Description
Storage and Memory
- Four M.2 slots are available, supporting PCIe 4.0, PCIe 3.0, and SATA NVMe SSDs up to type 22110.
- Six SATA III ports are available for hard drives and 2.5″ SSDs.
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.
- Up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4-5333 (OC) memory can be installed across four slots.
- Intel Optane Memory is supported.
- RAMCache III software intelligently caches storage devices to memory for boosted performance
Thermal Design
- 14+2 power stage design.
- ASUS ProCool II socket helps to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines.
- Metal armor helps to improve heat dissipation.
- A 40mm VRM cooling fan kit is included.
- The actively cooled heatsink provides optimized cooling to the chipset while producing minimal noise.
- M.2 heatsinks and backplate help to avoid speed throttling during heavy, sustained data transfers.
- Dual dedicated CPU fan headers.
- Dedicated AIO liquid cooling and water pump headers are available.
Immersive Audio
- SupremeFX ALC4080 7.1-Channel HD Audio.
- Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.
- Audio cover and audio line shielding help to block electromagnetic interference.
- 120 dB stereo line-out signal-to-noise ratio.
- 113 dB line-in signal-to-noise ratio.
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
- DTS Sound Unbound app provides virtual spatial surround sound.
- Sonic Studio III software allows you to customize audio effects.
Rear USB Connectors
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port (20 Gb/s).
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10 Gb/s).
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port (10 Gb/s).
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5 Gb/s).
- 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports (480 Mb/s).
Network Connectivity
- 2 x 2.5G Ethernet LAN ports.
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax).
- Bluetooth 5.2.
Aura Sync RGB Lighting
Aura Sync technology allows you to connect, customize, and control lighting equipment such as RGB LEDs and light strips on the onboard RGB headers. You can choose from a variety of lighting presets that include Static, Strobing, and Color Cycle. These presets can be synchronized with Aura-capable peripherals such as keyboards, mice, monitors, and more. The addressable RGB headers can detect the number of LEDs on a compatible device to further tailor the lighting effects.
NVIDIA SLI Support
Installing multiple graphics cards will enhance the computer’s performance for demanding tasks such as CAD, 3D rendering, video editing, and more. This motherboard supports a 2-way NVIDIA SLI configuration.
Upgrade-Friendly
- M.2 Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove M.2 SSDs without using tools.
- The BIOS can be updated by copying the BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, inserting it into the designated port, and pressing the FlashBack button.
- Updates may be performed without a CPU or memory installed.
- Pressing the Clr CMOS button resets the BIOS settings. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected.
- Q-Code diagnostic codes help to streamline troubleshooting for common installation and component issues.
- The pre-mounted I/O shield streamlines the motherboard installation process.
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