Unleash performance with one click & exclusive OC design, plus unparalleled connectivity with 3x 3 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5-Way Optimization: One click optimizes your entire system with a dedicated water-pump header on board ASUS Pro Clock Technology: Extends base clocks & improves stability for extreme overclocking 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 onboard: 5 Type-A ports & 1 reversible Type-C port Dual 32 Gbit/s ultra-fast M.2 x 4: Onboard & PCIe add-in card Hyper Kit: Bundled for instant U.2 support CPU Intel 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 3733 (O.C.)/3600 (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 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ 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) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (max at x 4 mode) *1 4 x PCIe x 1 Storage Intel Z170 chipset: 1 x SATA Express port Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 x 4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports*3 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*4 ASMedia SATA 6 Gb/s controller: *5 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), black LAN Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Intel I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Gigabit Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance ASUS Turbo LAN Utility ASUS LAN Guard Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility Up to 1300 Mbps transfer speed Bluetooth Bluetooth V4.0 Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
- Supports: Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 d B SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) & 104 d B SNR recording input (Line-in) Audio Feature :
- DTS Connect
- DTS Studio Sound
- 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
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound Separate layer for left & right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z170 chipset: 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (1 at back panel, blue, Type-A, 4 at mid-board) Intel Z170 chipset: 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-A, 4 at mid-board) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (s) (5 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 port (s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible) 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 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 16 Phase digital power design
- ASUS LANGuard
- Advanced LAN protection
- 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
- EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 16 + 4 + 2 Phase Power Design ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting i OS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features :
- GPU Boost
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Ai Charger+
- M.2 & SATA Express
- Anti-Surge
- Front Panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Support
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 3
- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
- Mobo Connect
- PC Cleaner Remote Entertainment
- Media Streamer
- Hy Stream ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Design Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3 ASUS EZ DIY :
- Direct Key
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
- Push Notice ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED ()
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector Special Memory O.C. Design Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special Memory O.C. Design Turbo App Fan Xpert 3 Turbo APP Operating System Support Windows 10, 64bit Windows 8.1, 64bit Windows 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 (teal blue) Type-A 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 () Type-C 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac & Bluetooth v 4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O 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) 1 x SATA Express connector:, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD) 1 x TPM header 6 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 EZ XMP switch 1 x System panel (s) (Q-Connector) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 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 Power-on button (s) 1 x Reset button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback button (s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector BIOS 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, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability Wf M 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: The PCIe x 16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x 16_3 is default set at x 2 mode Supports Intel RST for PCIE RAID storage *2: The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with SATA Express. Adjust BIOS settings to use an M.2 SATA device *3: Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 & PCIEX16_3 slot storages *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