Features The successor to Pro Gaming motherboards LGA1151 socket for 7th Gen & 6th Gen Intel Core™ desktop processors Double-decker PCH & M.2 heatsinks design for optimal heat dissipation & gaming performance Aura Sync RGB LEDs & Aura 4-pin RGB header for ultimate customizability ROG Supreme FX audio: Renowned audio performance with dual headphone amplifiers, leveled-up Sonic Studio III, & Sonic Radar III Best gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 2x 2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, & LANGuard & Game First technologies 5-Way Optimization: One-click system-wide overclocking Next-gen connectivity: Onboard dual M.2 slots for up to 32 Gbps of PCIe bandwidth a front-panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Type-C connector Patent-pending ASUS Safe Slot for enhanced PCIe retention & shearing resistance Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1151 for 7th/6th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports Intel 14 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 Z270 Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 4266 (O.C.)/4133 (O.C.)/4000 (O.C.)/3866 (O.C.)/3733 (O.C.)/3600 (O.C.)/3466 (O.C.)/3400 (O.C.)/3333 (O.C.)/3300 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2400/2133 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. * 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
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 Storage Intel Z270 Chipset: 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*1 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*1 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s) Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*2 Intel Optane™ Memory Ready *3 LAN Intel I219V Anti-surge LANGuard ROG Game First Technology Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) & physical layer (PHY) Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports MU-MIMO Bluetooth Bluetooth V4.1*4 Audio ROG Supreme FX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Dual Headphone Amplifiers
- Impedance sense for front & rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 d B SNR stereo playback output & 113 d B SNR recording input
- Supreme FX Shielding Technology
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192k Hz playback *5 Audio Feature :
- Supreme FX Shielding™ Technology
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left & right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity
- Sonic Radar III
- Sonic Studio III USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z270 Chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel Z270 Chipset: 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: *6 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 front panel connector port (s) ROG Exclusive Features ROG RAMCache II ROG Clone Drive Overwolf Game First IV Special Features OC Design
- ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance 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 4, & Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling & even tailor your own app usages. TPU
- Auto Tuning, Turbo V, GPU Boost
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function & multiple thermistors Gamers Guardian:
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
- Highly Durable Components
- DIGI+ VRM
- Safe Slot ASUS EPU :
- EPU ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ESD Guards ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM Gaming Aesthetics :
- AURA-RGB Lighting Digi+VRM Back I/O Ports 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Type-A + Type-C *8 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack (s) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac & Bluetooth v 4.1) Internal I/O Ports 1 x RGB Header (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) 1 x Chassis Fan connector (s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x Front panel audio connector (s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel (s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 front panel connector Accessories Users manual M.2 2242 mounting kit I/O Shield 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cable (s) 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Panel cable 1 x ROG coaster (s) BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, 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, & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. Manageability DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 8.1 64-bit *7 Windows 7 32-bit *7 Windows 7 64-bit *7 Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm ) Note *1 For a 2242 storage device, use the bundled 2242 mounting kit. *2 This function will work depending on the CPU installed. *3 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. *4 Support for the Bluetooth specifcation depend on the Windows version. Windows 7 / 8 supports Bluetooth 4.0. *5 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192k Hz is not supported for 8-Channel audio & due to Windows 7 limitations, 32-bit playback is unavailable for Windows 7. *6 Supports 3A power output *7 Windows 8.1 64-bit & Windows 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel Processors. *8 3 x Type-A [blue] & 1 x Type-C ports at back panel * ROG Game First IV is only available for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit. * 2 x M.2 2242 Mounting Kit