CPU Support List

CPU
1. Support for Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/ Intel Core i3 processors/Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package
2. L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)

Chipset
1. Intel Z68 Express Chipset

Memory
1. 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
4. Support for non-ECC memory modules
5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:
1. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

Audio
1. Realtek audio codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
4. Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
1. 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
3. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
4. 2 x PCI slots

Multi-Graphics Technology
1. Support for AMD CrossFireX technology
* The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x4 mode when AMD CrossFireX is enabled.

Storage Interface
Chipset:
1. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
2. 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3/4) supporting up to 3 SATA 3Gb/s devices
3. 1 x mSATA connector
4. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
* When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.

USB
Chipset:
1. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4. 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
5. 1 x mSATA connector
6. 1 x CPU fan header
7. 2 x system fan headers
8. 1 x power fan header
9. 1 x front panel header
10. 1 x front panel audio header
11. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
12. 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
13. 1 x clearing CMOS jumper
14. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

Back Panel Connectors
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2. 1 x parallel port
3. 1 x serial port
4. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5. 1 x HDMI port
6. 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
7. 1 x RJ-45 port
8. 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller
1. iTE IT8728 chip

H/W Monitoring
1. System voltage detection
2. CPU/System temperature detection
3. CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
4. CPU overheating warning
5. CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
6. CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install.

BIOS
1. 2 x 32 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
3. Support for DualBIOS
4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features
1. Support for @BIOS
2. Support for Q-Flash
3. Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
4. Support for Download Center
5. Support for Xpress Install
6. Support for Xpress Recovery2
7. Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
8. Support for Smart 6
9. Support for Auto Green
10. Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)
11. Support for ON/OFF Charge
12. Support for Cloud OC
13. Support for 3TB+ Unlock
14. Support for TouchBIOS
15. Support for Q-Share

Bundle Software
1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
2. Intel Smart Response Technology
3. LucidLogix Virtu
* Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on the back panel.

Operating System
1. Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP

Form Factor
1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm