Features New UEFI BIOS & EZ Mode: Friendlier, easier, & more intuitive with helpful info added GPU Boost
- Go to the limit with i GPU level up! Crash Free BIOS 3: Restore corrupted BIOS data from USB (Universal Serial Bus) storage EPU
- All-round energy efficiency & detailed CPU wattage settings AI Suite 3: One-stop access to innovative ASUS features Product Overview New UEFI BIOS – friendlier & more intuitive Exclusive EZ Mode adds useful info to become even easier Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, & now features more intuitive functions to quickly take you to favorite BIOS pages & frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. You can even write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes & modifications, & rename SATA ports. EZ Mode has a whole new look, upgraded with extra-friendly capabilities like detailed fan controls, XMP profile settings, SATA information, & fast clock adjustment. Together, these perfect your BIOS experience. GPU Boost Go to the limit with i GPU level up! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-wide upgrades for every use. EZ DIY Q-Slot Effortless PCI Express component removal Press the Q-Slot clip lightly, & graphics cards just pop out. The large winged clip is easy to reach so you don’t have to struggle with installing or removing even the biggest graphics cards. Windows 8 Exclusive Features ASUS Boot Setting Multiple startup options Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PC’s startup process. You can shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience under Windows 8, & even previous versions of Windows. Also, you can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, & quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved & persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on. * On select models Probe II Sense Handy system monitoring Popular ASUS real-time system monitoring software now available for Windows 8. It helps you supervise your entire PC through a live tile on the Windows 8 start screen, & make quick adjustments. Probe II Sense is a free app available from the Windows Store. Additional Features AI Suite 3 One-stop access to innovative ASUS features ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand new user experience through a clearer & more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages & more. This all-in-one app offers diverse & easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back & forth between different utilities. EPU All-round energy efficiency & detailed CPU wattage settings Tap into the worlds first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite 3 utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings & intelligently moderating power consumption. It can directly reduce CPU wattage to an indicated level on demand & manually switch to Max Power Saving Mode for further energy savings, creating a more efficient PC. Fan Xpert Dedicated CPU & case fan controls ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently means that you can adjust CPU & case fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures in diverse climate conditions & locations, as well as actual PC loading. Various preset fan performance profiles offer flexible fan speed controls to achieve a quiet & cool environment. Crash Free BIOS 3 Restore corrupted BIOS data from USB (Universal Serial Bus) storage ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash drive or support CD containing a BIOS file. This utility saves you the cost & hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. 4K Ultra HD Ready Discover future visual experiences Following up on popular 1080p full HD, 4K Ultra HD is the next big thing, & you’re ready for the upgrade thanks to integrated graphics that natively support up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or Display Port. That’s four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, & realism. * Please check the specifications of your AMD APU for capabilities. Video playback at 4096 x 2160 pixels may not be guaranteed. CPU & Chipset Features Intel LGA1150 4th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Ready This motherboard supports Intel 4th generation Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with i GPU, memory & PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMM) DDR3 memory & 16 PCI Express lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 4th generation Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel H81 Express Chipset The Intel H81 Express chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth & stability. It natively supports up to two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rates than USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. Moreover, the Intel H81 Express chipset also supports i GPU functionality, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1150 for the 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. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Chipset Intel H81 Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 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). * Due to Intel chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz & higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 Mhz. Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 2 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 Storage Intel H81 chipset: 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), yellow, 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s port (s), dark brown, Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *1 LAN Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Audio Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2
- Supports: Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports ASMedia ASM1042 controller: 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 port (s) (2 at mid-board) Intel H81 chipset: 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue) Intel H81 chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board) Special Features ASUS EPU :
- EPU ASUS Exclusive Features :
- GPU Boost
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot Operating System Support Windows 10, 64bit Windows 8.1, 64bit Windows 8, 64bit Windows 7, 32bit/64bit Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (violet) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 3 x Audio jack (s) Internal I/O 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 connector (s) support (s) additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 1 x COM port (s) connector (s) 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x Front panel connector (s) 1 x Front panel audio connector (s) (AAFP) 1 x Internal speaker connector (s) 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector (s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector Accessories Users manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s cable (s) BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Support Disc Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-Virus Software (OEM Version) Form Factor u ATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 6.85 inch (22.6 cm x 17.4 cm ) Note *1-1: Due to the limitation of the Intel H81 chipset, Intel Rapid Start Technology can be configured only from the BIOS Setup program. *1-2: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. *2: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.