– Energy-saving P5E3 series features the industry’s
first Energy Processing Unit, while the top-shelf Republic of Gamers
Maximus series offers an innovative Fusion Block System and unmatched
performance –
Fremont, CA - October 10, 2007 - For enthusiasts
perusing the ultimate Intel®-based platform for custom desktop systems,
ASUS®, the Industry-leading component and notebook manufacturer, today
unveiled two high-end motherboard series based on the new Intel X38
chipset. The P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP debuts with the world’s first
energy-saving design, featuring embedded Energy Processing Unit (EPU),
high-efficiency power management, and Internet-ready applications on
the BIOS. Its sibling and the new addition to the Republic of Gamers
(ROG) series, the Maximus Extreme, entices Do-It-Yourself (DIY) gamers
with an advanced thermal design, versatile tweaking options, and
intuitive threshold indicators for safer overclocking. Both series are
optimized for the upcoming Intel 45nm multi-core processors, and are
currently available through ASUS North American authorized dealers.
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P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP: The World’s Most Energy Efficient Motherboard
P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP utilizes two proprietary technologies for maximum
energy efficiency. ASUS EPU is the first hardware-based on-demand
power-saving IC controller utilizing hybrid power technology. When
alternating between light and heavy CPU loads, ASUS EPU intelligently
switches between 4 and 8-phase modes, improving voltage regulator
module (VRM) efficiency. Users can save nearly 60% on CPU power
consumption, stabilize voltages for longer CPU lifespan, and benefit
from quicker transient responses.
The industry-leading ASUS third generation 8-phase power design
provides up to 95% power efficiency – outperforming competing 12-phase
solutions. Extended system life and reduced power loss are ensured
using durable power components throughout the motherboard, such as
ferrite core chokes for reduced hysteresis loss, and resilient
conductive polymer capacitors from Japan.
Based on the Splashtop technology from DeviceVM®, ASUS Express Gate
provides a quick alternative for accessing applications such as Skype®,
Microsoft® Instant Messenger, browsers, web based mail and media
playback from an onboard Linux-based operating system. ASUS Express
Gate runs commonly used tasks in seconds, reducing the need to leave a
computer on 24/7.
Republic of Gamers’ Maximus Extreme: The Ultimate Gaming Platform
The ASUS Republic of Gamers motherboard series emphasizes specialized
features for the ultimate PC DIY experience, such as onboard
power/clear CMOS switches, system status indicators, and a rich suite
of BIOS options that reflect enthusiast-minded design.
Taking the ROG heat pipe design one step further to provide optimal
cooling, the new Maximus Extreme comes with a factory-installed Fusion
Block System. The revolutionary Fusion Block utilizes a fin-pin heat
sink that fits most water-cooling systems. It dissipates heat drawn
from the north bridge, south bridge, ASUS Crosslinx, and voltage
regulator modules (VRM). The optional water-cooling capability
guarantees enhanced overclockability, resulting in higher system
performance and a more engaging user experience.
The ROG Maximus Extreme comes with two unique features that allow
flexible CPU overclocking. The ASUS CPU Level Up feature allows easy
CPU performance upgrades without prior overclocking knowledge. By
simply selecting a desired processor speed, the motherboard calculates
and modifies the appropriate settings. Enthusiasts can adjust the CPU
Level Up settings for even higher frequencies with Extreme Tweaker,
ASUS’ one-stop shop for fine-tuned optimal frequencies, over-voltage
settings and memory timings.
Over-voltage adjustment is crucial to pursuing the best performance.
However, this practice can damage expensive components. Analogous to a
tachometer’s “red zone”, the ROG exclusive Voltiminder LED displays
updated voltage status for the CPU, north bridge, south bridge, and
memory in an intuitive color-coded scheme. This provides vital
information for overclockers without needing to enter the BIOS.
Additionally, the innovative Component Overheat Protection (COP) EX
allows increased chipset voltages by monitoring and preventing
overheating GPUs. With the Voltiminder LED and the COP EX as protection
mechanisms, users can safely explore their system’s overclocking limits
and pursue maximum hardware performance.
Full-Featured Motherboards for the Discerning Enthusiasts
Both the P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP and Maximus Extreme take full advantage of
the Intel X38 chipset, which shows noticeable gains over the previous
P35 chipset in CPU and memory performance. The motherboards are the
first Intel platforms to support three PCI-E 2.0 slots, offering twice
the bandwidth of PCI-E 1.0 while maintaining backward compatibility.
Both series of ASUS motherboards support exclusive Crosslinx
technology. The ASUS Crosslinx technology optimizes bandwidth
allocation across dual x8 lanes. Utilizing a 3-GPU CrossFire setting,
the PCI-e allocation is x16, x8, x8 – surpassing prior x16, x16, x4
standards. All PCI-e lanes come from the north bridge without creating
load-balance bottlenecks, resulting in higher frame rates, smoother
game play, and new 3DMark world records. Both motherboards support
DDR3-1333/1066/800 memory in dual channel mode, with the ability to
overclock memory up to 1800 MHz. Also available are ASUS’ DDR2
variants, the Maximus Formula and P5E. For more information on the ASUS
P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP and the ROG Maximus Extreme, please visit asus.com
