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 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

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.,* 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,* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.,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).

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

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,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Intel® Q270 Chipset : ,1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode),Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁴,1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Realtek® ALC S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- 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,- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality,- 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,- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality

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

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,M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2),MemOK! II,- Enhance memory compatibility. More smart and convenient. Keep high performance. (Shorten the PC starting time),- ASUS Q-Code,- GPU Boost,- ASUS Q-Shield,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-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,- ASUS Q-Connector,- AI Suite 3

TPM IC Onboard,- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 5 Phase digital power design,Digi+VRM,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 Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM

4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback^®),6 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (5 x Type-A+1 x Type-C),1 x 8-channel Audio I/O,2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),1 x USB BIOS Flashback^® Button(s),1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI

6 x USB 3.1 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)

ASUS Q-Shield,1 x 2-Way SLI bridge(s),1 x COM port cable(s),1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s),1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s),1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module(s),6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),2 x M.2 Screw Package,1 x CPU installation tool,1 x Q-Connector,1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm),User´s manual,1 x Supporting DVD

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

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL, WOR, PXE

Drivers

*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.

*1: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
*2: * Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors
*3: Use with amplified speaker is suggested.
*4: Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
*5: Intel® vPro will be supported on the platform when only using the corresponding CPU.