Most powerful Z97 mini-ITX board with full-scale power, discrete audio and fastest connectivity

Features…

• LGA 1150 socket for the 4th-, new 4th- and 5th-generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5, i7, Pentium® and Celeron® processors
• Intel® Z97 Express chipset with M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) support
• Impact Power II – Hardcore power delivery with premium components
• Intel Ethernet + LANGuard + GameFirst III – Game networking taken to the next level
• SupremeFX Impact II + Sonic Radar II – New and improved audio that’s beyond compare
• mPCIe Combo IV and KeyBot – Fast Wi-Fi and M.2 connectivity, plus instant keyboard upgrade
• USB UEFI BIOS and Secure Erase – Award-winning simplicity and factory-fresh conditioning for superb performance
• ROG gives you more – A ready-made gamer's toolkit.

Designed and tested for the best compatibility
Case and CPU-cooler compatibility is extremely important for mini-ITX gamers and enthusiasts. That's why ROG has performed hundreds of tests and modifications to perfect Maximus VII Impact's layout to ensure maximum compatibility with both mini-ITX chassis designs and CPU coolers.

Hardcore power delivery with premium components
Maximus VII Impact's completely-digital power architecture is engineered with premium components to provide total control over the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulators (FIVR) found in the latest Intel® processors. Dynamic speed adjustments and intricate manual controls let you the push the processor and memory further than ever — and that means the highest stability and precision!

More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences!
Maximus VII Impact features the very latest Intel® Ethernet 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!

Blade of sound adds striking audio
ROG knows the importance of flawless audio – pristine effects and full-range soundtracks make the game. This devotion to the best audio is applied to all our Maximus VII boards, including mini-ITX and micro-ATX (mATX) models. Cutting-edge isolation technologies minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and exceptionally premium components deliver best-in-class audio. The original SupremeFX Impact was acclaimed by both our customers and the media — and SupremeFX Impact II employs even finer components and superbly clever software innovations for gaming and multimedia experiences beyond compare!

Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 *1
1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 *2

Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
3 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
1 x Q-Code LED
1 x Sonic SoundStage button
1 x KeyBot button

Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM connector(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) *9
1×8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1×24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)*10
1 x System panel(s)
10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x LN2 Mode header(s)*9
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x mPCIe Combo IV connector(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x Impact CoolHub connector(s)
1 x SupremeFX Impact II connector(s)

CPU
Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Ce­leron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 3300(O.C­.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O­.C.)/3000(O.C­.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O­.C.)/2666(O.C­.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O­.C.)/2400(O.C­.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O­.C.)/2000(O.C­.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O­.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPor­t ports

• Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096×2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560×1600 @ 60 Hz
• Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096×2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz

Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

Storage
Intel® Z97 chipset :
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red,
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *3
PCI Express gen 3.0 : *1
1 x M.2 Socket 3 on mPCIe Combo IV expansion card(s), black, *4
Support M.2 Type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 SSD card (up to 110mm in length), support PCI express 3.0 x4 standard

LAN
Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring GAMEFIRST III
Intel® LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard

Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac*5
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility

Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.0

Audio
ROG SupremeFX Impact II 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *6

• Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

Audio Feature :

• SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
• ELNA premium audio capacitors
• Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
• DTS Connect
• Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• Sonic SoundStage
• Sonic SenseAmp
• Sonic Studio
• Sonic Radar II

USB Ports
Intel® Z97 chipset : *7
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z97 chipset : *8
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)

Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7

Accessories
User's manual
1 x ASUS Q-Cable
1 x SupremeFX Impact II audio card(s)
1 x Optional 4-in-1 washers for CPU cooler backplate
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1×12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
1 x mPCIe Combo IV card(s) with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0 module
1 x Impact CoolHub card(s)

Form Factor
Mini ITX Form Factor
6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )