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CPU

Intel® Socket 1200for 10^th Gen Intel^® Core^™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors,Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**,**Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.,Supports Intel® 14nm CPU,* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Intel® for 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 CPU support list

Chipset

Intel® Z490

Intel® Q370

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,OptiMem II,* 10th Gen Intel® Core™i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).,Dual Channel Memory Architecture

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,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).,* 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.

Graphic

1 x HDMI™ port,1 x DisplayPort 1.4 *,**Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update.,*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.,Integrated Graphics Processor

Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/RGB/DisplayPort ports,Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support,- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz,- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz,- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz,Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively),Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™,Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

Expansion Slots

3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 *²,2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *¹,Intel® 10th Gen Processors ,Intel® Z490 Chipset,1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16,2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1,1 x PCI

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology,Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Storage

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports,1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*⁴,1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*³,Intel® Z490 Chipset : ,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

Intel® Q370 Chipset : ,1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode),1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (x4 PCIE mode),6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

LAN

Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet,ASUS LANGuard

Intel® I219LM, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio

Realtek ALC S1220A7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC,- Audio Shielding,- Dedicated audio PCB layers,- Unique de-pop circuit,- Premium Japanese audio capacitors,- Audio Cover,- Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel,- 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,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input,- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *,Audio Feature :,* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

Realtek® ALC8878-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *¹,- Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking

USB Ports

Rear USB Port ( Total 8 ),4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C^®),2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A),Front USB Port ( Total 7 ),2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A),2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s),4 x USB 2.0 port(s)

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (4 at back panel, , Type-A, 0 at mid-board),4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at mid-board),Intel® Q370 Chipset :,4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A, 2 at mid-board)

Wireless Data Network

M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI & PCIe interface)*,*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

Special Features

- Pre- mounted I/O shield,ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!,- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Digital power design with Dr. MOS,- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection,AURA :,- Aura RGB Strip Headers,- Addressable Gen 2 Header,ASUS Exclusive Features :,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heat-sink solution,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,- ASUS Q-Connector,DIY Friendly Design,- Procool,- SafeSlot

TPM IC Onboard,Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features :,- ASUS Self Recovering BIOS: Automatically recover BIOS update once crash happen,- ASUS Event Log: Record activities of system and provides information in BIOS,- ASUS Commercial BIOS kit: Speed up BIOS update solutionby partial BIOS design,- Anti-Moisture: Against moisture and corrosion — prolonging the life of your motherboard,- 24/7 Reliability: Tested under temperature up to 45°C and humidity up to 80% to ensure handle diverse environment,Easy Assembly Design:,- Fixed-position&Color-coded Connectors: Enable easy identification and cable-matching, speeding up the production line,- Box Headers: USB headers are box style, enabling fast connector installation and preventing pin damage,Digi+VRM

Operating System Support

Windows® 10

Back I/O Ports

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C^®),1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet,2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1,1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI,2 x USB 2.0,1 x Optical S/PDIF out,5 x Audio jack(s)

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A,2 x DisplayPort,1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple),1 x PS/2 mouse (green),1 x D-Sub,1 x HDMI,1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),2 x USB 2.0,3 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

1 x AAFP connector,1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 connector support additional 1 USB ports(20-pin, Type-C),1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & PCIE mode),1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s),1 x CPU_OV jumper,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),2 x Chassis Fan connector(s),1 x AIO_PUMP connector,1 x W_PUMP+ connector,1 x AAFP connector,2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers,2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s),2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s),1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module,1 x COM port(s) connector(s),6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt),1 x Thermal sensor connector(s),1 x Power-on button(s),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s),1 x M.2 Fan Header

2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4-pin),1 x M.2 Socket 1 with E key, type 2230 for Wi-Fi/BT devices support or PCIE/USB mode,1 x MONO out header *²,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s),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 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only),1 x LPT header,2 x COM port(s) connector(s),6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),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 Internal speaker connector(s),1 x System panel(s),1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s),1 x LPC Debug header

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software:
Armoury Crate:
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3
- 5-way Optimization with AI Overclocking
TPU
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
Turbo app
- EZ update
AI Charger
ASUS Turbo LAN
DTS:X® Ultra
UEFI BIOS:
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- EZ Tuning Wizard
FlexKey

Accessories

1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s),1 x M.2 Key E screw package(s),1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s),3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x CPU Fan Holder,User´s manual,1 x Supporting DVD,1 x Q-Connector

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),3 x M.2 Screw Package,User´s manual,I/O Shield,2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x Supporting DVD

BIOS

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

192Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS smart recovering BIOS, ASUS Event log, ASUS Commercial Kit

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE,WOL by PME, PXE

WOL, PXE

Support Disc

Watch dog timer, Drivers

Form Factor

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

uATX Form Factor,9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

*1 The PCIe x1_2 slot shares bandwidth with M.2 slot (Key E).
*2 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
*3 The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA_2.
*4 M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA_56. When M.2_2 slot is operating in PCIe x4 mode, SATA_56 will be disabled.

*1: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
*2: Use with amplified speaker is suggested.

Operating System

Windows® 10 64-bit

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