All stock codes associated to this product
B150MA/M.2, B150M-A/M.2, B150MA/M2, 3353020, 4712900424454
Overview
Full-featured micro-ATX B150 with 5X Protection II for dependable
stability, DDR4 support and reversible USB Type-C connectivity
- 5X Protection II – Advanced hardware safeguards for all-round protection
- DDR4 memory compatibility
- USB Type-C for convenient connectivity
- Epic gaming audio with LED-illuminated shielding
- Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3
- Lightning-fast M.2 with PCIe® 3.0 x4 interface
Dependable Stability
Advanced Hardware Safeguards
Industry-leading 5X Protection II employs the finest components, excellent
circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee quality and long-term
durability of your motherboard with all-round protection. For you, that means
exceptional protection and stability for your build — the result of decades of
engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard
brand.
LANGuard
Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance.
ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs
signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors
ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus
electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance
to static electricity and improved protection against surges.
DRAM Overcurrent Protection
Short-circuit damage prevention Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent
and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the
lifespan of both your system and connected devices.
DIGI+ VRM\
Precision control for stable power ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently
delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy
waste and improving system stability.
Stainless-Steel Back I/O
3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability Corrosion-resistant stainless
steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three
times (3X) longer than ordinary panels.
ESD Guards
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects
are easily underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards are tested to very high standards,
capable of up to +/- 10kV for air discharge and +/-6kV for contact discharge. We
employ an active protective circuit design to guard your system against
electrostatic interference and damage, providing greater component longevity.
- LAN port ESD TVS diode protection on the LAN circuit.
- USB connectors TVS diodes for surface-mount and
dual-inline packages.
- VGA connectors Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to
protect D-Sub functionality.
- Keyboard and mouse connectors Additional on-circuit ESD
transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes.
Superb Performance
DDR4 Support
Make your memory go faster With DDR4, you'll
accelerate memory frequencies up to an incredible to 2133MHz! And ASUS works
with almost every DDR4 memory vendor, so you're assured the best compatibility.
2X
faster write
read speeds
20%
lower power
consumption
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to
make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned
overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and
easily.
EZ Flash 3 Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from
within the BIOS.
S.M.A.R.T Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring,
Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) logs to gauge reliability, and
even determine if they're about to fail.
Q-Fan Control You can configure the fan's operating speed
manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard,
Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes!
My Favorites Quickly find tuning options and add preferred
tools to the list.
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EZ Mode |
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Intuitive Graphical Fan
Control:Fine-tune
individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the
mouse. |
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EZ XMP:Improve your DRAM performance with a
click. |
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SATA Information:View SATA port details for easy device
recognition. |
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Fast Clock Adjustment:Use mouse controls to change the time
and date. |
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Advanced
Mode |
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Last Modified Log:Track last change and save
preferred profiles onto a USB
drive. |
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SATA Port Renaming:Rename SATA ports for easy
identification. |
Ultrafast Transfer Speed
M.2
With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbit/s
data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or
application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as
possible.
Instant front-panel USB 3.0 Experience
We've put USB 3.0 right where you need it — two super-speed ports on the
front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with
instant plug-and-play connectivity, so no more back-breaking contortions in the
hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports!
USB Type-C for convenient connectivity
USB Type-C (USB-C) delivers future device compatibility and high-speed USB
connectivity of 5Gbit/s from a slim, reversible port.
- 1/3 smaller — than traditional USB Type-A
- Reversible ease — any-way-up design means USB connections are made first
time, every time
- Future-proof compatibility — compatible with the latest devices today and
the exciting new trends of tomorrow
Gaming Audio
Gear up! Win the battlefield
Beautiful LED-illuminated trace paths brighten your build and highlight
noise-isolated, precision-shielded, interference-eliminated onboard audio like
you've never before experienced!
- LED-illuminated design Brighten up your build with the
gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
- Noise Isolation Audio shielding ensures precision
analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.
- Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver
consistent, equal quality.
- Audio Enjoyment Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide
warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and
fidelity.
Easy PC DIY
Safe motherboard mounting
Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
Fitting your ASUS motherboard is now safer than ever. The comprehensive
component-free ‘safe zones' around every case-mounting hole minimizes the risk
of damage and short circuits caused by contact — so you'll assemble your PC with
total confidence!
Q-Slot
Effortless PCI Express component removal
The large winged clip is easy to reach and easy to operate. Just press the
Q-Slot clip lightly, and graphics card just pop out. Installing or removing even
the biggest graphics cards is no sweat!
Q-DIMM
Easy memory removal Even if you work with a smaller case, just push down on
the one-sided clip and push or pull RAM modules in or out – couldn't be
simpler!
Optimized Cooling
Fan Xpert 2+
Advanced fan controls With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level
4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves
the best balance of cooling performance and low noise!
- Auto-Tuning Mode: Scans and detects all fan characteristics for
single-click customization.
- Extreme Quite Mode: Reduces CPU fan speed to below the default minimum,
for extra-quiet operation and power savings during light loads.
- RPM Fixed Mode: Lowers noise levels to near-0dB silence, allowing to you
fix the fan speed.
One-Stop Control
AI Suite 3
One-stop access to innovative ASUS features ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a
brand-new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with
support for larger monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into
one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy
consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse
and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between
different utilities.
Intel CPU and chipset features
Intel B150 Chipset
The Intel B150 is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel
LGA1151 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. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports,
six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data
retrieval. Intel B150 chipset also supports iGPU functionality, so you'll enjoy
the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance.
Ready for 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core
i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron
processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express
controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated
chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for
great graphics performance.
Intel SBA support
Intel SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and
software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed
for small businesses. Intel SBA requires MEI drivers (AMT host software kit) be
installed.
