Asus Z97-AR Socket 1150 HDMI Display Port 8 Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard CPU Intel Socket 1150 for the 5th/ New 4th/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 Z97 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.)/2500 (O.C.)/2400 (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. * 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 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4960 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MB Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider 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 Supports AMD Quad-GPU 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 2 mode) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 *1 2 x PCI Storage Intel Z97 chipset: 1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (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 LAN Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) & Physical Layer (PHY) Gigabit Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Audio Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking 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
- 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
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z97 chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel Z97 chipset: 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (2 at back panel, , 6 at mid-board) 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 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 8 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 TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
- TPU switch ASUS EPU :
- EPU
- EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
- CPU Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote GO!
- AI Suite 3
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 2 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY :
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector Special Memory O.C. Design Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Media Streamer Turbo App Fan Xpert 3 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 Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack (s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (19-pin) 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 1 x SATA Express connector:, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 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) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Front panel audio connector (s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel (s) (Q-Connector) 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) 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 EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12.0 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )