CPU
LGA1150 socket for Intel New 4th/4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3,
Pentium and Celeron Processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel H81 Express Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered
memory modules
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
*** Due to Intel chipset limitations, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz.
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor
- Intel HD Graphics support
VGA output support: RGB port
- Supports RGB with max. res olution up to 1920x1200@60Hz
- Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (at x16 mode, gray)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
Storage
Intel H81 Express Chipset:
- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
- 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black)
- Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology* and Intel Smart Connect
Technology**
* Due to the limitation of the Intel H81 chipset, Intel Rapid Start Technology can
be configured only from the BIOS Setup program.
** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN
Realtek RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller
Audio
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- LED-lit audio shielding - Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated
trace path
- Special layout design - Separate layers for left and right channels to guard
the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an
8-channel audio output
USB
Intel H81 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB3.0 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
Intel H81 Express Chipset
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel)
Back Panel I/O ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x LPT port
1 x COM port
1 x RGB port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
Internal I/O connectors
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector (PWM mode)
1 x 4-pin Chassis fan connector (PWM mode)
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x System panel connector
Operating System
Support Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7
BIOS features
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree
BIOS 3, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor
uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.2 in (22.6 cm x 18.3 cm)