Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1151 for 7th / 6th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type Chipset Intel Z270 Chipset Memory " 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 4000+ (OC)*/3866 (OC)*/3733 (OC)*/3600 (OC)*/3466 (OC)*/3400 (OC)*/3333 (OC)*/3300 (OC)*/3200 (OC)*/3000 (OC)*/2800 (OC)*/2666 (OC)*/2400 (OC)*/2133 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 New 7th Gen Intel Core™ Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots (supports x 16, x 8/x 8) Intel Z270 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 slot (max. at x 4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 slots Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ Display Port - Supports Display Port 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 24 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024MB Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA 2-Way/ Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way/ Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ Technology Storage Intel Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, & Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support
- 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x 4 & SATA modes) & type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (support PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) storage devices support * - 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports ** - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology ***
- Ready for Intel Optane Memory**** * When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. * When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operating in PCIEX4 mode, SATA port 5. 6 will be disabled. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported. *** This function will work depending on the CPU installed. **** Intel Optane Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel Processors. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers & BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. LAN Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) & physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG Game First IV Audio ROG Supreme FX S1220 8-Channel high-definition CODEC
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192k Hz playback*
- Impedance sense for front & rear headphone outputs - ES9023P High Definition DAC - Supreme FX Shielding Technology - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, & Front Panel Jack-retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Audio
Features:
- Sonic Studio III
- Sonic Radar III * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192k Hz is not supported for 8-Channel audio USB Intel Z270 Chipset
- 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue], 2 ports at mid-board [grey])
- 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board [black])* ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 front panel connector
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 ports (1 Type-A [red] & 1 Type-C [black] at back panel, 1 at mid-board) *2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board share with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+
- Micro Fine Alloy Choke
- Nex FET MOSFETs
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Start Button Reset Button Safe Boot Button Retry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button Mem OK! Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk Clone Drive ROG RAMCache II Key Bot II
- One-click overclocking
- X.M.P.
- Direct Key
- Clr CMOS
- Power On UEFI BIOS features:
- Extreme Tweaker
- Tweakers Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- GPU.DIMM Post
- O.C. Profile
- Graphics Card Information Preview Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, & Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite 3
- Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
- Mem OK! ASUS Q-Design - Safe Slot
- Q-Code
- Q-Shield
- Q-Connector
- Q-LED (CPU[red], DRAM[yellow], VGA[white], Boot Device LED[green])
- Q-DIMM Back I/O 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x M.2 Wifi Slot 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x Display Port 1.2 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports [black] 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A [red] & 1 x Type-C [black]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks Internal I/O Ports 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 header 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports [ via ROG_EXT header] 6x SATA 6 Gb/s ports 2 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 & SATA modes), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x EXT_ Fan header 1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector 1 x H_AMP fan connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Start button 1 x Reset button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Retry button 1 x LN2 mode jumper 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x Mem OK! Button 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS Thunderbolt EX III series support 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector Accessories User guide Support DVD I/O Shield 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge (2-way-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x 3D printing mount 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x CPU Installation Tool 1 x 2-in-1 M.2 Screw set 1 x ROG sticker BIOS 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI3.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, Crash Free BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen, F3 Shortcut functions & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. Manageability Wf M2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Software Drivers ROG Game First IV ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem Tweak It Overwolf ROG Keybot II Clone Drive Kaspersky Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro ASUS Web Storage ASUS Utilities Operating System Support Windows 10 64-bit Windows 8.1 64-bit* Windows 7* * Windows 8.1 64-bit & Windows 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel Processors Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)