XFX (Intel) Chipset X58i

X58i Groundbreaking Earth Shattering Mind Blowing First the XFX X58i Motherboard launches the XFX/ Intel enthusiast chipset motherboard. As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that its customers receive the best product options available XFX has integrated state of the art Intel technology.This motherboard is the first to support the Intel Core i7 processor using the Intel Nehalem architecture. Additionally The XFX X58i is the first motherboard to support either NVIDIA 3 Way SLI or ATI Cross FireX, which allows two or more discrete graphics cards to work together to improve system performance and creating a substantial visual gaming experience.Also featuring Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) making the XFX X58i Motherboard truly unique and amazingly agile.

Futures

• Up to 6.4 GT/s QPI
• Supports Intel LGA 1366 processors
• PCI Express 2.0 slots
• Supports 3 Way SLI and Crossfire
• Supports up to 12 GB of DDR3-1333 Memory
• Premium 8 Channel High Definition Audio
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet
• Rear Panel eSATA ports
• Rear Panel Clear CMOS Button
• Debug LED
• Dual BIOS
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
• Intel Matrix Storage Technology
• Intel Quick Path Interconnect (QPI)
• Vista Certified
• Vista Ready Yes
• RoHS Yes

Technical Specification

Socket

• Socket type supported 1366

CPU Type

• CPU type supported Intel

Native Gigabit Ethernet Connection 2

Chipset

• Intel X58

Memory

• Memory Speed (MHz) 1333 MHz
• Memory Type DDR3
• Memory Max (GB) 12 GB
• Memory Slots 6

USB Port

• USB Ports 6
• Onboard USB (Expansion) 6

Fire Wire

• Fire wire Ports 1
• Onboard Fire wire (Expansion) 1

SATA

• SATA 6
• eSATA 2
• SLI 3
• SATA Data Cables 4
• SATA Power Cable 2

Audio Channels

• Audio Channels 8

SPDIF In And Out

• SPDIF Out1
• SPDIF In 1

Cables

• IDE Cable 1
• Floppy Cable 1

SLI

• 2 Way SLI Bridge 1
• 3 Way SLI Bridge 1

I/O Shield

• I/O Shield 1

System Requirements

• Supported Microprocessors:
• Intel LGA 1366 Processor
• Quick Path Interconnect:
• Up to 6.4 GT/s

System Memory:

• (6) 240-pin DDR3 1333MHz up to 12 GB
• PCI Express:
• (3) PCI Express 2.0

SATA port:

• (6) Onboard SATA II Ports
• (2) e-SATA Port on the Rear I/O Panel

LAN:

• (2) Gigabit Ethernet Ports

USB:

• (12) USB 2.0 Ports (6 Rear Panel Ports;
• 6 Onboard USB)
• Audio:
• 8-Channel HD Audio

IEEE 1394:

• (2) IEEE 1394 (1 Rear Panel Port; 1 Onboard Header

Additional Features:

• Clear CMOS Button; Debug LED;
• Power and Reset Button; Dual BIOS

Physical Description

• Dimensions L (Inches) 12 W (Inches) 9.6 H (Inches) 2.3
• L (Metric) 30.5 W (Metric) 24.5 H (Metric) 5.7