Asus Maximus Formula - Manual (Page 18)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Republic of Gamers
The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best
hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we
welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are
only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making
statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then
join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers.
Intel ® Quad-core Processor ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Quad-core processors in the LGA775
package and Intel’s next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. It is excellent for
multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB.
Intel ® Quad-core processor is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. See
page 2-8 for details.
Intel ® Core™2 Duo/ Intel ® Core™2 Extreme CPU support
This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package and Intel’s next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. With the new
Intel ® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the
Intel ® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
See page 2-8 for details.
Intel ® X38 Chipset
The Intel ® X38 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of
dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/677 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side
Bus), dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics, and multi-core CPUs. With the specially
included Intel ® Fast Memory Access technology, available memory bandwidth
usage is optimized and memory access latency is reduced—allowing faster
memory speed.
ATI CrossFire™ Technology
ATI’s CrossFire™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating
the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFire™
allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust
your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check
the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control
Center.