All stock codes associated to this product
Z170PROGAMING/AURA, Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA, 3370732
ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura Gaming
Motherboard
Asus Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA The world's first
3D-printing-friendly motherboard with patent-pending mounting
design
Features
- LGA1151 socket for 6th-generation Intel Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3,
Pentium and Celeron processors
- Dual DDR4 3466 (OC) support
- True gaming aesthetics: 3D-printing friendly and Aura RGB lighting
- Easy and stable overclocking: Pro Clock technology, 5-Way Optimization and
2nd-generation T-Topology
- SupremeFX: Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
- Sonic Radar ll: Scan and detect your enemies to dominate
- Top-speed protected networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and
GameFirst IV
- RAMCache: Speed up your game loads
- Ultra-speedy transfers for faster gaming: USB 3.1 Type-A/C &M.2
- Gamer's Guardian: SafeSlot, highly-durable components and smart DIY
features
Overview
CUSTOMIZE YOUR WAY
As a gamer, you crave to be first - and Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura is the world's
first 3D printing-friendly motherboard, with a patent-pending mounting design
that enables easy mounting of your own 3D-printed parts! Create color-matched
custom nameplates, and then illuminate your passion with Aura, the
ASUS-exclusive LED-illumination technology that lights up an endless spectrum of
color combinations, plus loads of fun effects. Customizable. Colorful.
Commanding. Create your own vision, with Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura.
3D PRINTING FRIENDLY
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura is the world's first motherboard with a 3D
printing-friendly design. Our patent-pending mounting design gives you the
exclusive freedom to mount 3D-printed parts with M.2 nuts*. You can download,
design and print your own 3D parts and then integrate them seamlessly into your
Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura build. Create and print personalized nameplates to brand
your rig, or design your own protection armor or cable-management solution -
it's up to you. And because you're printing your own custom 3D parts, it's easy
to create perfect color-matched aesthetics every time!
* Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura gives you the freedom to customize your rig with a
3D-printed nameplate to occupy an empty M.2 socket.
AURA LIGHTING CONTROL
LIGHT UP AS EASY AS RGB
Customize your own favorite LED effects with Aura, the intuitive
lighting-control software, to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build
via the motherboard's powerful built-in RGB LEDs! Fire up Aura and then enjoy
the creative freedom of 12 different lighting schemes. You're even able to
customize the frequency and direction, and sync your lighting style with the
ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable gear.
- Static
- Breathing
- Strobing
- Color Cycle
- Rainbow
- Comet
- Flash and Dash
- Wave
- Glowing Yo Yo
- Starry Night
- Music Effect
- CPU temperature
FLAWLESS AUDIO THAT MAKES YOU PART OF THE GAME!
Be the best on the battlefield with Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura's truly immersive
SupremeFX audio and experience sound so alive with realism that it hands you the
vital competitive edge needed to win. With near-lossless delivery and exclusive
Sonic Radar II technology to pinpoint battlefield enemies before they spot you,
SupremeFX sounds stupendous and puts both your ears and frags in front of
everyone else!
SupremeFX
SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND
ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX technology delivers high-fidelity, near-lossless
audio no matter how frantic your game becomes. The purity and stability of the
remarkable 115dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is assured, with a shielded design,
electromagnetic-interference (EMI) cover and voltage-protected 5V power supply.
Supreme FX's superior components, including the trusted Realtek ALC1150 codec,
maximize acoustic performance and eliminate interference so you hear only the
very best from your gaming headset or speakers!
- Illuminated red line shielding - Banish analog
interference and enjoy eye-catching, customizable lighting effects.
- EMI cover - Effective shielding against electromagnetic
interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best quality.
- 300 Ohms-headphone amplifier - Drive some of the very
best headphones available for exceptional gaming-audio and music-listening
experiences.
- Premium Nichicon audio capacitors - Fine-quality
Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound.
SONIC RADAR II
SCAN AND DETECT TO DOMINATE!
Sonic Radar II displays a stealthy overlay that shows what your opponents and
teammates are up to on the battlefield, all managed via a simple control panel
and customizable game list. See the direction and origin of key in-game sounds,
and practice your enemy-pinpointing skill, plus Audio Enhancement technology
clarifies every last sound - so you hear the distant sound of enemy footsteps
and become the hunter, not the hunted!
TOP-SPEED PROTECTED NETWORKING
Loaded with the best networking tech, including high-speed Intel Gigabit
Ethernet and ASUS-exclusive LANGuard and GameFirst IV, your connections are
faster and safer to stay ahead of the pack!
INTEL GIGABIT ETHERNET
MORE THROUGHPUT, LESS CPU USAGE AND GREAT GAMING EXPERIENCES
Featuring the very latest Intel Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming
- always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead
and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly
reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your
gameplay.
LANGUARD
PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT. BEST SURGE PROTECTION
Signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting ensure a more
reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and
surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9X-greater tolerance to static
electricity and 2.5X-greater protection (up to 15KV) against surges.
