Honed & optimized for perfectly-balanced enthusiast-grade gaming desktops LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel Core™ desktop processors Dual DDR4 3733 (OC) support Best gaming performance – 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, 2nd-generation T-Topology & OC design Best gaming audio – reinvented Supreme FX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II Best gaming networking – best-in-class Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard & Game First technology Best gaming protection – carefully-selected premium components to ensure maximum durability ROG gives you more – more gaming-oriented utilities, all free! CPU Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports Intel 14 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types * Refer to Asus website for CPU support list Chipset Intel Z170 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3800 (O.C.)/3733 (O.C.)/3600 (O.C.)/3500 (O.C.)/3466 (O.C.)/3400 (O.C.)/3333 (O.C.)/3300 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.)/2133 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 asus website for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ Display Port 1.2 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way Cross Fire X™ Technology Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16 or dual x 8, +gray) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 4 mode, +black) 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 1 Storage Intel Z170 chipset: 1 x M.2 x 4 Socket 3with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray, , 4 ports from 2 x SATA Express 2 x SATA Express port Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports*2 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*2 ASMedia ASM1061 controller: 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), black, *3 LAN Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s), Game First technology Intel LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller & Physical Layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard Audio ROG Supreme FX 2015 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supreme FX Shielding Technology
- ESS ES9023P DAC: d B SNR, d B THD+N (Max. k Hz/ -bit)
- TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMP (s) Audio Feature :
- Gold-plated jacks
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel
- Sonic Sense Amp
- Sonic Studio II
- Sonic Radar II USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z170 chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board) Intel Z170 chipset: *4 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 port (s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-C) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 port (s) (1 at back panel, red, Type-A) ROG Exclusive Features Start Button Reset Button LN2 Mode Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- Micro Fine Alloy Chokes
- Nex FET™ Power Block MOSFET
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Mem Tweak It Key Bot II
- One-click Overclocking
- X.M.P.
- Direct Key
- Clr CMOS
- Power On UEFI BIOS features :
- O.C. Profile
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Tweakers' Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview ROG RAMDisk Special Features OC Design
- ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, & Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Mobo Connect
- PC Cleaner Remote Entertainment
- Media Streamer
- Hy Stream ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 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 RAMCache Operating System Support Windows 10, 64bit Windows 8.1, 64bit Windows 7, 32bit/64bit Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (s) 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 (black) Type-C 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 (red) Type-A 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Button (s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x AAFP connector 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 2 x SATA Express connector: gray, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x Thunderbolt header (s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x System panel (s) (Q-Connector) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector (s) 1 x Power-on button (s) 1 x Reset button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper (s) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header (s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector BIOS 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI3.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, Crash Free BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen, F3 Shortcut functions & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. Manageability Wf M2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1 When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled *2 This function will work depending on the CPU installed *3 These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported *4 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board comes from the ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port