LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors

This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

Dual-Channel DDR3 1333 / 1066 support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

EPU

Tap into the world’s first real time PC power saving engine through AI Suite II utility. Get total system power savings by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.

UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Exclusive to ASUS motherboards, its UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the first ever mouse-controlled graphical BIOS interface designed with dual selectable modes. It delivers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient input with quick scrolling. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of their operating system. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information.

Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB
ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions.

Exclusive ASUS Interface
• EZ Mode - gives easy access to selectable, optimized system modes, clear system info display and drag and drop boot prioritizing
• Advanced Mode - for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand intricate system settings

EZ-Flash 2

Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1155 for 2^nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 Processors
  Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
• Chipset
  Intel® H61(B3)
• Memory
  2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.
  * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor
  VGA output support : RGB port
  - Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz
  Supports DirectX 10.1
• Expansion Slots
  1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
  3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
• Storage
  Intel® H61(B3) chipset :
  4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
• LAN
  Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC 887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *¹
• USB Ports
  Intel® H61(B3) chipset :
  10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
• ROG Exclusive Features
  Overclocking Protection :
  - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
• Special Features
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - AI Suite II
  - Ai Charger
  - Anti-Surge
  - Low EMI Solution
  - ESD Guards
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
  - ASUS Fan Xpert
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2
  - ASUS MyLogo 2
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  4 x USB 2.0
  1 x COM port(s)
  1 x Parallel port(s)
  3 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
  4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
  1 x System panel(s)
• Accessories
  User's manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
• BIOS
  32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
  ASUS Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Form Factor
  uATX Form Factor
  9.6 inch x 7.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm )