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ASUS PRIME Z270-A

Name: ASUS PRIME Z270-A
Brand: Asus
SKU: 9027

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Quick Specs

ChipsetIntel® Z270

MemoryDDR4

Form FactorATX

M.2 Slots2

Model: 9027

About this motherboards

Experience cutting-edge PRIME Z270-A motherboard, with Aura Sync, DDR4 3866MHz, dual M.2. Maximizes performance for your tech-savvy needs!

Technical Specifications23 specs

General

Model

PRIME Z270-A

Cpu

Intel® Socket 1151for 7
th
/6
th
Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors,Supports Intel® 14nm 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® Z270

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),Dual Channel Memory Architecture,* Refer to
www.asus.com

Graphic

Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB,DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays,- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz,Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/DisplayPort ports,Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously,Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support,- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz,- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

Multi Gpu Support

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology,Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8),4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1,1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)

Storage

1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1
,Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
3
,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
2
,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
4
,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Lan

Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s),ASUS Turbo LAN Utility,ASUS LAN Guard

Audio

- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,Realtek® ALC S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- DTS Connect,- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,- DTS Headphone:X,- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
5
,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input(Line-in),- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
Audio Feature :
,- 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,- 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,- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

Usb Ports

6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
Intel® Z270 Chipset :
,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A, Support 3A power output),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, , USB Type-C
TM
, Support 3A power output),6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)

Special Features

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 8 Phase digital power design
File Transfer
,- Cloud GO!
CPU Installation Tool
,- Three-step simplicity and safety
ASUS TPU :
,- Auto Tuning,- MemOK!,- Precision Tweaker 2,- ASUS O.C. Tuner,- ASUS O.C. Profile
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
,- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance,- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, 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.,- Crystal Sound 3,- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
Special Memory O.C. Design
Overclocking Protection :
,- File Transfer
Turbo APP
,- GPU Boost,- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices,- ASUS Q-Connector,- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
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 Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
ASUS EPU :
,- EPU
AURA :
,- Aura Lighting Control,- Aura RGB Strip Headers
ASUS Exclusive Features
:,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,- Turbo LAN,- PC Cleaner
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
:,- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution,- ASUS Fan Xpert 4
ASUS EZ DIY :
,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design :
,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM

Back I O Ports

1 x USB 3.1 Type-A,1 x USB 3.1 USB Type-C
TM
,4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1,1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s),1 x DVI-D,1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI,1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),1 x Optical S/PDIF out,5 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I O

1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin),1 x EZ XMP switch,1 x MemOK! button(s),1 x AIO PUMP Header,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)(Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt),1 x CPU OV,3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s),2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4-pin),1 x Aura RGB Strip Header,1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector,2 x 3D Mount screw port(s),1 x Power-on button(s),1 x T_Sensor Connector,1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/ 2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only),6 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),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s),1 x COM port header

Accessories

3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),ASUS Q-Shield,1 x CPU installation tool,1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M),1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1),User´s manual,1 x M.2 Screw Package,1 x Supporting DVD

Bios

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log
F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System

6
,Windows® 8.1 64-bit
6
,Windows® 7 32-bit
6
,Windows® 7 64-bit
6
,Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor,12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

*1. The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
*2. The M.2_2 socket shares SATA_56 ports when use M.2 PCIE mode device in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to use M.2 PCIE devices in X4 mode.
*3. These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*4.Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
*5. Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10.
*6. Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors