Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
USB Ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)
Intel® Z97 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
6 x USB port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
Special Features
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
ASUS 5X Protection :
ASUS DIGI+ VRM 16 Phase digital power design
ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection Short circuit damage prevention
ASUS ESD Guards Enhanced ESD protection
ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS TPU :
Auto Tuning
GPU Boost
TPU switch
ASUS EPU :
EPU
EPU switch
ASUS Digital Power Design :
Industry leading Digital 16 Phase Power Design
Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design
Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
ASUS Exclusive Features :
AI Suite 3
Ai Charger+
USB Charger+
Anti-Surge
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
USB 3.0 Boost
Disk Unlocker
Turbo LAN
Crystal Sound 2
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
ASUS EZ DIY :
Precision Tweaker 2
ASUS O.C. Tuner
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-Code
ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS Q-Connector
Special Memory O.C. Design
Overclocking Protection :
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Media Streamer
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3
NFC EXPRESS 2
NFC one-touch features: Video-to-go, Photo Express, Remote Desktop, Quick Launch, Windows 8 Login and Bluetooth Pairing
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Mini DisplayPort(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0
Internal I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA Express connector: black,
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices
1 x TPM header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
Accessories
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note
The PCIe x16_3, USB3_E56 and SATAExpress_E1 connectors share the same bandwidth. The PCIe x16_3's default setting is in Auto mode that automically optimizes the system bandwidth. If you use two of these connectors, the system automatically disables the unused connector.
M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATAExpress_1
These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.