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BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0 ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

CPU

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

Intel® for 7^th/6^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® Q170

Form Factor

ATX, 30.5cm x 24.4cm

9.6 inch x 8.9 inch ( 24.4 cm x 22.6 cm ),uATX Form Factor

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors

2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)*

AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)*

AMD B550 Chipset

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)**

2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots***

* Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.

** PCIe 3.0 x4 will be switched from Thunderbolt™ 4 to PCIEX16_3 if the slot is populated; by then Thunderbolt™ 4 will have no output

*** These PCIe x1 slots share bandwidth with M.2_2, which runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 by default. You may go to BIOS setting to set M.2_2 to PCIe 3.0 x4 or x2 at will

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode),1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode),1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1,1 x PCI

Memory

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors

DDR4

4866(O.C)/4600(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.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *"

AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processors

DDR4

5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory"

OptiMem II

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.

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

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,* Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2400MHz memory frequency is only supported by 7th Generation Intel® processors. Higher memory modules will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2400MHz.,** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on 6th Generation Intel® processors will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133MHz.,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.

Graphic

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

USB

Rear USB:Total 8 ports,

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)

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

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)

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

2 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

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

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

2 x AURA RGB header(s)

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x Speaker header

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)

1 x 20-5 pin System Panel header

1 x Thermal Sensor header

Audio

Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*

- 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 quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*"

Audio Features

- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance

- Rear optical S/PDIF out port

- Premium Japanese audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

- Audio cover

- Unique de-pop circuit

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

Realtek ALC887/8977.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *¹,- Supports : Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback

Storage

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors :

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor :

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)

AMD B550 Chipset

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Supports RAID 0, 1, 10

Intel® Q170 chipset : ,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

LAN

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

Special Features

Extreme Engine Digi+

- 5K Black Metallic Capacitors

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with Dr. MOS)

- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection

- ESD Guards

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage Protection

- SafeSlot Core

- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- Q-DIMM

- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

- Q-Latch

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- Box Headers

- ProCool II

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeSlot

AURA Sync

- AURA RGB header(s)

- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)

Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features

- 24/7 Reliability

- Overcurrent Protection

- Mobo Connect,- Push Notice,Media Streamer,ASUS 5X Protection II :
- ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability,- ASUS ESD Guards - Electrostatic discharge protection,- Anti-Surge,TPM IC Onboard,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution,- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+,ASUS EZ DIY :,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM

USB Ports

10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (6 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board),Intel® Q170 chipset :,4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)

Graphics

1 x HDMI™ 2.1(4K@60HZ)

2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort 1.2/1.4 and Thunderbolt™ video outputs *

* Output at TBT4_E1 and TBT4_E2, the USB Type-C® ports right under RJ45 ports, each requires a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable. Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. For more details about the video input and output settings please refer to the user manual.

Ethernet

2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet,

ASUS LANGuard

Operating System Support

Windows® 7 *²,Windows® 8.1,Windows® 10

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

1 x DP to DP cable for Thunderbolt™ 4

Miscellaneous

1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)

Installation Media

1 x Support DVD

Documentation

1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card

1 x User manual

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

Back I/O Ports

6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue),1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple),1 x PS/2 mouse (green),1 x DVI-D,1 x D-Sub,1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI,1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),2 x USB 2.0,3 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s),1 x MONO out header *³,1 x DIS ME jumper,2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4-pin),1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s),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)

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort (Input only)

1 x HDMI™ port

2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ports

5 x Audio jacks

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- AURA Creator

- AURA Sync

- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

AI Suite 3

- 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

TPU

EPU

Digi+ VRM

Fan Xpert 4

Turbo app

- EZ update

ASUS CPU-Z

IT Management software supported

- ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)

ProArt Creator Hub

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

FlexKey

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System

Windows 10 64bit

Support Disc

Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Note

*1: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
*2: Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and “ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.
*3: Use with amplified speaker is suggested.

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- Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.
- *Precise specifications and features vary by model. Please refer to the specification page
- The product (electrical , electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
- The use of trademark symbol (TM, ®) appears on this website means that the word text, trademarks, logos or slogans, is being used as trademark under common laws protection and/or registered as Trademark in U.S. and/or other country/region.
- Learn more about battery usage, removal, replacement, and related safety guidelines
**Product specifications and battery design may vary depending on the model. For any questions, please contact ASUS official customer service.