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Asus A8N-SLI Premium Desktop Motherboard - nVIDIA nForce4 SLI Chipset - Socket PGA-939

1 x Processor Support - 4 GB - Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 ATA-7 RAID Support Controller - 2 x PCIe x16 Slot - MPN: A8NSLIPREMIUM See Product Details

Product Details of Asus A8N-SLI Premium Desktop Motherboard - nVIDIA nForce4 SLI Chipset - Socket PGA-939

Description

A8N-SLI Premium supports AMD 939-pin Athlon 64 FX/ Athlon 64 processors with 1MB/512KB L2 cache which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus and dual-channel un-buffered DDR400 memory support. Currently, it also supports AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPU.

Quick Glance

Supported Processor: Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2

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 SDRAM

Multi GPU Support: nVIDIA SLI

Summary

Product Title: Asus A8N-SLI Premium Desktop Motherboard - nVIDIA nForce4 SLI Chipset - Socket PGA-939

Manufacturer: Asus

Power Score: 4.5 | 21 Reviews

CPU + Northbridge Support

Supported Processor: Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2

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 SDRAM

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: 8

Number of Fan Connectors: 4

Number of PCI Slots: 3

Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 2

Number of PCI-Express x4 Slots: 1

Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 2

Additional Features

Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7), RAID Controller Yes

Video Bus: PCI Express x16

Multi GPU Support: nVIDIA SLI

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

General

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 PCI-E graphic cards Under SLI mode: Support two identical SLI-ready graphics cards Under Default(Single VGA) mode: 1 x any x16 PCI Express graphics card 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 AI Cool-Pipe ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS PEG Link for single/dule graphics cards ASUS Precision Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS C.P.R. ASUS POST Reporter ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music Expansion Slots: PCI Express x16: SLI mode: x8 , x8 Default(Single VGA) mode: x16, x1 SATA/RAID: nForce4 Storage NVRAID: RAID0, RAID1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD span cross SATA and PATA Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller 4 x Serial ATA with RAID0, 1,10, and RAID5 Integrated Dual Gigabit LAN: Allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks Ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency nForce4 built-in Gbit MAC with external Marvell PHY NV ActiveArmor NV Firewall AI NET2 IEEE 1394 Header: Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

S/PDIF: Yes

Power Supply Support: ATX12V

Processor Technology: HyperTransport Technology

RAID Support: Yes

Number of Total Expansion Slots: 8

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 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: 5

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Reviews on Asus A8N-SLI Premium Desktop Motherboard - nVIDIA nForce4 SLI Chipset - Socket PGA-939

  • 4
  By member: krislyn - Feb 22, 2007

A8N-SLi Premium Motherboard

Strengths: Easy, and clearly marked motherboard for this first time builder. The directions were excellent.

I really love how quiet and cool my machine runs. Overclocking is super easy with the Ai Booster program. There is alot of room for upgrading on this motherboard I know I will have it for years.

  • 5
  By member: west30capt - Oct 1, 2006

A8N-Sli Premium

Strengths: SATA, RAID, SLi, very versatile

Weakness: A little on the pricey side.

I used this MoBo for my first build. Everything went together easily. Only problem I have is the board recognizes 1GB of RAM as 512MB. Then again I only have 1 DIMM of DDR. I have an AMD 64 X2 +3800 overclocked 8% and have not had any overheating problems. I would definetly recommend and buy again.

  • 4
  By anonymous - Apr 13, 2006

Strange memory issues with Corsair XMS Twin

Strengths: Super solid once you get it updated. Right memory, oddity with Corsair XMS Twin but now flawless.

Weakness: Had issues with Corsair TwinX XMS Ram, found on forums that you can get the board in a state where it won't boot with this ram until you try a different type of ram, then XMS again (weird)

Other than the RAM issue (which I resolved) this board is terrific. Been running for 4 months and never a problem. I can run every game COD2/FarCry/Tiger Woods 2006 maxed out Had to update the OS to get Tiger Woods 2006 to run solid. Windows XP SP2 (with updates) AMD 3700 San Diego 2 Gig Corsair XMS Twin memory (4x512) manually set to 2-3-3-6 (400Mhz) Western Digital 3.0 Sata II drive Xeon 600w...

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  • 5
  By anonymous - Jan 4, 2006

easy setup, stable, cool

Strengths: Very easy setup, my first build and absolutely no problems. Has every connection you could ever want. AI booster is really nice. Heat pipe is the way of the future for mobo's.

Weakness: Audio connectors for the front panel can be tough to get too

System: AMD 3700 Corsair XMS 2x512 Dual Channel 2-3-3-6 XION 600w SLI power supply (very quiet and powerful) HP 740i Lightscribe DVD/CD burner Western Digital Sata II drive 120 gig Gigabyte 7800GT (Call of Duty runs great with this card, max settings)

  • 5
  By member: abrauer - Oct 12, 2005

Smokin' MoBo

Strengths: Versatile, complete, fast, state of the art (for now!)!

Weakness: No on board wifi

I'm using this MoBo with a AMD X2 3800+ and two Asus EN6600GT/TD/128 nVidia 6600GT 128MB PCI-Express and it is smokin' hot and fast. The built in sound is what I'd expect from a built-in chip, maybe even a bit better. I'm updating a current computer I built a couple years ago and have quite a bit of building experience, and I had no problems with install, set up, or drivers.

  • 5
  By member: blackcapten - Jan 23, 2006

Excellent product

Strengths: so many features, minimal problems, heat pipe, has everything i need right now

Weakness: minor trouble with PS/2 ports, but resolved.

This motherboard has more than I need right now, but I wanted something that would last a long time with upgrading and such. I am using it with an Athlon 64 X2 4400+ and have had no problems with using the features of the mobo. I haven't even tried every little thing yet, but the stuff I have used has worked flawlessly. I used to hate the board fans so I was glad to have the heat pipe. I still...

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  • 5
  By member: ziggs34 - Oct 16, 2005

Great Board - Has it all

Strengths: Has basically everything all bundled into the board. Instructions are very easy to follow and istallation is simple.

Weakness: If you aren't setting up a RAID then you will get a little lag time on the load screen

All around a great board. Paired it with 7800GT I get good benchmarking scores across the board. I've yet to buy another vid card to SLI due to the fact they're a little pricy at the moment but I'll be doing it soon enough.

  • 2
  By member: Mason Storm - Aug 19, 2005

nForce 4 - SLI boards are all very buggy

Strengths: Good looks, 1 more PCI port than most; game port

Weakness: Only 4 USB ports built-in directly on header; chipset cooler very hard to change to liquid cooling; BUGGY

Like all nForce4-SLI boards, this one is VERY VERY BUGGY. Before you take the plunge, be sure to check out the user forums at Asus's website, and see all of the trouble being experienced, even by advanced users. Many theorize that repeated lock-ups are due to ineffective chipset cooling, and indeed, the built-in fanless cooling design (which is physically connected to a MOSFETs heat radiator, and...

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  • 5
  By member: thorden - Oct 24, 2005

The ASUS A8N-SLI Premium

Strengths: Has basically everything all bundled into the board. Instructions are very easy to follow and istallation is simple.

Weakness: Pricey

This is the best motherboard that I have ever bought. It has many next generation features such as SLi technology and a Fanless Design heat sink for the chip set.Powerful solution also feature specification such as SATA 3Gb/s.

  • 5
  By anonymous - Nov 3, 2005

A Great Board for gaming, Sli, & Graphic Design

Strengths: Windows based; Sli switching & Bios Upgrades

Weakness: None that I can tell so far

I just upgraded my system from an AMD Athlon 1.2Ghz Socket A. I got this board after doing alot of research on it. I desided to go with this board for 2 major reasons 1) Windows based SLI Switching & 2) Windows based Bios upgrades. So far I haven't tried manual overclocking with it but the software that Asus packs with the board is great. I'm a gamer & I play Doom 3 on high, Far Cry on High,...

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  • 4.5
  testseek.com - Oct 28, 2009

Asus A8N-SLI Premium

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