Ya podemos ver el primer análisis de una placa montando el chipset Intel X48, que se supone el más potente de la actualidad, a la vez que avanzado en cuestión de soporte de nuevas tecnologías. Como ha venido ocurriendo en los últimos meses, ASUS es el primer ensamblador en mostrar sus productos, en este caso bajo el nombre P5E3 Premium. Lo más interesante en este tipo de placas suele ser su capacidad de overclock y su rendimiento, y por eso pagamos su alto precio. En estas dos cuestiones no vemos grandes mejoras respecto su hermano menor, el X38, aunque en cuestión de overclock se encuentran mayor numero de configuraciones posibles, que seguro gustaran a los más entusiastas. Tendremos que esperar a la review completa para hacernos una mejor idea de lo que es capaz este chipset.
Especificaciones CPU Socket LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4 Processors Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU Chipset Intel X48 / ICH9R with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology Front Side Bus 1600/1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Expansion Slots 3 x PCIe x16 (blue @PCIe2.0 x16 mode, black @PCIe x4 or x1 mode) supports CrossFire Technology 2 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI Storage Southbridge 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 JMicron JMB363(JMB368) PATA and SATA controller 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Supports SATA RAID 0,1,JBOD LAN Dual Gigabit LAN controllers Marvell88E8056 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 RealtekRTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Wireless LAN ASUS WiFi-AP @n 300Mbps IEEE 802.11n and backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11g / b Software Access Point mode Audio ADI AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O AI Audio 2 ASUS Noise Filter ASUS AI Lifestyle Features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Lifestyle Features: ASUS Express Gate ASUS WiFi-AP @n ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Slot Detector Special Features ASUS MyLogo 3 Multi-language BIOS IEEE 1394 Agere L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6ports at back panel) Overclocking Features ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control vChipset (N.B.): 33-step DRAM voltage control vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 2 x WiFi-AP @n antenna jack 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 2 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel(Q-Connector) BIOS 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 6 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable ASUS Q-Shield User's manual ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual 3 in 1 Q-connector 1 x 2-port USB2.0 / 1-port IEEE1394 module 2 x Optional Fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only ASUS WiFi-AP @n omni-directional antenna Support Disc Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP @n Wizard Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
