CPU
- Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
- Supports Intel® 22 nm 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.)/2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(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- Intel® HD Graphics support
- Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
- Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
- Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
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 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
- 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
- 2 x PCI
Storage
- Intel® Z97 chipset :
- 1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
- Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *2
LAN
- Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
- Intel® LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
Audio
Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
USB Ports
- Intel® Z97 chipset :
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
- Intel® Z97 chipset :
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
Special Features
ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 6 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- TurboV EVO
- GPU Boost
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Anti-Surge
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Crystal Sound 2
Interactive HomeCloud
- Media Streamer
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
Operating System Support
- Windows® 8.1
- Windows® 8
- Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
- 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 3.0 (blue)
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 6 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
- 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
- 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
- 1 x SATA Express connector: gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3
- 1 x TPM header
- 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
- 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
- 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
- 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
- 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 Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
- User's manual
- I/O Shield
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
BIOS
- 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
- ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
- F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
- WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
- Drivers
- ASUS Utilities
- EZ Update
- Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor
- 12.0 inch x 8.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm )