- - Intel LGA 2011 (Socket R) Intel® Core™ i7
- - PC ATX Intel X79 Realtek ALC892 7.1 channels
- - DDR3-SDRAM 8 DIMM Non-ECC Maximum internal memory: 64 GB
- - SATA II, SATA III
- - Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
- - BIOS type: UEFI 64 Mbit ACPI version: 2.0a Clear CMOS button
- - Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Intel X79 - Intel Core i7, 8 x DIMM DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, Max 64GB, Gigabit Ethernet, SATA 6Gb/s, SATA 3Gb/s, S/PDIF, USB 3.0, ATX
SABERTOOTH X79
Best cooling of all Intel® X79 boards with Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar
- 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket;
- Intel® X79 Express Chipset;
- Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design;
- TUF Thermal Armor - Total Airflow-Boosting Heat Dissipation;
- TUF Thermal Radar - Real Time Temp Detection and Heat Removal;
- TUF Components [Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Certified by Military-standard] - Certified for Tough Duty;
- New DIGI+ Power Control - All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM;
- ASUS SSD Caching - 3X faster performance at a click;
- USB BIOS Flashback - Easy, worry-free USB BIOS Flashback;
- Windows 8 Ready – Assured Compatibility.
TUF /tΛf/, stands for The Ultimate Force.
The TUF series delivers a “tough” image. With the unique design & high quality components (military-standard), TUF series is born for pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility, and extreme durability.
Total Airflow-Boosting Heat Dissipation
New generation 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.
Thermal Radar
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.
New DIGI+ Power Control
All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM
ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI+ Power Control with three digital voltage controllers, including all-new DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in class control for better efficiency, stability and performance.
Best in class 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. X79 Done Right
Support for up to 64GB of system memory with an 8-DIMM design on ASUS X79 motherboards provides the capacity for users to make full use of modern 64-bit software, 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.
UEFI BIOS
Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first 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 2.2TB 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.
New upgrade! Quick and easy info for enhanced system control
- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting
- New F3 Shortcut for most accessed info
- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations.
TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Certified by Military-standard)
Certified for Tough Duty
Get rugged performance even in the most challenging conditions with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs--certified through third-party, military-grade testing. TUF Chokes, also known as the “Ferrite Choke”, is a made of a compound of various types of metal instead standard iron, enables the support of up to a massive 50A of rated current, much higher than conventional component. Furthermore, the single piece packaing also elimates the emission of virbation noise, delivering superb charactoristics as well as durability under extreme conditions.
ASUS Exclusive Features
ASUS SSD Caching
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.
USB BIOS Flashback
Easy, worry-free USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try new 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!
USB 3.0 Boost
Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP
New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest 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.
MemOK!
Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!
ESD Guards
Unique protection of motherboard components from unexpected electrostatic discharges (ESD)
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly and its damaging effects is often underestimated. Exclusive ASUS anti-static chip, a protective circuit design, and the I/O shield provides four times better protection to extend component lifespan.
ASUS SABERTOOTH X79, Intel, LGA 2011 (Socket R), Intel® Core™ i7, DDR3-SDRAM, 64 GB, DIMM
ASUS SABERTOOTH X79. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 2011 (Socket R), Compatible processor series: Intel® Core™ i7. Supported memory types: DDR3-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 64 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA II, SATA III, RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10. Parallel processing technology support: Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI. Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, LAN controller: Intel® 82579V, Networking features: Gigabit Ethernet
The release of the Sandy Bridge E processors and motherboards a few months ago marked a new generation of hardware out there to replace the former enthusiast chipset X58. With the Sabertooth line of boards, ASUS has targeted mainstream enthusiasts; tho... 
Excellent cooling, Upgraded power stability, Simplified SSD caching tech... 
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