CPU
- LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel Core™ i 7/ i 5/ i 3, Pentium/ Celeron Processors
- Supports 22nm 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 Z87 Express Chipset Memory
- 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333 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. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Expansion Slots
- 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x 16 slots (Single at x 16, Dual at x 8/x 8)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot* [black] (Max. at x 4 mode, compatible with PCIe x 1 & x 4 devices)
- 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots** * The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x 1_1 slot, PCIe 2.0 x 1_2 slot, PCIe 2.0 x 1_3 slot & e SATA 6 Gb/s ports. The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot default setting is in x 1 mode. ** The PCIe 2.0 x 1_1 slot shares bandwidth with e SATA 6 Gb/s ports. The PCIe 2.0 x 1_1 slot default setting is disabled. VGA Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: Display Port/HDMI port
- Supports Display Port 1.2 with max. resolution 3840 x 2160@60 Hz
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096x 2304@24 Hz / 2560x 1600@60 Hz Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D/ Quick Sync Video/ Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Maximum shared memory of 1024MB Multi-GPU support
- Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
- Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ Technology Storage Intel Z87 Express Chipset:
- 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (brown) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology* 2 x ASMedia 1061 SATA controllers**:
- 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports (beige)
- 2 x e SATA 6 Gb/s ports (red) * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported. LAN
- Intel I217V Gigabit LAN controller Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- High quality 112d B SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) & 104d B SNR recording input (Line-in) support
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, & Front Panel Jack-Retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O USB Intel Z87 Express Chipset
- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)
- 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) Exclusive TUF Features " Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution
- TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve
- TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors " We Got Your Back!" Shape Force
- TUF Fortifier "TUF ENGINE!" Power Design
- 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (Choke, Ti-Cap & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility " Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel
- Dust Defender with connector covers & back I/O dust filter
- ESD Guards
- Mem OK! Other Special Features
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 transmission
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback with USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart devices
- ASUS Remote GO! with Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Remote Desktop, File Transfer
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- AI Suite 3
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- EZ Update
- Disk Unlocker
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- Multi-language BIOS Back Panel I/O Ports
- 1 x Display Port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Button
- 2 x e SATA 6 Gb/s ports
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback)
- 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports
- 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green)
- 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports
- 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors (6 x brown; 2 x beige)
- 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin Black) for both 4-pin (PWM mode) & 3-pin (DC mode) CPU coolers control
- 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (4-pin Black)
- 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin Black)
- 2 x Assistant Fan connectors (3-pin White)
- Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
- 24-pin EATX Power connector
- 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
- System Panel (Q-Connector)
- 1 x Mem OK! Button
- 1 x Direct Key button -1 x DRCT (Direct Key) header
- 3 x T_ Sensor (Thermal Sensor) headers
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 1 x TPM header
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper BIOS
- 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI2.7, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, 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 Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)