DIMM module from its socket.
Steps for physically installing and configuring expansion cards in motherboard slots.
Instructions on how to clear the CMOS RTC RAM to reset BIOS settings.
Explains the function and operation of the Core Unlocker switch for CPU core activation.
Details the TPU switch for enabling/disabling the TurboV Processing Unit.
Describes the MemOK! switch for memory compatibility tuning and troubleshooting.
Details the ATX power supply connectors and PSU recommendations.
Explains the system panel connector for power buttons, LEDs, and reset switches.
Provides a step-by-step guide for the initial system power-on and POST.
Warns about BIOS updating risks and advises downloading latest BIOS from ASUS website.
Details the ASUS Update utility for managing and updating BIOS in Windows.
Explains how to update BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility via USB flash drive.
Describes the CrashFree BIOS 3 utility for restoring corrupted BIOS files.
Details the ASUS BIOS Updater utility for DOS environment and backup.
Menu for configuring SATA storage devices, speeds, and channels.
Allows selecting CPU levels for automatic overclocking and choosing overclocking configurations.
Allows setting CPU ratio and DDR3 operating frequency for performance.
Allows setting CPU/NB frequency and HyperTransport link speed for performance.
Features for optimizing GPU, automatic overclocking, and fine-tuning DRAM timings.
Adjusts DRAM drive strength and CPU/NB voltage modes for performance tuning.
Allows setting various voltages for DRAM, HT, Northbridge, Southbridge, and SidePort memory.
Configures power management features like restoring AC power loss and wake-up events.
Displays and configures hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Sets the sequence of devices for system startup.
Configures boot-related settings like Quick Boot, Full Screen Logo, and NumLock state.
Allows setting supervisor and user passwords for system security.
Provides access to BIOS update utility and profile management for overclocking settings.
Options for saving/discarding changes, loading defaults, and exiting BIOS setup.
Describes GPU Boost for overclocking the integrated GPU in Windows.
Explains Turbo Unlocker for dynamic CPU core adjustments based on system load.
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