The Asus P6X58-E PRO Motherboard is an ATX Form Factor motherboard for Intel Socket 1366 Core i7 Extreme Edition / Core i7 Processors. The board features Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM. This design delivers precision power and intelligently adjusts PWM voltage and frequency modulation with little power loss, via BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface, to boost the overclocking range while performance achieves its full potential.
The board's Turbo Processor / TPU chip performs precise voltage control and advanced monitoring via Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. The onboard Bluetooth wireless design allows for smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices without an additional adapter. Eight special functions provide a substantial breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution: Folder Sync, BT Transfer and Personal Manager offer file sharing options; BT Turbo Key / Remote and Pocket Media provide remote controller capabilities; and BT-to-Net, Music Player, and Shot and Send offer entertainment. All of these features can be accessed via the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface.
The Asus AI Suite II consolidates every exclusive feature into a single, easy-to-use package. It enables users to supervise overclocking, energy management, voltage and sensor readings. You can even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. This all-in-one software provides diverse but simple functions, without the need to switch back and forth between utilities.
Enjoy USB 3.0 support, with blazing-fast data transfer rates of up to 4.8 Gbps. The board is also equipped with the SATA 3.0 interface, offering transfer speeds of up to an astonishing 6.0 Gbps!
The board supports 3-channel / 6 DIMM DDR3 memory, plus Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a maximum bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. The P6X58-E PRO features the Intel X58 Express Chipset, delivering better performance via serial point-to-point links, enabling higher bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes for better graphics performance.
This motherboard boasts support for both 3-Way SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX GPUs. Get ready for a gaming style you've never experienced until now. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround sound, for the ultimate immersive experience. The Asus fanless design ensures that operating noise won't get in the way of your enjoyment of this beautiful sound.
| CPU |
Intel Socket 1366 Core i7 Extreme Edition / Core i7 Processors Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology See CPU Support List |
| Chipset | Intel X58 / ICH10R |
| Hardware Platforms |
6x DIMM, Max. 48 GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 2000(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz 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 Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) |
| System Bus | 6.4 GT/s Intel QuickPath Interconnect |
| Expansion Slots |
3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16, x8, x8 or x16, x16, x1) 1 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI |
| Multi-GPU Support |
Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology |
| Storage |
Intel ICH10R controller: 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s port(s), blue Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Marvell PCIe 9128 controller: 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s port(s), navy blue JMicron JMB362 controller*: 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port(s), red 1 Please Note:*These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported. close |
| LAN | Intel 82567, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth V2.1+EDR ASUS BT GO! Utility |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC 889 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC: Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Absolute Pitch 192 kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel |
| IEEE-1394 |
VIA 6308P controller 2 x IEEE 1394a port(s): 1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel 2 Please Note:Commonly known as FireWire close |
| USB |
NEC USB 3.0 controller: 2 x USB 3.0 port(s): 2 at back panel, blue Intel ICH10R controller: 10 x USB 2.0 port(s): 6 at back panel, black+red, 4 at mid-board |
| Overclocking Features | Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| ASUS Unique Features |
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS TPU: Auto Tuning TurboV TPU Switch ASUS EPU: EPU ASUS Digital Power Design: Industry leading Digital 8 +2 Phase Power Design ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS BT GO!: Folder Sync BT Transfer Shot & Send BT to Net Music Player Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote: Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features: MemOK! AI Suite II Ai Charger Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS Q-Shield ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design: ASUS Q-LED (DRAM) ASUS Q-Slot |
| Back Panel I/O Ports |
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s 1 x IEEE 1394a 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0 6 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector(s) 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector(s) 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 2 x CPU Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x TPU switch |
| BIOS | 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, 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 |
| Form Factor | ATX 12 x 9.6" (30.48 x 24.38 cm) |
| Agency Approval |
RoHS European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready GreenASUS |
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I got the best package. This is the first time i ever got something pack in the right size box with bubble wrap all around motherboard.
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