CPU
LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron® processors
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel® H170 Express Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
** The maximum memory frequency supported varies per CPU.
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot* (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4
devices)
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
* When PCIe x16_2 is occupied by x4 or faster devices, PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 are
disabled.
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D ports
- Supports DisplayPort with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
- Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz
- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Storage
Intel® H170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage
Technology 14 support
- 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 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(both SATA & PCIE mode)*
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express)
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology**
* M.2 Socket and SATA Express connector support PCIe mode and share bandwidth in SATA mode. By default, the device detection priority of the system is: SATA Mode M.2 >
SATA Mode SATA Express.
** This function works depending on the type of CPU installed.
LAN
Intel® 1219V Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard
Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
Audio
Realtek® ALC887-8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- LED-illuminated audio: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated
audio trace path
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guardthe quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Audio-Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces multi-lateral interference
USB
ASMedia USB 3.1 Controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost
- 2 x 10 Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at the rear panel (teal blue, Type A)
Intel® H170 Express Chipset
- 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at the rear panel, blue,
Type A)
- 1 x 5 Gb/s USB Type C port (@ the rear panel), supports 3A power output
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at the rear panel)
Rear panel I/O ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI-D port
2 x 10 Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A)
1 x USB 5 Gb/s Type C port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, Type A)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output*
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio output.
Internal connectors
2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports
1 x SATA Express connector
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (DC & PWM
mode) CPU coolers control*
2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (DC & PWM mode)
coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x COM header
1 x Clear CMOS header
* By default, the CPU Q-Fan control is set in Auto mode to detect the CPU installed and
change to the control mode automatically.
BIOS features
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,
F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last
Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS support
Windows® 10 (64-bit),
Windows® 8.1 (64-bit),
Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)*
* Please refer to ASUS website and download “Window® 7 installation guide” and“ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.
Form factor
ATX form factor: 12.0 in. x 8.8 in. (30 cm x 22.4 cm)