PRESS RELEASE
Featuring the most graphics processing power of any Intel® X58-based motherboard in its segment plus ASUS exclusives for professional users
March 10, 2011 - Proving the Intel® X58 architecture's enduring potential and value, the P6X58-E WS ships with multi-GPU support for both NVIDIA® SLITM and AMD CrossFireXTM, SATA 6Gb/s and USB 3.0. It also includes built-in server-class Intel® LAN, as well as ASUS-developed highlights such as Xtreme Phase power delivery and EPU energy consumption optimization. The new board ships with the ASUS "24X24" pledge, meaning 24-hour non-stop operation and 24-month guaranteed market availability to reduce costs due to involuntary product replacement.
Flexible multi-GPU configuration
A dedicated expansion slot controller ensures increased bandwidth availability for each connected graphics card, hence the P6X58-E WS supports up to 3-way NVIDIA® SLITM, with each of the triple PCI-E channels working at full X16 speeds. For AMD CrossFireXTM, the P6X58-E WS offers up to quad-GPU arrangements, with each PCI-E channel working in X16.
This graphics flexibility and capacity aims to serve the needs of workstation users who require advanced graphics processing capabilities for professional ventures, including computer-aided design, graphics rendering, high definition video editing, animation, engineering and modeling.
SATA 6Gb/s and USB 3.0
The P6X58-E WS represents the first appearance of SATA 6Gb/s and USB 3.0 data transfer standards on an Intel® X58-based workstation motherboard. USB 3.0 works up to ten times faster than USB 2.0, offering significant time savings when handling large amounts of data. SATA 6Gb/s likewise doubles the throughput of SATA 3Gb/s, expediting transfer rates and creating a more reliable and efficient work environment.
Dual server-class Intel® Gigabit LAN
Two hardware-accelerated Intel® Gigabit LAN ports double the connection bandwidth available to users, while at the same time reducing CPU utilization. The implementation by ASUS of server-grade Intel® LAN reduces CPU load in half when compared with competing workstation motherboards by carrying out net-related calculations off the main processor. As a consequence, connections become faster and more stable, featuring reduced packet loss and lower latency. Users also benefit from an overall faster system, as greater CPU resources remain free to tackle other tasks. These accelerated Gigabit ports support dedicated server operating systems as well as VMWare® virtualization for increased functionality and efficiency on streamlined hardware.
Exclusive ASUS Features
To better handle professional applications, the P6X58-E WS features ASUS Xtreme Phase power delivery components for more efficient, cleaner power, improved stability and increased reliability. Users also benefit from the inclusion of the exclusive Energy Processing Unit, or EPU, a proprietary ASUS programmable microchip that supervises energy consumption across the system to reduce power wastage. The AI Suite II application center brings together a wide range of utilities and ASUS tools, offering users greater control over system performance, capabilities and features, among them the versatile TurboV overclocking interface.
Specifications
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CPU |
1 x Socket LGA1366 |
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Chipset |
Intel® X58 |
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Memory |
6 x DIMM, max 24GB, DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/DDR31600 (OC)/1333/1066MHz, ECC/non-ECC unbuffered memory |
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Power delivery |
Xtreme Phase 16+2 |
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Expansion slots |
2 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 (@x16 or x8) |
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Multi-GPU support |
NVIDIA® 3-Way GeForce SLITM |
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AMD® quad CrossFireXTM |
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CUDA support |
Up to 4 NVIDIA® TeslaTM GPUs |
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Gigabit LAN |
2 x Intel® 82574L |
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Storage |
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
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USB |
2 x USB 3.0 (at back panel) |
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Audio |
ALC889, 8-channel HD |
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1394a |
2 x1394a (1 port at mid-board, 1 port at back panel) |
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Back I/O |
1 x PS/2 KB/MS, 1 x IEEE1394a, 2 x Intel LAN, 1 x S/PDIF Out (optical and coaxial), 8 x USB ( 2 for USB 3.0 and 6 for USB 2.0), 1 x 8-channel audio |
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Form factor |
ATX, 12" x 9.6" |
Product specifications and features may change without prior notice. Check www.asus.com for further details.
About ASUS
ASUS, the world's top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world's best selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia, wireless solutions, networking devices and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PCTM. With a global staff of more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company's revenue for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion.
About ASUS Motherboards
Driven by homegrown innovation and steadfast dedication to absolute quality, ASUS has become the standard for motherboard excellence across diverse product ranges, leading the industry in global sales and positive customer feedback. Acknowledged by numerous accolades, ASUS motherboards propel computing forward with pioneering inventions. These include DIGI+ VRM digital power conversion, Dual Intelligent Processors for combined performance boosts and energy savings, and the unique whole-motherboard heat protection offered by the company's Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar architectures. Additional exclusives such as Core Unlocker, Disk Unlocker and Protect 3.0 further demonstrate the ASUS commitment to harmonizing technical ingenuity and environmental responsibility with care for the people who actually put technology to use in everyday life
