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     Home > Products > Motherboard > Socket 1366 

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    X58B-A3 SLI (V1.0)
    Support Intel® LGA 1366 for Core i7 Processors/Only new version X58B-A3 SLI Support Intel Gulftown Series Processors
    The Black Series X58B-A3 SLI "Nehalem" Motherboard with LGA1366 socket support for Intel's all-new "Core-i7" processors, which has a QPI bus speed of 6.4GT/sec; as well as 6x Tri-channel DDR3 DIMM slots which support up to 24GB of DDR3 memory. The 2x16 PCI Express 2.0 slots is ready for ATI CrossFire technology. Its onboard 6x SATA II ports equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Technology and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 0+1 compatibility plus the 2x E-SATA connectors offer plenty of storage capabilities. The rear port has a unique clear-CMOS button for convenience as well as a single IEEE 1394 port and 6x USB ports. Use of Solid State Capacitors throughout the board adds both durability and longevity. Complete with GigaLAN and Realtek 8CH HD Audio, the X58B-A3 SLI brings OC tweaking through M.I.B Overclocking utility essential for enthusiasts. Definitely your choice of performance motherboard for Intels' Core-i7 CPU.


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     Durathon Technology - Motherboard quality you can trust.

    When it comes to the quality and durability of your motherboard, ECS goes above and beyond industry standards to ensure that you have a motherboard that will last long and always continue to out perform the competition. Trust only motherboards built with Durathon Technology.

    1. Triple Density PCB
    2. Extreme Temp Resistance
    3. 1.5K Marathon Test
    4. Superior Solid CAPs
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     ATI CrossFireX™ Technology Ready

    Combining multi-GPU to deliver users a highest image quality and screen resolutions.

     Applied Solid Capacitor

    Better conductivity and heat resistance can be expected as well thus the system stability can be assured under critical conditions.

     Motherboard Intelligent BIOS III (M.I.B III)

    Providing the most intelligent and convenient way to adjust the clock/ voltage settings of CPU and memory and get the extra performance in advanced.(Certain models could only adjust GPU setting according to chipset limitation.)
    M.I.B. III brings the same convenience interface of overclocking as M.I.B. II, it also comes with advance range of frequency tuning for system performance and superior gaming capability

     

    eJIFFY Rapid Access Utility


    Rapid accesses to OS within 8 seconds and enjoy web browsing, photo reviewing, on-line chat and etc.
    See detail
      M.I.B. III
    M.I.B. III brings the same convenience interface of overclocking as M.I.B. II, it also comes with advance range of frequency tuning for system performance and superior gaming capability.
     
      Black Series
    ECS Black Series stand for amazing power and astonishing quality product with best price/performance ratio. Targeting performance segment, ECS Black Series embrace unprecedented innovative technologies to offer phenomenal over clocking ability and features plenty of exclusive powerful technologies to accomplish enthusiasts and gamers desire.
     
      Over-Clocking
    Maximizes your system performance by selecting from these overclocking options:
    (1) Flexible voltage adjustments
    (2) Adjustable ratio and Freq
     
      6 Cores CPU Support
    Supports Intel® latest generation 6 cores 32nm processor with fast and intelligent multi-core technology that offer timely dynamic processing power and brings 3D to life for ultimate gaming experience.
     
      LGA 1366 Socket
    LGA 1366 CPU-socket interface is designed to accept Intel® CoreTM i7 processors and will supersede LGA775 in the high-end and performance desktop segments. It contains nearly 600 extra pins for QPI links which offer faster data transfer and three 64-bit DDR3 memory channels will provide the best gaming experience.
     
      ATI CrossFire X
    The technology not only combines multi-GPU and motherboard power that soars into a new dimension of graphics capability, but also delivers the highest image quality and screen resolutions, even with the most demanding 3D titles.
     
      NVIDIA SLI Technology
    Allows users to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple NVIDIA® graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA® nForce® SLI media and communications processor (MCP). Delivers up to twice the performance of a single graphics solution.
     
      PCI EXPRESS 2.0
    The exceptionally increased interconnect bit rate from 2.5GT/s up to 5.0GT/s would effectively eliminates the bottle neck of the system performance and brings the most terrific computing experience from the present to the future.
     
      SATA 3.0Gb/s
    Doubles the transfer speed of SATA, running at speed up to 3.0Gb/s, and fully compatible with the soon-to-be-released SATA HDD, CD-ROM and other cutting-edge devices with NCQ function support.
     
      RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
    Supports RAID 0(Striped disk array), RAID 1(Mirroring disk array), RAID 0+1(A mirror of stripes), RAID 5(Block Interleaved Distributed Parity). Provides users the performance and protection.
     
      8 Channel High Definition Audio
    Integrated 8-channel HD Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi-channel audio and bringing you the experience of home theater-quality sound.
     
