Asus X99-A II Socket LGA 2011-v 3 8-Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard Specifications: CPU New Intel Core™ i 7 X-Series Processors on LGA 2011-3 Socket Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * The support of these features depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel X99 Chipset Memory "8 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3333 (O.C.)/3300 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)*/2666 (O.C.)*/2400 (O.C.)*/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory" Quad 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. Expansion Slots 40-Lane CPU- 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x 16 slots* (single@x 16, dual@x 16/x 16, triple@x 8/x 16/x 8) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot** (PCIe x 16_2, max. at x 4 mode, compatible with PCIe x 1 & x 4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots** (compatible with PCIe x 1 devices) 28-Lane CPU- 3 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x 16 slots* (single@x 16, dual@x 16/x 8, triple@x 8/x 8***/x 8) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slot** (PCIe x 16_2, max. at x 4 mode, compatible with PCIe x 1 & x 4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1 slots** (compatible with PCIe x 1 devices) * PCIe x 16_1 & PCIe x 16_4 slots share the same bandwidth. PCIe x 16_4 slot support up to x 8 mode. ** The PCIe x 16_2 shares bandwidth with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 & PCIe x 1_2 slot. By default, the PCIe x 16_2 slot automatically runs at x 1 mode. *** When using a 28-lane CPU, the PCIe x 16_3 slot support up to x 8 mode. Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA 3-Way/ Quad-GPU SLI Technology (with 2 PCIe x 16 graphics card) Supports AMD 3-Way/ Quad-GPU Cross Fire X™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x 16 graphics card) Storage New Intel Core i 7 X-Series Processors 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x 4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (support PCIe storage device only)* 1 x U.2 port (support PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVM Express storage)* Intel X99 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports** Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*** * M.2 shares bandwidth with U.2, only one device can be activated at a time. ** Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support IRST including RAID configuration. *** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. LAN Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) & physical layer (PHY) ASUS LAN Guard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance Separate layer for left & right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation & greatly reduced multi-lateral interference EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality Audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone & speakers Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio outputs Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity 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 DTS Studio Sound DTS Connect Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC) Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Intel X99 Chipset- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (supports USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback) 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controllers- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (Type-A & Type-C) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controllers- supports ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) ASUS Exclusive Features 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Whole system optimization with a single click! Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling & app usages. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design DRAM Power: Digital 4-phase power design TPU Auto Tuning, TPU EPU Fan Xpert 4 Turbo Core App UEFI BIOS EZ Tuning Wizard S.M.A.R.T. Secure Erase GPU Post AURA Lighting Effect Crash Free BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3 32 Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard
- PCIe 3.0 x 4 Special Memory O.C. Design superb memory O.C. capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise & signal reflection effect AURA Turbo LAN Fast & smooth online gaming with lower pings & less lags Crystal Sound 3 Hear the cleanest sound with dedicated audio design onboard! 32 Gb/s U.2 & M.2 onboard
- PCIe 3.0 x 4 Thunderbolt 3 Support Blistering-fast 40 Gb/s data transfers upgrades with Thunderbolt EX 3 Card. Remote GO! Remote GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting i OS 9 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go! Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting i OS 9 & Android 4.0 systems Hy Stream Stream i OS devices screen on your PC screen.* Contact your device vendor for supporting information. Mobo Connnect Push Notice Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback PC Cleaner
- Fast & easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files Q Design ASUS Q-Code ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT, PCIE_LED) ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Special Features Special
Features: ASUS 5X Protection II: ASUS LANGuard
- 2.5X higher surge tolerance ASUS Overvoltage Protection
- World-class circuit-protecting power design ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- 8 Phase digital power design ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Prevents damage from short circuits ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
- 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability Mobo Connect LAN Guard USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost Ai Charger+ Disk Unlocker AI Suite 3 Mem OK! EZ XMP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Quiet Thermal Design: ASUS Fan Xpert 4 ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2: v Core: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment v Cache: Adjustable CPU Cache voltage at 0.001V increment v CCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment v CCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment v DRAM Bus: 110-step Memory voltage control v PCH: 176-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80 M Hz up to 300 M Hz at 0.1 M Hz increment Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) ports 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0 ports (teal blue, Type-A) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1/3.0 ports (Type-C) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, right bottom port supports USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports (19-pin) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports 1 x U.2 connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only) 1 x SATA Express connectors (gray) 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 from SATA Express) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support 1 x CPU_OPT Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x W_ Pump connector (4-pin) 1 x High AMP Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) & 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS Thunderbolt EX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM header 1 x RGB header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x 3-pin CHASSIS (Chassis intrution) connector 1 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header 1 x 3-pin CPU Over Voltage (OV) header 1 x Mem OK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DRCT (Direct Key) connector 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button BIOS "128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, Crash Free BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information" Manageability Wf M 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Operating System Support Windows 10* Windows 8.1 Windows 7 *64-bit only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)