CPU
LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd / 2nd Generation Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors
Supports 22nm / 32nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost technology 2.0*
* The Intel Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel Z77 Express Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)*/2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) /1600 / 1333 / 1066 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.
Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slot
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors.
VGA
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I port
- Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 60Hz
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz
- Supports DVI-I Single Link with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz
- Supports Intel InTru 3D / Quick Sync Video / Clear Video HD Technology/Insider
Multi-GPU support
Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology*
* LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems.
Storage
Intel Z77 Express Chipset:
- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
- 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
- 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (on the back panel) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology,
Intel Smart Connect Technology*
* Supports on Intel Core processor family with Windows 7 operating systems.
LAN
Intel 82579V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY)
Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v4.0
Bluetooth v3.0 + HS
Audio
Realtek ALC898 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
- DTS UltraPC II
- DTS Connect
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
USB
Intel Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode*
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the mid-board for front panel support
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel (blue)
Intel Z77 Express Chipset
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel)
ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode**
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel (blue)
* The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7 or later versions operating systems.
The UASP standard only supports Windows 8.
** The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows XP or later versions operating systems. The UASP standard only supports Windows 8.
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI-I port
2 x antenna ports (for Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
2 x eSATA ports
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
1 x Clear CMOS button
6-channel Audio I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
System Panel connector (Q-Cable)
Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
24-pin EATX Power connector
8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x TPU switch
1 x speaker header
BIOS features
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function 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
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor
mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17cm x 17cm)