Socket and chipset
Socket
Intel 2011
Chipset
Intel X79
Format & functions
Motherboard form factor
eATX (Extended ATX)
Basic functions
Integrated network card, Integrated sound card, PCI Express 3.0
Memory
Memory type
DDR3
Number of RAM slots
8 ×
Max. frequency (OC)
2,500 MHz
Connection Mode
quad-channel
Advanced parameters
Advanced features
AMD CrossFireX, NVIDIA SLI/NVlink, RAID controller, MOSFET cooler
Sound card type
Creative Sound Core 3D
Number of sound card channels
7.1
Connectors
External
eSATA, Optical out, PS/2, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1
Internal
CIR Header, Front Panel Audio connector, IR Header, S/PDIF header, Serial ATA II, USB 2.0 header, USB 3.0 (3.1 gen1) bracket
PCI express x16
7×
USB 2.0
8×
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
4×
Serial ATA III
10×
Serial ATA II
4×
