
When used this way, it operates in Normal Mode, perfect for hardcore gaming and standard overclocking. A 2.6” display keeps you fully informed. Included is a 5.25" bay as well, so you can install the OC Panel in your PC case. Normal Mode has OC Panel inside the case, while in Extreme Mode it works as an external console.

The board is powered by 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s), 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) and one 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector (optinally).īTW once you power up the motherboard red LED lights (on/off configurable in the BIOS) will emit a halo of light coming from the bottom side of the motherboard, very nice.ĪSUS also includes an LCD panel based OC panel with the motherboard that can be used to monitor and overclock. The device offers two modes. The micro switches allow you to disable PCIE ports and LN2 slow modes, which are irrelevant for the normal users. You can see a diagnostic POST status led, it basically shows the CPU temp and / or status codes. The mem will be down clocked whilst leaving the overclock in-tact. Should you mess up your memory configuration and the overclock halts at boot/post, then press the MemOK button. Next to the right go button we see a reset and power button. You'll have a plethora of USB functionality really. The little button to the right is a Direct Key button for booting directly into the firmware interface without worrying about hitting the Del key. To the left another USB host ports.

There's a secondary BIOS available for you should you mess up the first one. Located just under the SATA ports you can see two switchable BIOS-es.
