• CPUIntel® Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 14 nm CPUSupports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• ChipsetIntel® Z170
• Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4

• CPUIntel® Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 14 nm CPUSupports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• ChipsetIntel® Z170
• Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/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 Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
• GraphicIntegrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 512 MBSupports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™Supports up to 2 displays simultaneouslyDP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
• Multi-GPU SupportSupports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *14 x PCIe x1
• StorageIntel® Z170 chipset : 1 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*26 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), graySupport Raid 0, 1, 5, 10Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports*3Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*4ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller : *52 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black,
• LANIntel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LANGigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) applianceASUS Turbo LAN UtilityASUS LAN Guard
• Wireless Data NetworkWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acSupports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHzSupport ASUS Wi-Fi Go! UtilityUp to 1300Mbps transfer speed
• BluetoothBluetooth V4.0
• AudioRealtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3- Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)Audio Feature :- DTS Connect- DTS Studio Sound- 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- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless soundSeparate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
• USB PortsIntel® Z170 chipset : 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, blue, Type-A, 4 at mid-board)Intel® Z170 chipset : 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-A, 4 at mid-board)ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 5 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (5 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible)
• Special FeaturesOC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo AppASUS 5X Protection II :- ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design- ASUS DIGI VRM - 16 Phase digital power design- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durabilityASUS TPU :- Auto Tuning- GPU Boost - TPU switchASUS EPU :- EPU - EPU switchASUS Digital Power Design :- Industry leading Digital 16 4 2 Phase Power DesignASUS 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 systemsASUS Exclusive Features :- GPU Boost - USB BIOS Flashback- MemOK!- AI Suite 3- Ai Charger - Ai Charger - M.2 & SATA Express- Anti-Surge- Front Panel USB 3.0 Support- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - USB 3.1 Boost- Disk Unlocker- Turbo LAN- Crystal Sound 3- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features- Mobo Connect- PC CleanerRemote Entertainment- Media Streamer- HyStreamASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :- Stylish Design Heat-pipe solution- ASUS Fan Xpert 3ASUS EZ DIY :- DirectKey- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode- Multi-language BIOS- Push NoticeASUS Q-Design :- ASUS Q-Shield- ASUS Q-Code- ASUS Q-LED ()- ASUS Q-Slot- ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-ConnectorSpecial Memory O.C. DesignOverclocking Protection :- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)Turbo AppFan Xpert 3
• Operating System SupportWindows® 10 , 64bitWindows® 8.1 , 64bitWindows® 7
• Back I/O Ports1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)5 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)Type-A1 x USB 3.1 Type-C1 x USB 3.0 (blue) 1 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 HS)1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
• Internal I/O Ports1 x AAFP connector2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)1 x SATA Express connector: , 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)1 x TPM header6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (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 switch1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector1 x DRCT header(s)1 x MemOK! button(s)1 x Thermal sensor connector(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)1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
• AccessoriesUser's manualASUS Q-Shield6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x Feature manual2 x M.2 Screw Package1 x CPU installation tool1 x Supporting DVD1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)1 x HYPERM.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)1 x SLI bridge(s)1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1) 1 x ASUS Hyper Kit
• BIOS128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• ManageabilityWfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Form FactorATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
• Note*1: The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. The PCIe x16_3 is default set at x2 mode.Supports Intel® RST for PCIE RAID storage.*2: The M.2 socket shares SATA ports with SATA Express. Adjust BIOS settings to use an M.2 SATA device.*3: Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 and PCIEX16_3 slot storages.*4: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.*5: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.