TUF-Z270-MARK-2 | ASUS TUF Z270 Mark 2 Motherboard

Asus TUF-Z270-MARK-2 Intel® LGA 1151 ATX motherboard with DDR4 3866 (O.C.), dual M.2 and USB 3.1, HDMI, Intel® Optane™ memory ready

Overview

• Overclocking design — Push memory frequencies and CPU performance to extremes
• Thermal Radar Core+ — Instant fan tuning and intelligent system cooling
• Qualified Vendor List (QVL) — Perfectly compatible with high-performance workstation graphics cards
• TUF components — Certified military-grade caps, chokes & MOSFETs for tough duty
• Extensive connectivity — HDMI, DVI, dual USB 3.1 Type-A and M.2 sockets
• Dual PCI Express® slots — Supports bridging of SLI graphics cards to deliver 1.5x greater transfer bandwidth

TOUGH INSIDE AND OUT

Total Stability, Guaranteed Compatibility

TUF is where ambition for reliably brilliant performance meets reality. When you build a system using the TUF Z270 Mark 2 motherboard, you build with the confidence of total stability and guaranteed compatibility. And with TUF Z270 Mark 2, we've taken our digital-camouflage concept even further — by stenciling the military-inspired digital pattern directly onto the board! Evocative of might, TUF Z270 Mark 2's stunning new aesthetic envisions the future for your next battle-ready rig. Whether you want to work or mod, be sure to build on a solid foundation with The Ultimate Force — that's TUF!

Qualified Vendor List (QVL)

TUF Z270 Mark 2 is carefully engineered to work seamlessly with a wide range of high-performance workstation graphics cards. The ASUS promise of great compatibility is backed by our comprehensive Qualified Vendor List that includes leading brands and products so you can be certain of compatibility before you buy that perfect graphics card.

Q-LED Indicators

Four lights of various colors indicate if irregularities occur during any phase of the booting process.

Overclocking Design | Engineered for maximum memory acceleration

Implementing a new engineering-intensive DRAM layout, the 3rd generation ASUS T-Topology delivers new DDR4-overclocking dynamics that let you push memory frequencies further than ever all the way up to 3866MHz if all memory slots are being utilized!

One Click to Overclock

You don't need to be a technical expert to experience exhilarating overclocking performance with TUF Z270 Mark 2, because Thermal Radar Core+ now incorporates the Fast Tuning feature for efficient operation with precise voltage control and monitoring all managed with a single click!

ULTIMATE COOLING

ASUS TUF Thermal Radar Core+ enables complete system cooling management quickly, easily and safely. Customizable controls allow you to easily adjust fan speeds, so temperature can be tuned with just a single click. And for more single-click simplicity, the Live Update feature ensures that Thermal Radar Core+ is never out of date.

Fan Control

• Customizable settings for each fan help extend your motherboard's lifespan. You can even monitor, manage and individually name and control your system's fans to create the perfect balance between quietness, cooling and performance.

Thermal Tuning

• It's easy to optimize your entire system's fan setup. Based on the characteristics of each fan connected to your motherboard, each fan profile can be quickly optimized all with a single click.

CPU Assestment

• CPU Assessment allows you to decide when the CPU zone needs more cooling, making system fan control more precise because it's based on real temperature information. Sensors record the CPU's temperature over time, so you can customize fan settings based on your computing habits.

24/7 RELIABILITY

You demand 24/7 reliability and we've delivered! TUF motherboards undergo the industry's most punishing tests to ensure they're ready for long-term duty in any environment. In our tests we overheat them, chill them, bend them, shock them and drop them so you know that your TUF motherboard is certified for 24/7 reliability!

SLI Support

TUF Z270 Mark 2 includes two PCI Expressslots that support bridging of SLI graphics cards. With 1.5x greater transfer bandwidth versus single-slot configurations, TUF Z270 Mark 2 supports silky-smooth and brilliant multi-monitor immersion.

ASUS SAFESLOT

SafeSlot is the PCIe® slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process to integrate the slot with fortifying metal support, the slot is then firmly anchored to the board through additional solder points.

