ASUS has released new hardware & software designs to shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience that removes annoying delays under Windows 8, & even previous versions of Windows. Faster system boot & restart means Windows starts quicker & higher efficiency
- No more waiting around. Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1155 for 3rd/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 2.0 * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types * Refer to asus for CPU support list Chipset Intel H61 (B3) Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.)/2000 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture * 1600 M Hz & higher frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors * Refer to asus or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard * Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 M Hz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 M Hz frequency as default. Graphics 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 1024 MB Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 2 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 Storage Intel H61 (B3) chipset: 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s port (s), blue LAN Realtek 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Audio Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *1 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel H61 (B3) chipset: 10 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) (4 at back panel, , 6 at mid-board) Special Features ASUS EPU: EPU ASUS Digital Power Design: Industry leading Digital 3 +1 Phase Power Design ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS Exclusive Features AI Suite II Ai Charger Anti-Surge ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface Network i Control Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS My Logo 2 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (violet) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 3 x Audio jack (s) Internal I/O Ports 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x Front panel connector (s) 1 x Front panel audio connector (s) (AAFP) 1 x Internal speaker connector (s) BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI BIOS, Pn P, DMI v 2.0, Wf M2.0, SMBIOS v 2.7, ACPI v 2.0a, SLP3.0 Form Factor m ATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 7.1 inch (22.6 cm x 18 cm ) Note *1: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.