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CPU

• Intel® Socket 2011-v3 Core™ i7 Processors 
• Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 
• * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

• Intel® X99

Memory

• 8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory 
• Quad 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. 

Multi-GPU Support

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

Expansion Slots

• 40-Lane CPU-
• 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) *¹
• 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 
• 28-Lane CPU-
• 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 ( x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x4) *¹
• 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage

• New Intel® Core™ i7 Processors : 
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)*¹
• Intel® X99 chipset : 
• 1 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*², 
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 14 support*²
• Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*³

LAN

• Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
• Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
• ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
• ASUS LAN Guard

Audio

• Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
• - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• - High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
• Audio Feature :
• - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
• - DTS Connect
• - 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
• - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
• - 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
• - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
• - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
• - Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
• Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

USB Ports

• Intel® X99 chipset :
• 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
• Intel® X99 chipset : 
• 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
• ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 
• 1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, 0 at mid-board)
• ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : 
• 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (3 at back panel, )

Special Features

• 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
• - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App
• ASUS 5X Protection II :
• - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
• - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
• - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Phase digital power design
• - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits
• - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
• ASUS EPU :
• ASUS Exclusive Features :
• - Remote GO!
• - MemOK!
• - AI Suite 3
• - Ai Charger+
• - M.2 & SATA Express
• - Anti-Surge
• - USB 3.1 Boost
• - Disk Unlocker
• - Turbo LAN
• - Crystal Sound 3
• - EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
• - Mobo Connect
• - PC Cleaner
• Remote Entertainment
• - Media Streamer
• - HyStream
• ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
• - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
• - ASUS Fan Xpert 4
• ASUS EZ DIY :
• - DirectKey
• - Precision Tweaker 2
• - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 
• - ASUS EZ Flash 3 
• - ASUS MyLogo 2 
• - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• - Multi-language BIOS
• - Push Notice
• ASUS Q-Design :
• - ASUS Q-Shield
• - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
• - ASUS Q-Slot
• - ASUS Q-DIMM 
• - ASUS Q-Connector
• Special Memory O.C. Design
• Media Streamer
• AURA: RGB Lighting Control

Operating System Support

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

Back I/O Ports

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
• 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
• 4 x USB 2.0 
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 5 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x AAFP connector
• 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)
• 1 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 2 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 (Support PCIE SSD only)
• 1 x TPM connector(s) 
• 8 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)
• 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
• 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
• 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
• 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
• 1 x EZ XMP switch
• 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
• 1 x DRCT header(s)
• 1 x MemOK! button(s)
• 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
• 1 x CPU/DRAM overvoltage jumper(s)
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
• 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
• 1 x COM port header
• 1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin)

Accessories

• User's manual
• ASUS Q-Shield
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x ASUS 2-Way/3-Way SLI bridge
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• 1 x Supporting DVD

BIOS

• 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, 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, 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 The PCIe x16_3 shares bandwidth with M.2.
*2 Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports do not support IRST including RAID configuration.
*3 These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.