Z97-WS

‎ Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5^th/New 4^th/4^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron®/for Xeon® E3-1200/12x5 v3 series Processors ‎
‎ Supports Intel® 22 nm 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® Z97‎

‎ 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered 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).‎

‎ Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support ‎
‎ Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort /Mini DisplayPort ports ‎
‎ - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz‎
‎ - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz ‎
‎ - Supports Mini DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz‎
‎ Maximum shared memory of 512 MB‎
‎ Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™‎
‎ Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously‎

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

‎ 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16/x8/x8 or quad x8) ‎
‎ 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (x4 mode) *²‎
‎ 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 ‎

‎ Intel® Z97 chipset : ‎
‎ 1 x SATA Express port, black, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports‎
‎ 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)‎
‎ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray‎
‎ Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10‎
‎ Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *²‎
‎ ASMedia® SATA Express controller : ‎
‎ 1 x SATA Express port, black, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)‎
‎ ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller : ‎
‎ 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), ‎

‎ Intel® I210-AT‎
‎ Intel® I218LM‎

‎ Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC ‎
‎ - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking‎
‎ - High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input‎
‎ Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound‎
‎ - DTS Ultra PC II‎
‎ - DTS Connect‎
‎ - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel‎
‎ - BD Audio Layer Content Protection‎

‎ VIA® 6315N controller‎
‎ 1 x IEEE 1394a port(s)‎

‎ Intel® Z97 chipset : ‎
‎ 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 1 at mid-board)‎
‎ Intel® Z97 chipset : ‎
‎ 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)‎
‎ ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : ‎
‎ 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 3 at mid-board)‎

‎ 4 x PCIe x 16 slot(s)‎
‎ ASUS Dr. Power‎
‎ 12K hours Capacitors‎
‎ ProCool Power Connector‎
‎ Q-Code Logger‎

‎ 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5‎
‎ - Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, 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 TPU :‎
‎ - Auto Tuning‎
‎ - GPU Boost ‎
‎ - TPU switch‎
‎ ASUS EPU :‎
‎ - EPU ‎
‎ - EPU switch‎
‎ ASUS Digital Power Design :‎
‎ - Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design‎
‎ - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design‎
‎ - CPU Power Utility‎
‎ - DRAM Power Utility‎
‎ ASUS Exclusive Features :‎
‎ - AI Suite 3‎
‎ - Ai Charger ‎
‎ - USB Charger+ ‎
‎ - M.2 & SATA Express‎
‎ - Anti-Surge‎
‎ - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ‎
‎ - USB 3.0 Boost‎
‎ - Disk Unlocker‎
‎ - Turbo LAN‎
‎ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :‎
‎ - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution‎
‎ ASUS EZ DIY :‎
‎ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ‎
‎ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ‎
‎ - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback ‎
‎ - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode‎
‎ Media Streamer‎
‎ Special Memory O.C. Design‎
‎ Turbo App‎
‎ Fan Xpert 3‎

‎ Windows® 8.1 ‎
‎ Windows® 8 ‎
‎ Windows® 7 ‎

‎ 1 x DisplayPort‎
‎ 1 x HDMI‎
‎ 1 x eSATA‎
‎ 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)‎
‎ 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) ‎
‎ 2 x USB 2.0 *³‎
‎ 1 x Optical S/PDIF out‎
‎ 1 x Audio jack(s)‎
‎ 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)‎
‎ 1 x Mini DisplayPort(s)‎
‎ 1 x Q-Code Logger button‎

‎ 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)‎
‎ 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)‎
‎ 2 x SATA Express connector: black, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)‎
‎ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices‎
‎ 1 x TPM header‎
‎ 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)‎
‎ 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)‎
‎ 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)‎
‎ 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)‎
‎ 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)‎
‎ 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)‎
‎ 2 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector‎
‎ 1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)‎
‎ 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)‎
‎ 1 x EZ XMP switch‎
‎ 1 x Front panel connector(s) ‎
‎ 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)‎
‎ 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)‎
‎ 1 x DRCT header(s)‎
‎ 1 x MemOK! button(s)‎
‎ 1 x TPU switch(es)‎
‎ 1 x EPU switch(es)‎
‎ 1 x Power-on button(s)‎
‎ 1 x Reset button(s)‎
‎ 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)‎
‎ 1 x Dr.Power switch(es)‎

‎ User's manual‎
‎ ASUS Q-Shield‎
‎ 1 x COM port cable(s)‎
‎ 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)‎
‎ 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)‎
‎ 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)‎
‎ 1 x SLI bridge(s)‎
‎ 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) ‎
‎ 1 x 2-port USB2.0 + 1394 bracket(s)‎

‎ 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ‎
‎ ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, ‎
‎ F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information‎

‎ WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE‎

‎ Drivers‎
‎ ASUS Utilities‎
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‎ ATX Form Factor ‎
‎ 12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) ‎

‎ Color Box (5-in-1)‎
‎ Net Weight : 6.8 KG‎
‎ Gross Weight : 10.9 KG‎
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‎ Bulk Pack (4-in-1)‎
‎ Net Weight : 4.2 KG‎
‎ Gross Weight : 6 KG‎

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

‎ *1 The PCIe x4_1, USB3_E56 and SATAExpress_E1 connectors share the same bandwidth. The PCIe x4_1's default setting is in Auto mode that automically optimizes the system bandwidth. If you use two of these connectors, the system automatically disables the unused connector.‎
‎ *2 These functions will work depending on the CPU installed‎
‎ *3 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback, 1 supports Q-Code Logger‎