Extreme Design SeriesExtreme Design Series

1. What is ASUS Xtreme Design2. Benefits of Xtreme Design

No.1 Performance No.1 Safety No.1 Reliability

AgendaAgenda

2004

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2009

AsusAsusLeader in Motherboard InnovationsLeader in Motherboard Innovations

1st to introduce the touch-n-boost Turbo KeyTurbo Key, which can instantly boost performance up to 5%

First to introduce Stack CoolStack Cool Technology which use the extra 4 layers PCB to improve the system thermal

First to introduce 8-Phase Power Design8-Phase Power Design Technology, and ASUS has become The King of motherboard power design ever since

Rennovate Stack Cool to Stack Cool 2Stack Cool 2, enlarge the copper area on the PCB to help with the thermal

1st Motherboard to introduce AI GearAI Gear to intelligently adjust CPU Frequency and vCore by different loading

Introduce EPU microchip, the 1st energy saving processor1st energy saving processor

Introduce Q-Shield, being the first to provide 4X better EMI/ESD protection

1st to introduct True 16-Phase Power DesignTrue 16-Phase Power Design Technology, which again set the benchmark in the industry's power phase design

Rennovate EPU with system level power saving management, and enhance the power efficiency to 96%96% (Industry average 85%)

1st to introduce TurboVTurboV, the easy real-time O.C. utility which breaks OC bottleneck and can push the O.C. to the limit

Introduce HE 95HE 95 Technology, the 1st to adopt 2oz Copper PCB materials2oz Copper PCB materials on motherboard high efficiency design [P5E64 WS Evo]

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High Quality Components

Good DesignGood Design

What is Xtreme DesignWhat is Xtreme Design

ASUS Xtreme Design -- Brings you~ASUS Xtreme Design -- Brings you~No.1 Performance

No.1 Safety

No.1 Reliability

What is Xtreme DesignWhat is Xtreme Design

No.1 PerformanceNo.1 PerformanceXtreme PhaseXtreme PhaseTurboVTurboVTurbo KeyTurbo Key

No.1 ReliabilityNo.1 ReliabilityStack Cool3+Stack Cool3+Xtreme Durable CapacitorXtreme Durable Capacitor

No.1 SafetyNo.1 SafetyAnti-EMIAnti-EMI

No.1 PerformanceNo.1 PerformanceXtreme PhaseXtreme PhaseTurboVTurboVTurbo KeyTurbo Key

Stable Power SupplyStable Power Supply

Xtreme PhaseXtreme PhaseIndustry leading power design

A Good Power DesignA Good Power Design EnsureEnsure

Xtreme PhaseXtreme PhaseWhat is ripple voltage

MB power systemThe lower ripple voltage, the more stable power system

A good power phase design allows phases to operate smoothly and provides the lowest ripple voltage power supply to CPU

ASUS unique power design provides extreme O.C. capability! O.C. capability!It helps to reach the extreme performance!

Xtreme PhaseXtreme PhaseLow ripple voltage for best performance

But this will never happen in real world

Ideal Ripple Voltage

*Less voltage variation is better*Less voltage variation is better

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P5Q Deluxe

Others

*Test configuration: Motherboard: P5Q PRO Turbo/P5Q Turbo/XXX-UD3P/XXX-UD3R CPU: Intel core 2 Extreme Q9650VGA: ASUS EAH4870/HTDI/512M/AMemory: DDR2-1066 1024MB*2 Team TXDD1024M1066HC5-D

P5Q PRO Turbo

XXX-UD3P

3DMark Vantage Benchmark (Performance Mode)

P5Q Turbo

XXX-UD3P

3DMark Vantage Benchmark (Performance Mode)

13600

9700

Win!

Win!

3D Performance Boost

Xtreme PhaseXtreme PhaseLow ripple voltage for best Performance

XXX-UD3P

*Source: Other brand' s media materials **ASUS Test configuration: Motherboard: P5Q Deluxe and P5Q CPU: E8600 VGA: 6600GT / HDD: HITACHI 80G Memory: GEIL DDR2 1000 512MBx2

1560MHz

1532

1503*

Win!

