Intel® Socket 1151For Xeon^® E-2200/E-2100 family9th / 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors,* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.,Intel® Socket 1151for 9^th / 8^th 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).,4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC Memory,Dual Channel Memory Architecture,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor,** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors.,ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).,4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3800(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.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Memory,Dual Channel Memory Architecture,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology *²,Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology *²,Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology *²,Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology *²

Intel® C246 Chipset : ,1 x M.2_1 socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 2 mode),1 x U.2 connector*²,4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports

2 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,,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁴,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports

Realtek® ALC S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,Audio Feature :,- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel,- 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,- 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

- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming,120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input(Line-in),- DTS Connect,- DTS Headphone:X,- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity,Realtek® ALC S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,Audio Feature :,- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel,- 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,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage,- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!,- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection,ASUS EPU :,- EPU,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,- Turbo LAN,- Armoury Crate,- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink,- ASUS Fan Xpert 4,ASUS EZ DIY :,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)

OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology,- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance,- 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.,ASUS Optimem II：,ASUS Digital Power Design :,- Industry leading Digital 8 + 2 Phase CPU Power Design,- Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design,- Crystal Sound 3,- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features,- Stylish Design Heat-pipe solution,- Stylish Fanless Design with M.2 Heat-sink solution,Special Memory O.C. Design,Performance Optimization :,- DIGI + VRM,- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control,Turbo APP,Key Express,MemOK! II,- Enhance memory compatibility. More smart and convenient. Keep high performance. (Shorten the PC starting time),5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5,- Improved DDR4 Stability,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- Ai Charger,- Turbo LAN,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- ASUS Fan Xpert 4,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-Code,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,- ASUS Q-Connector,- GPU Boost,- AI Suite 3,M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)

1 x COM port header,1 x AAFP connector,1 x AAFP connector,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),2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & x2 PCIE mode),4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x Thermal sensor connector(s),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s),1 x Node Connector(s),1 x U.2 connector,1 x System panel connector,1 x COM port header,1 x AIO PUMP Header

1 x COM port header,1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 connector support additional 2 USB ports(1 device, 2 xType-A or Type-C),1 x USB 2.0 1-port connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s),2 x M.2 Socket 3,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x 6-pin EATX 12V Power connector,2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors,1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector),1 x MemOK! II switch(es),2 x U.2 connector,1 x RGB Header,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),1 x TPM header,6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),3 x Chassis Fan connector(s),1 x H_AMP fan connector,1 x W_PUMP+ connector,1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP),1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x Power-on button(s),1 x Reset button(s),1 x COM port header

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 3.0 , ACPI 6.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology

Windows® 10 64-bit

Windows® Server 2016 64 bit,Windows® Server 2012 R2 64 bit,Windows® 10 64 bit RS3,*Subject to change without any notice

*1 HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update.
*2 Actual number of Multi-graphic supported differs per Vendors´ Graphic cards. Please check with Vendor beforehand.
*3 M2X4_1 socket shares lane with the SATA6G_56 connector:
When using the M2X4_1 socket is PCIe or SATA device, the SATA_56 connector will be disabled.When using the SATA_56 connector, no device must be connected to the M2X4_1 connector.
M2X4_2 socket shares lane with the U.2_2 and SATA6G_12 connector:
When using the M2X4_2 socket is PCIe or SATA device, the U.2_2 connector will be disabled.
When using the M2X4_2 socket is SATA device, the SATA6G_12 connector will be disabled.When using the U.2_2 connector, no device must be connected to the M2X4_2 socket.
*4 Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using 8/9th GEN CPU,but Celeron and Pentium Processors don’t support Optane Memory. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.