X99-turbo V1.31 |link| Jun 2026

By default, Xeon V3 CPUs (like the E5-2678 v3) are limited. Users often flash a modified BIOS to lock all cores at their maximum turbo frequency.

The primary reason users seek this board is the . x99-turbo v1.31

Official support is limited. Users often rely on community-modified BIOS files for features like Resizing BAR or undervolting. By default, Xeon V3 CPUs (like the E5-2678 v3) are limited

The board may not support all features of a genuine native X99 chipset. Official support is limited

: Typically includes two PCIe x16 slots for graphics cards and multiple PCIe x1 slots for other peripherals.

Standard X99 boards lock the Base Clock (BCLK) around 100MHz with minimal adjustment. The , via a custom BIOS, allows BCLK straps of 125MHz, 167MHz, and even 200MHz. This is monumental because it allows a $15 Xeon E5-2620 v3 (2.4GHz stock) to run at 3.2GHz or higher.