- 1.9X HIGHER - STACTIC-ELECTRICITY TOLERANCE
- 2.5X-GREATER - SURGE TOLERANCE
GAMEFIRST
TEAM UP TO BANISH LAG
GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming -
and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team all your networks for maximum
bandwidth and the smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent
mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure
that every game is optimized for the best performance.
MULTI-GATE TEAMING
Team all your network gateways for maximum bandwidth and assign connections
to every application for the smoothest-ever gameplay.
PERFORMANCE LEVEL UP
Packed with ASUS-exclusive Pro Clock technology, second-generation ASUS
T-Topology, AI Suite 3 and RAMCache to unleash the full potential of your gaming
performance.
GO FASTER WITH PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel
processors that extends overclocked base clock frequencies up to 400MHz*. This
custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), to
enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control - providing an exciting new
way to boost performance to extreme heights.
Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock :
- Reduced boot up time
- Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks
- Increased stability under heavy overclocking
* BCLK overclocking range will vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling,
motherboard support and tuning options.
DDR4 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Second-generation ASUS T-Topology enables DDR4 memory overclocking to reach
new heights: over DDR4-3466MHz with all memory slots populated. Featuring a
customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, our
second-generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned signal transfer for improved
memory stability and compatibility.
ONE-STOP PERFORMANCE-OPTIMIZATION PANEL
AI Suite 3 is an exclusive ASUS dashboard-style control panel that lets you
fine-tune almost every aspect of your Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura-based system for the
best balance between performance, stability and efficiency - all via a simple
and intuitive interface.
5-Way Optimization
Dynamically adjusts ASUS TPU (Turbo Processing Unit), EPU (Energy Processing
Unit) and Digi + voltage-regulator module (VRM), Fan Expert 3 and Turbo
App technologist for precision-enhanced performance anf efficiency, and with all
the signal click.
Fan Expert 3
Via five 4/3 pin (PWM/DC) combo fan connectors and five onboard thermal
sensors, Fan Expert # make sure every fan achieves the best balance of coling
perfoemance in low noise. Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura also have a fan
extention (EXT ) header for quick-and-easy fan upgrades.
GPU Boost
Exclusive ASUS GPU Boost technology lets you accelerate Z170 Pro
Gaming/Aura's integrated GPU (iGPU) for extreme graphics performabce
safety and easily via a user-friendly-interface-Its a free iGPU
level-up!
USB 3.1 Boost
An exclusive utility that automatically accelerates USB 3.1 for sequential
read/writespeed of up to 854.6/863.9 MB/s.
* It requires to update USB 3.1 Boost to V1.08.02 or later version.
AWARD-WINNING BIOS DESIGN
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to
make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned
overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way. In EZ Mode you
can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to Advanced Mode to set up
favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified or
make notes in Quick Notes.
CrashFree BIOS 3
Never again worry about corrupted BIOS, as CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore
a PC to working order - even when it won't boot!
EZ Flash 3
Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.
RAMCACHE
SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS
Uniquely-intelligent technology that effectively caches an entire storage
device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to
work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to
boost game-load times to stratospheric levels!
GAMER’S GUARDIAN FOR REAL-WORLD PROTECTION
Protect your back in the game and let Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura protect all sides
in the real world! Motherboard self-protection with loads of brilliant defenses,
including our unique smart DIY features ensures long-term gaming is in your
future.
PATENT PENDING SAFESLOT
PROTECT YOUR GRAPHICS CARD INVESTMENT
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 injection-molding process integrates the slot with the fortifying metal
for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB
through additional solder points.
Digi+ VRM
Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the
industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all
times!
DRAM
overcurrent protection All connection ports and DRAM are protected against
overcurrent and short-circuit damage by onboard resettable fuses, extending your
motherboard's life.
Highly durable components
Fine-quality, super-tough components are our watchwords. We fit only superior
chokes, plus durable capacitors engineered to resist extreme temperature
variations of between -55? and 105? -110% better than the industry standard.
Stainless steel back I/O
Crafted from chromium-plated, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the
input/output (I/O) panel is three times longer than ordinary panels!
Q-shield
0pain! Protect your hands from nicks and cuts.
Q-Slot
1clip to swap or secure your graphics card.
Q-DIMM
1-sided clips mean handling memory modules is a cinch - super simple and
super secure.
CPU installation tool
1-layer protection from socket-pin damage.
Q-LED
4LEDs indicate problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device
for quick diagnosis.
ESD GUARDS
2X-GREATER ESD PROTECTION FOR EXTENDED COMPONENT LIFESPAN
ASUS ESD Guards actively protect against sudden electrostatic discharge
(ESD), meaning the components will last much longer - and you get protection
that's up to twice as resilient as industry standards!
BEYOND VR READY
Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura isn’t just VR Ready - it goes way beyond! The ASUS
Beyond VR Ready marque means that Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura has been tested with
loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and
entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you’ve taken off the
headset. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your
dream system with total confidence.
