CPU Intel Socket 1156 Core i7 Processor/Core i5 Processor/Core i3 Processor/ Pentium Processors Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology* Chipset Intel H55 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)*/2133/2000/1866/1800/1600/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (2.5GT/s, gray slots) 1 x PCI VGA Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920x 1200 @ 60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048x 1536 @ 75 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1748 MB Storage Intel H55 Express Chipset built-in 6 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports MARVELL 9123 controller 2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports LAN Gigabit LAN controller Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Audio Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *Use the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-Channel audio output - Support Jack-dectection, Multi-streaming,Front Panel Jack-Retasking (Only in Mic in port) - Optical S/PDIF out ports at board & back I/O USB NEC Controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) Intel H55 Express Chipset built-in: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - GPU Boost - Auto Tuning* (Adopt fast mode) - TurboV - Turbo Key ASUS Power Solutions - ASUS EPU ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vIMC: Adjustable IMC voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.015V increment - vPCH: Adjustable PCH voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: Adjustable CPU_PLL voltage at 0.05V increment - iGPU: Adjustable iGPU voltage at 0.00625V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment - Internal Base Clock tuning from 80MHz up to 500MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) * PCI Express frequency tuning is only for Lynnfield CPU Special Features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x LAN(RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 3 x Jack (8-channel) Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (1x4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connector (1x3-pin) 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM , SPI, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE Accessories 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User's manual Support Disc Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor uATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.0 inch ( 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm ) It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.