Asus Z97-WS Socket 1150 HDMI Display Port 8-Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard CPU Intel Socket 1150 for the 5th/ New 4th/4th Generation Corei 7/ Corei 5/ Core i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron/ Xeon E3-1200/12x 5 v 3 series 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. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Chipset
- Intel Z97 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3100 (O.C.)/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 www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ Display Port / Mini Display Port ports Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Supports Mini Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Supports Intel In Tru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA 4-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD 4-Way Cross Fire X Technology Expansion Slots 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (dual x 16 or x 16/x 8/x 8 or quad x 8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 4 (x 4 mode) *2 2 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 Storage Intel Z97 chipset: 1 x SATA Express port, blackcompatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *2 ASMedia SATA Express controller: 1 x SATA Express port, blackcompatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports ASMedia PCIe SATA controller: 1 x e SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), LAN Intel I210-AT Intel I218LM Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports: Jack-detection, 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 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 IEEE 1394 VIA 6315N controller 1 x IEEE 1394a port (s) USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z97 chipset: 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (4 at back panel, blue, 1 at mid-board) Intel Z97 chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller: 5 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, , 3 at mid-board) Workstation Feature 4 x PCIe x 16 slot (s) ASUS Dr. Power 12K hours Capacitors Pro Cool Power Connector Q-Code Logger 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 TPU: Auto Tuning GPU Boost TPU switch ASUS EPU: EPU EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design: Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design CPU Power Utility DRAM Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features: AI Suite 3 Ai Charger USB (Universal Serial Bus) Charger+ M.2 & SATA Express Anti-Surge ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost Disk Unlocker Turbo LAN ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Media Streamer Special Memory O.C. Design Turbo App Fan Xpert 3 Operating System Support Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x e SATA 2 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 *3 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Audio jack (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Button (s) 1 x Mini Display Port (s) 1 x Q-Code Logger button Internal I/O Ports 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: black, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices 1 x TPM header 4 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) 2 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector 1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector (s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Front panel connector (s) 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 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 Dr. Power switch (es) 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, 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 Support Disc Drivers ASUS Utilities Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12.0 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )