Perfect one-stop system optimization on Intel Z87 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization 4-Way Optimization – One Click & Done! Top-up Performance, Efficiency, Digital Power, & System Cooling USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost – Faster USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 with UASP in Windows 8 Fan Xpert 2 – The Most Customizable Fan Controls Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports Intel 22 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types Chipset Intel Z87 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3000 (O.C.)/2933 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2600 (O.C.)/2500 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.)/2200 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.)/2000 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1800 (O.C.)/1600/1333 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 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/ Display Port 1.2 ports *1
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Supports Intel HD Graphics, In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology *2 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 2.0 x 16 (x 4 mode) *3 4 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 *4 Storage Intel Z87 chipset: 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), yellow Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Dynamic Storage Accelerator, Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology*5 ASMedia ASM1061 controller: *6 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), dark brown LAN Intel I217V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Intel LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller & Physical Layer (PHY) Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- 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 recording input (Line-in) Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192k Hz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z87 chipset: 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel Z87 chipset: 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (8 at mid-board) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller: 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (4 at back panel, blue) Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization :
- The tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, & Fan Xpert 2 optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving & whole system cooling configuration ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 12 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 EPU :
- EPU
- EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 12 Phase CPU Power Design
- Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
- CPU Power Utility
- DRAM Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features :
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) Charger+
- Anti-Surge
- Onboard Button: Power
- Front Panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Support
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Network i Control
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS EZ DIY :
- Direct Key
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Operating System Support Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (s) 1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack (s) Internal I/O 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (19-pin, blue) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 8 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 1 x TPM header 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 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x Front panel audio connector (s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel (s) (Q-Connector) 1 x Direct Key Button (s) 1 x DRCT header (s) 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 1 x TPU switch (es) 1 x EPU switch (es) 1 x Power-on button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback button (s) BIOS 64 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, ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3, 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 Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays *2: With 2 PCIex 16 graphics card *3: The PCIe x 16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x 1_2/3/4 slots. The PCIe x 16_3 slot is set to x 1 mode by default *4: The PCIe x 1_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_E12. The SATA6G_E12 is enabled by default for system resource optimization *5: Supports on Intel Core™ processor family *6: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported