- CPU
  
Intel Socket 2011-v3 Core i7 Processors 
* The Intel Turbo Boost Max 
  Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types
Supports Intel 14 nm 
  CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 
* Refer to 
  www.asus.com for CPU support list
 
  - Chipset
  
Intel X99
 
  - Memory
  
8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 
  3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, 
  Un-buffered Memory 
Quad Channel Memory Architecture 
Supports Intel 
  Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the 
  physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to 
  www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors 
  Lists).
 
  - Multi-GPU Support
  
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology 
Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI 
  Technology 
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology 
Supports AMD 
  3-Way CrossFireX Technology 
 
  - Expansion Slots
  
40-Lane CPU-
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, 
  x16/x16/x8) *1
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 
28-Lane 
  CPU-
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 ( x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x4) 
  *1
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 
 
  - Storage
  
New Intel Core i7 Processors : 
1 x M.2 Socket 3, 
  with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE 
  SSD only)*1
Intel X99 chipset : 
1 x SATA 
  Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
8 x SATA 6Gb/s 
  port(s)*2, 
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Rapid Storage 
  Technology 14 support*2
Supports Intel Smart Response 
  Technology*3
 
  - LAN
  
Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the 
  Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Gigabit 
  Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) 
  appliance
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
ASUS LAN Guard
 
  - Audio
  
Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal 
  Sound 3
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel 
  Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out 
  at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
Audio Feature 
  :
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- DTS 
  Connect
- 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
- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to 
  ensure consistent performance
Separate layer for left and right track, 
  ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
 
  - USB Ports
  
Intel X99 chipset : 
5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at 
  back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
Intel X99 chipset : 
8 x 
  USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 
  3.1 controller : 
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, 
  0 at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.0 controller : 
3 x USB 
  3.0/2.0 port(s) (3 at back panel, )
 
  - Special Features
  
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 
  5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan 
  Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App
ASUS 5X Protection II :
- 
  ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - 
  World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Phase 
  digital power design
- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage 
  from short circuits
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X 
  corrosion-resistance for greater durability
ASUS EPU 
  :
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote 
  GO!
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- M.2 & SATA 
  Express
- Anti-Surge
- USB 3.1 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo 
  LAN
- Crystal Sound 3
- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
- Mobo 
  Connect
- PC Cleaner
Remote Entertainment
- Media 
  Streamer
- HyStream
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- 
  Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 
  4
ASUS EZ DIY :
- DirectKey
- Precision Tweaker 
  2
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 
- ASUS EZ Flash 3 
- ASUS MyLogo 2 
- 
  ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
- Push 
  Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED 
  (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM 
- ASUS 
  Q-Connector
Special Memory O.C. Design
Media 
  Streamer
AURA: RGB Lighting Control
 
  - Operating System Support
  
Windows 10 , 64bit
Windows 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
Windows 7 , 
  32bit/64bit 
 
  - Back I/O Ports
  
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x 
  USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
4 x USB 2.0 
1 x Optical 
  S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
 
  - Internal I/O Ports
  
1 x AAFP connector
2 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: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s 
  ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage 
  devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
1 x TPM connector(s) 
8 x SATA 
  6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan 
  connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 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 4-pin ATX 12V 
  Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 
  (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! 
  button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x CPU/DRAM overvoltage 
  jumper(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) 
  connector
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x COM port header
1 x High 
  AMP Fan header (4-pin)
 
  - Accessories
  
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
1 x 2-Way SLI bridge(s)
4 x SATA 
  6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x 
  Q-connector(s) (1 in 1) 
 
  - BIOS
  
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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.
 
  - Manageability
  
WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
 
  - Support Disc
  
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update 
Anti-virus software (OEM 
  version)
 
  - Form Factor
  
ATX Form Factor 
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) 
 
  - Note
  
*1 The PCIe x16_3 shares bandwidth with M.2.
*2 Due to chipset 
  behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports do not support IRST including RAID 
  configuration.
*3 These functions will work depending on the CPU 
  installed.