The SABERTOOTH X58 Motherboard from ASUS is a computer motherboard that is compatible with Intel CPUs that use the LGA1366 socket. These include the Core i7 Extreme and Core i7 family. The board supports triple-channel DDR3 memory, quad-GPU SLI and CrossFireX graphics cards, USB 3.0, eSATA 6Gbps, and many other advanced technologies.
ASUS uses only high-quality components in the fabrication of this board. It uses TUF capacitors, alloy chokes, and MOSFETs -- all of which meet military specifications. The Efficient Switching Power Design (E.S.P.) ensures that key components are supplied with the proper amount of power at all times -- improving reliability and reducing excess heat generation. The CeraM!X heatsink uses ceramics to conduct heat away from the system.
| CPU |
Intel Socket 1366 Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition/Core i7 Processor Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology |
| Chipset | Intel X58/ICH10R |
| System Bus | Up to 6400MT/s; Intel QuickPath Interconnect |
| Hardware Platforms |
6x DIMM, Maximum 24GB, DDR3 1866/1800/1600/1333/1066 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Triple channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) for details. |
| Expansion Slots |
2x PCIe 2.0 x16 (dual at x16/x16 mode) 1x PCIe x16 (at x4 mode) 2x PCIe x1 1x PCI |
| Multi-GPU Support |
Supports nVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology Supports ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology |
| Storage |
Intel ICH10R controller 6x SATA 3.0Gbps ports (black) Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Marvell 9128 PCIe SATA 6Gbps controller 2x SATA 6Gbps ports (gray) Supports EZ Backup and SuperSpeed functions JMicron JMB362 SATA controller 1x Power eSATA 3Gbps port (SATA On-the-Go) 1x eSATA 3Gbps port (SATA On-the-Go) |
| LAN | Realtek 8110SC Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC ASUS Noise Filter Supports 192kHz/24-bit BD Lossless Sound Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O |
| IEEE-1394 | VIA VT6308P controller supports 2x 1394a ports (One at midboard; one at back panel) |
| USB |
NEC USB 3.0 controller 2x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, at back panel) Intel ICH10R Southbridge 12x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back panel) |
| ASUS Unique Features |
"TUF ENGINE!" Power Design 8-phase CPU Power 2-phase Memory Power 2-phase VTT_CPU Power E.S.P.: Efficient Switching Power Design TUF Components (Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard) "Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solutions CeraM!X Heatsink Coating Tech ASUS Fan Xpert "Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel MemOK! |
| Special Features |
Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Shield True USB 3.0 support True SATA 6Gbps RAID support |
| Back Panel I/O Ports |
1x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1x IEEE 1394a 1x LAN(RJ45) port 6x USB 2.0/1.1 8-Channel Audio I/O 2x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 1x Power eSATA 3Gbps port (green) 1x eSATA 3Gbps port (red) |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
3x USB connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1x IEEE 1394a connector 1x Power Fan connector 1x S/PDIF Out connector Front panel audio connector COM connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 2x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray) 6x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (black) 1x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1x NB Fan connector 3x Chassis Fan connectors (1x 4-pin, 2x 3-pin) 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1x MemOK! button |
| BIOS | 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a |
| Manageability | WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE |
| Agency Approval | ATX |
| Dimensions | 12 x 9.6" (30.5 x 24.4cm) |
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I chose this mobo for my first build and it is perfect. I live in a tropical zone and this mobo is built to withstand such temperature. It is very tough. Very easy to install because everything is marked. Everything is great except the expansion slots. There is only one pci slot and if you install a video card in the pci-ex16 it will block the pci slot.
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I like a raid controller on this motherboard.
I recommended to my friends.
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