Fanless Design–Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.

1.3.4ASUS special featuresAI Gear 3

With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 allows users to choose from four profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage—“Turbo Mode,” “High Performance Mode,” “Medium Power Saving Mode,” and “Max Power Saving Mode.” As a digital solution, AI Gear 3 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and lowering the voltage for power saving during light loading. With this power saving mode, users can make real-time changes in the operating system and can save up to 62% CPU power in light loading.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.

ASUS Q-Fan 2

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 4-39 for details.

Optional Fan

The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See pages 2-15 and 2-16 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction