Xeon 3420 Server Processor, 4 DIMM Slots, ATX Motherboard

This motherboard is designed for high-performance computing and server environments, offering robust support for Intel Xeon and Core i7/i5 processors. It is a bare motherboard, meaning no additional components or accessories are included, making it ideal as a replacement part for existing systems. The board features a Socket 1156 design, which supports a range of Intel Quad Core Xeon 3400 series and Core i7-800, Core i5-700 series desktop processors. It is built with a dual-core 32nm CPU design, ensuring efficient performance and power management. The Intel 3420 chipset provides compatibility with various system configurations and ensures stable operation. The motherboard supports up to four 240-pin DDR3 memory modules, with speeds of 1333, 1066, or 800 MHz, and is compatible with both ECC and non-ECC memory. This makes it suitable for both standard computing and more demanding server applications. The integrated XGI Z9s Graphics Controller provides basic video support with shared 64MB DDR2 memory, which is sufficient for low to medium graphical tasks. The motherboard includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports using Marvell 8056 PCI-Express controllers, ensuring reliable network connectivity. It also features a comprehensive set of expansion slots, including one PCI-Express x16 slot for high-performance graphics cards, one PCI-Express x8 slot (which runs on x4), one PCI-Express x1 slot, and three 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots. Additionally, there is an MIO slot for audio cards, providing flexibility in system configuration. The motherboard includes multiple connectivity options such as seven USB 2.0 ports (two rear and five via headers), two PS/2 ports, one VGA port, one serial port, and two RJ45 LAN ports. Power delivery is handled through a 24-pin main power connector and an 8-pin CPU power connector. Storage connectivity is provided through six SATA2 ports that support RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. This motherboard is ideal for users looking to build or upgrade a server or high-performance desktop system with reliable performance and expandability.


Brand: ASUS
Model: P7F-X
Specifications: Socket 1156; Intel 3420 chipset; DDR3-1333/1066/800; Dual Gigabit Ethernet; SATA2 with RAID support
Features: Supports Intel Xeon 3400/ Core i7-800 / Core i5-700 series; Integrated XGI Z9s Graphics Controller; Dual Marvell 8056 Gigabit Ethernet; Multiple expansion slots; Multiple USB and connectivity ports; SATA2 with RAID support