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ASUS PRIME Z370-A II

Name: ASUS PRIME Z370-A II
Brand: Asus
SKU: 10451

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Quick Specs

ChipsetIntel® Z370

MemoryDDR4

Form FactorATX

M.2 Slots2

Model: 10451

About this motherboards

Discover the PRIME Z370-A II motherboard; with advanced features like M.2 Heatsink, Intel Optane ready, and DDR4 4000MHz for an unrivaled tech experience.

Technical Specifications23 specs

General

Model

PRIME Z370-A II

Cpu

Intel® Socket 11519th / 8th Gen Intel
®
Core™, Pentium
®
Gold and 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® Z370

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4000(O.C.)/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

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 HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz,Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously,Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support,Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively),Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™,- 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, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4*, x8+x4+x4/x0**) *,* For 2 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.,** For 3 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.,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 & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1
,1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
2
,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

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,- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,- DTS Headphone:X,- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
3
,Realtek® S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- 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

Usb Ports

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) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
,6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)

Special Features

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,- GPU Boost,- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices,- ASUS Q-Connector
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 Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
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 Gen 2 USB Type-C
TM
,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A,,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1,1 x DVI-D,1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI,1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),2 x USB 2.0,1 x Optical S/PDIF out,5 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I O

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,2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4-pin),1 x Aura RGB Strip Header,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin),1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector,1 x Power-on button(s),1 x T_Sensor Connector,1 x M.2 Fan Header,2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s),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

1 x ASUS Fan Holder,3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),ASUS Q-Shield,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 3.1, ACPI 6.1, 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 3.1, WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System

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. 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.