LGA 775 for Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors
Intel® P31/G31 + ICH7 Chipsets
Compatible with all FSB1600/1333/1066/800MHz CPUs
Untied Overclocking : During Overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCIE/ PCI Buses
Dual Channel DDR2 800/667 (4 x DIMM slots) with max. capacity up to 4GB
1 x PCI Express x16 slot
Supports PCIE Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors
HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices.
1 x WiFi/E header
Supports ASRock Instant Boot
Windows® Vista™ Premium 2008 Logo Ready

LGA 775 for Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors
Intel® G31 + ICH7 Chipsets
Compatible with all FSB 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz CPUs
Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800/667 (2 x DIMM slots) with max. capacity up to 8GB
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, DirectX 9.0, Max. shared memory 384MB
1 x PCI Express x16 slot
4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors, 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Supports ASRock Instant Boot
Supports Smart BIOS, ASRock OC Tuner, Intelligent Energy Saver, Extra ESD Protection
General
CPU - LGA 775 for Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual Core / Celeron® Dual Core / Celeron®, supporting Penryn Quad Core Yorkfield and Dual Core Wolfdale processors
- Compatible with all FSB1600*/1333/1066/800 MHz CPUs
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
- Supports EM64T CPU


*In overclocking mode.
Chipset - Northbridge: Intel® G31
- Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 memory technology
- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR2 800/667 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB*


*Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® Vista™. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® Vista™ 64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
BIOS - 4Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports \"Plug and Play\"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports Jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- Supports Smart BIOS
Audio, Video and Networking
Graphics - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
- Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0
- Max. shared memory 384MB
Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® Vista™ Premium Level HD Audio (ALC662 / VIA® VT1708S Audio Codec)
LAN - Realtek PCIE x1 LAN 8103EL / 8102EL
- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Expansion / Connectivity
Slots - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
Connector - 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (No support for RAID and \"Hot Plug\" functions)
- 1 x ATA100 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x Print port header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Serial Port: COM1
- 1 x VGA Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Other Features / Miscellaneous
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner*
- Intelligent Energy Saver
- Instant Boot
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control
- ASRock U-COP
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)


*the utility is not bundled in Support CD, please go to website/product page for downloading.
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Accessories - Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
- ATA 100 Cables (optional)
- 1 x SATA Data Cable (optional)
- 1 x SATA 1 to 1 Power Cable (optional)
Hardware Monitor - CPU Temperature Sensing
- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
Form Factor - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit compliant

Brand New Design Optimized for AM3 CPU

O.C. DDR2 1200
AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU Support
Turbo Key
EPU
Express Gate
ESATA: SATA-On-The-Go
CPU AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2 ;Phenom™II /Athlon™II /Phenom™ / Athlon™ /Sempron™ Processors
AMD Cool n Quiet™ Technology
CPU Power up to 125W
Chipset AMD 770/SB700

System Bus Up to 5200 MT/s ; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+(Up to AM3) CPU
Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667/533 ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
*We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the yellow slots for better performance.
*Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ /AM3 CPU for one DIMM per channel only.
*Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
2 x PCIe x1
3 x PCI

Storage Chipset
1 xUltraDMA 133/100
5 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports Support RAID 0,1,0+1,JBOD (only for Windows Vista OS)
1 x ESATA

*Due to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. For more information, please refer to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946557/en-us
LAN Realtek8112 PCIE, Gigabit LAN
Audio ALC887 8 -Channel

USB 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports on mid-board,6 ports on back panel)
ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS AI NET 2
Turbo Key
ASUS MyLogo 2
EPU 4-Engine
AI NAP
ASUS Express Gate

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x External SATA
1 x S/PDIF Out
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x COM port
8 -Channel Audio I/O
1 x Parallel Port
Internal I/O Connectors 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector
1 x IDE connector
1 x CD audio-in connector
1 x 4 pin CPU fan connector
1 x 3 pin Chassis fan connector
1 x 3 pin Power fan connector
1 x 20 pin White Panel connector
5 x SATA connectors
3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x 4 pin, ATX + 12V, power connector
1 x 24pin, EPS 12V power connector
1 x 4pin,S/PDIF output connector

BIOS 8 Mb Flash ROM
AMI BIOS Pnp, DMI v2.0, Wfm2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS V2.5

Accessories Users manual
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x SATA cable
I/O Shield

Support Disc Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Update

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This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel Core microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel Core2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. The Intel X38 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of dual-channel DDR3 1333/1066/800 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), dual PCIe 2.0 x 16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
•Support Intel next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU
•Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Ready
•Intel Quad-core CPU Ready
•DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800/
•FSB 1600/1333/1066/800
•Dual PCIe 20 x 16 Graphics
•PCI-X Architecture

Socket AM2+/AM2
Supports AMD Phenom/Athlon 64 X2/64/FX/Sempron Processors
Hyper Transport Technology up to 2G
Supports AMD Cool n Quiet Technology

Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 6150 / nForce 430
CPU SUPPORT AMD Phenom™ X4
AMD Phenom™ X3
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor
AMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor
AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
AMD Sempron™ Processor

HT Support HT 2G

MEMORY Support Dual Channel DDR2 533/667/800 MHz
2 x DDR2 DIMM Memory Slot
Max. Supports up to 4GB Memory

EXPANSION SLOT 2 x PCI Slots
1 x PCI-E x16 Slot

STORAGE 4 x SATA2 3Gb/s Connector
1 x IDE Connector
Support SATA RAID: 0,1,5,0+1

USB 4 x USB 2.0 Port
3 x USB 2.0 Header

LAN Realtek RTL8201CL - 10/100 PHY

INTEGRATED VIDEO NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU, On Board Graphic Max. Memory Share Up to 512MB(Under OS By Turbo Cache)

