Asus Z97M-PLUS Socket 1150 VGA DVI HDMI 8 Channel HD Audio m ATX Motherboard CPU Intel Socket 1150 for the 5th/ 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 Z97 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200 (O.C.)/3100 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2933 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2600 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.)/2250 (O.C.)/2200 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.)/2000 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1600/1333 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/DVI-D/RGB ports
- 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 512 MB Supports Intel In Tru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X Technology Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16 mode, gray) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 (x 4 mode, black) 2 x PCI Storage Intel Z97 chipset: 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *2 LAN Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Intel LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller & Physical Layer (PHY) Audio Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature :
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation & greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left & right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone & speakers
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z97 chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 port (s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel Z97 chipset: 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board) Special Features ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 4 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards
- Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors
- 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS EPU :
- EPU ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Turbo V EVO
- GPU Boost
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Anti-Surge
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Crystal Sound 2 Interactive Home Cloud
- Media Streamer ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3 ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM Operating System Support Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (s) 1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 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) 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices 1 x TPM header 1 x LPT header 1 x COM port (s) connector (s) 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (2 x 4 -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) 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 1 x GPU Boost switch (es) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (s) BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.7, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, 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 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Support Disc Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor m ATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 8.8 inch (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm )