CPU Intel® Socket 2066 Processors Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Build in Intel® C422 Memory 8 x DIMM, Max. 512GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz RDIMM, LR-DIMM Memory *1 Quad Channel Memory Architecture Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Expansion Slots 48-Lane CPU- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (x4 mode) Storage 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3*2, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3*3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) 1 x U.2 connector*2 Support Raid 0, 1, 10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise supports Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID LAN Intel® I210-AT, 2 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Audio Realtek® ALC S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *4 Audio Feature : - DTS Connect - DTS Headphone:X - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - 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 Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality USB Ports Intel® C422 Chipset : 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board) Intel® C422 Chipset : 6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) Special Features ASUS 5X Protection III : - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges! - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection AURA : - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices - Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) ASUS Exclusive Features : - MemOK! - Ai Charger+ - Onboard Button : Power/Reset - Turbo LAN DIGI + Power Control : - CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design DIGI + Power Control : - DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - Stylish Fanless Design with M.2 Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2) Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready Thunderbolt 3 support Back I/O Ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-CTM, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) , 4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Ports 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 1 x AAFP connector 1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x VROC_HW_Key 2 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x U.2 connector 3 x System panel connector 1 x Front fan 1 x Rear fan 1 x COM port header 1 x Aspeed VGA header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x CPU_OV jumper 1 x PUMP Fan connector 1x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector BIOS CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash3 F11 EZ Tuning Wizard ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Multi-language BIOS Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Weight Color Box(3-in-1) Net Weight: 4.86kg Gross Weight: 7.49kg Bulk Pack(5-in-1) Net Weight: 7.2kg Gross Weight: 8.9kg Note *1 Memory capacity supported depends on both CPU installed and Memory *2 Bandwidth is shared between M.2_2 and U.2. *3 SATA Bandwidth is shared between M.2_1 and SATA6G_1 *4 Due to limitations in HAD bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10