H97I-PLUS specifications summary

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.

 

 

LAN

Intel® I218V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN

 

controller and physical layer (PHY)

Audio

Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC

 

- AMP

 

- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound

 

- BD audio layer content protection

 

- Supports jack-detection and multi-streaming

 

- 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 mid-board for front panel support

 

- 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 mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel)

ASUS unique features

High Performance

ASUS 5X PROTECTION

-ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-Quality Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I/O to ensure the best quality, reliability, anddurability

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 High-Quality Solid Capacitors

-2.5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability

ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O

- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating

Gaming Scenario

ASUS audio features: Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios

Steam OS Support

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