Precise Digital Power Design & High-definition Visual Enjoyment with Native HDMI/DVI outputs
- DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design
- UEFI BIOS
- EZ Mode
- Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
- HDMI & DVI Outputs
- High-definition Visual Enjoyment
- EPU
- Energy Efficiency All Around
- Superior Components -100% All Solid Capacitors & Extra Durable Stainless Steel Back I/O
- Windows 8 Ready
- Assured Compatibility 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 Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium / Celeron Processors in LGA1155 package with memory & PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory & 16 PCI Express 3.0 or 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium / Celeron Processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel H61 Express Chipset The Intel H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel Core™ i 7 / Core™ i 5 / Core™ i 3 2nd generation processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth & stability. Dual-Channel, DDR3 2200 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.)/2000 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2200 (O.C.)/2133 (O.C.)/2000 (O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 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. * Due to the CPU behayior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequency as default 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. ASUS Exclusive Features HDMI & DVI Outputs High-definition Visual Enjoyment Enjoy high quality visuals with a digital display monitor via HDMI or DVI output. High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio & uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD & Blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with the highest quality home theater experience. DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design ASUS motherboards using the Intel H61 chipset employ precise digital voltage regulation for the CPU, called DIGI+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. The CPU voltage & VRM frequency are adjusted via either carefully developed automated modes, or by using user-defined profiles. The effect is that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency & the best possible PC stability. Boosted by world-renowned ASUS quality, it creates an ideal computing platform for a diverse range of applications, from gaming to multimedia or office work & heavy multitasking. Engineered & tested to assure unmitigated performance, ASUS H61 boards with DIGI+ VRM remain efficient & stability, for reliable application in every scenario. Superior Components. Excellent Quality & Durability 100% All High-quality Solid Capacitors ASUS high-quality solid capacitors assure a 5, 000 hours lifespan
- equivalent to 2.5 times longer than traditional capacitors. All capacitors pass testing under temperatures as high as 105 degree & meet Japanese Industrial Standards to provide excellent durability & enhanced thermal capacity. Extra Durable Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS Motherboard back I/O panels are made from strong & corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which is bonded with a thin layer of chromium oxide to enhance the anti-corrosion properties. That′s why ASUS stainless steel back I/O panels have a usage life three times longer compared to ordinary panels. 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. 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, 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) Full-scale Performance Tuning with Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes & native support for hard drives over 2.2 TB. Users can also drag & drop boot priorities with the exclusive EZ mode, while Advanced Mode offers intricate settings. 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 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. EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings & intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise & extends component longevity! Ro HS Green ASUS & Er P Ready The motherboard is European Union&180;s Energy-related Products (Er P) ready, & Er P requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly & energy-efficient products through product design & innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product & thus mitigate environmental impacts.