Specifications CPU Intel Socket 2011-v 3 Core i 7 Processors Supports Intel 22 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology Refer to Asus website for compatible processors * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types Chipset Intel X99 Memory 8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Quad Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs * Refer to asus for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way Cross Fire X™ Technology Expansion Slots 40-Lane CPU- 5 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16, x 16/x 16, x 16/x 16/x 8, x 8/x 8/x 16/x 8, x 8/x 8/x 8/x 8/x 8 mode) *1 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 4 (max at x 4 mode) *2 28-Lane CPU- 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16, x 16/x 8, x 8/x 8/x 8) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 (x 1 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 4 (max at x 4 mode) *2 Storage New Intel Core™ i 7 Processors: 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only) Intel X99 chipset: 1 x SATA Express port, , compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), *3, Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Recovery Technology*4 ASMedia SATA Express controller: *5 1 x SATA Express port, , compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports LAN Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Gigabit Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Support Teaming Technology ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 d B SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) & 104 d B SNR stereo playback input (Line-in)
- High-fidelity audio OP AMP (s) Audio Feature :
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation & greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left & right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone & speakers
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel X99 chipset: 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (4 at mid-board) Intel X99 chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller: 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (8 at back panel, blue) 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, & Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling & even tailor your own app usages. ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 8 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 TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
- TPU switch ASUS EPU :
- EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
- Industry leading Digital 4 Phase DRAM Power Design
- CPU Power Utility
- DRAM Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) Charger+
- M.2 & SATA Express
- Anti-Surge
- Onboard Button: Power/ Reset
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 2 Interactive Home Cloud
- Media Streamer ASUS EZ DIY :
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- 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 Special Memory O.C. Design Turbo App Fan Xpert 3 Back I/O Ports 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 2 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 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) (19-pin) 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, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only) 1 x TPM connector (s) 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (4 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header (s) 1 x Thunderbolt header (s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x System panel (s) (Q-Connector) 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector (s) 1 x DRCT header (s) 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector (s) 1 x TPU switch (es) 1 x EPU switch (es) 1 x CPU/DRAM overvoltage jumper (s) 1 x Power-on button (s) 1 x Reset button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x SLI/CFX switch (2/3-WAY adjustments) BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.7, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, Crash Free BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen, F3 Shortcut functions & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. Manageability Wf M 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Windows 8.1 32/64-bit Windows 8 32/64-bit Windows 7 32/64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: The PCIe x 16_5 shares bandwidth with M.2 x 4. Triple PCIe 3.0/2.0 configuration is default set at x 8/x 8/x 8. Adjust PCIEX16_5 Slot Bandwidth in BIOS. *2: The PCIex 4_1, USB3_E12 & SATAEXPRESS_E1 connectors share the same bandwidth. The SATAEXPRESS_E1 will be disabled when there is a device installed on PCIEX4_1 slot. Set this option to X2 Mode or X4 Mode when the installed PCIe device is higher than X4 interface. *3: Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support IRST including RAID configuration. *4: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. *5: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported