Asus RAMPAGE IV GENE - Manual (Page 24)

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3.3 Sound with Clarity
SupremeFX III
Sound Supremacy
The SupremeFX III™ onboard audio solution is an 8-channel HD audio equipped with a
carefully selected 1500uF capacitor that provides a clean, ripple-free audio power – perfect
for enveloping gaming environments. With a metallic EMI cover, and a special layout design
on the PCB, the advanced SupremeFX Shielding™ technology isolates analog audio signals
from digital sources for exceptional clarity and high fidelity, while a golden-plated jack
ensures rich notes reach your ears with a minimal distortion. In real world testing, a signal-to-
noise ratio (SNR) of 110dB was achieved, yielding almost lossless audio.
A bounty of industry standards are supported, including EAX® 5.0 Advanced HD, Creative®
ALchemy and THX® TruStudio™ PRO, so the same great audio experiences found in live
performances, films and recording studios are reproduced faithfully right on the PC. When
bundled with the Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB2 suite, the SupremeFX III™ is the perfect choice
to provide an exceptional gaming experience with realistic sound effects.
1.3.4 ASUS Special Features
USB 3.0 Support
10X (Front + Rear) true USB 3.0 support!
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.
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, and
double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
SATA on the Go
The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage specification, delivering an enhanced scalability, and doubling the bus
bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval. The external SATA port located at the
back I/O provides a smart setup and hot plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos, and
other entertainment contents from your external devices.