Native DDR2 1066 memory support

This motherboard is the AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 2­14 for details.

DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus. com for the supported CPU models.

Hybrid SLI™

Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon NVIDIA. Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. GeForece Boost turbo-charges performance of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with motherboard GPUs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed and enables low-power operation when performance is not needed. You can switch from the discrete GeForce GPU(s) to the motherboard GPU for a quiet, low power PC experience.

NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)

NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows three GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications nearly triple performance! See Chapter 6 for details.

HDMI/DVI support

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for full HD 1080p visuals. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.

With the bundled HDMI to DVI adapter, this motherboard also supports DVI output. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for digital display devices like LCD monitors. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. See page 2-28 for details.

Since the Intel® driver for Windows® XP OS does not include screen scraper defense, you can only play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™.

ASUS Crosshair II Formula

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