BUILT FOR GAMING Z170
Pro Gaming/Aura is built for play, shaped by professional gamers and tested
for gaming perfection - strong enough storm through the industry’s most
punishing labs workouts. We engineer and test for the finest quality, longevity,
performance, stability and compatibility. Our world-class engineers are
themselves
avid gamers, and combine their own passion with the skills and demands of some
of the planet's best players to create innovative gaming features everyone will
crave. With Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura you do more than just play - you'll experience
gaming on the edge of reality.
THE POWER OF INTEL!
Intel Z170 Chipset
Intel Z170 is a single-chipset design that supports 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, Z170 provides a maximum of ten
USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, 32Gbit/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed
support for faster data retrieval. Intel Z170 also supports integrated-graphics
(iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics
performance.
Ready for 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core
i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
This motherboard supports 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 for
great graphics performance.
Specifications
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CPU |
Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core
i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors |
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Supports Intel 14 nm CPU |
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Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
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* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
types. |
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* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support
list |
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Chipset |
Intel Z170 |
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Memory |
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4
3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133
MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory |
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Dual Channel Memory Architecture |
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Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. |
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Graphic |
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
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Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/DVI-D/DisplayPort ports
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- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600
@ 60 Hz |
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- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60
Hz |
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- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60
Hz |
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- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
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Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB |
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Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology,
Insider |
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Multi-GPU Support |
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology |
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Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology |
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Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology |
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Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology |
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Expansion Slots |
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
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1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) |
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3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 |
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Storage |
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Intel Z170 chipset |
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
support (both SATA &PCIE mode)*1 |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), |
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Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 |
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Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports |
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Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*2 |
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LAN |
Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring GAMEFIRST
IV |
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Anti-surge LANGuard |
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Audio |
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
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- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-recording, Front Panel
Jack-retasking |
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- High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output |
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Audio Feature |
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology |
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- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel |
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- Sonic Radar II |
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USB Ports |
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ASMedia USB 3.1 controller |
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, red,
Type-A) |
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ASMedia USB 3.1 controller |
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, , USB Type-CTM,
Reversible) |
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Intel Z170 chipset |
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at
mid-board) |
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Intel Z170 chipset |
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at
mid-board) |
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Special Features |
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ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent
Processors 5 |
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+
VRM, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App |
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Gamer's Guardian |
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0
ports |
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- DRAM Overcurrent Protection |
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- Stainless Steel Back I/O |
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- Highly Durable Components |
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- DIGI+ VRM |
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ASUS TPU |
- Auto Tuning |
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- TurboV |
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- GPU Boost |
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ASUS EPU |
- EPU |
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ASUS Exclusive Features |
- AI Suite 3 |
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- Ai Charger+ |
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- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
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- USB 3.1 Boost |
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- Disk Unlocker |
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ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution |
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution |
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ASUS EZ DIY |
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3 |
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- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
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- ASUS EZ Flash 3 |
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- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode |
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- Push Notice |
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ASUS Q-Design |
- ASUS Q-Shield |
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- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) |
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- ASUS Q-Slot |
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- ASUS Q-DIMM |
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Gaming Aesthetics |
- 3D printing friendly |
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- AURA-RGB Lighting |
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Media Streamer |
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RAMCache |
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Operating System Support |
Windows 10 , 64bit |
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Windows 8.1 , 64bit |
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Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit |
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Back I/O Ports |
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) |
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1 x DVI |
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1 x D-Sub |
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1 x DisplayPort |
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1 x HDMI |
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1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) |
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1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A |
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1 x USB 3.1 USB Type-CTM |
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4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
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2 x USB 2.0 |
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1 x Optical S/PDIF out |
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5 x Audio jack(s) |
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Internal I/O Ports |
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1
port(s) (19-pin) |
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3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0
port(s) |
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1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support (Supports both SATA &PCIE SSD) |
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1 x COM port(s) connector(s) |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) |
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1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) |
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1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) |
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3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin) |
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1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) |
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1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) |
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1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) |
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1 x System panel(s) |
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1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) |
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1 x CPU OV |
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
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1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector |
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1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s) |
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1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector |
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Accessories |
User's manual |
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I/O Shield |
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) |
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1 x M.2 Screw Package |
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1 x pack of cable tie |
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1 x CPU installation tool |
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1 x Supporting DVD |
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1 x SLI bridge(s) |
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1 x 12 in 1 Cable Label (s) |
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1 x 3D printing mount package |
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BIOS |
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0 ACPI
5.0, Multi-language BIOS, |
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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 |
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Manageability |
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE |
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Support Disc |
Drivers |
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ASUS Utilities |
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ASUS EZ Update |
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Anti-virus software (OEM version) |
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Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor |
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12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
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Note |
*1:When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be
disabled. |
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*2:These functions will work depending on the CPU
installed. |
