Storage | Intel® H97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® |
| Rapid Storage Technology 13 support |
| - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports |
| - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices |
| support |
| - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start |
| Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* |
| * These functions work depending on the CPU installed. |
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LAN | Intel® I218V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN |
| controller and physical layer (PHY) |
Audio | Realtek® ALC887 |
| - AMP |
| - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound |
| - BD audio layer content protection |
| - Supports |
| - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O |
USB | Intel® H97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost |
| - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at |
| - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) |
| Intel® H97 Express Chipset |
| - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at |
ASUS unique features | High Performance |
ASUS 5X PROTECTION
-ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards,
DIGI+ Power Control
-ASUS 6 Phase Power Design
ASUS DRAM Fuse
-Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention
ASUS ESD Guards
-Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan
ASUS
-2.5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x More durable
ASUS audio features: Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios
Steam OS Support
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