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, Serial ATA III
Memory
Memory type
DDR3
Number of RAM slots
8 ×
Connection Mode
quad-channel
Max. frequency (OC)
2,133 MHz
Advanced parameters
Advanced features
AMD CrossFireX, NVIDIA SLI/NVlink, RAID controller
Sound card type
Realtek ALC898
Number of sound card channels
7.1
Connectors
External
eSATA, FireWire, Optical out, PS/2, RJ-45 (LAN), USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1
Internal
FireWire bracket, S/PDIF header, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III, USB 2.0 header, USB 3.0 (3.1 gen1) bracket
PCI express x16
2×
PCI express x8
1×
PCI express x1
2×
USB 2.0
10×
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
3×
Serial ATA III
6×
Serial ATA II
4×
PCI
1×