Great ethos underscores the choice of every single component that goes into your ASUS motherboard which ensuree long-term system reliability & performance. ASUS LANGuard socket has advanced signal-coupling technology & premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, while surge-protected & electrostatically-guarded components (ESD Guards) protect your motherboard from lightning strikes & static electricity. Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent & short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both your system & connected device.