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CPU

• Build in AMD AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors 
• Supports AM3+ 32 nm CPU
• Supports CPU up to 125 W
• AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology

Chipset

• Build in AMD 970/SB950

Memory

• 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture 
• * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
• * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
• * Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.

System Bus

• Up to 4.8 GT/s HyperTransport™ 3

Multi-GPU Support

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

Expansion Slots

• 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 
• 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 
• 2 x PCI

Storage

• AMD SB950 controller : 
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black, 
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 2.0 x4)

LAN

• Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), GameFirst technology
• Anti-surge LANGuard

Audio

• SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 
• - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
• - High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
• Audio Feature :
• - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
• - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• - Sonic Radar II

USB Ports

• ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 
• 2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A)
• ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : 
• 2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at mid-board)
• AMD SB950 controller : 
• 14 x USB 2.0 port(s) (8 at back panel, , 6 at mid-board)

Special Features

• Gamer's Guardian:
• - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
• - DRAM Overcurrent Protection
• - Stainless Steel Back I/O
• - DIGI+ VRM
• ASUS Exclusive Features :
• - AI Suite 3
• - Ai Charger+
• - USB 3.1 Boost
• - Disk Unlocker
• ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
• - ASUS Fan Xpert 2
• ASUS EZ DIY :
• - ASUS O.C. Tuner
• - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
• - ASUS EZ Flash 2 
• - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• - Push Notice
• ASUS Q-Design :
• - ASUS Q-Shield
• - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
• - ASUS Q-Slot
• - ASUS Q-DIMM 
• Media Streamer
• RAMCache
• AURA: RGB Lighting Control

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 LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 2 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
• 8 x USB 2.0 
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 6 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x ReTry jumper
• 1 x Safe Boot jumper
• 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
• 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices
• 1 x TPM header
• 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
• 6 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)
• 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
• 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)
• 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
• 1 x Slow Mode jumper(s)

Accessories

• User's manual
• I/O Shield
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• 1 x pack of cable tie
• 1 x Supporting DVD
• 1 x SLI bridge(s)
• 1 x 12 in 1 Cable Label (s)

BIOS

• 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, 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
• 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 )