Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1155 for 2nd Generation Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports Intel 32 nm CPU Supports Intel 22 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to asus for CPU support list Chipset Intel Z68 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Single Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to asus or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor VGA output support: HDMI port
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology Supports AMD Cross Fire X Technology Supports Lucid Logix Virtu Technology Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16 or dual x 8) *1 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 4 Storage Intel Z68 chipset: 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), red 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s port (s), grey Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Support Intel Smart Response Technology on 2nd generation Intel Core processor family JMicron JMB362 controller: *2 2 x e SATA 3 Gb/s port (s), red LAN Intel, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Audio Supreme FX X-Fi 2 built-in 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature :
- X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity
- EAX Advanced HD 5.0
- THX Tru Studio PRO
- Creative ALchemy
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller: 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel Z68 chipset: 12 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) (8 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board) Overclocking Features ROG Connect Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- 8 -phase CPU power design + 4 -phase i GPU power design
- 2 -phase Memory power design Mem Tweak It ROG Extreme OC kit :
- Debug LED Probe It UEFI BIOS features :
- ROG BIOS Print
- GPU.DIMM Post Game First i ROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection :
- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection
- EX)
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special Features ASUS Turbo V EVO :
- CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Mem OK!
- Onboard Button: Power/ Reset/ Clr CMOS (at back IO) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (s) 1 x HDMI 2 x e SATA 3 Gb/s 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 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) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connector (s) 2 x CPU Fan connector (s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector (s) 1 x S/PDIF out header (s) 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) 6 x Probe It Measurement Points 1 x En/ Dis-able Clr CMOS header (s) 1 x Power-on button (s) 1 x Reset button (s) 1 x ROG Connect switch (es) 1 x Go Button (s) BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability Wf M2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Form Factor m ATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: Actual PCIe speed depends on installed CPU type. *2: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.