Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice.    

CPU    LGA1151 socket for 7th & 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors

    Supports 14nm CPU

    Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

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

Chipset    Intel® Z270 Chipset

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)

    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for details.

Expansion Slots    2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

    1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices)

    4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

VGA    Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support

    Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D ports

    Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. resolution 4096 x 2304@24Hz

    Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz

    Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz

    Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™

    Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

    Maximum shared memory of 1024MB

    * DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

Multi-GPU support    Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIex16 graphics card)

    Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Storage    Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support*

     - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)**

     - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)***

     - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

     - Ready for Intel® Optane Memory****

     - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*****

    * Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages.

    ** The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.

    *** The M.2_2 socket shares SATA_56 ports when use M.2 PCIE mode device in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to use M.2 PCIE devices in X4 mode.

    **** Intel® Optane Technology 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.

    ***** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.

LAN    Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance

    Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)

    ASUS LAN Guard

    ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

Audio    Realtek® S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3

     - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance

     - Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

     - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

     - Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference

     - EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality

     - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers

     - Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio outputs

     - Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

     - High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) & 113dB SNR input (Line-in) support

     - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*

     - DTS® Headphone:X™

     - DTS® Connect

     - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC)

     - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

     *Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio

USB    Intel® Z270 Express Chipset

     - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel, blue)

     - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports @mid-board)

    Asmedia® USB 3.1 controller - supports 3A power output

     - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type-A)

     - 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type-C)

ASUS Exclusive Features    <Superb Performance>

    OC Design: ASUS PRO Clock Technology

     - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance.

    5-Way Optimization

     - Whole system optimization with a single click! Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages.

    DIGI+ Power Control

    -CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design

    -iGPU Power: Digital 2-phase power design

    TPU

     - Auto Tuning, GPU Boost

    EPU

     - EPU

    Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control

    Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for selected applications.

    UEFI BIOS

    CrashFree BIOS 3

    EZ Flash 3

    EZ Tuning Wizard

    GPU Post

    S.M.A.R.T.

    Secure Erase

    Special Memory O.C. Design

     -  Superb memory O.C. capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect

    <Connectivity>

    32Gb/s M.2 onboard - PCIe 3.0 x4

    Intel® Thunderbolt 3 Support

     - Blistering-fast 40Gb/s data transfers upgrades with ThunderboltEX 3 Card.

    <EZ Management>

    File Transfer

    - Cloud GO!

    - File Transfer

    PC Cleaner

    - Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files

    <Gaming>

    AURA

     - Bright up your Build

    3D Printing Support

     - Make it your own. The new era of PC customization

    Turbo LAN

     - Fast and smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags

    Turbo APP

     - Tailored app performance, network priority and audio configuration for your needs

    <EZ DIY>

        CPU Installation Tool

     - Three-step simplicity and safety

    Q-Design

     - ASUS Q-Shield

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

     - ASUS Q-Slot

     - ASUS Q-DIMM

     - ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Special Features    Special Features:

     ASUS SafeSlot - Protect your graphics card Investment

     ASUS 5X Protection III

     - ASUS SafeSlot Core - Fortified PCIe with solid soldering

     - ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!

     - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design

     - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8+2 Phase digital power design

     - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection: Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection

     - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!

     - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection

     - AI Suite 3

     - Ai Charger

     - MemOK!

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution    Quiet Thermal Design:

     - ASUS Fan Xpert 4

     - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features    Precision Tweaker 2:

     - CPU Core/Cache Voltage: Adjustable CPU Core/Cache Voltage at 0.005V increment

     - CPU Graphics Voltage: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment  

     - CPU VCCIO Voltage: Adjustable CPU VCCIO Voltage at 0.0125V increment

     - CPU System Agent Voltage: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.0125V increment

     - DRAM Voltage: 152-step Memory voltage control

     - PCH Core Voltage: 110-step Chipset voltage control

    SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)

     - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 500MHz at 0.01MHz increment

    Overclocking Protection:

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

Back Panel I/O Ports    1 x DisplayPort

    1 x HDMI port

    1 x DVI-D

    1 x Optical S/PDIF out

    1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port

    1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A)

    1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C)

    4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)

    8-channel Audio I/O ports

Internal I/O Connectors    1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)

    3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports

    1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices, PCIE mode)

    1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices, PCIE & SATA mode)

    6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)

    1 x CPU Fan header (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support

    1 x CPU OPT Fan header (4-pin)

    1 x AIO Pump header (4-pin)

    1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin)

    2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control with auto detection support

    1 x Aura RGB Strip header

    2 x 3D Mount screw ports

    1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

    1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support

    1 x TPM connector

    1 x COM connector

    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

    1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

    1 x System Panel(Q-Connector)

    1 x MemOK! button

    1 x Power-on button

    1 x CPU OV jumper

    1 x Clear CMOS header

    1 x Thermal Sensor header

    1 x EZ XMP switch

    1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector

BIOS     "128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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."

Manageability    WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories    3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

    1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)

    1 x ASUS Q-Shield

    1 x Q-connector

    1 x M.2 screw package

    1 x CPU Installation Tool

    1 x user's manual

Support DVD    Drivers

    ASUS Utilities

    EZ Update

    Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Operating System Support    Windows® 10 64-bit

    Windows® 8.1 64-bit*

    Windows® 7*

    *Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors

Form Factor    ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)