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Asus Sabertooth X79 S2011 Intel X79 DDR3 ATX

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Quicklinx: 7SXZWS00 Mfr#: SABERTOOTH X79
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NEW! Asus SABERTOOTH X79, Intel X79 Motherboard, ATX, Intel® Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition.

ASUS has forged the TUF series to serve the needs of professionals who demand the sturdiest, most reliable gear. Superior components are subjected to military grade testing and guarantee reliability. Meanwhile, the exclusive Thermal Armor shield with smart heat funnelling and the Thermal Radar temperature detection assure that the TUF X79 motherboard remains stable under extensive loading via the most intelligent cooling possible. Creative engineering has also created a unique look that PC modders will be proud to show off.

New generation Thermal Armor kicks cooling up a notch with dual integrated Turbo Engine Fans. This enhances the original TUF thermal design, helping direct heat away from MOS area components and out the case via the rear I/O section. Special heat pipes propel dissipation from critical components and make sure temps stay low across the board. The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temps in critical parts of the motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. It consists of multiple sensors for various components on the motherboard, giving users the ability to monitor each one individually. The Thermal Radar automatically calculates ideal fan speeds based on different parameters selected by users for each component, keeping everything cooler and longer lasting.

All new digital CPU and DRAM power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. With highly programmable digital controllers on board, users can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for various scenarios with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design provides ultra-precise voltage control for better efficiency, stability and performance.

ASUS Unique Selling Points

Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution

  • TUF Thermal Armor
  • TUF Thermal Radar

TUF ENGINE!" Power Design

  • 8+2+2+2 Digital Phase Power Design
  • TUF Components (Choke, Cap & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
  • ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility

Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel

  • ESD Guards
  • MemOK!: Quickly ensures memory boot compatibility with failsafe settings.
  • Anti-Surge

  • ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with New DIGI+ Power Control:

  • CPU Power: Industry leading Digital 8+2 Phase Power Design and CPU Power Utility
  • DRAM Power: Industry leading Digital 2+2 Phase Power Design and DRAM Power Utility
  • ASUS SSD Caching: 3x Faster storage performance with one click
  • USB BIOS Flashback: Flash your Bios in 1 easy step, no CPU or RAM required.
  • USB 3.0 Boost: Make USB 3.0 speeds faster than ever (UASP Mode)
  • Front Panel USB 3.0 Support: Support for cases with front USB 3.0
  • ASUS EFI BIOS(EZ Mode):The most flexible and easy to use Bios.
  • AI Suite II: One stop access to all Asus features.
  • ASUS Q-Connector: Easy access front panel connector
  • ASUS Q-Shield: Extra Secure I/O Shield
  • ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED):
  • ASUS Q-Slot: Easy access expansion slots.
  • ASUS Q-DIMM: Easy access dimm slots.
  • ASUS O.C. Profile: Easily store multiple overclock profiles.
  • CrashFree BIOS 3: Restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk
  • EZ Flash 2: Easily update your systems bios firmware.
  • MyLogo 2: Update your own windows boot screen.
  • Multi-language BIOS: easily change Bios to your language.

Key specification

  • Form Factor: ATX, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
  • CPU: Intel® Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition, Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Chipset: Intel® X79 Express Chipset
  • Memory: 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, Non-ECC, un-buffered Quad channel Memory
  • Expansion Slots: 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (Dual@x16/x16), 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIe x16_3@x8 speed), 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots, 1 x PCI slot
  • Multi-GPU: Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ and AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
  • Storage 1: Intel® X79 Express Chipset: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (brown), 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (black)
  • Storage 2: Marvell® 9128 SATA controller: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (gray)
  • Storage 3: ASMedia® 1061 SATA controller: 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green), 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port (red)
  • LAN: Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN controller
  • Audio: Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  • USB: 3 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support, 4 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue)
  • USB: Intel®X79 Express Chipset: 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
  • IEEE 1394: VIA® VT6315N controller supports 1 x IEEE 1394a port (back panel)
  • BT & WiFi: NONE
  • Bios Features: 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • Manageability: WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

*This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC

Back Panel I/O Ports

  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button
  • 1 x Power eSATA 6Gb/s port (green)
  • 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port (red)
  • 1 x IEEE1394a port
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
  • 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
  • 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  • 8-channel Audio I/O ports

Internal I/O Connectors

  • 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green)
  • 4 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (2 x brown; 2 x gray)
  • 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (black)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin)
  • 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
  • 1 x Assistant Fan connector (4-pin)
  • 1 x PCH Fan connector (4-pin)
  • Front panel audio connector(AAFP)
  • 1 x COM connector
  • 1 x S/PDIF Out header
  • 24-pin EATX Power connector
  • 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
  • System Panel (Q-Connector)
  • 1 x MemOK! button
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

