Intel
Gigabit Ethernet top gaming choice that goes faster with your CPU
Faster, smoother gaming always. Intel Gigabit
Ethernet has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with CPUs
and offering high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the
processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your
gameplay.
Up to 2X-faster UDP game-data
performance
ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent
network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit
Ethernet deals with the smaller (sub-256 byte) UDP data packets that are vital
for responsive gaming. The results are in and with Z97 your game-data packets
flow up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies!
Multi-GPU support With
support for both NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX, the Z97 motherboard enables
multi-GPU setups so you can harness the full power of the latest graphics
technologies.
4K/Ultra HD visual
excellence Native support for 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition)
resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort that's four times the
pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail,
and realism.
Work with up to 3 displays
Connect up to three independent monitors at once using video outputs such as
DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, or VGA. Choose your outputs and set
displays to either mirror mode or collage mode.
ASUS HomeCloud
Your PC, your world
ASUS HomeCloud creates a world without boundaries.
It lets you access your PC remotely, stream multimedia content to wherever you
want, and manage all your stuff from anywhere no matter where it's stored. Use
the built-in Wake on WAN feature to remotely wake and control your PC with a
single smart device, anywhere and anytime. It even turns your hard drive into a
private cloud, removing worries about storage limits. With HomeCloud, your PC
becomes the gateway to your world.
A digital PC hub perfect for sharing and home
theater
Media Streamer
Enjoy your PC's multimedia content anywhere! Pipe music from your PC while
sipping coffee in a caf or sit back with friends and stream a favorite movie to
a smart TV. With ASUS Media Streamer, your entertainment goes wherever you
go.
Proven quality. Enduring trust.
Strict compatibility and validation
Protection
Hardware safeguards to ensure long-term durability.
Compatible Devices
Including CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards
and more.
Validation Hours Extensive testing for
extreme reliability, compatibility and safety.
We are the world's biggest motherboard manufacturer, and renowned our
design thinking that revolves around users just like you. Our engineers employ
exacting standards to guarantee quality throughout the product's life, choosing
the finest components for real-world protection. Our motherboards are proven to
be compatible with more than 1,000 components and devices, and undergo a minimum
of 7,000 hours of strict validation. That gives you the peace of mind of knowing
that ASUS motherboards are fit for all environments and applications. To build
your PC with the best foundations, build it with an ASUS motherboard.
Intel CPU and chipset features
Intel LGA1150 4th, New 4th &
5th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron
Processors Ready
This motherboard supports Intel 4th , New
4th and 5th Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron
processors in the LGA1150 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers
integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel
(4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great
graphics performance.
Intel Z97 Express
Chipset
The Intel Z97 Express Chipset is a
single-chipset design that supports IntelLGA1150 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Core
i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by
utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and
stability. Additionally, Z97 provides a maximum 6 USB 3.0 ports, 6 SATA 6Gb/s
ports and 1GB/s M.2 support for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the Intel Z97
Express Chipset also supports iGPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest
Intel integrated graphics performance.
Intel Smart Response Technology
SSD speed with HDD capacity
Uses an installed fast SSD (min18.6GB available capacity required) as a
cache for frequently-accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load and wait
times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard
drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity,
operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system.
Intel Smart Connect Technology
Auto application refresh and shorter wait times
Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected
applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time
waiting for applications to update and sync with the cloud, leading to a more
efficient computing experience.
Intel® Rapid Start Technology Instantly awaken your PC from sleep mode
Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in
seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your
computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping energy use
low.
Specifications
- CPU
Intel Socket 1150 for the 5th/New
4th/4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core
i3/Pentium/Celeron 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.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(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 / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- Supports Mini DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz /
3840 x 2160 @ 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
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports
DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
- Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX
Technology
- Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4
mode) *1
4 x PCIe 2.0 x1
- Storage
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 (both SATA & PCIE
mode)*2
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 *3
ASMedia SATA Express
controller : *4
1 x SATA Express port, with M key, type
2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE
mode)
ASMedia PCIe SATA controller : *4
2 x
SATA 6Gb/s port(s), blackwith M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
- LAN
Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated
Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Intel I211-AT, 1 x
Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Gigabit Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy
Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
- Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5
GHz
Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility
- Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.0
- Audio
Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal
Sound 2
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC
Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output 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
- 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
- Audio amplifier: Provides the
highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
- 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
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to
the audio configuration
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise
to affect the amplifier quality
- USB Ports
Intel Z97 chipset :
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at
back panel, blue)
Intel Z97 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1
port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.1
controller :
2 x USB port(s) (2 at back panel, teal
blue)
ASMedia USB 3.0 controller :
4 x USB port(s) (4
at mid-board)
- Special Features
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai
Charger+
- USB Charger+
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB 3.0 Boost
- USB 3.1
Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 2
- Operating System Support
Windows 8.1 86x64
Windows 8 86x64
Windows 7 86x64
- Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1
(teal blue)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF
out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Mini DisplayPort(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0
- 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, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280
storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M
Key, type 2260/2280 devices
1 x TPM header
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)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x
S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power
connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1
x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
(Q-Connector)
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 USB BIOS Flashback
button(s)
- Accessories
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x ASUS
2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x
SLI bridge(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
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 x16_3, USB3.1_E12 and SATAExpress_E1 connectors share the
same bandwidth. The PCIe x16_3'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 :
M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATAExpress_1
*3 : These functions will
work depending on the CPU installed.
*4 : These SATA ports are for data
hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not
supported.
