1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Intel® Core™2 / Quad-core Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 /

800MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient

CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports ���the latest������ Intel�����® Quad-core processor, which is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. See��� page���� 2���-7 ���for details��������.

NVIDIA® nForce® dual x16 SLI chipset

The NVIDIA® nForce dual x16 SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. It’s designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It’s definitely one of the fastest platform in the world. See Chapter 6 for details. The NVIDIA® nForce dual x16 SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices, dual PCI Express™ x16 slots at with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16 mode, and up to 10 USB 2.0 ports.

NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)

NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth- shattering, scalable performance.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction