CPU
Intel® Socket 1150for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel® Z97
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, red)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *1
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *2
Intel® Z97 chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
LAN
Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio
- ELNA® premium audio capacitors
- Sonic SoundStage
- Sonic Studio
- Sonic SenseAmp
- Sonic Radar II
- DTS Connect
ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
Audio Feature :
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports
Intel® Z97 chipset : *3
Intel® Z97 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
7 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 5 at mid-board)
ROG Exclusive Features
Extreme Engine Digi+ III :
- New Alloy Chokes
KeyBot
- CPU Level Up
- XMP
- Direct Key
GameFirst III
- NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
ROG RAMDisk
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
Extreme Tweaker
Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 2, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
- USB Charger+
- USB 3.0 Boost
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- Push Notice
- Disk Unlocker
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback®
Overclocking Protection :
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x USB BIOS Flashback® Button(s)
Internal I/O Ports
0 x Power-on button(s)
0 x Reset button(s)
0 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x KeyBot Button
1 x Sonic SoundStage Button
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x TPM connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4-pin)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
User´s manual
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
BIOS
64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI5.0a, Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System
Windows® 7 32/64-bit
Windows® 8 32/64-bit
Windows® 8.1 32/64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Management Solution
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Note
*1: The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwith with PCIe 2.0 x1 and M.2 slot. The default setting is Auto Mode, which automatically optimizes the system bandwidth. If you install a PCIe 2.0 x4 device, the system will automatically detect and disable PCIe 2.0 x1 and M.2 slot.

*2: The supported functions depends on the CPU installed.

*3: Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8.1 / 8
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