      Gigabit LAN
    Delivers transfer speed ten times faster than conventional 10/ 100 Ethernet connections, supporting a high transfer rate up to Gigabit/s. Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for handing large amount of data such as video, audio, and voice.
     
      USB 2.0
    The latest connectivity standard which delivers transfer speeds up to 480Mb/s for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers.
     
      IEEE 1394
    IEEE 1394 interface supports transfer rates up to 400Mb/s to provide high speed digital interface for audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other PC portable devices.
     
      eSATA 3Gb/s
    The signal quality and the Max cable length is 2x longer than the conventional one. It also supports external HDD hot plug and keyed connector end for fool-proof.
     
      eJIFFY
    ECS eJIFFY is a Linux based interface for a fast boot application which is compressed in a CD to install on the hard drive.Within 8 seconds after the computer boots up, eJIFFY is ready to provide users the total enjoyment for web browsing, photo reviewing and on-line chat. Instead of waiting for the regular OS to start up, eJIFFY serves a convenient center to have quick fun or a glance at the hot news in today’s fast pace world where nothing can be too quick.
     
      eDLU - Drivers Live Update Utility
    ECS eDLU utility makes updating Drivers fast and easy. eDLU Saves time and hassle of searching for Drivers online and avoid complicated steps. With simple and easy steps it checks for new Drivers version on-line and let the user to update the Drivers.
     
      Norton™ Internet Security
    Simple, Easy-to-Use Interface, delivers fast and comprehensive online threat protection, guarding your PC, network, without slowing you down. Giving you greater insight into downloaded applications, whether they can be trusted, and how they may impact your PC’s resources and performance Offering users a safer and more convenient environment than ever.ECS recommends the immediate installation of Norton Internet Security of your computer.
     
      Certified For Windows® 7
    Windows® 7 platform introduces a number of manageability improvements that can reduce total cost of ownership by helping to increase automation, improve user productivity, and provide flexible administrative control to meet compliance requirements. It is more user-friendly and has been optimized to consume less system resources with Windows® 7 as well. Furthermore, the VT technology is enhanced to support real-time multimedia application including video playback and 3D games.
     
      Certified For Windows Vista
    The latest generation Microsoft O.S., delivers better personal productivity and digital entertainment on your PC through its improved reliability, security, and performance.
     
    CPUº LGA1366 socket for latest Intel new Core i7 high-end desktop processors
    º QPI 4.80GT/s to 6.40GT/s
    º 6 Phase Power Design with VRD 11.1 Compliant
    CHIPSETº Intel® X58 & ICH10R
    º North Bridge: Intel® X58
    º South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R
    MEMORYº Triple-channel DDR3 memory architecture
    º 6 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket support up to 24GB
    º Support DDR3 OC1600/1333/1066/800 DDR3 SDRAM
    Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit OS.
    For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation

    EXPANSION SLOTº 2 x PCI Express Gen 2.0 x16 slots (Support 2x16 ATI CrossFireX)
    º 1 x PCI Express x4 slot
    º 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
    º 1 x PCI slot
    STORAGEº Support by Intel® ICH10R
        • 6 x Serial ATAII devices
        • supports RAID0, 1, 5, 0+1
    º Support by JMicron® JMB362
        • 2 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s devices
    AUDIOº Realtek ALC 888S-VC supports 8-channel HD audio
    IEEE 1394aº Support by VIA VT6308P
        • up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports
    (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers)
    LANº Realtek 8111C PCIe GigaLAN Controllers
    REAR PANEL I/Oº 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors
    º 6 x USB 2.0 ports
    º 2 x eSATA 3.0Gb/s ports
    º 1 x 1394a port
    º 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
    º 1 x Audio port (1x Line in, 4x Line out, 1x Optical SPDIF Out)
    º 1 x Clear_CMOS button
    INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS & HEADERSº 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector & 8-pin 12V Connector
    º 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
    º 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports
    º 1 x Clear CMOS header
    º 1 x Front panel header
    º 1 x Front panel audio header
    º 1 x CD in header
    º 1 x 7S-LED Display
    º 1 x Buzzer
    º 4 x FAN Connectors (CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/NB_FAN/PWR_FAN)
    º 1 x SPDIF out header
    º 1 x 4-pin power connector for VGA card
    º 1 x PWR button/ 1 x RST button
    º 1 x COM header
    º 1 x 1394a header
    º 1X Power on LED (Green light)
    º 1X Stand by LED (Red Light)
    SYSTEM BIOSº AMI BIOS with 16Mb SPI Flash ROM
    º Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI
    º Supports ACPI revision 1.0 specification
    º Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility
        • CPU Voltage : Adjustable CPU voltage from 0.5V to1.6V
        • NB (IOH )Voltage: Adjustable NB (IOH) voltage from 0.011V to 0.693V
        • CPU VTT Voltage: Adjustable CPU VTT voltage from 0.013V to 0.481V
        • SB(ICH10R) Voltage: Adjustable SB (ICH10R) voltage from 0.05V to 0.15V
        • VDIMM : DRAM voltage control from 0.015V to 0.945V
        • Support PCI-E over-clocking function
        • Support CPU over-clocking function: Adjustable CPU Clock Multiplier
    FORM FACTORº ATX Size, 305mm*244mm


