SoftHub

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

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.) / 2500(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

Graphics:

- Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
- Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort 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
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 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)
- 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1

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)
- 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
- ASMedia PCIe SATA controller: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), blackwith M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)

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
- 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, black, 4 at mid-board)
- ASMedia USB 3.1 controller : 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, teal blue)

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)
- 2 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)
- 2 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