Most powerful ASUS Gamer-series ATX-board with SupremeFX, LANGuard, M.2 & SATA Express and highly-durable components.

• LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
• Dual DDR3 3200(O.C­.)support
• SupremeFX – Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard & GameFirst II – Networking that just goes faster
• Sonic Radar ll – Scan and detect to dominate
• M.2 & SATA Express – Top-speed transfers for faster gaming
• Gamer's Guardian – for real-world protection

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

• The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Intel® Z97
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C­.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O­.C.)/2933(O.C­.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O­.C.)/2600(O.C­.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O­.C.)/2133(O.C­.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O­.C.)/1600/1333 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.

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

• Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096×2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560×1600 @ 60 Hz
• Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz
• Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz
• Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4960×2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz

Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *1
4 x PCIe 2.0 x1 *2
Storage
Intel® Z97 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*3
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *4
ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller : *5
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black
LAN
Intel® I218V, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility
Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.0
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2

• Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
• High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output and 104 dB SNR recording input

Audio Feature :

• Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
• DTS Ultra PC II
• 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
• EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality

USB Ports
Intel® Z97 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
Intel® Z97 chipset :
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
2 x USB port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Special Features
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

• Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.

ASUS 5X Protection :

• ASUS DIGI+ VRM – 12 Phase digital power design
• ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Short circuit damage prevention
• ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection
• ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors – 2.5× long lifespan with excellent durability
• ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O – 3× more durable corrosion-resistant coating

ASUS TPU :

• Auto Tuning
• GPU Boost
• TPU switch

ASUS EPU :

• EPU
• EPU switch

ASUS Digital Power Design :

• Industry leading Digital 12 Phase Power Design
• Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design
• CPU Power Utility
• DRAM Power Utility

ASUS Wi-Fi GO!

• Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
• Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems

ASUS Exclusive Features :

• AI Suite 3
• Ai Charger+
• USB Charger+
• Anti-Surge
• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
• USB 3.0 Boost
• Disk Unlocker
• Turbo LAN
• Crystal Sound 2

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :

• Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution

ASUS EZ DIY :

• Precision Tweaker 2
• ASUS O.C. Tuner
• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash 2
• ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• Push Notice

ASUS Q-Design :

• ASUS Q-Shield
• ASUS Q-Code
• ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
• ASUS Q-Slot
• ASUS Q-DIMM
• ASUS Q-Connector

Special Memory O.C. Design
Overclocking Protection :

• ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Media Streamer
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0
Internal I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x SATA Express connector: black, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices
1 x TPM header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1×4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1×4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4×4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1×24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1×8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
Accessories
User's manual
ASUS Q-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 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note
*1 : The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with USB3_E12 and PCIe x1_4. The PCIe x16_3 is default at x1 mode.
*2 : The PCIe x1_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_3. The PCIe x1_2 is default disabled.
*3 : M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATAExpress₁
*4 : These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*5 : These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.