CPU
- LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel Core™ i 7/ i 5/ 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 Z87 Express Chipset Memory
- 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 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. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. Expansion Slots
- 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x 16 slots (single at x 16 or dual at x 8/x 8 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot (max. at x 4 mode, compatible with PCIe x 1 & x 4 devices)
- 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots VGA
- Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
- Multi-VGA output support: Display Port/ Mini Display Port/HDMI port
- Supports Display Port 1.2* with max. resolution 4096x 2160@24 Hz / 3840 x 2160@60 Hz (for DP & m DP)
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096x 2160@24 Hz / 2560x 1600@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 1024MB *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 (with 2 PCIex 16 graphics card)
- Supports AMD 3-Way/ Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ Technology Storage Intel Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 support
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow)
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology ASMedia SATA 6 Gb/s controller**
- 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (dark brown) * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported. LAN
- Dual Gigabit LAN controllers- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
- Intel I217V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller & physical layer (PHY)
- Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Wireless Data Network
- Speedy Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility Bluetooth
- Bluetooth v 4.0
- Bluetooth v 3.0 + HS Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC
- High quality 112d B SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) & 104d B SNR recording input (Line-in) support
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
- BD audio layer content protection
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Intel Z87 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)
- 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
- 4-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
- 4-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS exclusive DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU & Fan Xpert 2, quickly optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving & whole system cooling configuration with just a click. CPU Power
- Industry leading digital 16-phase power design
- ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power
- Industry leading digital 2-phase DRAM power design
- ASUS DRAM power utility ASUS EPU
- EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU
- Auto Tuning, Turbo V, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote for portable Smartphone/ Tablet, supporting i OS & Android systems
- Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing & connection: Client Mode, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features - Network i Control featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 transmission
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart devices
- Ai Charger+
- Disk Unlocker
- AI Suite 3
- Anti Surge
- Mem OK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback with USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-code (4 digits display)
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector 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: 144-step Memory voltage control
- v PCH: 88-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 Display Port
- 1 x Mini Display Port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 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 Optical S/PDIF out
- 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (1 x Intel LAN)
- 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback)
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback button
- 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports (19-pin)
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports
- 10 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (6 x yellow; 4 x dark brown)
- 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control
- 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin)
- 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
- Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
- 1 x S/PDIF out header
- 1 x TPM connector
- 24-pin EATX Power connector
- 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
- System Panel (Q-Connector)
- 1 x Mem OK! button
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x Direct Key button
- 1 x DRCT (Direct Key) connector
- 1 x TPU switch (advanced two-stage adjustments)
- 1 x EPU switch
- 1 x Power-on switch
- 1 x Reset switch 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”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)