| CPU | ‧IntelR Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th?Generation Core? i7/Core? i5/Core? i3/PentiumR/CeleronR Processors? Supports IntelR 22 nm CPU Supports IntelR Turbo Boost Technology 2.0? * The IntelR Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to?www.asus.com?for CPU support list |
| Chipset | ‧IntelR Z97 |
| Memory | ‧4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)/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 IntelR 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- IntelR HD Graphics support? - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Supports IntelR InTru? 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider? |
| Multi-GPU Support | ‧Supports NVIDIAR Quad-GPU SLI? Technology? ‧Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX? Technology |
| Expansion Slots | ‧2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)? ‧1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 *1 ‧1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| Storage | ‧IntelR Z97 chipset :? 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports IntelR Smart Response Technology, IntelR Rapid Start Technology, IntelR Smart Connect Technology *2 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode) ‧ASMediaR ASM1061 controller :?*3 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red |
| LAN | IntelR I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring GAMEFIRST III IntelR LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX Impact II 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *4 - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - SupremeFX Shielding? Technology - ELNA premium audio capacitors - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection? - DTS Connect - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel - Sonic SoundStage - Sonic SenseAmp - Sonic Studio - Sonic Radar II |
| USB Ports | IntelR Z97 chipset :?*5 4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) IntelR Z97 chipset :?*6 7 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 3 at mid-board) ASMediaR USB 3.0 controller :? 2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue) |
| ROG Exclusive Features | Extreme Engine Digi+ III : - 8 + 2 phase power design - NexFET? Power Block MOSFET - 60A Ferrite Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ProbeIt KeyBot - CPU Level Up - XMP - Direct Key UEFI BIOS features : - GPU.DIMM Post - Tweakers' Paradise - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Graphic Card Information Preview ROG RAMDisk GameFirst III Extreme Tweaker |
Special Features
| 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 3, 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. Gamer's Guardian: - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS Exclusive Features?: - USB BIOS Flashback - MemOK! - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger+ - USB Charger+? - USB 3.0 Boost - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3? - ASUS EZ Flash 2? - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback? - Push Notice 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 Overclocking Protection : - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Media Streamer |
| Operating System Support | WindowsR 8.1? WindowsR 8? WindowsR 7 |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 3 x Audio jack(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es) |
| Internal I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)? 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices 1 x TPM header 8 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) (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x LN2 Mode header(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s) 1 x KeyBot Button 1 x Sonic SoundStage Button |
| Accessories | User's manual I/O Shield 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)? 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s) 1 x ROG Door Hanger(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 |
| Support Disc | Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt KasperskyR Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage Home Cloud ASUS Utilities |
| Form Factor | ‧mATX Form Factor? 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
| Note | *1: The PCIe 2.0 x4 slot (PCIEX4_1) shares bandwith with mPCIe 2.0 x1 and M.2 slots. The default setting is in Auto mode that automatically optimizes the system bandwidth. If you install PCIe 2.0 x4 device, the system will automatically detect and disable mPCIe 2.0 x1 and M.2 slots. *2: The supported functions depends on the CPU installed. *3: These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported. *4: 8-channel audio output is supported by jack-retasking using a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel. *5: Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is only supported under WindowsR 8.1/8. *6: 1 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board (USB13) shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. |