Asus Maximus Formula Special Edition Motherboard

Excellent Experience for Ultimate Gaming/Overclocking Motherbaord
The Asus Maximus Formula X38 Special Edition works perfectly with the hottest fleet of Intel processors ever created, including the Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Extreme, Pentium D, and Pentium 4 processors with 1600, 1333, 1066, or 800MHz FSB. Based on the Intel X38 chipsets with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology, the Maximus Formula SE X38 supports DDR2-1220/1066/800/667MHz memory up to 8GB, PCI-E x16/x1, and ATI CrossFire graphics cards. This outstanding ATX mainboard also supports SATA 3.0 Gb/s, RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, as well as 8-channel high-definition audio, 1394a, and USB 2.0 (12 ports). This Asus Maximus Formula X38 Special Edition extreme gaming board also supports a huge array of overclocking features, including Fusion Block System, Extreme Tweaker, and much more.

	LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready The Maximus Formula Special Edition motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 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® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
	LGA775 Intel® 45nm Processor Ready The Maximus Formula Special Edition motherboard supports the latest Intel 45nm CPU which introduces new micro-architecture features for greater performance at a given frequency, up to 50% larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for new levels of energy efficiency.
	ATI CrossFire Technology ATI's CrossFire boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolutions to get the high image quality you want. CrossFire ignites with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings you desire. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with your advanced 3D settings, and check the effect with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI's Catalyst™ Control Center to rule your CrossFire system.
	Intel® X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support the next generation 45nm CPU in high-end desktop and workstation platform; and up to 8GB of dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 MHz or DDR2 800/667 MHz memory architecture. It also supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), fully dual PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs.

Asus Maximus Formula Special Edition Motherboard

Fusion Block System
H2O ready: The next step in thermal solution.
The Fusion Block System is a more efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers with complicated looks. It is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with the additional ability to connect to a water cooling system. By taking the entire integrated solution into design considerations, the user can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to north bridge and south bridge with a single connection. The Fusion Block System is the most versatile, efficient, and the most advanced thermal system there is on a motherboard.

	Socket The Asus Maximus Formula SE motherboard features a Socket 775 design. The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and upgrade your processor.
	Chipset The Maximus Formula Special Edition motherboard is based on the Intel X38 Northbridge chipset and the Intel ICH9R Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Pentium D , Pentium 4 Extreme Edition and Celeron D4xx Processors, with Hyper-Threading Technology and 800/1066/1333/1600MHz Front Side Bus support.
	Memory Expansion The Maximus Formula Special Edition provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with a total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 667/800/1066MHz Memory
	IEEE 1394a interface IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.
	Dual full-speed PCIe 2.0 slots The Maximus Formula Special Edition fully supports PCI Express 2.0, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. Increased graphics bandwidth provides up to 8 GB per direction and a combined 16 GB maximum, plus the flexibility to support another PCIe device and legacy PCI devices.
	IDE The Maximus Formula Special Edition includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133.
	Audio The Maximus Formula Special Edition comes with an ADI 1988B HD audio codec which supports high quality 8-channel audio.
	Serial ATA RAID Support The Maximus Formula Special Edition supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance, up to 3.0Gb/s.
	Dual Gigabit LAN The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency.