Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1155 for 2nd Generation Core i 7/ Core i 5/ Core i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports Intel 22 nm CPU Supports Intel 32 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 * Refer to asus website for CPU support list Chipset Intel Z68 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 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 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 Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1748 MB Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU 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 16 (x 4 mode, black) *2 2 x PCIe x 1 2 x PCI Storage Intel Z68 chipset: 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s port (s), blue Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Support Intel Smart Response Technology on 2nd generation Intel Core processor family JMicron JMB362 controller: *3 1 x e SATA 3 Gb/s port (s), red LAN Intel 82579, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Intel LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller & Physical Layer (PHY) Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.1+EDR ASUS BT GO! Utility Audio Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature :
- 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) (6 at back panel, black+red, 6 at mid-board) Overclocking Features Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- Turbo V
- GPU Boost
- TPU switch ASUS EPU :
- EPU
- EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 16 Phase Power Design (12 -phase for CPU, 4 -phase for i GPU)
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS BT GO! :
- Folder Sync
- BT Transfer
- Shot & Send
- BT to Net
- Music Player
- Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote :
- Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, & Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite II
- Ai Charger+
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 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 Bluetooth module (s) 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x e SATA 3 Gb/s 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 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) (19-pin, moss green) 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 6 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) (4 -pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin, 1 x 3 -pin) 2 x Power Fan connector (s) (3 -pin) 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) (Q-Connector) 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 1 x TPU switch (es) 1 x EPU switch (es) BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3, F12 Print Screen Function Manageability Wf M 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: Actual PCIe 3.0 speed varies with the installed CPU type. *2: The PCIe x 16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x 1_1 slot, PCIe x 1_2 slot, USB3_34 & e SATA. The PCIe x 16_3 default setting is in x 1 mode. *3: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.