Asus Maximus V Gene S1155 Intel Z77 DDR3 mATX

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The ROG Maximus V GENE features the new Intel Z77 express chipset and comes with SupremeFX® III audio and network traffic management via Intel® Ethernet and ASUS GameFirst technology, affording smoother and more immersive gameplay. Containing display port and HDMI, the Maximus V GENE also includes Smart DIGI+ power control and the world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS consisting of two dedicated onboard chips, the TPU and EPU. This also consists of multiple digital voltage controllers that allow for ultra-precise tuning of CPU, iGPU and DRAM power delivery while working with the TPU to ramp up performance to full potential for the ultimate user experience.

The new architecture creates a cooler and quieter desktop carefully designed in accordance with next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power standards to offer consumers the very latest in innovation and readiness. Fan Auto Tuning Mode scans fans individually to detect their thermal properties through automatic speed sensing. Custom fan speeds can be adjusted automatically or manually with a single mouse click, achieving an optimal balance of cooling and low noise. Extreme Engine Digi+ combines analogue and digital elements with an adjustable CPU PWN frequency to efficiently dissipate heat and achieve a better electric conduction; keeping the overall motherboard reliable. Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0dB, with highly specific fan speed controls that react to actual system loads for more accurate response.

Furthermore the Maximus V GENE includes support for both NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX which offer the ultimate in flexibility for 3D graphics and Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology, and Intel® Rapid Start Technology, while also natively supporting PCI Express 3.0.

Asus Exclusive Innovations

• 100% Japan-made Solid
• ASUS Anti-Surge Protection;
• DIGI+ Power Control
• AI Suite II
• UEFI BIOS

Innovations

• Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - with New DIGI+ Power Control include three digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise DRAM tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control
• Quad GPU AMD CrossfireX - a flawless architecture accommodating the power of up to four graphics cards
• LudicLogix Virtu MVP - boots responsiveness, improves gaming frame rates by 30-70% and sharpens visual quality

Spec details

• CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium / Celeron Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
• Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset
• Memory Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
• Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots [red] (Single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)* 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot [black] 1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo expansion card
  • PCIe3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd genernation Core™ Processors.
• VGA Integrated Intel HD Graphics Processor
  • Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution 2560 x 1600@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4a with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports Intel InTru 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider
• Multi-GPU Support NVIDIA SLI™ / AMD CrossFireX Technology Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology*
  • LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems.
• Storage Intel Z77 Express Chipset: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports [black] 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port 1 x mSATA 3Gb/s slot on mPCIe Combo expansion card Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology* ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [red]*
  • Supports on Intel Core™ processor family with Windows® 7 operating systems. * These SATA ports are for data hard drives only.
• LAN Intel Gigabit LAN Controller x 1
• Audio SupremeFX III, built-in 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology 1500 uF Audio Power Capacitor Gold-plated jacks
  • Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 110 dB
  • Output THD+N at 1kHz: 95 dB Audio Feature:
    • X-F® Xtreme Fidelity
    • EAX Advanced™ HD 5.0
    • THX TruStudio PRO
    • Creative ALchemy
  • Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
  • Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
• USB Intel Z77 Express Chipset: 4 x USB 3.0 ports; 2 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [red]* 8 x USB 2.0 ports; 4 ports at back panel, 1 for ROG Connect [white]; 4 ports at mid-board ASMedia USB 3.0 controller: 2 x USB 3.0 ports; 2 ports at back panel [blue] *UASP standard only supports Windows 8.
• ROG Exclusive Features mPCIe Combo (mPCIe/mSATA combo card) ROG Connect
  • RC Diagram
  • RC Remote
  • RC Poster
  • GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II
  • 8 phase CPU power
  • 4 phase iGPU power
  • 2 phase DRAM power UEFI BIOS features :
  • ROG BIOS Print
  • GPU.DIMM Post CPU Level Up GameFirst ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker USB BIOS Flashback Loadline Calibration ROG O.C. Profile
• Special Features ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Exclusive Features
  • AI Suite II
  • TurboV EVO
  • USB 3.0 Boost
  • Fan Xpert 2
  • AI Charger+
  • Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY
  • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • ASUS EZ Flash 2
  • ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design
  • ASUS Q-Connector
  • ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
  • ASUS Q-Slot
  • ASUS Q-DIMM
• Back I/O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 4 x USB 2.0 (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect) 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s 4 x USB 3.0 [blue] 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x Audio jacks
• Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 2 x CPU Fan connectors 3 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x Go Button 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCIe Combo header
• Accessory User's manual I/O Shield 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI bridge 1