• 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 1.5× greater transfer bandwidth

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!

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!

Specs

• CPU
  • Intel® Socket 1151 for 7th/6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Ce­leron® Processors
  • Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
  • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
• Chipset
  • Intel® Z270
• Memory
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C­.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O­.C.)/3466(O.C­.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O­.C.)/3300(O.C­.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O­.C.)/2800(O.C­.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O­.C.)/2133 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/DVI-D ports
  • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 × 2160 @ 24 Hz
  • Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
• Multi-GPU Support
  • Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
  • Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x2 mode)
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
• Storage
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3*1, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*2
  • Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *3
• LAN
  • Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
  • ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
• Audio
  • Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking

Audio Feature

LED-illuminated design – Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.

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

Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

• USB Ports

ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller

2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, +teal blue, Type-A)

Intel® Z270 Chipset

8 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, +blue, 4 at mid-board)

Intel® Z270 Chipset

6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)

• Special Features

TUF Features:

TUF ENGINE! Power Design

4 +2 Digital Phase Power Design

TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)

Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution

Thermal Radar Core+

Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel

TUF ESD Guards 2

TUF LANGuard

ASUS Exclusive Features

MemOK!

AI Suite 3

Ai Charger

ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

File Transfer
* Cloud GO!
* File Transfer

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Q-DIMM

ASUS Q-Connector

Overclocking Protection

ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Turbo APP

M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)

• Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x DVI-D
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
• 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 M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 × 4 -pin)
  • 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 × 4 -pin)
  • 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  • 1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 × 14–1 pin TPM connector
  • 1 x System panel connector
  • 1 x COM port header
• 1 x AIO PUMP Header
• Accessories
  • User's manual
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
  • 1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
  • 1 x TUF Certification card(s)
  • 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region)
  • 1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)(white)
  • 1 x SCD
• BIOS
  • 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS,
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Operating System
  • Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Windows® 8.1 64-bit *4
  • Windows® 7 32-bit *4
  • Windows® 7 64-bit *4
• Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor
  • 12.0 inch x 9.2 inch ( 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm )
• Note
  • 1.When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA₁ port cannot be used.
  • 2.These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
  • 3.Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
  • 4.Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors