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| A8N-SLI Deluxe VENDOR- ASUS |
| FEATURES |
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nVideo nForce4 SLI Socket 939 Motherboard Representing motherboard engineering at its best, the performance of A8N-SLI Deluxe is not for the faint of heart. The NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology enables two PCI-Express cards on this motherboard to provide extreme performance over the edge. Enjoy the latest games with most visual effects; go ahead with the most graphics demanding multimedia utilities. Do not worry, this mobo is good enough for you, the question is, are you game enough for A8N-SLI. Includes Motherboard, SLI connector, 1-port IEEE1394 module, SLI retention bracket, (8) Serial ATA cables, SATA Extension module for external devices, (4) 2-port SATA power cables, 2-port USB 2.0/Game module, 2-port USB 2.0 module, COM Port module, UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable, IDE cable, FDD cable, I/O Shield, Users manual, Setting Sticker.
* Supports AMD Socket 939 Athlon 64FX/Athlon 64 A8N-SLI supports AMD 939-pin Athlon 64 FX/ Athlon 64 processors with 1MB/512KB L2 cache which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus and dual-channel un-buffered DDR400 memory support.
* NVIDIA nForce4 SLI MCP NVIDIA SLI technology revolutionizes PC performance by combining multiple PCI Express GPUs in a single and scalable system! Gamers and hardcore enthusiasts know that dual GPUs mean increased, supercharged 3D graphics and performance.
* PCI Express Architecture PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming. The PCI Express x1 interface creates new usages on desktop PCs e.g., TV tuner, 1394b, and high-speed RAID systems.
* SATA 3Gb/s A8N-SLI supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. Furthermore, the chipset has two dedicated SATA controllers delivering more scalable performance and doubles the bus bandwidth for fast hard drive data retrieval and saves.
* Dual RAID The nForce4 chipset incorporated four Serial ATA and two parallel connectors with high performance RAID functions in RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD. The Silicon Image controller provides another four Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 functions. The A8N-SLI Deluxe is the ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without the cost of add-on cards.
* Dual Gigabit LAN & AI NET2 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. ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the system, and any faulty connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.
* NV Firewall NV ActiveArmor enhances network security while delivers the highest system performance by offloading CPU-intensive packet filtering tasks in hardware. NV Firewall provides professional-grade traffic inspection capabilities, instanton protection, advanced management features and is easy to use and setup via a user friendly wizard.
* AI NOS Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of system resource. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your CPU! The patented AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) technology intelligently detects system load and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS reacts much faster to satisfy your unending need for speeds.
* AI Audio (8-channel Audio) A8N-SLI has eight channels of audio output with Coaxial and optical S/PDIF connector designed to maximize your auditory experience. AI Audio also provides "Jack Sensing" and "UAJ" functions. "Jack Sensing" automatically detects and notifies user of any inappropriate connection. "UAJ" function enables both input and output functions each jacks, thus eliminates the confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks once and for all!
* ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
* IEEE 1394 interface IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.
* Max. 10 USB 2.0 ports supports USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.
* Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster.
* ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
* S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via an optical or coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. -- SPECIFICATIONs ---------------------------------- |
| CPU |
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| Socket 939 for AMD Athlon 64FX Athlon 64 AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing. Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Front Side Bus: 2000 MT/s, 1600MT/s |
| BIOS |
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| 4 Mb Flash ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 |
| CHIPSET |
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| NVIDIA nForce4 SLI |
| MEMORY |
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| (4) 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 4GB DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered DDR SDRAM memory. Dual Channel Memory Architecture |
| SLOTS |
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| (2) PCI Express x16 slots SLI mode: x8, x8 Default (single VGA) mode: x16, x1 (2) PCI Express x1 slots (3) 32-bit PCI slots |
| SLI |
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| Under SLI mode: support two SLI-ready graphics cards Under Default (Single VGA) mode: supports all PCI Express graphics cards. ASUS EZ Plug ASUS SLI Warning LED ASUS EZ Selector ASUS two-slot thermal design ASUS PEG Link for dual PCIe graphic cards |
| AUDIO |
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| Integrated Realtek ALC850, 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports on back I/O |
| VIDEO |
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| None |
| ETHERNET |
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| nForce4 built-in Gbit MAC with external Marvell PHY: - NV ActiveArmor - NV Firewall - AI NET2 MARVELL PCI Gbit LAN controller: - AI NET2 |
| FIREWIRE |
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| Integrated TI 1394 controller supports (2) 1394 ports |
| STORAGE |
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| nForce4 Storage: (4) SATA 3Gb/s (2) UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 NVRAID: RAID0, RAID1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD span cross SATA and PATA. Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller: (4) Serial ATA with RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 (RAID 5 software patch available, no WHQL). |
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| Back Panel: (1) Optical + (1) Coaxial S/PDIF Output (1) PS/2 Keyboard port (1) PS/2 Mouse port (1) Parallel port (2) RJ45 ports (1) IEEE-1394a/FireWire port (4) USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-Channel Audio I/O Internal Connectors: (1) SLI selector card connector (3) USB 2.0 connector supports additional (6) USB 2.0 ports (1) IEEE-1394a/FireWire connector (1) Paraller connector (1) COM connector (Serial) (1) GAME/MIDI connector CPU Fan/2x Chassis Fan/Power Fan/Chipset Fan connectors. Front panel audio connector Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio-in connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector |
| OVERCLOCK |
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| AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS PEG Link for single/dual graphics cards Precision Tweaker: - vDIMM: 9-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 increment - SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): allowing FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment. - PCIe Frequency: allowing PCIe frequency from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment. Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed PCIe/PCI/SATA frequencies. ASUS PEG Link for single/dual graphics cards ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| MISC |
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| Post Reporter ASUS EZFlash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Multilanguage BIOS ASUS Instant Music ASUS SLI warning LED ASUS EZ Selector ASUS EZ Plug |
| SOFTWARE |
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| Support CD includes: - Drivers - ASUS PC Probe - PC Health Monitoring Software - ASUS LiveUpdate Utility - ASUS AI Booster - ASUS Cool ' n' Quiet Utility - NVIDIA nTune Utility - Anti-virus software (OEM version) |
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| ATX form factor, 12" x 9.6"usa.asus.com |
