SoftHub

CPU   

1. Support for an Intel Core i7 series processor/Intel Core i5 series processor/ Intel Core i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package
2. L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset   

1. Intel H55 Express Chipset

Memory   

1. 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR3 2200+/1800/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
4. Support for non-ECC memory modules
5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
* To reach DDR3 2200 MHz and above, you are required to use with Intel Core i7/Core i5 CPU without HD Graphics and install a discrete graphics card.

When using Intel Core i5/Core i3/ Pentium CPU with HD Graphics, the maximum memory speed supported is 1666 MHz

Onboard Graphics

Integrated in the Chipset:
1. 1 x D-Sub port
2. 1 x DVI-D port
3. 1 x HDMI port

Audio

1. Realtek ALC888B codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
4. Support for S/PDIF In/Out
5. Support for CD In

LAN   

1. 1 x RTL8111D chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots   

1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
3. 2 x PCI slots

Multi-Graphics Technology   

1. Support for ATI CrossFireX technology

Storage Interface Chipset:

1. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices

JMicron JMB368 chip:

1. 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

iTE IT8720 chip:

1. 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

USB Chipset:

1. Integrated in the Chipset
2. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors   

1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors
2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x floppy disk drive connector
4. 1 x IDE connector
5. 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
6. 1 x CPU fan header
7. 1 x system fan header
8. 1 x front panel header
9. 1 x front panel audio header
10. 1 x CD In connector
11. 1 x S/PDIF In header
12. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
13. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
14. 1 x serial port header
15. 1 x clearing CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors   

1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port
2. 1 x D-Sub port
3. 1 x DVI-D port
4. 1 x HDMI port
5. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
6. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
7. 1 x RJ-45 port
8. 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

I/O Controller

1. iTE IT8720 chip

H/W Monitoring   

1. System voltage detection
2. CPU/System temperature detection
3. CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
4. CPU overheating warning
5. CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
6. CPU/System fan speed control

BIOS   

1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
3. Support for DualBIOS
4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features   

1. Support for @BIOS
2. Support for Q-Flash
3. Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
4. Support for Download Center
5. Support for Xpress Install
6. Support for Xpress Recovery2
7. Support for EasyTune
8. Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2
9. Support for Smart 6
10. Support for Auto Green
11. Support for Q-Share

Bundle Software   

1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Form Factor   

1. MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm