Datasheet

Support for the Intel® Core™ i7
processor Extreme Edition in the
LGA2011 package: Supports both 4
core and 6 core processors. Features
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
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Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
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for exceptional performance and
scalability, and up to 15 MB Intel®
Smart Cache, enabling dynamic and
efcient allocation of cache.
Intel® X79 Express Chipset:
Features DMI uni-directional
connectivity to the processor.
Eight DIMM slots: Designed to
support overclocked
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DDR3 2400+
O.C.
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memory, delivering up to
64 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Two Super Speed USB 3.0 Ports, Two
IEEE 1394a ports (1 external/1 via
internal header) and 14 USB 2.0 ports
(6 back ports/8 via internal headers):
Provides for the most exible back
panel connectivity options.
Two PCI Express 3.0* x16 slots:
Improved graphics bandwidth and
support for Certied ATI CrossFireX*
and NVIDIA* SLI*.
PCI Express* and PCI connectors:
Flexibility to support PCI Express and
legacy PCI devices.
Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports and Four
SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports: Support for up
to six ports with the ability to disable
individual ports via the Intel® Rapid
Storage driver stack.
Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology:
Performance and reliability with
support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and
Intel® Rapid Recover Technology.
6-Channel Intel® High Denition
Audio (5.1): Enables high-quality
integrated audio that rivals the
performance of high-end
discrete solutions.
Intel® Gigabit Ethernet LAN: Features
onboard 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet
LAN connectivity.
Consumer infrared receiver and
transmitter: Supports receiving,
learning, and emitting capabilities,
controls up to two additional CE
devices with your PC, and eliminates
the need for a USB CIR dongle.
Back-to-BIOS switch: Allows
easy access to the BIOS for easy
overclocking
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and recovery.
Post code decoder: Allows for display
of post codes for debug along with
the included post code quick reference
card displaying critical areas to
help troubleshoot performance-
increase roadblocks.
Initialization and Diagnostic
LEDs: Provides instant visible
system feedback.
Exclusive voltage regulator
heat sinks: Provides reliable
and silent cooling for extreme
performance tuning.
Intel® Desktop Board DX79TO Extreme Series
Features and Benets
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9.6¨ (24.38 cm)
11.6¨ (29.46 cm)
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Solid State Capacitors and exclusive
Power Supervisor: Maximizes
stability and power for advanced
performance tuning.
Tweaker switches: Power and reset
switches for overclocking
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on the go,
quick reset and power on.
ATX (9.6¨ x 11.6¨) Form Factor:
ATX board supports more fully
featured tower designs.
Lead-free: Meets all worldwide
regulatory requirements for lead-
free manufacturing.
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