The P5Q series of motherboards is equipped with the exclusive ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit). This energy-conserving series is based on the upcoming Intel P45 chipset, and features full support for the Intel processors and memory technologies. Thanks to the inclusion of the exclusive ASUS' EPU, the P5Q series clams the leadership position as the most energy efficient motherboard on the market. Spare the earth with ASUS' EPU technology the P5Q series joins the ever-expanding list of ASUS' EPU-equipped motherboards. As the world's only on-board power microprocessor, the EPU features auto phase switching that detects and optimizes power utilization in real-time with improved VRM efficiency.

Primary Information
Mainboard Form Factor	ATX
Mainboard Chipset Type	Intel P45
Max Bus Speed	1600 MHz
Audio Output	7.1 channel surround
Networking Type	Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Processor
Processor Max Supported Qty	1
Memory
RAM Technology	DDR2 SDRAM
RAM Max Supported Size	16 GB
Data Integrity Check	non ECC
Storage
Storage Controller Type	ATA-133; Serial ATA-300
Audio
Audio Output	7.1 channel surround
Expansion
Expansion Slots Total (Free)	1 processor - LGA775 Socket ; 6 memory - DIMM 240-pin ; 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 ; 3 PCI Express x1 ; 2 PCI
Interfaces & Connections	1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ; 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ; 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ; 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ; 1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA ;
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
Width	12 Inch
Depth	9.6 Inch
Service&Support
Service & Support Type	3 Years Warranty
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code	43201513