Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously send different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors ... Read more
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Pros: After you fix the BIOS, it has great performance (assuming it runs) and then it will die. But hey, when it runs, if it runs, it is fast.
Cons: Need to upgrade BIOS to use FX chip. Even then, it will glitch. Then it will die. Other experts had same problem. ASUS most likely has ESD issues (I was well grounded).
Summary: They tell you to use a flash to update the BIOS. Use a virgin flash, and save it. Any flash that has been used, might be formatted, and the MOBO ...
Summary: They tell you to use a flash to update the BIOS. Use a virgin flash, and save it. Any flash that has been used, might be formatted, and the MOBO will not recognize the BIOS. You can not flash from a CD because of formatting reasons.
But remember, it will still die afterwards. Sending back to ASUS. If returned, will keep as a low end backup.
Description:Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously send different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
Compatible Processors Athlon X2 ( Maximum TDP 125 Watt ), Phenom II X6, Phenom II X3, FX, Phenom II X4, Sempron, Athlon II X4, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X2, Athlon II X3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared video memory (UMA)
Max Allocated RAM Size 1 GB
Audio
Type High Definition Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec Realtek ALC887
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
LAN
Network Controller Realtek RTL8111E
Network Interfaces Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Processor - Socket AM3+, 2 x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16, 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1, 1 x PCI
Storage Interfaces AMD SB710 : Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / JBOD
Interfaces 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Serial - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Parallel - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear)/line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer)/microphone - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 6 x Hi-Speed USB ( Internal ), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output ( Internal ), 1 x Audio ( Internal )
Power Connectors 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Features
BIOS Type AMI
BIOS Features ACPI 2.0a support, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, SMBIOS 2.5 support
Hardware Features ASUS EZ DIY, Audio jack detect technology, Conductive Polymer Capacitors, AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, ESD Guards, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), AMD Hybrid CrossFireX technology support, ASUS Turbo Key, ASUS EPU-4 Engine, Jack retasking, ASUS Q-Fan, Core Unlocker
Miscellaneous
Cables Included 2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included Drivers & utilities, ASUS AI Charger
Compliant Standards ErP Ready, Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a
Width 9.6 in
Depth 8 in
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
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