The ASUS P9X79 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. 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 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. 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 USB 3.0 Turbo 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. Have a full fan control with ASUS Fan Xpert+ which the user can fully customize to the setting they feel most fitted. 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.