ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket AM2 Motherboard, nForce 570 SLI Chipset, Supports Dual-Core AMD AM2 Processor, Dual DDR2 800, SLI Ready, SATA RAID

AI Lifestyle Series motherboards bring lifestyle and personal computing together. They provide better system performance for graphics-intensive applications such as 3D games and deliver cutting-edge audio features that dramatically enhance the quality of voice signal. Thoughtful design further allows quick and easy system setup. To create a peaceful environment, several new and improved innovations are included to reduce noise and temperature. Don't change your way of life for a computer. Instead let the ASUS Lifestyle Series improve the quality of your life.

Features:
Support AMD Socket AM2 CPU.
AMD Live Ready!.
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI Technology.
Advanced Thermal Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution.
Dual channel DDR2 800.
ASUS Crystal Sound:
ASUS Array Mic.
Noise Filter.

Specifications:

• CPU:
  - Support AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlo 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron.
  - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology.
  - AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing.
  - AMD Live! Ready.


• Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP(media and communications processor).


• Front Side Bus: 2000 / 1600 MT/s.


• Memory:
  - Dual channel memory architecture.
  - 4 x 240-pin DIMM, support max. 8GB DDR2 800/667/533 ECC and non-ECC, un-buffered memory.


• SLI:
  - Support two identical NVIDIA SLI-Ready graphics cards (at x8, x8 mode).
  - ASUS two-slot thermal design.
  - ASUS PEG Link.


• Expansion Slots:
  - 2 x PCI Express x16 slot at x16, x8 speed. Support NVIDIA SLI technology (both at x8 mode).
  - 2 x PCI Express x1.
  - 3 x PCI 2.2.


• Storage:
  NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP supports:
  - 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33.
  - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s.
  - NVIDIA MediaShield RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD span cross Serial ATA drives.
  JMicron JMB363 SATA controller supports:
  - 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s.
  - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s port on back I/O (SATA On-the-Go).
  - Support RAID 0, 1, and JBOD.


• LAN:
  - Dual Gigabit LAN controllers support NVIDIA DualNet technology.
  - NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP built-in dual Gigabit MAC with external Marvell PHY.
  - Support Teaming and Fail-Over functions.
  - Support TCP/IP Acceleration.


• Audio:
  - ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC.
  - Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking.
  - Coaxial, Optical S/PDIF out on back I/O port.


• IEEE 1394a: TI 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports.


• USB: max.10 USB2.0/1.1 ports.


• ASUS AI Lifestyle Features:
  - AI Nap.
  - AI Gear.
  - Advanced Thermal Design:
  - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution.
  - ASUS Crystal Sound:
  - ASUS Array Mic.
  - Noise Filter.


• BIOS: 4Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3.


• Overclocking Features:
  - Intelligent overclocking tools: ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System). AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner). ASUS PEG Link (automatically performance tuning). ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool
  - Precision Tweaker: vDIMM: 15-step DRAM voltage control. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment. Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): allowing FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment. PCI Express x16 Frequency from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1 MHz increment.
  - Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall). ASUS AI Booster Utility. Adjustable FSB frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI Express frequencies.


• Special Features:
  - ASUS EZ DIY:
  - ASUS Q-Connector.
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS3.
  - ASUS EZ Flash2.
  - ASUS Music Alarm.


• Back Panel I/O Ports:
  - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple).
  - 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green).
  - 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.
  - 1 x External SATA.
  - 2 x LAN (RJ45) port.
  - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
  - 1 x IEEE 1394a port.
  - 1 x COM port.
  - 8-channel Audio ports.


• Internal I/O Connectors:
  - 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports.
  - 1 x Floppy disk drive connector.
  - 1 x IDE connector for two devices.
  - 7 x SATA connectors.
  - 1 x CPU / 4 x Chassis / 1 x Power Fan connectors.
  - 1 x ADH connector.
  - 1 x IEEE1394a connector.
  - 1 x Parallel connector.
  - Chassis Intrusion connector.
  - Front Panel Audio connector.
  - 1x S/PDIF output connector.
  - CD audio in.
  - 24-pin ATX Power connector.
  - System panel connector.
  - 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector.


• Manageability: WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE.


• Support CD:
  - Drivers.
  - ASUS PC Probe II.
  - ASUS Update.
  - ASUS AI Booster.
  - NVIDIA MediaShield RAID.
  - Anti-virus software (OEM version).


• Accessories:
  - 1 x SLI bridge.
  - 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit(USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only).
  - 1 x ASUS Array Mic.
  - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable.
  - 1 x Floppy disk drive cable.
  - 6 x SATA cables.
  - 3 x SATA power cable for 6 devices.
  - 1 x 2-port USB2.0 module.
  - 1 x IEEE1394a port module.
  - 1 x I/O Shield.
  - InterVideo Media Launcher (OEM version only).
  - User's manual.


• Form Factor: ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm).