Desktop PC platforms based on the Intel® X48 Express Chipset, combined with either the Intel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Core™2 Quad or Intel® Core™2 Extreme processors establish a new standard for performance. Designed to push the limits, the Intel® X48 Express Chipset supports the new Intel® QX9770 Core™2 Extreme processor with 1600 FSB, dual-channel XMP 1333 MHz DDR2 memory, next generation dual X16 PCI Express 2.0 and Intel® Extreme Tuning to extract the maximum platform performance.

With the growing imbalance between CPU and memory performance, it is critical to optimize the memory controller design to obtain the maximum possible performance from the memory subsystem. The redesigned Intel X48 Express Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) architecture significantly increases overall system performance through the optimization of available bandwidth with the new 1600 MHz system bus and reduction of memory access latency with Intel® Fast Memory Access. These technology breakthroughs result in optimized system architecture with built-in intelligence, greatly improving system memory performance. The updated MCH also includes support for Intel 45nm next-generation Intel Core 2 processor family and wider internal data buses that support dual-channel DDR2 memory technology at 1333 MHz.

Features
- Socket 775, Intel Core2 Quad/Duo, 1333MHz FSB
- CrossFire Technology
- PCI Express x16 (Gen2)
- Dual-Channel DDR2 1066
- CMOS Reloaded
- 8 SATA 3Gb/s with RAID
- Gigabit LAN
- 6-Phase Digital PWM
- Realtek ALC885 for 8CH HD Audio in Bernstein card

    Compliance

Certifications

RoHS

    CPU

Supported Processors	Intel
Processor	Intel Socket 775 Core2 DUO Multi Core Processors
Socket	Socket 775
Maximum Bus Speed	Up to 1600MHz OC

    Motherboard

Chipset	Intel X48 /ICH10R
RAID Supported	Yes
SATA Supported	Yes SATA 3Gb/s Controller
IDE/EIDE Supported	Yes

     Rear Panel I/O Ports

Connections

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x S/P DIF

     Internal I/O Connectors

Connections

3 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 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 2 x thermal sensor connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS connector System Panel 5 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional

     Expansion

Expansion

2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 support at x16, x8, x8, or dual x16 speed 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot) 3 x PCI 2.2

     Memory

Maximum Memory	16 GB
Memory Bus Speed Range	DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800(O.C.)
Memory Slot	4 x 186-pin DIMM Slots

     Graphics Device

Graphics

NA

     Audio

Integrated Sound

Onboard Audio Card 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header Supports Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports on rear

     Physical

Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions	26.4cm (W) x 30.5cm (L)