Windows 8 Exclusive Features Fast Boot:
- Instant OS Login 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. ASUS Boot Setting:
- Multi-startup Options Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PCs startup process. You can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, & quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved & persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on. CPU, Chipset & Graphics Features
- LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core i 7 / Core i 5 / Core i 3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors This motherboard supports the Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package, with i GPU, memory, & PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, & 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world.
- H61 The Intel H61 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core i 7 / Core i 5 / Core i 3 / Pentium / Celeron processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth & stability.
- PCIe 3.0 Ready The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers enhanced encoding for twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x 16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x 16 mode). PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience & seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 & PCIe 2.0 devices. It′s a must-have feature for PC users aiming to improve & optimize graphics performance, as well as have the latest, most future-proof technology. * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors.
- Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C )/2133 (O.C )/2000 (O.C )/1866 (O.C )/1600/1333/1066 support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200 (O.C )/2133 (O.C )/2000 (O.C )/1866 (O.C )/1600/1333/1066 suppor MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, & Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance ASUS Exclusive Features
- Network i Control Real-time Network Bandwidth Control: With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data & network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion & long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPo E network connection provides a one-step setup for enhanced online convenience. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center.
- ASUS Fan Xpert Active Quiet & Cool: ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently means that you can adjust the CPU & chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions & your PC′s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet & cool environment.
- ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Protect Your Device: Anti-Surge Protection Design detects overvoltage conditions & prevents voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the overvoltage supply to protect the system.
- Real-time over voltage detection.
- Active protection against potential damage to your motherboards & systems.
- AI Suite II One stop Access to Innovative ASUS
Features: With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise Overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage & sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse & ease to use functions, with no need to switch back & forth between different utilities.
- UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface: ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface: EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings, & drag & drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts
Includes:: detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight. New upgrade! Quick & easy info for enhanced system control:
- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey
- F3 Shortcut for most accessed info
- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) info, detecting faulty DIMMs & helping with difficult POST situations 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors: This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, enhanced lifespan, & enhanced thermal capacity. Green ASUS & Er P Ready: The motherboard & its packaging comply with the European Union&180;s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (Ro HS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly & recyclable products & packaging to safeguard consumers&180; health while minimizing the impact on the environment.