Motherboard
Socket : 1156
T5XE CFX-SLI Ver. 5.x
Click to view P55 Advanced Features
- Supports the Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i5 Processors in the LGA1156 Package
- Intel P55 single chip architecture
- 6 Phases Power Design
- Support 4-DIMM DDR3-2000(OC)/1800(OC)/1600/1333 up to 16G maximum capacity
- Support ATI CrossfireX and nVidia SLI Technology
- 100% X.D.C Japanese solid capacitor
- BIOSTAR G.P.U (Green Power Utility) Technology for Energy Saving
- BIOSTAR Toverclocker utility
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Exclusive Features
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6 Phase Power Phase Design6-phase VRM design with high quality power components such as low RDS(on) Mosfet for lower temperature has the advantage to raise the overclocking ability. -
2 Phase Memory Power Design2-phase independent power design increases memory voltage stability and durability. -
100% Solid CapsWith armor-plated Biostar Technology, all capacitors are placed with 100% solid capacitors that have a lasting life cycle, durability and stability for crucial components. -
G.P.U (Green Power Utility)BIOSTAR G.P.U (Green Power Utility) is a new function that enhances energy efficiency by disabling extra phases while CPU is under light loading. It integrates a friendly GUI to monitor the resourcing and response of your CPU thus optimizing the power saving function in your system. G.P.U. constantly sets up the best power efficiency in your system, be it for heavy 3D gaming, Internet or MSN charting. more...
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Chipset-CPU Features
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Intel P55 chipsetThe Intel® P55 Express Chipset is the new Intel single chipset architecture that supports the latest Intel LGA1156 ® Core™ i7 & Core i5 Processors using DMI Interconnect with amazing and impressive point-to-point links. It provides more stability and bandwidth enhancement. It also enables the nVidia® SLI technology and ATI CrossFireX™ technology to function on the same motherboard. -
Intel LGA 1156 Core™ i7/Core™ i5 Processor supportLynnfield is the first family of Intel 45nm CPU processors that uses the Intel Nehalem micro architecture in LGA1156 package. It is supported by Intel® DMI Interconnect and integrated with the Dual-channel memory controller with 4 DIMM slots DDR3 memory. It supports the Intel Turbo boost technology and smart cache. -
Dual Channel DDR3It supports 2 or 4 DIMM Slots DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333. The processor support 2 memory channels and setting the memory multiplier, allows selection of the channel speed. These clearly uplift the band width and boost the overall system performance. -
NVIDIA SLI TechnologyThe advanced NVIDIA® SLI® technology delivers the best gaming performance. Experience the fastest performance imaginable on new killer gaming machines. Surround yourself with amazing 3D performance, remarkable physical effects, and accelerate your most performance-driven applications. -
ATI CrossFire X™ TechnologyATI CrossFireX™ is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. With game-dominating power, ATI CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve system performance. It supports up to four ATI Radeon™ HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever!
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BIOS-Software Features
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Exclusive offer!As an Biostar customer you can download MAGIX multimedia tools designed to enhance your music, videos and photos for free. From music and website creation to video editing and photo management. Four products that cover all of your multimedia needs. Simply do more with your media than you ever thought possible. more... -
What is simplicheck ?simplicheck is a small, intelligent tool by simplitec GmbH that scans your PC for optimal performance. Is poor configuration slowing your PC down? Are there errors that reduce system stability? Is your privacy protected? simplicheck is based on well-proven scanning technology that has proven successful in everyday customer use. simplitec GmbH benefits from 18 year of experience system software development. more... -
O.M.G (OverClocking Matrix Genie)O.M.G (Overclocking Matrix Genie) is designed to automatically adjust key items to maximize system performance. Just press F10 when booting. This allows you to make simple overclocking steps as an OC expert. It lets you adjust the CPU clock, CPU voltage and other key items for overclocking needs. -
BIO-FlasherUpdate BIOS effortlessly from a USB flash disk before entering the OS.
BIO-Flasher is a convenient BIOS update tool. Just launch this tool and put the BIOS on USB pen driver before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS with only a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy disk or other complicated flash utility. -
T-OverclockerT-overclocker presents a simple Windows-based system performance enhancement and utility management. It features several powerful yet easy to use tools such as overclocking for system performance enhancement, CPU and memory special enhancement, a smart-fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan, north-bridge chipset cooling fan, PC health for monitoring system status, and pre-set OC modes for easy OC.
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Other Features
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Rapid DebugThere is no need to check any H/W installation error. Onboard LED indicator answers the question for the user. -
Rapid Switch 2Engineered by BIOSTAR, the exquisite onboard switches allow you to easily shut down and restart your system. -
Tweak TechBiostar has a unique engineering PWM layout with low ESR and high ripple conductive solid state caps that provide sufficient, stable power supply to the CPU. The same philosophy applies to our DDR design to enhance the memory’s voltage stability.
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Caution !!
The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice and the package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version!
| Chipset | Intel P55 |
| CPU SUPPORT | Intel® Core™ i7 LGA 1156 Processor Intel® Core™ i5 LGA 1156 Processor Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power) : 95Watt |
| POWER DESIGN | 4 -phase CPU power 2 -phase VTT power 2 -phase DRAM power |
| MEMORY | Support Dual Channel DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600(OC)/1866(OC)/2000(OC) MHz 4 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot Max. Supports up to 16GB Memory |
| EXPANSION SLOT | 2 x PCI-E x16 Slot (CFX x8 or SLI x8) 2 x PCI-E x1 Slot 2 x PCI Slots |
| STORAGE | 6 x SATA2 Connector 1 x IDE Connector Support SATA RAID: 0,1,5,10 |
| USB | 6 x USB 2.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 Header |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111DL - 10/100/1000 Controller |
| CODEC | Realtek ALC888 8+2 Channel HD Audio |
| REAR I/O | 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 6 x USB 2.0 Port 1 x RJ-45 Port 6 x Audio Connector |
| INTERNAL I/O | 2 x USB 2.0 Header 6 x SATA2 3Gb/s Connector 1 x IDE Connector 1 x Floppy Connector 1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header 1 x CD-IN Header 1 x S/PDIF-OUT Header 1 x CPU FAN Header 2 x System FAN Header 1 x Serial Header |
| DIMENSION | ATX Form Factor Dimension: 30.5 cm X 22 cm ( W x L ) |
| OS SUPPORT | Support Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 |
| ACCESSORIES | 3 x SATA Cable 1 x SATA Power Cable 1 x SLI Connector 1 x CrossFire Connector 1 x I/O Shield 1 x CD Driver 1 x User Manual |
| FEATURES | Windows 7 Compatible Supports 100% Solid capacitor Supports Tweak Tech Supports Clean-Tone Supports O.N.E Supports Rapid Switch2 Supports Rapid Debug Supports BIOS-Flasher Supports GPU |
Caution !!
The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice and the package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version!
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SATA Cable -
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I/O Shield -
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User Manual
- 3 x SATA Cable
- 1 x SATA Power Cable
- 1 x SLI Connector
- 1 x CrossFire Connector
- 1 x I/O Shield
- 1 x CD Driver
- 1 x User Manual
If you plan to upgrade processor from your existing unit, please update bios first before changing or upgrading processors.
PCB Version : Ver. 5.xExport
| Processor | Processor Model | sSpec/OPN# | CPU Speed | FSB/HT/BCLK | Watts |
| Intel Core i7 Processor | i7-880 | Q3M5 | 3.06 GHz | 133MHZ | 95W |
| Intel Core i7 Processor | i7-875K | Q3Z3 | 2.93 GHz | 133MHZ | 95W |
| Intel Core i7 Processor | i7-870S | Q3MT | 2.66 GHz | 133MHZ | 82W |
| Intel Core i7 Processor | i7-870 | Q3AJ | 2.93 GHz | 133MHz | 95W |
| Intel Core i7 Processor | i7-860 | Q3AL | 2.80 GHz | 133MHz | 95W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | I5-760 | Q3XU | 2.80 GHz | 133HMZ | 95W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | i5-750 | Q3AN | 2.66 GHz | 133MHz | 95W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | i5-680 | Q4DM | 3.60 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | I5-670 | Q4DK | 3.46 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | i5-670 | Q3GM | 3.46 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | I5-661 | Q4DL | 3.33 GHz | 133MHZ | 87W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | i5-661 | Q3H2 | 3.33 GHz | 133MHz | 87W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | I5-660 | Q4DE | 3.33 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | i5-655K | Q4MA | 3.20 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | I5-650 | Q4DC | 3.20 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | I5-650 | Q3GN | 3.20 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i5 Processor | I5 660 | Q3GP | 3.33 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i3 Processor | I3-560 | Q4P3 | 3.20 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i3 Processor | i3-550 | Q4DD | 3.20 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i3 Processor | I3-540 | Q4DA | 3.06 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i3 Processor | i3-540 | Q3GQ | 3.06 GHz | 133MHz | 73W |
| Intel Core i3 Processor | I3-530 | Q4ME | 2.93 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel Core i3 Processor | I3-530 | Q3GR | 2.93 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel® Pentium® Processor | G6960 | Q4DQ | 2.933 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel® Pentium® Processor | G6950 | Q4DH | 2.80 GHz | 133MHZ | 73W |
| Intel® Pentium® Processor | G6950 | Q3GT | 2.80 GHz | 133MHz | 73W |
This is not a full listing but a memory guide used for testing.
| Brand | Model | Size | Type |
| A DATA | AD31333002GMU | 2G | DDR3 1333 |
| A DATA | AD31333001GOU | 1G | DDR3 1333 |
| CORSAIR | CM3X1G2000C9DNV | 1G | DDR3-2000 |
| CORSAIR | TR3X6G1333C9 | 2G | DDR3 1333 |
| CORSAIR | CM3X1G1600C9DHX | 1G | DDR3 1600 |
| OCZ | OCZ3P13332GK | 1G | DDR3 1333 |
| OCZ | OCZ3P1600EB4GK | 2G | DDR3 1600 |
| OCZ | OCZ3P13334GK | 2G | DDR3 1333 |
| APACER | AHU02GFA33C9N1C | 2G | DDR3 1333 |
| KINGBOX | J1108BASE-DJ-E | 1G | DDR3 1333 |
| SAMSUNG | K4B51084GE | 1G | DDR3 1066 |
| SEC | K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 | 1G | DDR3 1066 |
| SEC | K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 | 2G | DDR3 1066 |
| TEAM | TED32048M1333HC9 | 2G | DDR3 1333 |
| KINGSTON | J5308BASE-AC-E | 512MB | DDR3 1066 |
| KINGSTON | KHX11000D3LL/1G | 1G | DDR3 1333 |
| KINGSTON | J5308BASE-AC-E | 1G | DDR3 1066 |
| KINGSTON | KHX14400D3K2/2G | 1G | DDR3 1800 |
| VDATA | 1G | DDR3 1333 | |
| TRANSCEND | J1108BABG-DJ-E | 2G | DDR3 1333 |
| NCP | J1108BASE | 2G | DDR3 1333 |
| Qimonda | IMSH51U03A1F1C-08E | 512MB | DDR3 800 |
| Winchip | GDF1GB18L150C8-2GK | 1G | DDR3 1333 |
| PATRIOT | PVT33G1333LLK | 1G | DDR3 1333 |
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Manual
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BIOSCaution !!
We don't recommend the user to update the BIOS while the system is running in good condition. The failure of updating the BIOS due to improper operation will cause a damage of the system, BIOSTAR is assumed no responsibility. Please do not hesitate to contact us with E- Support if you have any question.Bios UtilityOperating System Version Date File Size Download Windows XP x86/ XP x64/ Vista x86/ Vista x64/ Server 2003 x86/ Server 2003 x64/ XP MCE/ 7 x86/ 7 x64/ 8 x64/ 8 x86 1.9.4.8 2012-09-17 4.08 MB BIOScreenOperating System Version Date File Size Download Windows XP x86/ XP x64/ Vista x86/ Vista x64/ XP MCE/ 7 x86/ 7 x64/ 8 x64/ 8 x86 0.9.2.9 2012-10-09 3.32 MB -
Driver
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Utility