Review: ASUS Maximus V Gene
Published by Christian Ney on 23.05.12Page:
Specifications / Delivery
| CPU | Intel Socket 1155 for 3rd/2nd Generation Processors (32nm & 22nm) |
| Chipset | Intel Z77 |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM max 32 GB DDR3, Dual Channel DDR3 2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory / Intel XMP |
| iGPU | Integrated Graphics Processor Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Supports Intel HD Graphics, InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider |
| Multi-GPU | Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology |
| Slots | 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, red) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (black) 1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| Audio |
SupremeFX III built-in 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 110 dB - Output THD+N at 1kHz: 95 dB - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - 1500 uF Audio Power Capacitor - Gold-plated jacks - X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity - EAX Advanced HD 5.0 - THX TruStudio PRO - Creative ALchemy - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel |
| Storage |
Intel Z77 chipset : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red 2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), black 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red 1 x mini-SATA 3Gb/s port(s), black Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology ASMedia PCIe SATA controller : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red |
| LAN | 1 x Intel 82579V, Gigabit |
| I/O internal / Connectors |
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 2 x CPU Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Go Button(s) 1 x mPCIe Combo header(s) |
| I/O external |
1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.0 4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es) |
| Fan connectors | 5 header |
| Formfactor | uATX Form Factor (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| BIOS | 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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Features
| EPU | If you activate the EPU this chip monitors all possible voltages and clock speeds and automatically sets them to guarantee an energy efficient operation of you system. |
| SupremeFX III | The SupremeFX III Audio-Chip is an Audio processor that comes from Creative. It is paired with a carefully selected 1500 uF capacitor which delivers a ripple free audio signal. Furhtermore the chip got an EMI shield cover that makes it immune to electromagnetic interferences. |
| Extreme Engine Digi+ II | Since quite some time ASUS has been equipping its boards with digital power designs. Using the the right software it is not only possible to adjust voltages whilst being in Windows on can now also control impedances. Furthermore this board features high quality 10K black metallic capacitor which guarantee a long lifespan. |
| ROG Connect | ROG Connect enables real-time overclocking via a notebook. For this purpose you connect your notebook via a USB cable to the rig you'd want to overclock. Afterwards you can overclock your computer remotely. |
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