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CPU

• Intel® Socket 1151 for 6^th 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.)/3500(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(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)
• ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
• * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 

Graphic

• Integrated Graphics Processor 
• Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports 
• - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
• - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz 
• Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
• Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™

Multi-GPU Support

• Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology 
• Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots

• 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, gray) 
• 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) 
• 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (black)

Storage

• Intel® Z170 chipset : 
• 1 x U.2 port, support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage*
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
• 2 x SATA Express port, 
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports*²
• Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*²
• ASMedia® ASM1061 controller : *³
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black,

LAN

• Intel® I219V, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
• GameFirst technology
• Anti-surge LANGuard

Wireless Data Network

• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
• Supports MU-MIMO

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth V4.1

Audio

• ROG SupremeFX 2015 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 
• - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
• - SupremeFX Shielding Technology
• - ESS® ES9023P
• - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600Ohms)
• Audio Feature :
• - DTS Connect
• - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• - Sonic SenseAmp
• - Sonic Studio II
• - Sonic Radar II

USB Ports

• Intel® Z170 chipset :
• 6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
• Intel® Z170 chipset : *⁴
• 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) 
• Intel® USB 3.1 controller : 
• 2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + Type-C)
• ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : 
• 2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)

ROG Exclusive Features

• CrossChill EK (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)
• ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)
• ROG RAMCache
• Start Button
• Reset Button
• ROG Aura
• - Aura Lighting Control
• - Aura RGB Strip Headers
• Extreme Engine Digi+ :
• - MicroFine Alloy Chokes
• - NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
• - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
• Mem TweakIt
• KeyBot II
• - One-click Overclocking
• - X.M.P.
• - DirectKey
• - ClrCMOS
• - Power On
• UEFI BIOS features :
• - O.C. Profile
• - GPU.DIMM Post
• - Tweakers' Paradise
• - ROG SSD Secure Erase
• - Graphic Card Information Preview
• ROG RAMDisk

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 Wi-Fi GO!
• - Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Media Streaming Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send
• - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
• ASUS Exclusive Features :
• - MemOK!
• - AI Suite 3
• - Ai Charger+
• - Anti-Surge
• - USB 3.1 Boost
• - Disk Unlocker
• - Mobo Connect
• - PC Cleaner
• Remote Entertainment
• - Media Streamer
• - HyStream
• ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
• - ASUS Fan Xpert 3
• ASUS EZ DIY :
• - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
• - ASUS EZ Flash 3 
• - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback 
• - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• - Multi-language BIOS
• - Push Notice
• - Media Streamer
• ASUS Q-Design :
• - ASUS Q-Shield
• - ASUS Q-Code
• - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
• - ASUS Q-Slot
• - ASUS Q-DIMM 
• - ASUS Q-Connector
• RAMCache

Operating System Support

• Windows® 10 , 64bit
• Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
• Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit

Back I/O Ports

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
• 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
• 8 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 5 x Audio jack(s)
• 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
• 2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
• 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x U.2 port
• 1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
• 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) 
• 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
• 2 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
• 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
• 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
• 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
• 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
• 1 x Front panel connector(s) 
• 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
• 1 x MemOK! button(s)
• 3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
• 1 x Power-on button(s)
• 1 x Reset button(s)
• 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
• 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
• 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
• 1 x System panel connector

Accessories

• User's manual
• I/O Shield
• 8 x SATA power cable
• 1 x ASUS 2-Way/3-Way SLI bridge
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• 1 x CPU installation tool
• 1 x Supporting DVD
• 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n compliant)
• 1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1) 
• 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
• ROG Fan Label
• 1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
• 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)

BIOS

• 1 x 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, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

Manageability

• WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Support Disc

• Drivers 
• ROG GameFirst technology 
• ROG RAMDisk 
• ROG RAMCache 
• ROG CPU-Z 
• ROG Mem TweakIt 
• Overwolf 
• ROG Keybot II 
• ROG Aura (Lighting Control)
• Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 
• DAEMON Tools Pro Standard 
• ASUS WebStorage 
• ASUS Utilities

Form Factor

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

Note

*1 The The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with U.2 slot and SATA Express 1 slot.
*2 This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
*3 These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
*4 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.