Win!

DDR2 Frequency Boost

Xtreme PhaseXtreme PhaseLow ripple voltage improves overclocking capability

Simply push Turbo Key to boost performance. No interruption on the ongoing games or programs.

Play with smooth speed!!

Turbo KeyTurbo KeyTouch-n-Boost!

3440.1 MHz3440.1 MHz

3499.8 MHz3499.8 MHz

TurboVTurboVEasy, real-time o.c. tunings

Get performance upgrade with EASY O.C tool~!

CPU default freq.CPU default freq.

M/B: P5Q PRO TurboCPU: E8600/E0 3.33GHzMemory: Team DDR2-1300 1GB x2 (TXDD1024M1300HC6)VGA: Nvidia 9800GTXHDD: Hitachi SATAII 160GOS: Vista 32 Ultimate SP1

TurboVTurboVEasy, real-time o.c. tunings

No.1 SafetyNo.1 SafetyAnti-EMIAnti-EMI

Anti-EMIAnti-EMIEMI protection, ultimate safe

PCB layout design to cut the root for component EMI leak out from back I/O connector

PCB layout design to cut the root for component EMI leak out from back I/O connector

Back I/O connector special finger-design for better EMI protection!

Back I/O connector special finger-design for better EMI protection!

Anti-EMIAnti-EMI30% above industry standard

**The lower is the better**The lower is the better

30%30% more strict

ASUS EMI testing standard exceeds the CE standard by 30%

Without ESD protection design, the chipset might be damaged!!Without ESD protection design, the chipset might be damaged!!

Anti-EMIAnti-EMIEMI protection, ultimate safe

ESD (Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic Discharge) is everywhere and cannot be avoid

G Brand MB

Anti-EMIAnti-EMIEMI protection, ultimate safe

ASUS hardware ESD protection to ensure better component stability

Anti-EMIAnti-EMIEMI protection, ultimate safe

+1kV -1kV +2kV -2kV +3kV -3kV +4kV -4kV +5kV -5kV +6kV -6kV +7kV -7kV +8kV -8kV

P6T DELUXEpass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass pass

GA-EX58-Exxxpass pass pass pass fail

ESD (Electrostatic DischargeElectrostatic Discharge) Tolerance Testing:

8kV+_2kV+_

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OthersOthers

4 4 Times stronger Times stronger ESD protection!ESD protection!

No.1 ReliabilityNo.1 ReliabilityStack Cool3+Stack Cool3+Xtreme Durable CapacitorXtreme Durable Capacitor

Stack Cool3+Stack Cool3+Ultimate Cool!

Extra PCB layersExtra PCB layers 2oz Copper PCB2oz Copper PCB

What is Stack Cool3+Stack Cool3+:

Stack Cool3+Stack Cool3+Ultimate Cool!

Only 2oz copper is notnot enoughenough for cooling!

You need:Good circuit design

Good placement

2Oz Copper PCB without Stack Cool3+Xtreme DesignXtreme Design+ + Stack Cool3+Stack Cool3+

Good thermal design

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Xtreme Xtreme DesignDesignXtreme Xtreme DesignDesign

17% Cooler17% Cooler17% Cooler17% Cooler

Xtreme Durable Solid CapacitorXtreme Durable Solid Capacitor

Xtreme DurableXtreme Durable Solid Capacitors Solid Capacitors

follows JIS standard follows JIS standard

ASUS Xtreme Durable Solid CapacitorXtreme Durable Solid Capacitor is the best component available so far Xtreme Xtreme

DurableDurable

Normal Normal Solid Solid Cap.Cap.

10Xlifespan

*Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) specifies the standards used for industrial activities in Japan. The standardization process is coordinated by Japanese Industrial Standards Committee and published through

Japanese Standards Association.

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ASUS Xtreme Design – Design ASUS Xtreme Design – Design Matters!Matters!