LGA1156 Intel® Lynnfield Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in LGA1156 package which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing great graphics performance. Intel® Lynnfield processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

Intel P55

The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7 Processor. Intel® P55 providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!

This motherboard brings you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFireX. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel P55 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. - now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy O.C. tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

ASUS Express Gate 0 to Internet in Seconds!

Express Gate™ is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering Windows®.

ASUS Fanless Design - Heat-sink solution

The crystal-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS crystal-shaped heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature , which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading.Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

CPU	Intel® Socket 1156 Core™ i7 Processor/Core™ i5 Processor Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Chipset	Intel® P55 Express Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)*/1600/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (single at x16) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, 2.5GT/s) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) 3 x PCI
Multi-GPU Support	Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage	Intel® P55 Express Chipset built-in 6 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10 VIA VT6415 PATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
LAN	Realtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2
Audio	VIA® VT1708S 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC  - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O  - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming  - ASUS Noise Filter
USB	14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at back panel)
Unique Features	ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features - ASUS TurboV, ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Exclusive Features - Express Gate - MemOK! - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS O.C. Profile
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x RJ45 port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O

Processor:	Intel Core i7-950 Quad 3.06Ghz (Turbo 3.33Ghz)
Memory:	16GB DDR3 RAM
Storage:	2TB HDD
Graphics Card:	1.2GB Dedicated nVidia GTX570 Graphics
Operating System:	Excludes Software
Screen:	Excludes LCD Display
Built-In Devices:	Steel Chassis with 23 cm Built in Cooling Fan, Heavy Duty 1000 Watt Power Supply Back
Optical Drive:	Blu-Ray Burner
Warranty:	1 Year Warranty (Upgrade to 3 Years Onsite Parts & Labour Australia Wide On-Site Pick Up & Return Warranty for $189 - This option can be selected from our recommended add-ons that are displayed on the right hand side)
	Front Panel Ports : e-SATA connector x 1, USB2.0 x 4, IEEE 1394 Firewire x 1, HD Audio