Asus Z97-C Socket 1150 VGA DVI HDMI 8-channel Audio ATX Motherboard
Specification CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel Core i 7/ Core i 5 / Core i 3, Pentium, & Celeron processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel Z97 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3200 (O.C.)*/3100 (O.C.)*/3000 (O.C.)*/2933 (O.C.)*/2800 (O.C.)*/2666 (O.C.)*/2600 (O.C.)*/2400 (O.C.)*/2250 (O.C.)*/2200 (O.C.)*/2133 (O.C.)*/2000 (O.C.)*/1866 (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. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x 16 slot (at x 16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot (max. at x 4 mode, compatible with PCIe x 1 & x 4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots* 3 x PCI slots * The PCIe x 1_1, PCIe x 1_2 slots share bandwidth with PCIe x 16_2 (@x 4). VGA Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096x 2160@24 Hz / 2560x 1600@60 Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz Supports Intel In Tru 3D/ Quick Sync Video/ Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of 512MB Multi-GPU support Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X Technology Storage Intel Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support
- 1 x SATA Express port (black@bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3*
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology** *M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATA Express, & supports M Key & type 2260/2280 storage devices. ** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. LAN Gigabit Intel LAN controller- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller & physical layer (PHY) Audio Realtek ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC
- 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
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, & front panel jack-retasking USB (Universal Serial Bus) Intel Z97 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel, blue)
- 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Features High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION - ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 6 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 coatin UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with fast response time M.2 & SATA Express onboard - The latest transfer technologies with up to 10 Gb/s data-transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function & multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control. ASUS EPU - EPU Interactive Home Cloud Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting i OS7 & Android 4.0 system Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2
- Flawless audio that makes you part of the game Turbo LAN
- Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings & less lags Steam OS Support
- Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows system ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 transmission
- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
- ASUS AI Charger
- ASUS GPU Boost, 2-level GPU Boost switch
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- Mem OK!
- Anti Surge EZ DIY Push Notice
- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Quiet Thermal Design:
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2:
- v Core: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment
- i GPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment
- v CCIO: Adjustable Analog & Digital I/O voltage at 0.001V increment
- v CCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment
- v CCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment
- v DRAM Bus: 124-step Memory voltage control
- v PCH: 154-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80 M Hz up to 300 M Hz at 0.1 M Hz increment Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports (6-jacks) Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports (19-pin) 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports 1 x SATA Express port (black@bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices) 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel connector 1 x Mem OK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x GPU Boost switch (advanced two-stage adjustments) * The CPU Q-Fan control setting is set as default in Auto mode for detecting the type of CPU fan installed & switches to the control mode automatically. BIOS "64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.7, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, Crash Free BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information" Manageability Wf M 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Support Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 Windows 7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 8.6” (30.5cm x 21.8cm)