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CPU

Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

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

** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Intel® for 7th/6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors,Supports Intel® 14nm 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

LAN

Intel® I219-LM , 1 x Gigabit LAN,Intel® I210-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s),ASUS Turbo LAN Utility,Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance

Chipset

Z590
Intel® Z270

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage Protection

- SafeSlot Core+

- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- Q-DIMM

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- Flexible M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- ProCool

AURA Sync

- AURA RGB headers

- Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.,- SafeSlot,CPU Installation Tool,- Three-step simplicity and safety,Performance Optimization :,- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control,M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2),- ASUS Fan Xpert 4,- Industry leading Digital 8 + 4 + 2 Phase Power Design,Key Express,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology,- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance,- Crystal Sound 3,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED),- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS,5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5,Gamer´s Guardian:,- Turbo LAN,Turbo App,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback®,- AI Suite 3,- USB BIOS Flashback®,ASUS TPU :,ASUS Digital Power Design :,- Ai Charger,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface,- ASUS Q-Code,- Auto Tuning,- GPU Boost,ASUS EPU :,- EPU,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- MemOK!,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution,ASUS EZ DIY :,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,- ASUS Q-Connector

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x I/O Shield

1 x M.2 Rubber Package

2 x M.2 SSD screw packages

Installation Media

1 x Support DVD

Documentation

1 x User manual

1 x Q-Connector,1 x 2-Way SLI bridge(s),1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm),2 x M.2 Screw Package,1 x CPU installation tool,1 x Supporting DVD,1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s),User´s manual,ASUS Q-Shield,1 x COM port cable(s),6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s),1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module(s)

Memory

5133(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

OptiMem II

* 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.

* 11th Gen Intel® processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.

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

Graphics

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

** Intel® 11th & 10th Gen processors support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

*** Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

Expansion Slots

Intel® 11th & 10th Gen Processors*

1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot

- Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes

- Intel® 10th Gen processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes

Intel® Z590 Chipset

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

* Supports PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.

1 x PCIe x4 (max at x4 mode),4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single at x16, dual at x16/x16 mode, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode or quad x8/x8/x8/x8 mode)

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology *7,Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology *7,Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology *7,Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology *7

Audio

Realtek ALC897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

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

- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback

Audio Features

- Audio Shielding

- Rear optical S/PDIF out port

- Premium Japanese audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

Realtek® S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input(Line-in),- DTS Headphone:X,Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity,- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality,- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference,- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs,- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality,- DTS Connect,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming,Audio Feature :,- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

Storage

Intel® 11th Gen Processors

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110

- Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs

Intel® Z590 Chipset

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*

M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. Intel® SSDs installed in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH-attached slots.

To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.

* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used.

1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2,1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*3,2 x U.2 connector*3,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*2,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *5,Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*4,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)


1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports*

* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x V-M.2 slot (Key E)

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port

5 x Audio jacks

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

USB Ports

Intel® Z270 Chipset :,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s),2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM),ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :,6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board),6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

3 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers

2 x AURA RGB headers

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)

1 x 20-5pin System Panel header

1 x Thunderbolt™ header

Note

*1 HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update.
*2 The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 ports. When using M.2 PCIe devices in X2 mode, SATA_56 ports will not be disabled.When using M.2 PCIe devices in X4 mode, SATA_56 ports will be disabled.
*3 The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with U.2_2 connector and SATA6G_1 port. When using M.2_2 socket with PCIe bandwidth, SATA6G_1 port will not be disabled and U.2_2 connector will be disabled. When using M.2_2 socket with SATA bandwidth, SATA6G_1 port and U.2_2 connector will be disabled. When using U.2_2 connector, SATA6G_1 port will not be disabled and M.2_2 connector will be disabled.
*4 These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*5 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.
*6 Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors
*7 Actual number of Multi-graphic supported differs per Vendors’ Graphic cards. Please check with Vendor beforehand.

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- AURA Sync

AI Suite 3

- Performance And Power Saving Utility

TurboV EVO

EPU

DIGI+ VRM

Fan Xpert 4

- EZ update

ASUS CPU-Z

AI Charger

DAEMON Tools

Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)

WinRAR

UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS

192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI 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.

Internal I/O Ports

3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (),1 x AIO_PUMP connector,2 x U.2 connector,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector,1 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s),2 x M.2 Socket 3,1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector,1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x COM port header,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x EZ XMP switch,1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector,1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_1 Power connector(s),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin),6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP),1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector),1 x MemOK! button(s),1 x Power-on button(s)

Back I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A,,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-CTM,1 x USB BIOS Flashback® Button(s),4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1,1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI,2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),4 x USB 2.0,1 x Optical S/PDIF out

Graphic

- Supports HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 / 24Hz*1,- Supports High Dynamic Range(HDR),Wide Color Gamut(Rec.2020),HDCP 2.2,- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 24Hz / 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz,Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support,Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously,DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays,Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™,Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports,Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)

Operating System

Windows 10 64bit
Windows® 8.1 64-bit *6,Windows® 7 64-bit *6

Form Factor

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