1 x Processor Support - 4 GB - Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 ATA-7 - 2 x PCIe x16 Slot - MPN: 90M9L0P0G0EAY See Product Details
Description
The A8N-SLI motherboard is an extreme gaming platform with dual-graphics card and dual-channel memory design and supports the powerful K8 939 CPU. Play 3D games the way they are meant to be played. If top-of-the-line graphics capability is want you need, then the A8N-SLI is your board.
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Sempron
Interface Connection: Parallel Port Yes, Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
System Board Style: ATX
Processor Socket: Socket PGA-939
System Chipset: nVIDIA nForce4 SLI
Memory Technology: DDR DRAM
Multi GPU Support: nVIDIA SLI Compatible
Summary
Product Title: Asus A8N-SLI Desktop Motherboard - nVIDIA nForce4 SLI Chipset - Socket PGA-939
Manufacturer: Asus
Power Score: 4.2 | 16 Reviews
CPU + Northbridge Support
Supported Processor: Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Sempron
Processor Socket: Socket PGA-939
System Chipset: nVIDIA nForce4 SLI
Maximum Number of Processors: 1
Bus Speed: 1000 MHz
Memory Support
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Max System Memory: 4 GB
Memory Technology: DDR DRAM
Connectors
Interface Connection: Parallel Port Yes, Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes
Number of IDE Headers: 2
Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 4
Number of Fan Connectors: 5
Number of PCI Slots: 3
Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 2
Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 2
Additional Features
Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
Video Bus: PCI Express x16
Multi GPU Support: nVIDIA SLI Compatible
Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC850
Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
Physical Specifications
System Board Style: ATX
Width: 12 in
Depth: 9.60 in
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: SLI: ASUS EZ Plug ASUS SLI Warning LED ASUS EZ Selector ASUS two-slot thermal design ASUS PEG Link for dual PCIe graphic cards Under SLI mode: Support two identical SLI-ready graphics cards Under Default(Single VGA) mode: supports all PCI Express graphics card LAN: nForce4 built-in Gbit MAC with external Marvell PHY: NV ActiveArmor NV Firewall AI NET2 Audio: Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology ASUS AI Proactive Features: AI NOS(Non-delay Overclocking System) AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS Overclocking Features: AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS PEG Link for single/dual graphics cards Fixed PCIe/PCI/SATA frequencies ASUS C.P.R(CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker: vDIMM: 9-step DRAM voltage control vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 increment PCIe Frequency: Allowing PCIe frequency from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment SFS (Step-less Frequency Selection): Allowing FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment Special Features: ASUS EZFlash ASUS Crash-Free BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Instant Music Expansion Slots: PCI Express x16: SLI mode: x8 , x8 Default(Single VGA) mode: x16, x1
Internal Interfaces: 3 x USB Header
S/PDIF: Yes
Additional Ports: 1 x Aux In
BIOS: Award - 4 Mb Flash ROM, PnP, SMBIOS 2.3
Hardware Monitoring: Q-Fan Control SLI warning LED
Jumpers: Jumper to access BIOS configuration: Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
Management: DMI 2.0 ACPI 2.0a WfM 2.0
Power Supply Support: ATX12V
Voltage Requirements: 12 V DC
Processor Technology: HyperTransport Technology
IDE Controller: Yes
Floppy Controller: Yes
SATA Controller: Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 7
Network (RJ-45): Yes
Audio Line In: Yes
Audio Line Out: Yes
Parallel Port: Yes
Microphone Port: Yes
Total Number of USB Ports: 4
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 4
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports: 1
Number of FireWire/i.LINK 400 Ports: 1
Number of S/PDIF Out Ports: 2
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 3
Onboard LEDs Header: Yes
Onboard Audio Header: Yes
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 4
Strengths: Price, SLI & SLI Connector, Layout
Weakness: 8x each when in SLI Mode
Thought I should say that I didn't even look for a MB with 16x in SLI, I assumed that this one did, my fault for not looking, but the Asus site didn't mention it to my recaletion.
Strengths: SLI, great price, nforce4 chipset, tons of connections and usb/firewire cables and connectors right out of the box. simple bios makes overclocking automatic and simple.
