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Internal I/O Ports
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM header
1 x LPT header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM header
1 x LPT header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Compatible Model
ASUS Intel 400 series, AMD B550 series and later models with 14-1 pin Thunderbolt header
*Refer to the following link for an up-to-date list of compatible models:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboard-Accessories/ThunderboltEX-3-TR/HelpDesk_Manual/
*Refer to the following link for an up-to-date list of compatible models:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboard-Accessories/ThunderboltEX-3-TR/HelpDesk_Manual/
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Dimensions
4.6 inch x 7.1 inch (11.77 cm*18.05 cm)
LAN
Realtek® 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)
VGA
Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution 7680 x 4320@60Hz*
* Max resolution support will depend on your VGA source
* Max resolution support will depend on your VGA source
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
Special Features
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- GPU Boost
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- GPU Boost
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Accessories
2 x mini DisplayPort cables (links graphics output from motherboard’s or discrete graphics card’s DisplayPort to the mini DisplayPort IN port on the ThunderboltEX 3-TR card)
1 x USB 2.0 cable
1 x 14-1 pin Thunderbolt header cable
1 x User manual
1 x Support DVD with Thunderbolt™ driver
1 x USB 2.0 cable
1 x 14-1 pin Thunderbolt header cable
1 x User manual
1 x Support DVD with Thunderbolt™ driver
User´s manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Audio
Realtek ALC887/897 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2
- Supports : Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
- Supports : Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Support Disc
Thunderbolt™ 3 driver inside
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-Virus Software (OEM Version)
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-Virus Software (OEM Version)
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x D-Sub
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x D-Sub
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
External Connectors
2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 USB Type-C® ports
- up to 40Gbps for Thunderbolt devices
- The Type-C_1 supports up to 20V/5A, 100W quick charge feature, Type-C_2 support up to 9V/3A, 27W quick charge feature.
2 x mini DisplayPort IN ports
1 x 6-pin PCIe power connector for quick charge function
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x 14-1 pin Thunderbolt header
- up to 40Gbps for Thunderbolt devices
- The Type-C_1 supports up to 20V/5A, 100W quick charge feature, Type-C_2 support up to 9V/3A, 27W quick charge feature.
2 x mini DisplayPort IN ports
1 x 6-pin PCIe power connector for quick charge function
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x 14-1 pin Thunderbolt header
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, 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
Chipset
Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 JHL7540 Controller
Intel® H81
USB Ports
Intel® H81 chipset :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Intel® H81 chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Intel® H81 chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
CPU
Intel® Socket 1150 for 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
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
Form Factor
uATX Form Factor
7.5 inch x 7.0 inch ( 19 cm x 17.7 cm )
7.5 inch x 7.0 inch ( 19 cm x 17.7 cm )
Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 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).
* Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 Mhz.
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).
* Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 Mhz.
Storage
Intel® H81 chipset :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow,
2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), dark brown,
Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *1
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow,
2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), dark brown,
Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *1
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Note
*1-1:Due to the limitation of the Intel® H81 chipset, Intel® Rapid Start Technology can be configured only from the BIOS Setup program.
*1-2:These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*2:Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
*1-2:These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*2:Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
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