Asus Z97-K Socket 1150 VGA DVI HDMI 7.1-channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard
Specification CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel Core i 7/ Intel Core i 5/ Intel 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 M Hz, 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* 2 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-D/RGB port Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096x 2160@24 Hz / 2560x 1600@60 Hz Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60 Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution of 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 M.2 Socket 3 *
- 6 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_5/6, & supports M Key & type 2260/2280 storage devices. ** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. LAN Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN Audio Realtek ALC887 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
- 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 & 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 Special Features High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 4 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 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
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- Ai Charger
- AI Suite 3
- Disk Unlocker 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 PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x 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 3 Audio jacks support 7.1-channel 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 M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control* 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x System panel connector * 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 2.8.0, 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, 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, 12x 8.6 (30.5cm x 21.8cm)