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General| Non-ECC | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X6 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | - |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 0 |
| Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin) | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them. |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC887 |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 970 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard southbridge | AMD SB950 |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Parallel processing technology support | Quad-GPU CrossFireX |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111E |
| Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BIOS type | EFI |
| ACPI version | 2.0a |
| BIOS memory size | 32 Mbit |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 229 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
Precautions to prevent electrical shock and hazards.
Guidelines for safe handling and installation of motherboard components.
Describes the structure and content of the user guide.
Links to ASUS website for updated product and software information.
Mentions optional documents that may be included with the product.
Explains safety symbols and text formatting used in the manual.
Safety precautions before installing components or changing settings.
Describes the motherboard layout, placement, and general features.
Covers CPU socket, installation, and heatsink assembly.
Details DIMM sockets, memory configurations, and installation.
Information on PCI and PCI Express slots for expansion cards.
Explains the function and use of jumpers, specifically Clear RTC RAM.
Describes rear panel and internal connectors for peripherals and components.
Information on installing operating systems and using the Support DVD.
Covers utilities like EZ Update for BIOS management and updates.
Utility to update BIOS without an OS.
Auto recovery tool to restore BIOS after corruption.
Utility to update BIOS in a DOS environment.
FCC and Canadian compliance statements.
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