H97-PLUS specifications summary

Multi-GPU support Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Storage

Intel® H97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®

 

Rapid Storage Technology 13 support

 

- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

 

- 1 x M.2 Socket 3* with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices

 

support (both SATA & PCIE mode)

 

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start

 

Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology**

 

* M.2 Socket 3 shares the bandwidth with SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6 ports.

 

** These functions work depending on the CPU installed.

LAN

 

Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN controller

 

 

Audio

Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring

 

Crystal Sound 2

 

- 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

 

- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking

USB

Intel® H97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

 

- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at rear panel,

 

blue)

- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)

ASUS special features

High Performance

ASUS 5X PROTECTION

-ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 Phase digital power design

-ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention

-ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection

-ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability

-ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coatin

UEFI BIOS

- Most advanced options with fast response time

M.2 onboard

-The latest transfer technologies with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds

ASUS Fan Xpert 2+

- Ultimate cooling and quietness

ASUS EPU - EPU

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