Intel Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5

Z87-WS specifications summary

Storage

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

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

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

Marvell® 9230 SATA controllers

-4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10 and port multiplier support

ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**

-2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports with port multiplier support

*Supported on Intel® Core™ processor family.

**These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.

1394

Audio

VIA VT6315N controller support 1x1394a port

Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio

CODEC

-High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support.

-Absolute Pitch 192khz/24-bit True BD Lossless Sound

-BD audio layer content protection

-DTS UltraPC II

-DTS Connect

-Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack- retasking

-Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O

USB	Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0
	Boost
	- 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
	- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
	- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports at rear panel
	- 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports at mid-board
	ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.0
	Boost
	- 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
Workstation unique	4 PCIe x 16 slots
features	ASUS Dr. Power
	Quick gate: 1 vertical USB 2.0 on board
	ASUS WS Diag. LED

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Z87-WS, 90SB0390M0AAY0, Z87WS, Z87C specifications

Asus, a leading player in the technology marketplace, has designed a range of motherboards catering to various user needs. The Asus Z87C and Z87WS exemplify innovation with their feature sets and performance capabilities, appealing to both gamers and professionals alike.

The Asus Z87C motherboard is built upon the Intel Z87 chipset, which supports the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors. Its dual-channel DDR3 memory enables support for up to 32GB RAM, ensuring high performance and multitasking capabilities. This board is designed with three PCIe 3.0 slots, allowing for multiple graphics cards, thus enhancing the gaming and graphic rendering experience. The addition of SATA 3 and USB 3.0 ports provides fast data transfer rates, which is essential for modern storage solutions.

Furthermore, the Z87C incorporates the Asus exclusive DIGI+ VRM technology, which enhances power delivery and thermal performance, ensuring stability during intense operations. With its AI Suite, users have access to various tuning and monitoring features, enabling easy system overclocking and resource management.

On the other hand, the Asus Z87WS is engineered with professional users in mind, particularly in workstations that require higher processing power and reliability. This motherboard supports Intel's Xeon processors and advanced graphics configurations, making it suitable for demanding applications in fields such as CAD and digital content creation.

The Z87WS boasts an impressive feature set, including dual Intel LAN ports for enhanced network performance and redundancy. It also comes equipped with a Thunderbolt header for lightning-fast connectivity with compatible devices. Like the Z87C, the Z87WS leverages digital power design that assures voltage stability and efficiency.

Both motherboards come with robust audio systems courtesy of the Realtek ALC892/1150 codec, ensuring an immersive audio experience. Additionally, they feature a comprehensive BIOS that provides all the necessary tools for system customization, ranging from memory tweaks to fan speed controls.

Overall, the Asus Z87C and Z87WS are manifestations of cutting-edge technology and engineering, tailored to provide high performance, stability, and flexibility for both gamers and professionals in demanding environments. Each model emphasizes reliability and advanced features, making them suitable choices for users seeking outstanding computing performance.

Asus 90SB0390M0AAY0 Intel Z87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, Marvell 9230 Sata controllers

Models: Z87-WS 90SB0390M0AAY0 Z87WS Z87C