Now that we have already presented several high-end motherboards we do this little series with the new top model of the Republic of Gamers Series Asus for the new socket 1155th The Maximus family for the mainstream platforms from Intel (previously Sun 775 and 1156) is usually from uATX board Maximus genes, the "standard model" Maximus Formula and the solution with full equipment, the Maximus Extreme, has introduced the Asus today officially .
As with the Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD7, the MSI Big Bang Marshal and the EVGA P67 Classified you have given everything to meet the buyer any wish. Since it is beyond the scope would list all the features we try to limit the most important things. As expected, based on the P67 chipset and the base 1155, which makes it compatible with the new Sandy Bridge processors. Consequently, four DDR3 slots available, which operate at up to 32 GB RAM and 2200 MHz. As part of the chipset also get 4x SATA 3Gb / s (gray) and 2x SATA 6 Gb / s (red), but by a Marvell 9182 controller with additional 2x SATA 6 Gb / s extended.
Apart from four PCIe x16 slots are available, of which can be use three pieces with 8 lanes for Triple-SLI or CrossFire. At the back there are a total of 8 USB 3.0 ports, which are two Renesas VIA controller and two hubs provided. They are joined by two Gigabit LAN ports that are unusually driven by Intel controller. But more important here are the overclocking options where one is a step further.
A major advantage of the Maximus Extreme IV: Instead of the traditional BIOS now uses EFI. This allows a first time, to make screenshots of the settings, and without the camera. Apart from that we offer through the extra USB 2.0 port on the back of the possibility of ROG Connect the laptop to connect to the motherboard and change on this overclocking settings and to monitor other properties live. About iDirect
RC Bluetooth or ROG these settings you can also by phone or in the case of iDirect make an iPhone App iPad. Alternatively, the Bluetooth card and use only for data exchange.
Also interesting is the new way to flash a new BIOS / EFI version: USB BIOS Flashback. Therefore one must not start the operating system still in the EFI menu, go - you stick to only the USB flash drive to the file located on it, presses the appropriate button for 2 seconds and you will be flashed.
Extreme Engine Digi + is the code name for a range of new digital voltage converters, which aims to promote a more constant power supply and the precise setting better overclocking results.
And finally, a property that must on every right board for Overclocked: The ability to read voltages at test points per meter. Other small details are beautiful example of the "LN2 Mode" to switch to extreme temperatures or the possibility of single PCIe lane jumper.
source:ASUS
As with the Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD7, the MSI Big Bang Marshal and the EVGA P67 Classified you have given everything to meet the buyer any wish. Since it is beyond the scope would list all the features we try to limit the most important things. As expected, based on the P67 chipset and the base 1155, which makes it compatible with the new Sandy Bridge processors. Consequently, four DDR3 slots available, which operate at up to 32 GB RAM and 2200 MHz. As part of the chipset also get 4x SATA 3Gb / s (gray) and 2x SATA 6 Gb / s (red), but by a Marvell 9182 controller with additional 2x SATA 6 Gb / s extended.
Apart from four PCIe x16 slots are available, of which can be use three pieces with 8 lanes for Triple-SLI or CrossFire. At the back there are a total of 8 USB 3.0 ports, which are two Renesas VIA controller and two hubs provided. They are joined by two Gigabit LAN ports that are unusually driven by Intel controller. But more important here are the overclocking options where one is a step further.
A major advantage of the Maximus Extreme IV: Instead of the traditional BIOS now uses EFI. This allows a first time, to make screenshots of the settings, and without the camera. Apart from that we offer through the extra USB 2.0 port on the back of the possibility of ROG Connect the laptop to connect to the motherboard and change on this overclocking settings and to monitor other properties live. About iDirect
RC Bluetooth or ROG these settings you can also by phone or in the case of iDirect make an iPhone App iPad. Alternatively, the Bluetooth card and use only for data exchange.
Also interesting is the new way to flash a new BIOS / EFI version: USB BIOS Flashback. Therefore one must not start the operating system still in the EFI menu, go - you stick to only the USB flash drive to the file located on it, presses the appropriate button for 2 seconds and you will be flashed.
Extreme Engine Digi + is the code name for a range of new digital voltage converters, which aims to promote a more constant power supply and the precise setting better overclocking results.
And finally, a property that must on every right board for Overclocked: The ability to read voltages at test points per meter. Other small details are beautiful example of the "LN2 Mode" to switch to extreme temperatures or the possibility of single PCIe lane jumper.
source:ASUS