Platform requirements:
Windows
7 (32/64-bit) / 8.1 (64-bit) / 10 (64-bit)
PCH
with 6th-generation Intel Core processor (100 Series platforms) with 6.5MB Intel
Management Engine (ME) 11.0 firmware installed
CPU and chipset requirements:
Intel
Core i3/i5/i7 with one of these chipsets: B150, H170, Q170
The
Intel Management Engine software kit must be installed (the Local Manageability
Service and the Intel Management Engine Interface must be installed and
running.)
*Local administrator rights on the target
machine
*Some models without the 6.5MB Intel
Management Engine firmware do not support Intel SBA. Please refer to the
specifications sheet for details.
*Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors
List).
Specifications
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CPU
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Intel Socket 1151 for
6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron
Processors |
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Supports Intel 14 nm
CPU |
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Supports Intel Turbo
Boost Technology 2.0 |
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* Refer
to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
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Chipset
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Intel
B150 |
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Memory
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4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB,
DDR4 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory |
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Supports Intel Extreme
Memory Profile (XMP) |
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* Hyper DIMM support is
subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. |
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* Refer
to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors
Lists). |
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* The maximum memory
frequency supported varies by processor. |
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* Due to Intel chipset
limitation, DDR4 2133 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run
at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133 Mhz. |
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Graphic
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Integrated Graphics
Processor- Intel HD Graphics support |
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Multi-VGA output
support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports |
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- Supports HDMI with
max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60
Hz |
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- Supports DVI-D with
max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
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- Supports RGB with
max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
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Maximum shared memory
of 1024 MB |
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Supports up to 3
displays simultaneously |
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Expansion Slots
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1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
(x16 mode, gray) |
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2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0
x1 |
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Storage
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Intel B150 chipset
: |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
gray, |
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1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3*1,
with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA &
PCIE mode) |
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LAN
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Realtek RTL8111H, 1 x
Gigabit LAN Controller(s) |
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ASUS LAN
Guard |
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Audio
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Realtek ALC887
8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2 |
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- Supports :
Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking |
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Audio Feature
: |
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- LED-illuminated
design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace
path. |
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- 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 |
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- Premium Japanese-made
audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with
exceptional clarity and fidelity |
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USB Ports
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Intel B150 chipset
: |
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1 x USB 5Gb/s port(s)
port(s) (1 at back panel, , Support 3A power output) |
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Intel B150 chipset
: |
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4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s)
(2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) |
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Intel B150 chipset
: |
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6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s)
(2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board) |
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Special Features
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ASUS 5X Protection
II : |
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- ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X
higher surge tolerance |
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- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 5
Phase digital power design |
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- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent
Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits |
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- ASUS Stainless-Steel
Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability |
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- ASUS ESD Guards -
Electrostatic discharge protection |
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ASUS EPU
: |
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-
EPU |
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ASUS Exclusive
Features : |
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- AI Suite
3 |
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- Ai
Charger |
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-
Anti-Surge |
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- Low EMI
Solution |
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- ESD
Guards |
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- USB 3.0
Boost |
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- Mobo
Connect |
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- PC
Cleaner |
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ASUS Quiet Thermal
Solution : |
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- Stylish Fanless
Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink |
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- ASUS Fan Xpert
2+ |
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ASUS EZ DIY
: |
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- ASUS EZ Flash
3 |
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- ASUS MyLogo
2 |
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- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ
Mode |
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- Push
Notice |
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ASUS Q-Design
: |
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- ASUS
Q-Slot |
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- ASUS
Q-DIMM |
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Media
Streamer |
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Operating System
Support |
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Windows 10 ,
64bit |
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Windows 8.1 ,
64bit |
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Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit
*3 |
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Back I/O Ports
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1 x PS/2 keyboard
(purple) |
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1 x PS/2 mouse
(green) |
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1 x
DVI-D |
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1 x
D-Sub |
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1 x
HDMI |
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1 x LAN (RJ45)
port(s) |
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1 x USB 5Gb/s port(s)
Type-C ( support 3A power output ) |
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2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
Type-A |
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2 x USB
2.0 |
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3 x Audio
jack(s) |
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Internal I/O Ports
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1 x USB 3.0
connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0
port(s) |
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2 x USB 2.0
connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s) |
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1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M
Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices |
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1 x TPM
header |
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1 x LPT
header |
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1 x COM port(s)
connector(s) |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s
connector(s) |
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1 x CPU Fan
connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) |
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2 x Chassis Fan
connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin) |
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1 x S/PDIF out
header(s) |
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1 x 24-pin EATX Power
connector(s) |
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1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power
connector(s) |
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1 x Front panel audio
connector(s) (AAFP) |
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1 x System
panel(s) |
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1 x Chassis Intrusion
connector(s) |
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1 x Clear CMOS
jumper(s) |
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Accessories
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User's
manual |
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I/O
Shield |
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2 x SATA 6Gb/s
cable(s) |
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1 x Supporting
DVD |
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BIOS
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128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI
AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick
Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD
(Serial |
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Presence Detect) memory
information |
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Manageability
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WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL
by PME,WOR by PME, PXE |
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Support Disc
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Drivers |
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ASUS
Utilities |
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EZ
Update |
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Anti-virus software
(OEM version) |
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Form Factor
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mATX Form
Factor |
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9.2 inch x 8.1 inch (
23.4 cm x 20.6 cm ) |
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Note
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*1:When a SATA mode M.2
device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_1
port. |
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*2: Use a chassis with
HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output. |
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*3: Please refer to
ASUS website and download Windows 7 installation guide and ASUS EZ
installer to install Windows 7. |
