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• CPU

  Intel® Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors 
  Supports Intel® 14 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® Z170

• Memory

  4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 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(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 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- Intel® HD Graphics support 
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports 
  - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz / 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz*1
  - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 24 Hz / 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz *2
  Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
  Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously
  DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

• Multi-GPU Support

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

• Expansion Slots

  4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single at x16, dual at x16/x16 mode, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode or dual x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) 
  1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (max at x4 mode) *3

• Storage

  Intel® Z170 chipset : 
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray, 
  2 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*4
  1 x U.2 connector, *5
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports

• LAN

  Intel® I219-LM , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
  Intel® I210-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN
  Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
  ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

• Audio

  Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
  - 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 (Line-in)
  Audio Feature :
  - DTS Connect
  - DTS Studio Sound
  - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  - BD Audio Layer Content Protection
  - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
  - Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
  - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
  - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
  Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

• USB Ports

  Intel® Z170 chipset : 
  5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 vertical Type A Connector, 4 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z170 chipset : 
  6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)
  ASMedia® USB 3.0 Hub : 
  4 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)
  ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 
  1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)
  ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 
  1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible)

• Workstation Feature

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

• Special Features

  OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
  - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
  5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
  - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App
  ASUS TPU :
  - Auto Tuning
  - GPU Boost 
  - TPU switch
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU 
  - EPU switch
  ASUS Digital Power Design :
  - Industry leading Digital 8 + 4 + 2 Phase Power Design
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - USB BIOS Flashback
  - MemOK!
  - Ai Charger 
  - Ai Charger+
  - Anti-Surge
  - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface 
  - USB 3.1 Boost
  - Turbo LAN
  - Crystal Sound 3
  - EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
  Remote Entertainment
  - Media Streamer
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
  - ASUS Fan Xpert 3
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  - DirectKey
  - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback 
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  - Multi-language BIOS
  - Push Notice
  ASUS Q-Design :
  - ASUS Q-Shield
  - ASUS Q-Code
  - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, HDD LED)
  - ASUS Q-Slot
  - ASUS Q-DIMM 
  - ASUS Q-Connector
  Special Memory O.C. Design
  Overclocking Protection :
  - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  Fan Xpert 3
  Turbo APP
  Key Express

• Operating System Support

  Windows® 10 , 64bit
  Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  Windows® 7

• Back I/O Ports

  1 x DisplayPort
  1 x HDMI
  2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  1 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)Type-A
  1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
  4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
  4 x USB 2.0 
  1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
  1 x Q-Code Logger button
  1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

• Internal I/O Ports

  1 x AAFP connector
  2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
  1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
  2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 4 -pin)
  1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 4 -pin)
  4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
  1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
  2 x 8-pin ATX Power connector
  1 x EZ XMP switch
  1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  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 Clear CMOS button(s)
  1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
  1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
  1 x vertical type A USB 3.0 connector
  1 x U.2 connector

• Accessories

  User's manual
  ASUS Q-Shield
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  2 x M.2 Screw Package
  1 x Supporting DVD
  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)

• BIOS

  128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, 
  ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, 
  F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

• Manageability

  WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

• Support Disc

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

• Form Factor

  ATX Form Factor 
  12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

• Note

  *1: HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update
  *2: DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays 
  *3: Max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices
  *4: The M.2_1 socket shares SATA ports with SATA6G_56 ; the M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with U.2 connector, and shares SATA ports with SATA6G_12 when using SATA mode
  *5: Support NVMe device
  *5: Support U.2 NVMe device