| CPU Features |
   LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready
This
motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core and Intel® Core™2
processors in LGA775 package. It's excellent for multi-tasking,
multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066/800 MHz FSB. Intel®
Quad-core is one of the most powerful CPU in the world.
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NVIDIA nForce® 680i SLI™
 The
NVIDIA® nForce® 680i 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 gamers, extreme
overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI
technology support.It's definitely one of the fastest platform in the
world.
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 NVIDIA SLI™ Technology
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. For some
applications nearly 2X performance! (From www.NVIDIA.com)
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Dual-Channel DDR2 800
DDR2
is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR.
With the highest speed up to 800MHz,DDR2 memory provides great
performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
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| ASUS AI Lifestyle Features |
 AI Lifestyle Series 
AI
Lifestyle Series motherboards bring lifestyle and personal computing
together. They provide you better system performance to enjoy
graphic-intensive games and applications. The cutting-edge audio
feature dramatically enhances the quality of voice signal. Thoughtful
design allows you to set up your system easily. To create a peaceful
environment, several new and improved innovations are included to
reduce noise and temperature. Don't change your way of life for a
computer. Instead let the ASUS Lifestyle Series improve the quality of
your life.
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Advanced Thermal Design
ASUS
has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the
motherboard, and most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power,
Northbridge and Southbridge.
 Stack Cool 2
StackCool
2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by
ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical
components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed
circuit board) for effective heat dissipation.
 Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution
Cooling
fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with noise and
malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is
specifically created to provide a cool environment without all the
baggage. The heat pipe, heat sinks and strategic board layout were
tailor made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner.
 8 Phase Power Design
 ASUS
8-Phase Power Design keeps CPU and power module away from suffering
risk of high power stress, which makes CPU lifetime much longer and
system more stable. Furthermore, It provides high efficiency operation
to generate less heat than conventional power solutions and
consequently achieve cool system environment. With this strong power
pump, this motherboard is made for overclocking.
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| ASUS EZ DIY |
 ASUS Q-Connector
 The
Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel
cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter
eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making
connection quick and accurate.
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CrashFree BIOS 2
The
CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in
a support DVD. Users can reboot their system through the support DVD
when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS
auto-recovery process. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this
protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
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ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ
Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool
and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can
update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional
floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.
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| Audio Features |
 SupremeFX (ADI 1988b)
 The
SupremeFX audio card is designed to provide you the best game sound
experience. With 24bit/192kHz full sampling in all surround channels,
no matter if you're hearing your game through headphones or 7.1
surround speakers, we'll deliver the effects loud and clear!
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 DTS Connect™
This
feature is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC.
DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a
DTS audio signal and send it out from your PC to any DTS enabled
system. While DTS NEO:PC turns your stereo audio such as MP3, WMA, CD,
and other sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience.
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| Intelligent overclocking tools |
AI NOS™
 Applications
such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of system
resource. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your CPU! The patented AI NOS™
(Non-delay Overclocking System) technology intelligently detects system
load and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks.
Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much
faster to satisfy your unending need for speeds . |
ASUS O.C. Profile
The
motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings
can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to
share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. |
C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 
When
the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open
the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS
would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU
setting again.
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| ASUS Unique Features |
MyLogo3
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
The
ASUS MyLogo 3 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows
you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and
animated boot logos.
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Music Alarm
Wake up by your favorite music
Wake
up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an
alarm clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call
with your favorite CD music when system is off.
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| Interface Feature |
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Dual Gigabit LAN
The
integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network
gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. This
capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any
added arbitration or latency.
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IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE
1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders,
storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.
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| ROHS and Operating System |
 GreenASUS
The
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 and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing
the impact on the environment. |
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