Surf the Internet in 5-second-boot time without entering Windows
With a fast bootup speed of only 5 seconds, the ASUS Express Gate offers an optional Linux OS bootup that allows you to enjoy instant access to commonly used functions like accessing the Internet, VoIP, and Web emailing without entering the OS.
5000hrs VRM Solid Capacitors
This motherboard uses 5000hrs VRM high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.
PCIe 2.0
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth & Triple Performance
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
Dual- Channel DDR2 1200
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 1200/1066/800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 19.2GB/s.
CrashFree BIOS 3
Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
EZ-Flash 2
Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.
S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
Noise Filtering
Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
AI Nap
Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away!
With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you´re sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.
MyLogo2
Eliminate background noise while recording
You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
GreenASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union´s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Audio channels | 7.1 |
| Audio system | VIA VT1708S |
| Back panel I/O ports | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
| External SATA ports quantity | 0 |
| IEEE 1394/Firewire ports quantity | 0 |
| Microphone, line-in jack | Y |
| HDMI ports quantity | 0 |
| Speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| S/PDIF out port | Y |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| Expansion slots | |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 1 |
| PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x1 slots | 2 |
| Internal I/O | |
| Power fan connector | Y |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 1 |
| CD/AUX audio in | Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 1 |
| Number of EATX power connectors | 1 |
| System panel connector | Y |
| CPU fan connector | Y |
| Front panel audio connector | Y |
| Floppy disk drive connector | Y |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| Number of COM connectors | 1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Y |
| S/PDIF out connector | Y |
| ATX Power connector | Y |
| Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
| Management features | |
| Manageability features | WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE |
| Memory | |
| Non-ECC | Y |
| Maximum internal memory (GB) | 16 |
| Internal Memory Type | DDR2 |
| Number of DIMM slots | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR2 1200/1066/800 |
| Networking | |
| LAN controller | Realtek 8111C |
| Networking features | Gigabit LAN |
| Operating system/software | |
| Drivers included | Y |
| Processor | |
| Processor family | Intel family |
| Processors compatible | Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Celeron dual-core/Celeron |
| Processor FSB supported | 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz |
| Processor socket | LGA775 (Socket T) |
| Technical details | |
| BIOS memory size (MB) | 8 |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel P45 (ICH10) |
| BIOS type | AMI |
| Cables included | 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 2 x Serial ATA |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Depth (mm) | 193 |
| Width (mm) | 305 |
When it comes down to it, the ASUS P5W DH Deluxe is probably the best LGA775 motherboard money can buy, more precisely the best Core 2 Duo motherboard money can buy. That in mind the ASUS P5B Deluxe recently found its way to the Legion Labs and since ...
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| Title | Review summary of Asus P5W DH Deluxe |
| Reviewed By | alaTest |
| Summary | alaTest collected and analyzed 99 reviews of Asus P5W DH Deluxe from international magazines and websites and compared these to 42095 reviews for other Processors & Motherboards. |
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| Verdict | Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 87/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™. |
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| Title | Asus P5W DH Deluxe |
| Reviewed By | Gordon Mah Ung |
| Summary | Oh, how the world turns. Last month you marched past the Intel 975X chipset motherboards holding your nose, but with the release of the Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme CPUs you've made a U-turn to give this chipset a second look. Click Read More for ... |
| Pros | Core 2 Duo and Extreme support, up to 8GB of RAM, and driverless RAID |
| Cons | Where's the dual x16 PCI-E? And damn, this thing is expensive |
| Verdict | On Intel's D975XBX motherboard, for example, only those with "AA" codes that end in 304 work with Core 2s out of the box. Asus' original version of the 975X board, the P5WD2-E, didn't work with Core 2s, but newer versions do. Unfortunately, the ... |
| Rating | 90 |
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| Title | ASUS P5W DH Deluxe (Intel 975X Express - Core 2 Ready) |
| Reviewed By | Zachary Chan |
| Summary | ASUS updates their enthusiast motherboard line-up for Intel's Core 2 processors and we get to test run the new P5W DH Deluxe. This 975X Express motherboard is a knockout cocktail of media-centric digital home features and performance computing. The ... |
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| Rating | 96 |
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| Title | Asus P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard |
| Reviewed By | Winston Chim |
| Summary | Asus has produced yet another award winning motherboard. The P5W DH Deluxe caters for both enthusiasts and performance users alike. It's feature-rich, offers great performance and good overclockability ... other manufacturers will find the P5W DH ... |
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| Verdict | P5W DH Deluxe is specially designed for Gamers, Personal Workstation, SoHo, high-end and multi-tasking PC users. The rise of digital home is just like a tsunami that is poinsed to take over the PC industry. To enjoy the digitalized convinience, you ... |
| Rating | 70 |
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| Title | ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard Review |
| Reviewed By | Maxit |
| Summary | As the search for the best Core 2 Duo supporting motherboard continues, we decided to take the feature-packed ASUS P5W DH Deluxe for a test drive. This board sports Intel's flagship Crossfire-enabled 975X chipset and the tried and tested ICH7 ... |
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| Verdict | A comprehensive range of RAM timing adjustments can be found under the chipset menu. Under this menu is an option called "Hyper Path 3". While experimenting with it, we found that it caused nothing but trouble when set at "auto" so if you decide to ... |
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| Title | ASUS P5W DH Deluxe vs Gigabyte GA 965P DS3 Conroe Motherboard Shootout |
| Reviewed By | Maxit |
| Summary | At present, you're faced with 2 main chipset options to use with your brand new Core 2 Duo CPU. Either Intel's flagship Crossfire enabled 975X aimed at enthusiasts or the cheaper 965P chiipset which caters for the mainstream market. |
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| Verdict | Both 3D Mark 2001 SE and 3D Mark 06 were so close together that a valid conclusion couldn't be drawn. |
| Rating | 77 |
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| Title | Asus P5W DH Deluxe |
| Reviewed By | James Gorbold |
| Summary | We've had a sample of Asus' P5W DH Deluxe motherboard in our lab for nearly six weeks now but, as the original board couldn't identify... |
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| Verdict | Curiously slow, especially when overclocked |