CODEC Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio

REAR I/O 1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
4 x USB 2.0 Port
1 x COM Port
1 x VGA Port
1 x RJ-45 Port
3 x Audio Connector

INTERNAL I/O 1 x Printer Header
3 x USB 2.0 Header
4 x SATA2 3Gb/s Connector
1 x IDE Connector
1 x Floppy Connector
1 x Front Audio Header
1 x Front Panel Header
1 x CD-IN Header
1 x S/PDIF-OUT Header
1 x CPU FAN Header
1 x System FAN Header

RAID Support RAID: 0,1,5,0+1

DIMENSION Micro ATX Form Factor Dimension: 24.4cm X 19cm ( W x L )

OS SUPPORT Support Windows XP / XP 64 / Vista / Vista 64

ACCESSORIES 1 x IDE Cable
1 x SATA Cable
1 x I/O Shield
1 x CD Driver
1 x Quick Guide

Features
Dual Core Center
Key components status hardware monitor.
Monitor the Dual Core CPU each unit status.
Optimize System status define.
Auto speed up with system loading change.
MSI Advanced Live Update Online
The MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s a new version online. It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website.
Live Update 3
Live Update 3 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
Specifications
CPU
Support socket AM2 for AMD® Athlon 64/Athlon 64X2 CPU / AM2+ for AMD® Phenom CPU. (95W only) Please refer to CPU Support for compatible.
Chipset
NVIDIA® MCP61 (P/S/V)
Main Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR2 533/667/800
2 DDR2 DIMMs (240pin / 1.8V)
Supports a maximum memory size up to 4GB.
Slots
One PCI Express x16 slot.
One PCI Express x1 slot.
Two PCI slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
One IDE port by NVIDIA® MCP61 (P/S/V)
Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode
Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode
Can connect up to two IDE devices
On-Board SATA
Two SATA II ports by NVIDIA® MCP61 (P/S/V)
Supports storage and data transfers at up to 3Gb/s
RAID Function
SATA II 1~2 supports RAID 0, 1 mode by NVIDIA®MCP61 (P/S/V)MSI Reminds You...
The RAID setup floppy disk is optional depending on the districts. You can download the files from the website to make the setup disk.
Audio
Chipset integrated by Realtek® ALC861/883/888
Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
LAN
Supports 10/100 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8201CL
Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8211BL-GR
IEEE1394 / FireWire
Chipset integrated by VIA® VT6308P
Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps
Internal I/O Connectors
ATX 24-pin power connector
4-pin ATX 12V power connector
CPU / System FAN connectors
CD-in connector
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x SATA II connectors
1 x ATA133 connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 4 ports
SPDIF-Out connector
Front panel connector
Front panel audio connector
Chassis intrusion switch connector
Clear CMOS Jumper
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x Parallel
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x VGA port
1 x 6 in 1 audio jack
4 x USB 2.0
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack
Dimension
24.4cm(L) x 20.5cm(W) Micro-ATX Form Factor
Mounting
6 mounting holes.

Specifications
CPU

• Supports Intel® i7 based processors in LGA1366 package.

Chipset

• Intel® X58 Chipset
- Supports QPI up to 6.4GT/s

• Intel® ICH10 / ICH10R Chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec.
- 6 SATAII ports with transfer rate up to 3Gb/s.
- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC.
- ACPI 2.0 compliant.
- Serial ATA RAID 0/1/5/10. (ICH10R)
- Integrated AHCI controller.

Main Memory

• Supports six unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 800/1066/1333* (OC) SDRAM, 24GB Max
- Supports 1GB/ 2GB/ 4GB DRAM size

- Supports x8 / x16 data lines per DIMM
- Supports up to 3 channel mode

Slots

• 2 PCI Express gen2 x16 slots
- supports ATI® Crossfire™
• 1 PCI Express gen1 x4 slot
• 1 PCI slot, support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface

On-Board IDE/SATA

• One Ultra DMA 66/100/133 IDE controller integrated in JMicron® 363.
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.
- Can connect up to two Ultra ATA drives.

• SATAII controller integrated in ICH10/ICH10R/JMicron® 363 chipset
- Up to 3Gb/s transfer speed.
- Supports six SATAII ports by ICH10R (SATA1~6)
- Supports one SATAII port by JMicron 363 (SATA7)
- Supports one eSATA port by JMicron 363.
- Supports AHCI controller with SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 by ICH10R.

MSI Reminds You...
• The RAID setup floppy disk is optional depending on the districts. You can download the files from the website to make the setup disk.

Audio

• Chipset integrated by Realtek® ALC888S / ALC889
- Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec
- Meet Microsoft Vista Premium spce

LAN

• Supports one PCI Express LAN 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Realtek 8111C.

IEEE1394 / FireWire

• VIA® VT6315N chipset
- Supports up to two 1394 ports. (Rear panel x1, pinheader x1)
- Transfer rate is up to 400Mbps.

Internal I/O Connectors

- ATX 24-Pin power connector
- 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- CPU x 1 / System x 3 FAN connectors
- CD-in connector
- Front panel audio connector
- Front panel connector
- 1 x chasis intrusion connector
- 1 x serial port pinheader
- 3 x USB 2.0 connectors
- 7 x Serial ATAII connectors
- 1 x ATA133 connector
- 1 x IEEE1394 connector support additional 1 port (optional)
- 1 x OC Switch
- 1 x Power Button
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x SPDIF-out connector
- 1 x TPM module connector (optional)

MSI Reminds You...
• The floppy disk cable will be optional.

Back Panel I/O Ports

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse
- 1 x eSATA port
- 1 x IEEE1394 port

(optional)
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack
- 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack

BIOS

• The mainboard BIOS provides \"Plug & Play\" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
• The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications.