Z77-A Desktop Motherboard

Extreme USB 3.0 Transfer Speed with USB 3.0 Boost and Native HDMI/DVI outputs

  • DIGI+ VRM - Digital Power Control For CPU and iGPU
  • USB 3.0 Boost - Lightning Fast Transfer Speeds!
  • HDMI & DVI Outputs - High-definition Visual Enjoyment
  • GPU Boost - Instant iGPU Level Up!
  • ASUS EPU - Energy Efficiency All Around
  • Superior Components -100% All Solid Capacitors & Extra Durable Stainless Steel Back I/O
  • Windows 8 Ready – Assured Compatibility

Windows 8 Exclusive Features

Fast Boot

Instant OS Login
ASUS has released new hardware and software designs to shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience that removes annoying delays under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Faster system boot and restart means Windows starts quicker and higher efficiency - No more waiting around.

ASUS Boot Setting

Multi-startup Options 
Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PCs startup process. You can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on.

CPU, Chipset and Graphics Features

LGA1155 Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Ready

This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-based platform and 2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-based platform and 2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155 Intel® 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-based platform and 2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.

Intel® Smart Response Technology

SSD Speed with HDD Capacity
Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system.

Manufacturer Part Number
90MB0FH0-M0AAY0
Full Product Specifications

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  • CPU

    Intel® for 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors 
    Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
    Supports Intel® 32 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

  • Chipset

    Intel® Z77

  • Memory

    4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 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).

  • Graphic

    Integrated Graphics Processor 
    Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports 
    - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
    - Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
    - Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz
    Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB

  • Multi-GPU Support

    Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

  • Expansion Slots

    1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, blue) *1
    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (black) 
    2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 
    2 x PCI

  • Storage

    Intel® Z77 chipset : 
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
    4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology

  • LAN

    Realtek® 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

  • b

    Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *3
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

  • USB Ports

    Intel® Z77 chipset : *4
    4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
    Intel® Z77 chipset : 
    8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)

  • ROG Exclusive Features

    Overclocking Protection :
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

  • Special Features

    ASUS EPU :
    - EPU 
    ASUS Digital Power Design :
    - Industry leading Digital 4 +1 Phase Power Design
    - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
    TurboV
    GPU Boost 
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - AI Suite II
    - Ai Charger
    - Anti-Surge
    - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface 
    - Network iControl
    - USB 3.0 Boost
    - Disk Unlocker
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink 
    - ASUS Fan Xpert+
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
    - ASUS EZ Flash 2 
    - ASUS MyLogo 2 
    100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

  • Back I/O Ports

    1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
    1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
    1 x DVI
    1 x D-Sub
    1 x HDMI
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.0 
    4 x USB 2.0 
    3 x Audio jack(s)

  • Internal I/O Ports

    1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) 
    2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
    2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
    1 x Power Fan connector(s) (1 x 3 -pin)
    1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x System panel(s) 
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

  • Accessories

    User's manual
    I/O Shield
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

  • BIOS

    64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

  • Manageability

    WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

  • Support Disc

    Drivers
    ASUS Utilities
    ASUS Update 
    Anti-virus software (OEM version)

  • Form Factor

    ATX Form Factor 
    12 inch x 8.4 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm )

  • Note

    *1: PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.
    *2: Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family with Windows 7 operating systems.
    *3: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output
    *4: The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions.