Z97-K

    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.

    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

    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.)/2250(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.

    * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

    Graphic

    Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support

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

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

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

    - Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 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

    Multi-GPU Support

    Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

    Expansion Slots

    1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, gray)

    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black) *1

    2 x PCIe 2.0 x1

    2 x PCI

    Storage

    Intel® Z97 chipset :

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

    6 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 *3

    LAN

    Realtek® 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring Turbo LAN

    Audio

    Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2*4

    - Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking

    Audio Feature :

    - 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

    USB Ports

    Intel® Z97 chipset :

    6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)

    Intel® Z97 chipset :

    8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)

    Special Features

    ASUS 5X Protection :

    - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 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 - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability

    - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating

    ASUS EPU :

    - EPU

    ASUS Exclusive Features :

    - TurboV EVO

    - GPU Boost

    - AI Suite 3

    - Ai Charger

    - Anti-Surge

    - USB 3.0 Boost

    - Disk Unlocker

    - Turbo LAN

    - Crystal Sound 2

    Interactive HomeCloud

    - Media Streamer

    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :

    - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink

    - ASUS Fan Xpert 3

    ASUS EZ DIY :

    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

    - ASUS EZ Flash 2

    - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

    - Push Notice

    ASUS Q-Design :

    - ASUS Q-Slot

    Operating System Support

    Windows® 8.1

    Windows® 8

    Windows® 7

    Back I/O Ports

    1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)

    1 x PS/2 mouse (green)

    1 x DVI-D

    1 x D-Sub

    1 x HDMI

    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)

    4 x USB 3.0 (blue)

    2 x USB 2.0

    3 x Audio jack(s)

    Internal I/O Ports

    1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)

    3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)

    1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices

    1 x TPM header

    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)

    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

    1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)

    2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)

    1 x S/PDIF out header(s)

    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)

    1 x System panel(s)

    1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)

    1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

    Accessories

    User's manual

    I/O Shield

    2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

    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, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, 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 8.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm )

    Note

    *1: The PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2 slots share bandwidth with PCIe x16_2. The PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x2 mode as default. Please check BIOS for more configuration.

    *2: M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5 & SATA6G_6 ports.

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

    *4: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.

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