The ASUS P9X79 Pro motherboard features the Intel X79 chipset supporting the Intel LGA2011 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processors. ASUS 8-DIMM Design provides maximum performance and versatility of memory configuration. ASUS offers this top-tier platform-leading solution with the exclusive Dual Intelligent Processors 3 technology integrated with new DIGI+ Power Control capable of achieving most precise adjustment, enhanced performance and stability, and O.C. capacity for CPU & RAM. With DIGI+ Power Control, users can adjust their system to be highly efficient, providing consistent power delivery to reach higher performance on the X79 platform than any other vendors out there! EPU conserves energy by intelligently moderating power and load requirements in real-time while TPU provides intelligent system scaling for incredible increases in platform performance while retaining stability. The motherboard is fully ready for true PCIe 3.0, built to be future-proof with PCIe 3.0 switching IC for NVIDIA SLI support and future PCIe 3.0 peripherals. With AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI support, the ASUS P9X79 Pro provides scalable graphics performance for the gaming and computer enthusiast or the graphical designer wanting to harness additional GPU Compute power in leading media applications. Intel Smart Response Technology, an SSD caching technology which offers enhanced performance with the capacity of todays latest hard disk drives, will not be offered for X79 platform. But do not fear! ASUS has a feature called ASUS SSD Caching which offers similar functionality as Intel SRT with additional features. There is no SSD capacity limitation, and it is easy as one-click away instead of going through tedious steps to enable this feature! Onboard Intel Gigabit LAN features server-grade reliability with high-bandwidth networking for the best online experience when gaming or downloading high-definition content. ASUS BT GO! enables seamless management of several platform functions utilizing Bluetooth functionality via popular smart-phones including iPhone, Android, Symbian and Windows-based devices. ASUS USB 3.0 Boost enables 3 different types of modes (Normal, Turbo, UASP) enhancing overall read/write performance of any USB 3.0 devices being connected to the system. DTS UltraPC II and DTS Connect expands PC audio entertainment by low compression and larger bitrate for true audio enthusiasts. The P9X79 Series motherboards offer a total BIOS solution, with UEFI BIOS and previously only available on select ASUS ROG gaming motherboards, USB BIOS Flashback. Highly-recognized by media reviewers, ASUS USB BIOS Flashback enables BIOS flashback with one simple step. ASUS groundbreaking UEFI BIOS simplifies platform settings for users with an EZ tuning mode, while offering advanced users an easy to use graphical interface that offers unparalleled performance enhancement options. Additionally, ASUS will introduce 2 more features in X79 platform DRAM SPD information & F3 shortcuts, further expanding friendly usability of UEFI BIOS. ASUS redesigned AI Suite II consolidates system functionality, tweaking and monitoring into one sleek and elegant software package designed with the user in mind.