    IMPORTANT NOTE:
    Please read the notes carefully before updating BIOS.
    1.Do not update the BIOS if the system is running fine. Unsuccessful BIOS flash may cause the system fails to boot up. The manufacturer is not responsible for any BIOS flash failure.
    2.Make sure your M/B PCB version number first, and then read the updated description & special note carefully to check if the new BIOS version patch pertain to your current problem.
    (How to recognize the M/B PCB version)
    3.Please DO NOT reboot system,unplug power supply and remove battery during BIOS update process.
    4.It is recommended to use the updated flash utility included in each BIOS download package.
    (How to use flash utility).

    * means validated by ECS at time of writing. Changes to component or CPU may produce a different outcome. The result shown is for reference only and is subject to change w/o notification.

    SocketFamilyProcessorWattageFrequencyCacheSteppingSince BIOS
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7 Extreme965 (C0) (130W)N/A3.20 GHz8MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7 Extreme970 (B1) (130W)N/A3.20GHz12MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7 Extreme975 (D0) (130W)N/A3.33GHz8MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7 Extreme980X (B1) (130W)N/A3.33GHz12MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7 Extreme990X (B1) (135W)N/A3.46GHz12MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7920 (C0) (130W)N/A2.66GHz8MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7920 (D0) (130W)N/A2.66MHz8MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7930 (D0) (130W)N/A2.80GHz8MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7940 (C0) (130W)N/A2.93GHz8MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7950 (D0) (130W)N/A3.06GHz8MBN/A05/04/2010
    LGA1366Intel Core™ i7960 (D0) (130W)N/A3.2 GHz8MBN/A05/04/2010

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    Release Date2011/08/17 
    Update Description 
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    * Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory speed may be different.

    TypeSpeedSizeVenderModuleChip BrandSS/DSRAW CardWorking Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBA-DATAM3OSS3H3I3120B5ZN/ASSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBAeneonAEH760UD00-10FA98XAeneonSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBCorsairCM3X1024-1066C7N/ASSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBHynixHMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 AAHynixSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBKingstonKVR1066D3N7ElpidaDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBMicronMT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1MicronSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBQimondaIMSH1GU03A 1F1C-10FQimondaSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBQimondaIMSH1GU03A 1F1C-10GQimondaSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBSamsungM378B2873DZ1-CF8SECSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz1GBSamsungM378B2873EH1-CF8SECSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBElixirM2F2G64CB8HA4N-BEElixirDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBHynixHMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 AAHynixDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBHynixHY MT125U64ZNF8-G8 AAHynixDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBKingstonKVR1066D3N7/2GN/ADSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBMicronMT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1MicronDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBOCZOCZ3G1066LV4GKN/ADSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBQimondaIMSH2GU13A 1F1C-10FQimondaDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBQimondaIMSH2GU13A 1F1C-10GQimondaDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBQimondaIMSH2GU13A 1F1C-13HQimondaDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz2GBSamsungM378B5673DZ1-CF8SECDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31066MHz4GBSamsungM378B5273BH1-CF8SECDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz1GBAeneonAXH760UD00-13GA98XAeneonSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz1GBCorsairCM3X1024-1333C9DHXN/ASSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz1GBHynixHMT112U6AFP8C-H9N0 AAHynixSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz1GBKingstonKVR1333D3N9ElpidaSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz1GBQimondaIMSH1GU13A1F1C-13HQimondaDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz1GBSamsungM378B2873DZ1-CH9SECSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz1GBTranscendJM1333KLU-1GTranscendSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBA-DATAM3OSS6H3J4130E1C5ZN/ADSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBElixirM2F2G64CB88G7N-CGElixirSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBHEXONELPH8AUDR-13M88N/ADSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBHynixHMT125U6AFP8C-H9N0 AAHynixDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBKingstonKVR1333D3N9KingstonDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBNanyaNT2GC64B88B0NF-CGNanyaSSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBQimondaIMSH2GU13A1F1C-13HQimondaDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBSamsungM378B5673EH1-CH9SECDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31333MHz2GBTranscendJM1333KLU-2GTranscendDSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31600MHz1GBKingstonKHX12800D3K3/3GXN/ASSN/AFull Speed
    DDR31600MHz2GBA-DATAAM2U139C2P1A-DATASSN/ARuns at 1600MHz
    DDR31600MHz4GBA-DATAAM2U139C4P2A-DATADSN/ARuns at 1600MHz
    DDR3800MHz1GBHynixPC3-6400U-6-00HynixSSN/AFull Speed
    Model: X58B-A3 SLI
    PCB Version: V1.0
    Note:
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