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CPU

• Intel® Socket 1151 for 7^th/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® Z270

Memory

• 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/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.)/2400/2133 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- Intel® HD Graphics support 
• 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 1024 MB
• Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16

Storage

• Intel® Z270 Chipset : 
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*¹
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*¹
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*²
• Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *³

LAN

• Intel® I219V
• Anti-surge LANGuard
• ROG GameFirst Technology
• Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)

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*⁴

Audio

• ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
• - Dual Headphone Amplifiers
• - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
• - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
• - SupremeFX Shielding Technology
• - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *⁵
• Audio Feature :
• - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
• - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
• - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
• - Sonic Radar III
• - Sonic Studio III

USB Ports

• Intel® Z270 Chipset :
• 6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
• Intel® Z270 Chipset : 
• 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) 
• ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : *⁶
• 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector port(s)

ROG Exclusive Features

• ROG RAMCache II
• ROG CloneDrive
• Overwolf
• GameFirst IV

Special Features

• OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
• - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
• 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
• - Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
• TPU
• - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost
• - Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors 
• Gamer's Guardian:
• - DRAM Overcurrent Protection
• - Stainless Steel Back I/O
• - Highly Durable Components
• - DIGI+ VRM
• - SafeSlot
• ASUS EPU :
• - EPU 
• ASUS Exclusive Features :
• - AI Suite 3
• - Ai Charger 
• - ESD Guards
• ASUS EZ DIY :
• - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
• - ASUS EZ Flash 3 
• ASUS Q-Design :
• - ASUS Q-Shield
• - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
• - ASUS Q-Slot
• - ASUS Q-DIMM 
• Gaming Aesthetics :
• - AURA-RGB Lighting
• Digi+VRM

Back I/O Ports

• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 4 x USB 3.0 Type-A + Type-C *⁸
• 4 x USB 2.0 
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 5 x Audio jack(s)
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.1)

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x RGB Header(s)
• 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) 
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 1 x TPM connector(s) 
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
• 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 
• 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 
• 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 
• 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 14-1 pin TPM connector
• 1 x Thermal sensor connector
• 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector

Accessories

• User's manual
• M.2 2242 mounting kit
• I/O Shield
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 2 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/ac compliant)
• 1 x ROG Strix stickers
• 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
• 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
• 1 x Panel cable
• 1 x ROG coasters

BIOS

• 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

Manageability

• DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System

• Windows® 10 64-bit
• Windows® 8.1 64-bit *⁷
• Windows® 7 32-bit *⁷
• Windows® 7 64-bit *⁷

Form Factor

• Mini ITX Form Factor 
• 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )

Note

*1 For a 2242 storage device, use the bundled 2242 mounting kit.
*2 This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
*3 Intel® Optane Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
*4 Support for the Bluetooth specifcation depend on the Windows® version. Windows® 7 / 8 supports Bluetooth 4.0.
*5 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is not supported for
8-Channel audio and due to Windows® 7 limitations, 32-bit playback is unavailable for Windows® 7.
*6 Supports 3A power output
*7 Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors.
*8 3 x Type-A [blue] and 1 x Type-C ports at back panel
* ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows® 10/8.1 64-bit.
* 2 x M.2 2242 Mounting Kit