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CPU

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

* The Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types,Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processors,Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC),* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

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

7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8) *²,7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8)

Chipset

Intel® X299

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).

8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,* Only on Select SKUs, With 1 DIMM per channel. Additional DIMM loading on any channel may impact maximum memory speed by one bin.,Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (4-core),4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,* Actual memory frequency differs from Intel CPU types and memory module. Please check Intel official site for more detail about the memory types supported by each CPU.,Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above),Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

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

Support Intel^® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.1 for X-Series(6-core and above) CPU RAID,Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 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 (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID,2 x U.2 connector*¹,Intel® X299 Chipset : ,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready,8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology,Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

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.

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

- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback^®,- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase CPU Power Design,- Ai Charger+,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback,Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported,- Multi-language BIOS,- Crystal Sound 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),ASUS Digital Power Design :,- Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design,- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS,- ASUS EZ Flash,- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s),- ASUS Q-Connector,- ASUS Q-Code,TPU,ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage,AURA :,- Aura RGB Strip Headers,Fan Xpert4,- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!,- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection,ASUS EPU :,- EPU,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,ASUS EZ DIY :,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

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 ALC S1220A7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC,- Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback,- Audio amplifier,- Unique de-pop circuit,- Premium Japanese audio capacitors,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback output(Line-out at rear)and113dB(Line-in),- DTS Connect,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- DTS Headphone:X,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,Audio Feature :,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

LAN

Intel® I219-LM , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s),Intel® I210-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

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

1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan),8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x M.2 screws,Addressable LED extension cable,1 x COM port cable(s),1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s),1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s),1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set,1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M),1 x Q-Connector,User´s manual,1 x Supporting DVD,I/O Shield

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

USB Ports

8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (6 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board),4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, ),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at mid-board),Intel® X299 Chipset :,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-C^TM),ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

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

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Operating System Support

Windows® 10 64-bit

Back I/O Ports

4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback^®),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)USB Type-C^TM,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A,,6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue),1 x 8-channel Audio I/O,1 x USB BIOS Flashback^® Button(s),2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),1 x Optical S/PDIF out

Form Factor

ATX
30.5cm x 24.4cm

CEB Form Factor,12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm )

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

Internal I/O Ports

2 x U.2 port,1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector,2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x EZ XMP switch,1 x Water Pump header (4-pin),1 x MemOK! Button,1 x CPU_OV jumper,1 x Aura RGB Strip Header,1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(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 VROC_HW_Key,1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s),1 x Power-on button(s),1 x Reset button(s),1 x Thermal sensor connector,1 x AAFP connector,1 x TPM header,2 x Chassis Fan connector(s),1 x System panel connector,1 x M.2 Fan Header,8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),1 x AIO_PUMP connector,1 x COM port(s) connector(s),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

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

Operating System

Windows 10 64bit

Ethernet

2 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

Weight

Color Box(3-in-1)
Net Weight: 5.55kg
Gross Weight: 8.06kg

Bulk Pack(5-in-1)
Net Weight: 6.99kg
Gross Weight: 9.37kg

Environment

Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

Note

*Intel® VROC is supported via RSTe, and Intel® VROC_HW_key. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately. NVMe RAID type and function will depend on the Intel® VROC_HW_key installed.

*1 The U.2 connectors are only supported on 44-Lane CPUs.
*2 Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details in the manual.

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