This motherboard supports the latest Intel Bloomfield processors in LGA1366 package which has memory controller integrated to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Support Intel(R) QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with system bus up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6GB/s. Intel Bloomfield processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Motherboard also supports New Intel 32nm Processors!

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

The Intel X58 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support latest Intel Core i7 Processors and Intel?s next generation system interconnect interface, Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance.

Features

Intel Core i7 Processor Ready

Intel X58/ICH10R

Triple-channel, DDR3 2000(O.C) Support

TweakIt

ProbeIt

Extreme Engine with ML Cap Design

SLI/CrossFire On-demand

SupremeFX X-Fi

BIOS Flashback

General

Part Number	90-MIB6L0-G0EAY00Z
Model Number	Rampage II Extreme
Form Factor	ATX
Width	30.5cm
Depth	26.9cm

Processor Information

Compatible Processors	Intel Socket 1366 Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition Intel Socket 1366 Core i7 Processor
Socket Type	Intel Socket 1366

Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer	Intel
Chipset Type	X58

Memory

RAM Installed / Max Capacity	0 MB / 24 GB Max
RAM Slots	6 x 240 Pin
Supported RAM Technology	DDR3 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Supported RAM Speeds	DDR3 PC3-12800/1600MHz (O.C) DDR3 PC3-10600/1333MHz DDR3 PC3-8500/1066MHz

Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots Total (Free)

3 x PCIe x16 1 x PCIe x4 2 x PCI

VGA & Integrated Graphics Options

Video Controller	None Present
Video Controller Location On Motherboard or On CPU	None Present
Supported Ouputs	None Present

Ports & Connectivity - External IO Panel (Back of Motherboard)

Ports Present & Quantity

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 2 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch

Ports & Connectivity - Internal IO (Header pins on Motherboard - Inside Case)

Ports Present & Quantity

3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x EL I/O Shield Connector 3 x thermal sensor connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS connector System Panel 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 8 x ProbeIt connectors 1 x LCD Poster connector 1 x BIOS FlashBack boot up selection header 1 x ROG light connector

Storage Interfaces & Controllers

SATA Ports	6 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports
IDE Ports	1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66/33
RAID	RAID 0,1,5,10

LAN & Networking

Controller	Dual Gigabit LAN controllers
Lan Speed	Gigabit LAN
Ports	1 x LAN(RJ45) port

Audio

Controller/Codec/Information

SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card ADI AD2000B 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC EAX Advanced HD 4.0 X-Fi CMSS-3D X-Fi Crystalizer Creative ALchemy Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header Supports Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports on rear

Features & Technologies

Feature List

External LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear) EL I/O Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3

Accessories

Accessories List

ProbeIt Cable 3-Way SLI Cable SLI Cable ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster 3 in 1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable SATA cables SATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module EL I/O Shield Thermal sensor cables Cable Ties User's manual

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