Having announced by way of the exhibition Computex 2011, Asus has finally officially released the Gene-Z Maximus IV update. Micro-ATX motherboard based on Intel chipset Z68 is created to run the Sandy Bridge processor in the LGA 1155.
Just as with all series of other Republic of Gamers motherboard, Maximus IV Gene-Z attributes a quantity of advanced capabilities that are crucial, such as support for AMD’s CrossFireX and Nvidia’s SLI, support ROG Connect and on on-board sound chip Supreme X-Fi.
addition to the two PCI Express x16 slots are required for dual-GPU setup, Asus has also equip it with a PCI-E x4 slot. Plus users will also uncover the Power button and Reset the on-board LCD and debug BIOS.
To support its storage solutions, this motherboard has supplied six SATA ports, two of 6Gbps, and USB 3. headers that allow for the two ports to be forwarded to the front casing. Two USB three. ports can be located in the panel I / O rear along with a number of impressive USB two. ports, two eSATA connectors, 7.1-channel audio output S / PDIF digital and Gigabit Ethernet port.
As a support base Z68 Intel chipset, the motherboard is also equipped with HDMI video output is placed just below the connector S / PDIF. Thus, the motherboard Maximus IV Gene-Z this means switching technology is fully compatible with Virtu LucidLogix graphics and Intel’s Speedy Sync, and also supports the Smart Response.
For the existence of CPU energy, diasup by Extreme Engine Digi + PWM complicated with 8-phase design that Asus claims can supply intake flow to the processor 250A.
According to a posting produced by Asus representatives on the XtremeSystems forum, the retail cost set is equal to 185 USD, or about 1.6 million dollars. While availability topic himself, reportedly will soon go on sale in the not longer.
