Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1155 for 3rd/2nd Generation 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. Chipset Intel Z77 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 MHz 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). Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ Display Port ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB Supports Intel HD Graphics, In Tru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU Cross Fire X Technology Supports Lucid Logix Virtu MVP Technology *1 Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16 or dual x 8) *2 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 (x 4 mode, black) *3 3 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 Storage Intel Z77 chipset: 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), brown 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s port (s), black Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *4 ASMedia ASM1061 controller: *5 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray 2 x e SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), red LAN Intel 82579V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) Audio Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192k Hz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z77 chipset: *6 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) ASMedia ASM1042 controller: *6 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue) Intel Z77 chipset: 10 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board) Special Features TUF ENGINE! Power Design :
- 8 +4 +2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :
- TUF Thermal Armor
- TUF Thermal Radar Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel :
- Dust Defender ASUS Exclusive Features :
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite II
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) Charger+
- Anti-Surge
- ESD Guards
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Network i Control
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS My Logo 2
- Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector Back I/O Ports 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 2 x e SATA 6 Gb/s 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Button (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) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 4 x Optional Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 2 x Assistant 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 Clear CMOS jumper (s) 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, F3 Shortcut Function & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1: Lucid Logix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems. *2: PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors. *3: 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. The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot default setting is in x 1 mode. *4: Supports on Intel Core processor family with Windows 7 operating systems. *5: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported. *6-1: Supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. *6-2: The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports only support Windows 7 or later versions.