Z87-K specifications summary

Storage

Audio

LAN

USB

ASUS unique features

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset

-6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) with RAID 0., 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 12 support

-Supports Intel® Dynamic Storage Accelerator Technology, Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology*

*These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.

Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

-Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Ppanel Jack-estasking

*Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.

Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

-2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support

-2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset

-10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel)

ASUS 5X Protection

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

ASUS DIGI+VRM

-ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for CPU

-ASUS 4 Phase Power Design

-ASUS CPU power utility

ASUS DRAM Fuse

-Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention

ASUS ESD Guards

- Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan

ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors

-2.5x Long Lifespan with excellent durability

ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O

- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating

ASUS Exclusive Features:

-ASUS EPU

-ASUS Turbo V

-ASUS GPU Boost

-ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use

-ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission

-ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support

-ASUS AI Suite 3

-ASUS Anti-surge

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