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Asus Crosshair III Formula AMD 790FX (Socket AM3) PCI-Express DDR3 Motherboard
Order Code: ASU-CSIII
Manf.Code: 90-MIB8V0-G0EAY00Z
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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
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) |
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 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 |
