Asus Maximus III GENE Ports
PS/2 Keyboard Port: Connection for a PS/2 keyboard.
USB 2.0 Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 2.0 and older devices (480 Mb/s).
USB 2.0 Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 2.0 and older devices (480 Mb/s).
LAN Port (RJ-45): RJ-45 plug for connecting to a wired Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet at up to 100 Mbps.
USB 2.0 Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 2.0 and older devices (480 Mb/s).
Clear CMOS Switch: Resets CMOS / BIOS on the motherboard. WARNING: Do not press without consulting tech support!
Optical S/PDIF Out: Digital audio output port compatible with optical S/PDIF cables / devices (also called TOSLINK).
Firewire Port (IEEE 1394a): IEEE 1394a port, also known as Firewire A, is an older standard for high-speed device connectivity.
External SATA Port: External SATA (eSATA) port for connecting to drives directly via SATA rather than USB or Firewire.
USB 2.0 Port(s): Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting USB 2.0 and older devices (480 Mb/s).
ROG Connect Switch: Switch for toggling Asus ROG Connect on and off.
ROG Connect Port: Port for Asus ROG Connect to remotely monitor / adjust the performance of your machine.
Audio Jacks: 3.5mm analog audio jacks for various input and output functions (see manual for more information).
Asus Maximus III GENE Schematic
Model: Asus Maximus III GENE
Specifications
| Socket | 1156 |
| CPU Compatibility | Intel Core i5/i7 |
| Form Factor | MicroATX |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset | Intel P55 |
| Front Side Bus | QuickPath Interconnect |
| Wired Network Connectivity | Gigabit Networking |
| Cooling System | Heatsink |
| Number of Fans | 0 |
| Color | Black |
Memory Support | |
| Type | DDR3 |
| Maximum Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Number of Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Size per Slot | 4 GB |
| Maximum Amount Supported | 16 GB |
External Connections | |
| USB 2.0 | 9 |
| PS/2 Keyboard | Yes |
| Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
| Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
| S/PDIF | Optical |
| External SATA | 1 |
| LAN (RJ45) | 1 |
| Firewire | 1 |
Internal Connections | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
| Firewire | 1 |
Expansion Slots | |
| Slot 1 | PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
| Slot 2 | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
| Slot 3 | PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
| Slot 4 | PCI |
Additional Information | |
| SLI Compatible | Yes |
| Crossfire Compatible | Yes |
| RAID Support | 0,1,5,10 |
Dimensions | |
| Width | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Depth | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
Internal Connections
SATA2: 6
