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1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
2nd Generation Intel
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Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket
This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation IntelIntel
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Core™ i7 Processor Family inCore™ i7 Processor Family in
LGA2011 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad-channel
(8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics
performance. 2nd Generation IntelIntel
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Core™ i7 Processor Family is one of the most powerfulCore™ i7 Processor Family is one of the most powerful
and energy efcient CPUs in the world.
Intel
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X79 Express Chipset
The Intel
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X79 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design that supports the new
socket 2011 2nd Generation IntelIntel
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Core™ i7 Processor Family. It improves performance byCore™ i7 Processor Family. It improves performance by
utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally,
the X79 comes with 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval, doubling
the bandwidth of current bus systems.
3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support
Both SLI and CrossreX architectures work awlessly on new ASUS X79 boards, with PCI
Express slots designed to accommodate the power of up to three current graphics cards.
Whether for professional graphics work, heavy duty multimedia or dedicated gaming, more
than ample graphics power can be applied whenever needed.
Quad-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.
C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of
the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The quad-
channel DDR3 architecture quadruple the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance.
* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600
MHz frequency as default.
Complete USB 3.0 Integration
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 4 USB 3.0
ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster
than USB 2.0. The P9X79 LE affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.
PCIe 3.0 Ready
The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance
of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double
the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds,
combined with the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by complete backward
compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It is a must-have feature PC users aiming
to improve and optimize graphics performance, as well as have the latest, most future-proof
technology.
* This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Functions will be available when using PCIe
3.0-compliant devices. Please refer to www.asus.com for updated details.