Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
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Two PCI Express x16 slots for Graphics Interface(the 2
x4)
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Two PCI Express x1 slots
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Three 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
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Five 7-pin SATA connectors
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
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One PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector
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Four USB 2.0 ports
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One VGA port
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One DVI port
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One HDMI port
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Two USB 3.0 blue ports
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One RJ45 LAN port
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One eSATA port
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One Clear CMOS Button
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One optical SPDIFO port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and
8-ch line-out
BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many sys-
tem features including the following:
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Power management
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Wake-up alarms
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CPU parameters
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CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in
the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.
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