Asus P8Z68 VGEN3 Intel Z68 ATX Motherboard Socket 1155 for 2nd Generation Intel Asus P8Z68 VGEN3

SocketProcessor Intel Socket 1155 for 2nd Generation Core i7Core i5Core i3PentiumCeleron Processors Chipset Intel Z68 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM Max. 32GB DDR3 220021331866160013331066 MHz Expansion 2 x PCIe 3.02.0 x16 x16 or dual x8 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 x4 mode black 2 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI Multi GPU NVIDIA Quad GPU SLI Technology ATI Quad GPU CrossFireX and LucidLogix Virtu Technology Audio Realtek ALC 892 8 channel High Definition LAN Intel 82579V Gigabit LAN Form Factor ATX 12x 9.6 30.5cm x 24.4cm Connectivity SATA 6Gbs and USB 3.0 Asus Unique Features Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI VRM Industry leading Digital Design ASUS EPU and EPU switch Automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to save power and money. ASUS TPU with Auto Tuning and TurboV with Switch Providing simple steps to easy overclocking. ASUS EFI BIOSEZ ModeThe most flexible and easy to use Bios. MemOK Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility with failsafe settings GPU Boost Upgrade your graphics performance by up to 48ASUS is proud to introduce the P8Z68 VGEN3 Motherboard taking the award winning Asus P8Z68 Series to the next level with support for the latest PCI Express 3.0 technology providing users with up to 32GBs bandwidth and double the performance of PCI Express 2.0 PCIe 3.0 will become a must have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance as well as have the latest technology available to them.The P8Z68 VGEN3 motherboard brings users Intel Smart Response Technology while also delivering the most flexible tuning of the core graphics and memory. Smart Response Technology allows users to experience the benefits of both SSD and HDD. The board combines SSD responsiveness with the capacity of HDD. This in turn results in a FASTER system boot and FASTER data retrieval Users can benefit from a free GPU performance upgrade via two simple methods using iGPU. The first method is through the on board GPU Boost switch and the second method is via the easily adjustable settings in the friendly UI. Users can enhance GPU performance by a massive 34. The ASUS P8Z68 VGEN3 features LucidLogix Virtu which is specifically designed for the Intel Sandy Bridge platforms powerful integrated graphics. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resources providing greater flexibility and efficiency. Exclusive ASUS features also include Dual Intelligent Processors 2 which features DIGI VRM providing high system stability and efficiency precise adjustment under BIOS andUI and an active cooling micro processor. EPU provides system energy saving and real time power management. TPU delivers a second micro processor to free CPU resources as well as easy O.C. and an instant performance boost through an on board switch or the easy O.C. tool TurboV EVO.UEFI BIOS EZ Mode offers users a flexible and simple BIOS graphical interface and mouse control. This model is also rich in SPEC including Quad USB 3.0 and Dual SATA 6Gbs ports and one Intel LAN allowing users to experience the thrill of faster data transfer rates.