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This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.
AMD 790FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and quad PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
his motherboard supports native DDR3 1600(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. * DDR3 1600(O.C.) is supported by AM3 CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models
Features
AMD AM3 CPU support
AMD 790FX/SB750
DDR3 1600(O.C.)
MemOK!
CPU Level Up
SupremeFX X-F
General
Part Number
90-MIB8V0-G0EAY00Z
Model Number
Crosshair III Formula
Form Factor
ATX
Width
30.5cm
Depth
24.5cm
Processor Information
Compatible Processors
AMD Phenom II
AMD Athlon II
AMD Sempron 100 Series Processors
Socket Type
AMD AM3
Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer
AMD
Chipset Type
AMD 790FX/SB750
Memory
RAM Installed / Max Capacity
0 MB / 16 GB Max
RAM Slots
4 x 240 Pin
Supported RAM Technology
DDR3 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Supported RAM Speeds
DDR3 PC3-8500/1066MHz
DDR3 PC3-6400/800MHz
Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 x PCIe x16
3 x PCIe x1
1 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 External SATA
1 x IEEE 1394a
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x Clr CMOS switch
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple)
3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x IDE connector for two devices
3 x thermal sensor connector
5 x SATA connectors (Blue)
System Panel connector
8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional
1 x LCD Poster connector
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
Storage Interfaces & Controllers
SATA Ports
5 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports
IDE Ports
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 port
RAID
RAID 0,1,5,10,JBOD
LAN & Networking
Controller
AI NET 2
Lan Speed
Gigabit LAN
Ports
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
Audio
Controller/Codec/Information
SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card
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
ASUS MyLogo 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Fan 2
External LCD Poster
ASUS Q-Shield
AMD OverDrive Support
ASUS TurboV
Accessories
Accessories List
SupremeFX X-Fi audio card
1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector (USB, System panel; Retail version only)
1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a + 2-port USB2.0)
External LCD Poster
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
Serial ATA cables
I/O shield
Cable Ties
User's manual