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ASUS Z97-A

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Compatibility Data

ChipsetIntel® Z97
M2 Slots1
Form FactorATX
Model: 6661

Technical Specifications24 specs

General

Model
Z97-A
Cpu
  • Intel® Socket 1150for the 5
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  • Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors,Supports Intel® 22nm 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 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/ 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),Dual Channel Memory Architecture,* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.,* Refer to
  • www.asus.com
Graphic
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4960 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz,Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort ports,Maximum shared memory of 512 MB,DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays,- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz,Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously,Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support,Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™,- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz,- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Multi Gpu Support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology,Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x2 mode),2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  • 1
  • ,2 x PCI,2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
Storage
  • Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology
  • 2
  • Intel® Z97 chipset :
  • ,1 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports,1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode),4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Lan
Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY),Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
Audio
  • Realtek® ALC8928-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2,- DTS Ultra PC II,- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound,- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,- DTS Connect
  • Audio Feature :
  • ,- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel,- 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
Usb Ports
  • Intel® Z97 chipset :
  • ,8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 6 at mid-board),6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Special Features
  • - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8Phase digital power design,- 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.,- Crystal Sound 2,- TPU switch,- EPU switch,- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability,- Remote GO!,- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design,- CPU Power Utility
  • Fan Xpert 3
  • Media Streamer
  • ,- USB 3.0 Boost,- ASUS EZ Flash 2,- Push Notice,- Disk Unlocker
  • ASUS 5X Protection :
  • ,- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating,- Anti-Surge
  • ASUS TPU :
  • ,- Auto Tuning,- Precision Tweaker 2,- ASUS O.C. Tuner
  • ASUS Digital Power Design :
  • Special Memory O.C. Design
  • Overclocking Protection :
  • Turbo APP
  • ,- GPU Boost,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface,- ASUS Q-Connector,- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  • 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
  • ,- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
  • ASUS EPU :
  • ,- EPU
  • ASUS Exclusive Features
  • :,- AI Suite 3,- Turbo LAN
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
  • :,- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
  • ASUS EZ DIY :
  • ,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  • ASUS Q-Design :
  • ,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1,Windows® 8,Windows® 7
Back I O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s),1 x DVI-D,1 x D-Sub,1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI,1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue),2 x USB 2.0,1 x Optical S/PDIF out,5 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I O
1 x TPU switch(es),4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4-pin),1 x EPU switch(es),1 x SATA Express connector: , Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports,1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices,1 x DRCT header(s),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 System panel(s) (Q-Connector),1 x Thunderbolt header(s),3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s),1 x Power-on button(s),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),1 x S/PDIF out header(s),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)
Accessories
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1),1 x SLI bridge(s),3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),User´s manual,I/O Shield
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
  • EZ Update
  • Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor,12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note
  • *1 : The PCIe x1_1/2 slots share bandwidth with M.2 Socket 3. The M.2 Socket 3 is default disabled.
  • *2 : These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.

Physical Dimensions

Length Mm
304.8
Width Mm
243.8
Height Mm
774.7

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