ASUS Z97-A (SOCKET LGA1150 & INTEL Z97 EXPRESS CHIPSET)

Model: ASUS Z97-A CPU: Intel® Socket 1150 for 5th, New 4th, and 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors; Supports Intel® 22nm CPU; Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. Chipset: Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Memory: 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 32GB, DDR3 SDRAM, Dual Channel Memory Architecture; Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP); Supported non-ECC, un-buffered overclocked (O.C.) frequencies: 3200(O.C.) / 3100(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) MHz, and native 1600 / 1333 MHz. Graphic: Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support with Multi-VGA output support across 4 ports (HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort). Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously. Maximum shared memory of 512 MB.

• DisplayPort 1.2: Max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz (DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports daisy chain up to 3 displays).

• HDMI: Max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz.

• DVI-D: Max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.

• RGB (VGA): Max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz. Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, and Insider™. Expansion Slots:

• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (runs at x16 or dual x8 mode, directly linked to CPU lanes).

• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (runs max at x2 mode, managed by Chipset lanes).

• 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots (share bandwidth with M.2 Socket 3; by default disabled when M.2 is active).

• 2 x Legacy PCI slots. Multi-GPU Support: Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology and AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology. Storage: Intel® Z97 Chipset controller:

• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, supporting type 2260/2280 storage devices (PCIe mode only).

• 1 x SATA Express port (black, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports).

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (gray).

• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10.

• Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology. LAN: Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller, with dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY). Features 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance. Audio: Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2:

• Audio Shielding & Separate layers for left/right tracks.

• Audio amplifier to enhance high-quality sound for headphones and speakers.

• Unique de-pop circuit to minimize start-up popping noises.

• Premium Japan-made audio capacitors.

• Absolute Pitch 192kHz/24-bit True BD Lossless Sound, DTS Ultra PC II, and DTS Connect.

• Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking. USB Ports: Total of 14 USB ports handled by the Intel® Z97 chipset:

• Rear Panel I/O: 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue), 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports.

• Internal/Mid-board Headers: 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.0 ports), 3 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 6 additional USB 2.0 ports).

Software Features: ASUS/Manufacturer Exclusive Software

• ASUS AI Suite 3

• 5-Way Optimization tuning key (consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App)

• ASUS EZ Update

• ASUS HomeCloud Server & Wi-Fi GO!

• Remote GO! (Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer)

• ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

• Push Notice & Media Streamer

• Disk Unlocker UEFI BIOS

• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface

• ASUS EZ Flash 2

• CrashFree BIOS 3 Manufacturer Special Features:

• ASUS 5X Protection: ASUS DIGI+ VRM (8-Phase digital power design), ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection (onboard resettable fuses), ASUS ESD Guards (active circuit protection), ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors (2.5x longer lifespan), and ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O (3x longer anti-corrosion lifespan).

• ASUS TPU Switch (Advanced two-stage adjustments via onboard switch).

• ASUS EPU Switch.

• ASUS Onboard Switches & Buttons: MemOK! Button, Direct Key (DRCT) connector, and Clear CMOS Jumper.

• ASUS Q-Design: Q-Slot, Q-DIMM, and Q-Connector.

• Thunderbolt Ready: 5-pin internal header supports ASUS ThunderboltEX II expansion series card (up to 20Gb/s transfer speed).

Back I/O Ports:

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

• 1 x DVI-D port

• 1 x D-Sub (VGA) port

• 1 x DisplayPort

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x LAN (RJ45) Gigabit Ethernet port

• 4 x USB 3.0 ports (blue)

• 2 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

• 5 x Audio jacks (Line In, Front L/R, Mic In, Center/Subwoofer, Rear L/R)

Internal I/O Ports:

• 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0 connector/header (supports 2 additional USB 3.0 ports)

• 3 x USB 2.0 connectors/headers (supports 6 additional USB 2.0 ports)

• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 slot (M Key, type 2260/2280 format)

• 1 x SATA Express connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (gray)

• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (supports both PWM and DC mode with auto-detection)

• 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan connector

• 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors (supports both PWM and DC mode)

• 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

• 1 x S/PDIF out header

• 1 x 5-pin Thunderbolt header

• 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

• 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

• 1 x TPM (Trusted Platform Module) header

• 1 x COM (Serial) port header

• 1 x System Panel connector (with bundled Q-Connector)

• 1 x MemOK! button

• 1 x TPU switch

• 1 x EPU switch

• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

• 1 x DRCT (Direct Key) header

Accessories:

• 1 x User's manual & Driver/Support Disc

• 1 x ASUS I/O Shield (Stainless steel backplate)

• 3 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

• 1 x SLI bridge cable

• 1 x Q-connector pack (2-in-1 for simple chassis panel wiring) BIOS: 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS Manageability: WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Operating System: Windows® 8.1 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 8 (64-bit/32-bit), Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit) Form Factor: ATX Form Factor; 12.0 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

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