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This motherboard supports the Intel 45nm CPU, which introduces new micro-architecture features for greater performance at a given frequency, up to 50% larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for new levels of energy efficiency.

This motherboard supports the Intel Core 2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel next-generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel Core micro-architecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel Core 2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

The Intel X38 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support the next-generation 45nm CPU in high-end desktop and workstation platform; and up to 8GB of dual-channel DDR3 1066/800 MHz or DDR2 800/667 MHz memory architecture. It also supports 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), fully dual PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs.

Double speed, double bandwidth: this motherboard supports the PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth, which enhances system performance.