Z97-WS

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron®/Xeon® E3-1200/12x5 v3 series Processors 
  Supports Intel® 22 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® Z97
• Memory
  4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture 
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support 
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort /Mini DisplayPort ports 
  - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz 
  - Supports Mini DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
  Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
• Multi-GPU
  Support
  Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology 
  Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology
• Expansion Slots
  4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16/x8/x8 or quad x8) 
  1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 (x4 mode) *1
  2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
• Storage
  Intel® Z97 chipset : 
  1 x SATA Express port, blackcompatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *2
  ASMedia® SATA Express controller : 
  1 x SATA Express port, blackcompatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller : 
  1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s),
• LAN
  Intel® I210-AT
  Intel® I218LM
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
  - High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input
  Audio Feature :
  - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
  - DTS Ultra PC II
  - DTS Connect
  - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  - BD Audio Layer Content Protection
• IEEE 1394
  VIA® 6315N controller
  1 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
• USB Ports
  Intel® Z97 chipset : 
  5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 1 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z97 chipset : 
  6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
  ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : 
  5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 3 at mid-board)
• Workstation
  Feature
  4 x PCIe x 16 slot(s)
  ASUS Dr. Power
  12K hours Capacitors
  ProCool Power Connector
  Q-Code Logger
• Special Features
  5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
  - Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
  ASUS TPU :
  - Auto Tuning
  - GPU Boost 
  - TPU switch
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU 
  - EPU switch
  ASUS Digital Power Design :
  - Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
  - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design
  - CPU Power Utility
  - DRAM Power Utility
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - AI Suite 3
  - Ai Charger
  - USB Charger+ 
  - M.2 & SATA Express
  - Anti-Surge
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface 
  - USB 3.0 Boost
  - Disk Unlocker
  - Turbo LAN
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 
  - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback 
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  Media Streamer
  Special Memory O.C. Design
  Turbo App
  Fan Xpert 3
• Operating System
  Support
  Windows® 8.1 
  Windows® 8 
  Windows® 7
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x DisplayPort
  1 x HDMI
  1 x eSATA
  2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  6 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
  2 x USB 2.0 *3
  1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  1 x Audio jack(s)
  1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
  1 x Mini DisplayPort(s)
  1 x Q-Code Logger button
• Internal I/O Ports
  2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  2 x SATA Express connector: black, 
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices
  1 x TPM header
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  2 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
  1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x EZ XMP switch
  1 x Front panel connector(s) 
  1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
  1 x DRCT header(s)
  1 x MemOK! button(s)
  1 x TPU switch(es)
  1 x EPU switch(es)
  1 x Power-on button(s)
  1 x Reset button(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  1 x Dr.Power switch(es)
• Accessories
  User's manual
  ASUS Q-Shield
  1 x COM port cable(s)
  8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
  1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
  1 x SLI bridge(s)
  1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 
  1 x 2-port USB2.0 + 1394 bracket(s)
• BIOS
  64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, 
  ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, 
  F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Manageability
  WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
• Form Factor
  ATX Form Factor 
  12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
• Note
  *1 The PCIe x4_1, USB3_E56 and SATAExpress_E1 connectors share the same bandwidth. The PCIe x4_1's default setting is in Auto mode that automically optimizes the system bandwidth. If you use two of these connectors, the system automatically disables the unused connector.
  *2 These functions will work depending on the CPU installed
  *3 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback, 1 supports Q-Code Logger

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