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Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support

With AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

8-channel high definition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

1.2.2Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control

A first on the AMD platform, the evolutionaary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS third-generation Dual Intelligent Processors with its New DIGI+ Power Control provides total CPU, memory, and SMART DIGI+ Key profile tuning and digital power solutions. Bundled with the ASUS AI Suite II utility, the New DIGI+ Power Control has been upgraded and optimized for a one-click extreme performance. It includes two digital voltage controllers that allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning and CPU voltage control for better efficiency, stability, and performance.

New DIGI+ Power Control

With its two digital voltage controllers, the New DIGI+ Power Control offers an enhanced overall power delivery solution on AMD AM3+ motherboards, and allows ultra-precise DRAM tuning anad ultra-precise CPU control. This evolutionary, innovative, and industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best control mechanism for better efficiency, stability, and performance.

TPU with the All-New SMART DIGI+ Key

Propelling you into the forefront of power management design, ASUS gives you the complete CPU, memory, and new SMART DIGI+ technology with its profile tuning and digital power solutions. Enable the new SMART DIGI+ Key profile with just one click and manually adjusts the CPU ratios in the TPU interface for a blazing 100% increase in CPU frequency and performance.

Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range

Adjusts the CPU and DRAM voltages and VRM switching frequencies for various overclocking scenarios with the onboard programmable digital controllers. Explore for new DRAM tuning possibilities to make the most of the DDR3 memory modules for better CPU/NB loadline calibration performance and 30% more DRAM current capacity. With several power options coupled with an extensive and intuitive UEFI BIOS, overclocking very large memory setups has become extremely easy.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction