For all the tests we used a beta BIOS that Asus provided us, the 0512 version. We have already seen a newer one available online (0601) that users should download and apply in order for the board to fully support all the latest processors.

Let's see now how our CPU was identified under CPU-Z:

All tests are performed with the same configuration as follows:

• CPU: Retail Intel E6600
• CPU Cooler: Intel stock + additional 12cm fan
• Memory: 2x1GB SuperTalent DDR3-1600CL7 (1067MHz @ 5-5-5-15-1T-1.90V)
• VGA: MSI 7600GT Silent with Nvidia 163.71 installed
• HDD: WD 80GB SATAI (primary)
• Operating system: Windows XP SP2 with all the latest updates installed

We used a variety of software, from benchmarks to games:

• Sisoft Sandra 2008 XII
• Everest Lavalys Ultimated Edition v4.20.1170
• SuperPI Mod v1.5XS
• PC Mark05 v1.2.0
• 3D Mark06 v1.1.0
• x264 Benchmark
• Science Mark 2
• POV 3.70 beta15
• CineBench R9.5
• CineBench R10
• SysMark 2007 Preview
• WorldBench 6 beta2
• Lost Planet Extreme Conditions DX9 Demo