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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 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 
• Quad 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).

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-
• 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single at x16, dual at x16/x16, triple at x16/x16/x8, quintuple at x8/x8/x8/x8/x8 mode) *¹
• 28-Lane CPU-
• 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8, x8/x8/x8) *²
• 28-Lane CPU-
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x1 mode) 
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *³
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage

• New Intel® Core™ i7 Processors : 
• 2 x U.2 port, support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
• 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)*⁴, 
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*⁵

LAN

• Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN
• Dual Gigabit LAN controllers- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
• Support Teaming Technology
• ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
• ASUS LAN Guard

Wireless Data Network

• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
• Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility
• Up to 1300Mbps transfer speed

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth V4.0

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
• - DTS Studio Sound
• - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• - BD Audio Layer Content Protection
• - 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 :
• 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) ()
• Intel® X99 chipset : 
• 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, )
• ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 
• 3 x USB 3.1 port(s) (3 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)
• ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 
• 1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Reversible)
• ASMedia® USB 3.0 Hub : 
• 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)

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 - 8 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 Wi-Fi GO!
• - Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
• ASUS Exclusive Features :
• - USB BIOS Flashback
• - 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 Design Heat-pipe solution
• - ASUS Fan Xpert 4
• ASUS EZ DIY :
• - DirectKey
• - Precision Tweaker 2
• - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 
• - ASUS EZ Flash 3 
• - 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, Boot Device LED)
• - ASUS Q-Slot
• - ASUS Q-DIMM 
• - ASUS Q-Connector
• Special Memory O.C. Design
• Key Express

Operating System Support

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

Back I/O Ports

• 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 3 x USB 3.1 Type-A
• 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
• 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
• 4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 5 x Audio jack(s)
• 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x AAFP connector
• 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header
• 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: , 
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 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)
• 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 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 SLI/CFX switch (2/3-WAY adjustments)
• 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 Power-on button(s)
• 1 x Reset button(s)
• 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
• 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
• 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
• 1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin)

Accessories

• User's manual
• ASUS Q-Shield
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x ASUS 2-Way/3-Way SLI bridge
• 1 x M.2 X4 bracket
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• 1 x CPU installation tool
• 1 x Supporting DVD
• 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
• 1 x HYPERM.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
• 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out)
• 1 x Thermistor cable(s)

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:PCIe x16_3 shares bandwidth with M.2 and U.2_2. It runs at x16 mode by default. PCIe X16_5 shares bandwidth with U.2_1. It runs at x4 mode by default with U.2_1 enabled.
*2:PCIe x16_3 shares bandwidth with M.2 and U.2_2. It runs at x8 mode by default. PCIe X16_4 shares bandwidth with U.2_1. It is disabled by default.
*3: PCIe x16_2 shares bandwidth with USB3_34 and USB 3.1_EA34. It runs at x2 mode by default.
*4:Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports do not support IRST including RAID configuration.
*5:These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.