Z97M-PLUS specifications summary

Audio

USB

Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2

-Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference

-Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals

-Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers

-Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

-Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs

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

Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

-6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel [blue])

-8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)

ASUS special features

High Performance

ASUS 5X PROTECTION

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

ASUS Digital Power Design

-ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the 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

- Enhanced ESD protection

ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors

-2.5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability

ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O

-3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating

UEFI BIOS

- Most advanced options with fast response time

M.2 onboard

-The latest transfer technologies with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds

ASUS Fan Xpert3

-Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control.

ASUS EPU

- EPU

Interactive HomeCloud

Media Streamer

-Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV

-Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 and Android 4.0 system

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