Technical Specifications

CPU

• Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors 
• Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 
• -The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• -Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

• Intel® Z97

Memory

• 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered 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 www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphic

• Integrated Graphics ProcessorIntel® HD Graphics support 
• Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort /Mini DisplayPort ports 
• Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
• Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 
• Supports Mini DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
• Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
• Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
• Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
• DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
• Multi-GPU Support
• Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology 
• Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots

• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1
• 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage

• 1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *3
• ASMedia® SATA Express controller : *4
• 1 x SATA Express port, 
• ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller : *4
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black

LAN

• Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
• Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
• Wireless Data Network
• Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
• Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility
• Bluetooth
• Bluetooth V4.0

Audio

• Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
• Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
• High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output and 104 dB SNR recording input
• Audio Feature :
• Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
• DTS Ultra PC II
• DTS Connect
• Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• BD Audio Layer Content Protection
• Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
• 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
• CPU Power Utility
• DRAM Power Utility
• ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
• Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
• 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.