ASUS RAMPAGE III FORMULA Motherboard Review : Introductions & Specifications (1/1)

Article by Venom-Crusher On January 22, 2011 7,108 views
ASUS RAMPAGE III FORMULA Motherboard Review

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...สวัสดีครับ สำหรับในวันนี้ผมก็มีมาเธอร์บอร์ดจากทาง ASUS ที่มากันใน Platform LGA1366 มาให้ชมคั่นกระแส Generation 2 Intel Core Processor กันสักหนึ่งรุ่นนะครับ โดยมาเธอร์บอร์ดรุ่นนี้จะมากันในชื่อรุ่น ASUS RAMPAGE III FORMULA ซึ่งก่อนอื่นเราไปชมสเป็คต่างๆของตัวมาเธอร์บอร์ดตัวนี้กันก่อนนะครับ

Overview

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CPU Feature

LGA1366 Intel® Core™ i7 Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

Chipset Features

Intel® X58 Chipset
The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors with LGA1366 package and Intel® next generation system interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance.

Multi-GPU Technology

SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand
Why choose when you can have both? SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Rampage III Extreme, you’ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology, supporting up to four graphics cards in a 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen.

Memory Feature

Tri-Channel, DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The Triple-channel DDR3 architecture double the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

Future Transfer Technology

True USB 3.0 Support
10X faster data rates! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0—the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
True SATA 6Gb/s Support
Experience the future of storage! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

ROG Exclusive Features

Extreme Engine Digi+
Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Now you'll be able to push your spanking new Intel CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that others only dream of. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need for voltage and the desire for rock solid performance to bring the ultimate user experience.
ROG Connect
Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way! Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook—just like a race car engineer—with ROG Connect. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.
GameFirst
The speed you need to pwn Low Internet latency allows you to frag more, and get fragged less. That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that manages the flow of traffic according to your needs so that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files, and engage in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you need to pwn your opponents.
ProbeIt
Get all hands-on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard´s measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 8 sets of detection points so you´ll know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester.
BIOS FlashBack
Two BIOS ROM. Two BIOS settings. Twice the overclocking flexibility. Overclocker's prayer to have BIOS flexibility is answered! With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can overclock with even more confidence. BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save two versions of the BIOS simultaneously. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one BIOS can be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is to be stored with any previous version. BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to overclockers!
CPU Level Up
A Simple click for instant upgrade Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.

Sound with Clarity

SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in
Play with ultra-real cinematic in-game surround sound! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. It features EAX Advanced HD 5.0 and OpenAL for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. It even comes with THX TruStudio Pro Branding, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to ensure high definition adventures in audio.

Software Bundled

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
The best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry´s highest.

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Specifications

CPU Intel® Socket 1366 Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition/Core™ i7 Processor Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Chipset Intel® X58 /ICH10R
System Bus Up to 6400 MT/s with QuickPath Interconnection
Memory 6 x DIMM, Max. 24 GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Triple channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL.
Expansion Slots 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support x16; x16/x16; x16/x8/x8 configurations 2 x PCIe x16 1 x PCI 2.2
Multi-GPU Support Support NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ / ATI CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage Intel ICH10R controller 6 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports Intel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10 JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller 2 xExternal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Marvell® 9128 PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller 2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
LAN Intel® Ethernet 82567V Gigabit LAN GameFirst
Audio SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - THX® TrueStudio PRO™ - X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - Creative ALchemy - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports Optical S/PDIF out ports on rear
IEEE 1394 2 x 1394a port(s) (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard)
USB NEC® USB 3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (at back panel) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel, 1 reserved for ROG Connect)
Overclocking Features ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8-phase CPU power - 3-phase QPI/DRAM power - 2-phase NB power - 2-phase Memory power ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker BIOS Flashback with onboard BIOS switch button Loadline Calibration ROG Extreme OC kit - LN2 Mode - Q_Reset Overclocking Protection - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS AI Booster Utility - ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool ROG Connect
Special Features ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Connector Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Cls CMOS (at rear) CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x IEEE 1394a 1 x LAN(RJ45) port 8 -Channel Audio I/O 1 x Clr CMOS switch 2 x External SATA port (1 is Power eSATA port) 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Blue