For ASUS P45 P5Q Pro Motherboard DDR2 Desktop Mainboard LGA775
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Manufacturer description
For ASUS P45 P5Q Pro Motherboard LGA775 DDR2 Desktop Mainboard. Due to transportation safety, CMOS battery cannot be installed normally. Laptop motherboard. In order to avoid buying the wrong, leading to compatible processors.
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Full Specifications
| chipset | Intel P45 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR2 |
| memory_slots | 4 |
| max_memory_gb | 16 |
| form_factor_board | ATX |
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