This motherboard supports the latest 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad-channel (8 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

Product Type:   Desktop Motherboard

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer:   Intel
Chipset Model:   X79 Express
Total Processor Supported:   1
Processor Technology:   Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
Processor Technology:   Hyper-Threading Technology
Processor Technology:   Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Processor Technology:   Virtualization Technology
Processor Socket:   Socket R LGA-2011
Processor Supported:   Core i7
64-bit Processing:   Yes
Multi GPU Supported:   CrossFireX
Multi GPU Supported:   SLI

Memory

Number of Memory Slots:   8
Memory Form Factor:   DIMM
Maximum Memory:   64 GB
Memory Standard:   DDR3-1600/PC3-12800
Memory Standard:   DDR3-2400/PC3-19200 (O.C.)
Memory Standard:   DDR3-1066/PC3-8500
Memory Standard:   DDR3-1333/PC3-10600
Memory Standard:   DDR3-1866/PC3-15000
Memory Standard:   DDR3-2133/PC3-17000 (O.C.)
Memory Technology:   DDR3 SDRAM

I/O Controller

Controller Type:   Serial ATA/300
Controller Type:   Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported:   Yes
RAID Levels:   5
RAID Levels:   1+0
RAID Levels:   0
RAID Levels:   1

Video

Onboard Video:   No

Audio

Sound Controller Manufacturer:   Realtek
Sound Controller Model:   ALC898
Audio Channels:   7.1

Network & Communication

Bluetooth:   Yes
Gigabit Ethernet:   Yes
Wi-Fi:   Yes
Wi-Fi Standard:   IEEE 802.11b/g/n

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots:   6
PCI Express Standard:   PCI Express 2.0
PCI Express Standard:   PCI Express 3.0
Total Number of PCI Express Slots:   6
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots:   2
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:   4

Storage

Number of SATA Interfaces:   8

Back Panel Interfaces

eSATA:   Yes
Number of eSATA Ports:   2
Total Number of USB Ports:   10
Number of USB 2.0 Ports:   4
Number of USB 3.0 Ports:   6
Audio Line In:   Yes
Audio Line Out:   Yes
Microphone Port:   Yes
S/PDIF:   Yes
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports:   1
Network (RJ-45):   Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:   2

Onboard Interfaces

Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:   10
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports:   8
Number of Onboard USB 3.0 Ports:   2
Onboard LEDs Header:   Yes
Onboard Audio Header:   Yes
Onboard S/PDIF Header:   Yes

Controls/Indicators

Buttons & Keys:   Power
Buttons & Keys:   Reset
Buttons & Keys:   CMOS Clear

Power Description

Power Supply Supported:   EPS12V

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:   ATX
Width:   12.0"
Depth:   9.6"

Miscellaneous

Package Contents:  

• P9X79 DELUXE Desktop Motherboard
• User's Manual
• I/O Shield
• 4 x SATA 3Gb/s Cable(s)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Cable(s)
• 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge(s)
• 1 x SLI Bridge(s)
• 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
• 1 x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna(s)
• 1 x Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Module(s)

Certifications & Standards:  

• FCC
• CE

Green Compliant:   Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority:   REACH
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority:   WEEE

Warranty

Standard Warranty:   3 Year Limited