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Chipset
Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 JHL7540 Controller
News & Updates
2024/08/12: The new BIOS with Intel microcode (0x129) enhancing the stability of Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors is now available. Please visit support site for the latest BIOS updates.
CPU
Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
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.
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
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
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4
5333(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*"
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
"*Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort**
2 x HDMI® ports***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Operating System
Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit
Windows® 10 64-bit
Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Rubber Package
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x User manual
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
Expansion Slots
Intel® 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
Intel® B660 Chipset *
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
*Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot
Storage
Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
Intel® B660 Chipset **
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.
Support Disc
Thunderbolt™ 3 driver inside
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/
Ethernet
1 x Intel® 1Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard
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
Wireless & Bluetooth
2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth v5.2"
Dimensions
4.6 inch x 7.1 inch (11.77 cm*18.05 cm)
USB
Rear USB:Total 6 ports
Rear USB (Total 6 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A )
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB:Total 10 portsFront USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 1 USB 2.0 port
Audio
Realtek 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
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
** A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A )
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
2 x HDMI® ports
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header support 1 USB 2.0 port
Miscellaneous
3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x AURA RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x LPT header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
Special Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM
- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- ProCool
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
Digi+ VRM
ASUS CPU-Z
MyAsus
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
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
Form Factor
microATX24.4cm x 24.4cm
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- *Precise specifications and features vary by model. Please refer to the specification page
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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.