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Features
- Intel® LGA 2011 platform/Intel® X79 chipset
- Quad Channel-8 DIMM
- Best Graphics Performance with 4-Way GeForce® SLI™ and CrossFireX™ x16 links
- Intelligent PSU Detection with ASUS Dr.Power
- Better networking with new dual server-grade Intel® I210 Ethernet
- High speed storage and data transfers with ASUS SSD Caching II
Specifications
| Supported CPUs | Intel® Socket 2011 Core™ i7 Processors Intel® Socket 2011 for Xeon® E5-1600/E5-1600 v2 processors Intel® Socket 2011 for Xeon® E5-2600/E5-2600 v2 processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| Chipset | Intel X79 |
| Memory | 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *1 Quad Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology |
| Expansion Slots | 7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x16/x8/x8, black+blue) |
| Storage | Intel® X79 chipset : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Marvell® PCIe 9230 controller : 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white Support Raid 0, 1, 10 ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller : 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), red Support port multiplier support |
| LAN | Intel® I210, 2 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : – Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound – DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel |
| IEEE 1394 | VIA® 6315N controller 1 x IEEE 1394a port(s) |
| USB Ports | ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel® X79 chipset : 13 x USB 2.0 port(s) (10 at back panel, black, 3 at mid-board) |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.0 (blue) 10 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 8 x Audio jack(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) |
| Form Factor | CEB Form Factor 12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.48 cm x 26.67 cm ) |
Packaging and Accessories
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The P9X79-E WS comes in a pretty standard motherboard box. The front, back, and inside flap list the specs and key features along with large pictures of the board itself.
Aside from the motherboard itself ASUS includes a 4,3, and 2 way SLI bridge, rear serial expansion port, rear expansion USB/firewire card, 6 SATA cables, and a driver CD.
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