TUF Components | Certified for tough duty

• TUF Chokes - Certified military-grade TUF chokes offer unbeatable durability in order to maximize the lifespan of your system.
• TUF Capacitors - +110% temperature, tolerance and 1.5X-longer lifespan.

• TUF MOSFETs - Certified military-grade MOSFETs with lower RDS(on)*

TUF ESD Guards 2 - 2X stronger ESD protection for extended component lifespan

ESD Guards 2 protects the TUF Z270 Mark 2 from damaging electrostatic discharge. ESD Guards 2 is tested to levels that are 2x higher than industry standards. We also perform pin-level* testing at 30% higher ESD levels than previous TUF standards. Our stringent tests mean greater component longevity for your TUF Z270!

• USB connectors - On-circuit TVS diodes and capacitor protection are added to surface-mount and dual-inline packages.
• HDMI and DVI protection - Additional on-circuit transient-voltage-suppression diodes protect HDMI and DVI connectivity.
• LAN port - Transient-voltage-suppression diode protection on the LAN circuit, bolstered by an anti-surge LAN connector, increases protection against extreme events, such as lighting strikes.
• Audio connectors - Capacitor protection is included on both front and back audio-output circuits.

TUF LANGuard | Exclusive military-grade LAN protection

The Ethernet connector on the TUF Z270 Mark 2 is protected by TUF LANGuard, a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

HIGH SPEED TRANSFER

With two USB 3.1 Type-A ports for the very fastest USB connections, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps 2x as fast as USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is also completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices.

TUF Z270 Mark 2 features two built-in M.2 connectors — both of which support Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configurations for transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps, automatic application refreshes, and exceptionally fast wake-up from sleep!

Accelerated networking with Turbo LAN

Even the slightest delay can affect performance and that's why TUF Z270 Mark 2 has Turbo LAN. Advanced traffic-shaping technology reduces lag, so everything you do feels faster and smoother. And you don't need to be an expert: Turbo LAN's simple interface means it takes just a few clicks to reduce lag by up to 1.45x!

Intel Optane Memory Ready

Intel® Optane™ memory* is a revolutionary (non-volatile memory) technology supported by TUF Z270 Mark 2. Optane Memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot times and to speed application launches — making everything faster and smoother, so you're more productive than ever!

Outstanding Audio: In and Out

TUF Audio Design makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to chat, watch movies or relax to your favorite music. Onboard physical shielding, professionally engineered design, and premium components result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity.

LED-lit audio shielding

• Specially designed audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation, greatly reducing multi-lateral interference. LED lighting effects — such as Static or Breathing modes — let you inject passion to project your style and personality.

Pop-reducing circuit

• A unique pop-reducing circuit reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs.

Dedicated channel layouts

• Separate layers for left and right channels provide discrete paths that ensure audio quality.

Japanese-made audio capacitors

• Premium capacitors provide warm, natural, immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

3D PRINTING FRIENDLY

Make it your own

ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.

Simply swapped 3D-printed parts

TUF Z270 Mark 1 is made for 3D printing. Your 3D-printed parts such as custom nameplates or M.2 armor are easily swappable using the existing space and mounting holes for a truly individual build.

Custom nameplate - Personalize your build with a custom logo making it unique to you

M.2 armor - Customize your armor with various colors or materials to match your build.

3D-printable accessories

As system parts are visible in custom PC builds, make yours stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.

2-Way SLI HB bridge cover - Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors eATX, ATX and mATX are available.

Fan grill - Add a little extra style to your build.

Cable combs - Keep cables organized with the multi-connector design. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.

INTEL CPU AND CHIPSET FEATURES

Ready for 7th Gen Intel® LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors

TUF Z270 Mark 2 supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel® Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.

Intel® Z270 Chipset

Intel® Z270 is a single-chipset design that supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel® LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z270 provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel® Z270 also supports integrated graphics functions — so you'll always have exceptional graphics performance!

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