Weakness: onboard sound
Loved everything about this board,even tho it was a real tight fit in my new ANTEC P160W aluminum mid tower. After making all the connections I was installing all my programs in minutes, then came the bump in the road. The onboard audio wouldn't recognize my Logitech 5300 5.1 speakers and kept thinking I had 2 microphones and front audio speakers plugged into the "auto sensing sound ports". When...
Strengths: SLI, obviously. Great chipset, tons of functionality, lots of accessories, ASUS warranty and tech support
Weakness: Only 3 PCI slots
Wow. Tried other Asus boards and I was disappointed. I dropped the extra money and went with the SLI board and WOW. All my problems disappeared, high quality, great warranty. I recommend this board to anyone. AMD 3700+ San Diego (actually works with this processor, I've had trouble before) BFG 7800 GT What a product!
Strengths: RAID for 4 drives, nforce 4 sli, has all a high end gamer needs. Very detailed manual. Comes with 4 SATA cords. 3 year warranty.
Weakness: None for the price
You cant expect more from a motherboard when everything works without a hastle. This mobo goes with my case like bread and butter considering the USB and 1394 devices. This has a warranty i can sleep with. What else is there to say other than GRRREEAT SLI!
Strengths: nice sleek board, nice nice functions, stable, nice heatsinks
Weakness: price thats it, memory slot orientation
I got this board coupled with a x2 athlon processor and i dont think i can be any happier. The system is fast doesnt lag in any games and the x2 is by far one of the nicest cpus i have seen. multitasking can be used to its full entend and the board doesnt show any signs of weakness. I would reccommnd this board to anyone wanting a nice lasting gaming rig. Bios is clean and has descent options.
Strengths: Best AMD chipset, good stability and components
Weakness: none noted
This is a really good AMD socket 939 motherboard that I would recomment. It supports the new Nvidia SLI graphics mode which I have not tried yet, but depending on who you ask it can be an awesome thing for games. More importantly for me are the chipset features like GB LAN, SATA, PCI Express, and hardware SATA/PATA raid. This board really has it all, and I've always had good experiences with Asus...
Strengths: Lots of USB2.0 and firewire ports. Easy configurations. nForce4 chipset and dual SLI.
Weakness: Some utilities, like the cool and quite, not straight forward and presumably useless. Mediocre documentation.
I did a good amount of research on socket 939 motherboards and this board shined through for the price. I have used ASUS products for many years and this board didn't disapoint me. Some of the utilities don't seem that great, but I believe they are written by nVidia, not ASUS. The nForce4 chipset is just awesome, I wouldn't recommend any other at this time. I can't wait to see the video...
Strengths: ASUS SLI Motherboard layout
Weakness: None
I really like like motherboard, maybe I obsess with the brand. The layout on this motherboard is terrific, nothing more could be done. If anyone want a decent gaming system, this motherboard would be the one. For me, one Video card (VC) for now and the second one later This is my system: Athlon 64 3700 Asus A8N-SLI motherboard MIS 6600 GT VC 128 MB PC3200 Patriot (2-3-2-5) Asus heatsink (the 4 in...
Strengths: loved the wide spaces between the to video cards
Weakness: weak voltage regulator
Worked great for a month or so. Then started to get video problems, Asus replaced board due to low voltage. Second board worked great for a few months then I started to have video problems again. Then the blame game started, Asus blamed the video cards and EVGA the motherboard. Finally did a voltage check and the 12 volt check shows 11.58 or less voltage. ASUS tech support worthless. Going back...
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Strengths: ASUS is excellent, includes 4 SATA cables.
Weakness: They've improved the northbridge heatsink fan (it no longer looks like the one pictured) but it is still too noisy for home theater PC use.
If I had it to do over again, I'd pay more for the ASUS A8N-SLI Premium. This is just the basic A8N-SLI and the main difference is the Premium comes with the "Cool Pipe" which silently cools the northbridge chipset instead of using a fan, which is used in this model and the Deluxe. I ended up replacing the stock northbridge fan with a Zalman heatsink in order to reduce noise (which I think voids...
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