i want to upgrade to Core i5 processor and i have searching for a good mobo for this for a while. i have zeroed in on the asus p7p55d-e mobo but it uses via audio and am not sure if i can use jack-retasking on the back panel like in realtek audio. i wanted to go for asus since asus have HDD S.M.A.R.T diagnosis during every bootup (i think) and we will be informed before the hdd dies in most cases. i currently have an msi p45 mobo which doesnt have this feature. since asus is having via i want to knw if there are any other mobo with realtek audio and HDD S.M.A.R.T diagnosis during bootup. any help would be appreciated.
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