In The Box

  • 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables
  • 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables
  • 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector
  • 1 x ASUS Q-Shield
  • 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector
  • 1 x I/O Cover Fan
  • 1 x TUF Certification card
  • 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual (by region)
  • User's manual
  • Drivers
  • Anti-virus software (OEM version)
  • ASUS Update
  • ASUS Utilities
  • Total airflow-boosting heat dissipation

    TUF thermal armor kicks cooling up a notch with dual integrated turbo engine fans. This enhances the original TUF thermal design, helping direct heat away from MOS area components and out the case via the rear I/O section. Special heat pipes propel dissipation from critical components and make sure temps stay low across the board. The thermal armor also provides modders and LAN party goers an extra-cool dress up option to show off their creativity and dedication to performance.
  • Real time temp detection and heat removal

    The TUF thermal radar monitors temps in critical parts of the motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating. It consists of multiple sensors for various components on the motherboard, giving users the ability to monitor each one individually. The thermal radar automatically calculates ideal fan speeds based on different parameters selected by users for each component, keeping everything cooler and longer lasting.
  • Digital power control for both CPU and DRAM

    ASUS X79 motherboard includes DIGI+ power control with three digital voltage controllers, including DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control. This excellent ASUS technology provides the powerful control for better efficiency, stability and performance.
  • Excellent power efficiency and stability

    Two critical components work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response to efficiently deliver the right level of power on demand. Accurate power reduces wasteful voltage imprecision, and provides more a stable CPU and memory setup.
  • 8 DIMM design

    ASUS X79 motherboard is ideal for rendering detailed images or manipulating large files without the bottlenecks of conventional storage. It also allows users to set up big RAM disks and speed up frequently accessed programs, minimizing the impact of storage transfer delays while maximizing user benefit.
  • Flexible and easy BIOS interface

    ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2 TB in 64-bit operating systems.
  • ASUS exclusive interface

    EZ mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.
  • 3x faster performance at a click

    SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3x faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with just one click, no rebooting needed and instant activation for complete ease of use.
  • Easy, worry-free USB BIOS flashback

    USB BIOS flashback offers convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience!
  • Faster USB 3.0 transmission with UASP

    ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost, USB device transmission speed is significantly increased by up to 170%, adding to already impressively fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds. USB 3.0 Boost provides a user-friendly graphical interface, which instantly accelerates transfer speeds for USB 3.0 peripherals with exclusive ASUS device auto-detect settings.
  • 2x faster with fully charged power

    Powered eSATA 6 Gb/s combines data and power connectivity. Users enjoy 2x faster transfer rates, and can use external SATA 6 Gb/s devices with no additional power adapters. ASUS provides extra port with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility.
  • Convenient USB 3.0 front panel compatibility

    ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with any chassis. Enjoy faster throughput of USB 3.0 without relegating cables or devices to the hard-to-reach rear I/O.
  • Double USB access, double convenience

    ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the Plug and Play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The SABERTOOTH X79 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 - motherboard - ATX - LGA2011 Socket - X79
Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
Intel X79 Express
Processor Socket
1 x LGA2011 Socket
Max RAM Size
64 GB
RAM Supported
8 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered
Storage Ports
2 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x SATA-600, 4 x SATA-300 (RAID), 1 x eSATA-600, 1 x powered eSATA-600
USB / FireWire Ports
4 x USB 3.0 + 1 x FireWire + 6 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 8 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7
Manufacturer Warranty
5-year warranty


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
Intel X79 Express
Processor Socket
LGA2011 Socket
Max Processors Qty
1

Supported RAM

Max Size
64 GB
Technology
DDR3
Bus Clock
1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz
Speed
PC3-12800, PC3-10600, PC3-8500, PC3-15000
Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC
Registered or Buffered
Unbuffered
Features
Quad channel memory architecture

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC892
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio

LAN

Network Controller
Intel 82579V
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 8 x DIMM 240-pin , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 1 x PCI
Storage Interfaces
SATA-300 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - 4 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , Marvell 88SE9128: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices , ASMedia ASM1061: SATA-600 -connectors: 1 x 7pin eSATA, 1 x 11pin eSATAp - 2 devices
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x FireWire - 6 pin FireWire , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 4 x USB 3.0 , 6 x USB 2.0 , 1 x TOSLINK , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack
Internal Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0 , 8 x USB 2.0 , 1 x serial , 1 x audio
Power Connectors
24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Features
DMI 2.0 support, WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS O.C. Profile, ACPI 2.0a support, SMBIOS 2.6 support, USB BIOS Flashback, UEFI BIOS
Sleep / Wake Up
Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on ring (WOR)
Hardware Features
Jack retasking, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, TUF Engine!, Q-DIMM, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-LED, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, audio jack detect technology, ASUS Q-Shield, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, TUF Thermal Armor, TUF Thermal Radar, ASUS SSD Caching, USB 3.0 Boost, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
6 x Serial ATA cable , 1 x SLI bridge
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, ASUS AI Suite II
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
Plug and Play, ACPI 2.0a
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
24.4 cm

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 5 years
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