Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.0 |
| Bluetooth v3.0 + HS |
Storage | Intel® Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and | |
| Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12 support | |
| - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports | |
| - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start | |
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| Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* |
| * These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. | |
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Audio | Realtek® ALC1150 | |
| - | High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output |
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| back) & 104dB SNR recording input |
| - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound | |
| - BD audio layer content protection | |
| - | DTS UltraPC II |
| - | DTS Connect |
| - Supports | |
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| retasking |
| - Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O | |
USB | Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 | |
| Boost | |
| - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at | |
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| panel) |
| - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at | |
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| panel) |
| ASMedia® USB 3.0 Controller - supports ASUS USB 3.0 | |
| Boost | |
| - | 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel |
ASUS unique features | ASUS DIGI+VRM | |
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| - ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for CPU |
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| - Industry leading digital 12+2 Phase Power Design |
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| - ASUS DIGI+ VRM utility |
ASUS DRAM Fuse
-Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention
ASUS ESD Guards
- Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x More durable
ASUS Fan Xpert 2
-Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan
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