Features
- Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM Remote GO!
- One-stop PC Remote Control & Home Entertainment Fan Xpert 2
- The Most Customizable Fan Controls USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- Faster USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 with UASP in Windows 8 CPU, Chipset & Graphics features LGA1150 Intel 4th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Ready
- This motherboard supports Intel 4th generation Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with i GPU, memory & PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 MHz memory & 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 4th generation Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel Z87 Express Chipset - The Intel Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1150 4th generation Intel Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth & stability. in addition, Z87 chipset provides maximum 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports & maximum 6 SATA 6 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel Z87 Express Chipset also supports i GPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. PCI Express 3.0
- PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with enhanced encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x 16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x 16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience & seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 & PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve & optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them. Intel Smart Response Technology
- SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance with Dynamic Storage Accelerator technology. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load & wait times, & lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity providing faster operating experience than a hard drive-only system." Intel Rapid Start Technology
- Instant Awake your PC from Sleep Mode
- Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low." Intel Smart Connect Technology
- Auto Application Refresh. Less Waiting Time
- Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update & sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience." Quad-GPU SLI & Quad-GPU Cross Fire X Support!
- Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice
- Z87-A brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or Cross Fire X. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel Z87 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Expect a br&-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!" Memory Features Dual-Channel 2800 (O.C.)*/1600 MHz/1333 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2800 (O.C.)*/1600 MHz/1333 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia & Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Latest Transfer Technology Complete USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Integration
- Double USB (Universal Serial Bus) Access, Double Convenience
- ASUS facilitates strategic USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 accessibility for both the front & rear panel
- 8 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. The Z87-A affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. Dual Intelligent Processors 2 The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips
- EPU (Energy Processing Unit) & TPU (Turbo V Processing Unit). The Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM provides precise Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages & frequency module adjustments with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning & an exclusive user interface to increase the board’s overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. ASUS DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility & perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability & greater power efficiency. TPU
- The Ultimate Turbo Processor -. Unleash your computer’s performance with a simple onboard switch or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility. It works with the TPU chip to offer precise voltage control & advanced monitoring through GPU Boost & Turbo V, enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies & ratios for optimized performance in all situations." EPU
- Energy Efficiency All Around
- Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or the AI Suite 3 utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings & intelligently moderating power consumption. It can directly reduce CPU wattage to an indicated level on dem&, creating a more energy-efficient PC. Want to download, stream, or backup content while away from your PC? Away Mode makes it easy. It automatically puts your system into an extreme energy-saving stance, even shutting down unused add-on I/O ports." ASUS Exclusive Features Fan Xpert 2
- The Most Customizable Cooling Controls, Ever
-. Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning, providing an tailored fan speed setting for each fan with the exclusive, automatic fan speed detection to achieve the best balance of cooling performance & low noise. It even provides a ""RPM Fixed Mode"" for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0d B with a specific fan speed control." GPU Boost
- Go to the Limit with i GPU Level Up
- GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use. Remote GO!
- One-stop PC Remote Control & Home Entertainment
- Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones & TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable & router setup. It allows users to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices, access their computer anywhere using their mobile device at home, while also allowing easy file transfers between your computer & mobile device. It provides seamless environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with three useful functions: DLNA Media Hub, Remote Desktop & File Transfer. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- Faster USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 with UASP in Windows 8
- ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. With USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost technology, USB (Universal Serial Bus) transmission speeds increase by up to 170%, adding to already fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction." Network i Control
- Real-time Network Bandwidth Control
- With a single-click, applications in use have their data & network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. You can prioritize favorite applications easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within profiles, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time to avoid network congestion & long waits on downloads. This is the most intuitive network bandwidth control ever AI Suite 3
- One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
- ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand new user experience through a clearer & more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. AI Suite 3 consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package. It means that you can supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages & more. This all-in-one app offers diverse & easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back & forth between different utilities. Mem OK!
- Any Memory is A-OK!
- Mem OK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. Mem OK! determines failsafe settings & dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up & running in no time! Display Port 1.2 Support - Display Port is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of colors & bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates & the highest resolution digital display through a single cable. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray Discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected Display Port 1.2 cable with your 3D display, then you can sit back & enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. HDMI Support
- Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
- High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio & uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals & 3D animation through all high speed HDMI cable with 3D devices. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD & Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design
- Heat-sink solution
- The stylish heatsink features 0-d B thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset & power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability & aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent & cooling experience with the elegant appearance! ASUS EZ DIY UEFI BIOS (EZ mode)
- Full-scale Performance Tuning with Easy BIOS Interface
- Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, & now features a new look with more intuitive functions to perfect your BIOS experience.
- F4 adds to My Favorites & Shortcut accesses frequently-used settings
- Quick Note records BIOS info at any time
- Last Modification creates a BIOS tuning log
- In demand by the community, detailed fan controls come to UEFI BIOS EZ Mode for quick cooling & noise-level supervision ASUS-exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info so you can tweak system performance settings & drag & drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode is for performance enthusiasts, &
Includes:: detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight. ASUS Q-Design
- DIY Quickly, DIY Easily
- ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot & Q-DIMM design speed up & simplify the DIY process! Q-Connector
- Make Connection Quick & Accurate
- The ASUS Q-Connector means that you can connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick & accurate. Surround Sounds DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Ultra PC II delivers exceptional 7.1 surround through the most popular PC audio setups
- your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources & Enhance boosts audio quality through high & low frequency equalization. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ease. DTS Connect
- Expand Your PC Audio Experience
- To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats & quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to a home theater system.DTS Interactive is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, & sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder." Ro HS Green ASUS The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (Er P) ready, & Er P requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly & energy-efficient products through product design & innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product & thus mitigate environmental impacts.