Great-value ATX Z170 with 5X Protection II for dependable stability, flexible DDR3/DDR3L compatibility, and LED-illuminated audio shielding.

• 5X Protection II – Advanced hardware safeguards for all-round protection
• DDR3/DDR3L memory compatibility
• Lightning-fast M.2 with PCIe® 3.0 x4 interface
• Epic gaming audio with LED-illuminated shielding
• Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3
• Fan Xpert 2+ advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and silent performance
• CPU Intel® Socket 1151 for 6^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
  Supports Intel® 14 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® Z170
• Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 3100(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(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).
  * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
• GraphicIntegrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D ports
  - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
  Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
• Multi-GPU SupportSupports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, gray)
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
  2 x PCI
• StorageIntel® Z170 chipset :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*¹
• LANRealtek® 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• AudioRealtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *²
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  - LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
  - 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
• USB PortsIntel® Z170 chipset :
  8 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z170 chipset :
  6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
• Special FeaturesASUS 5X Protection II :
  - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance
  - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
  - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 7 Phase digital power design
  - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits
  - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - GPU Boost
  - AI Suite 3
  - Ai Charger
  - Anti-Surge
  - Low EMI Solution
  - USB 3.0 Boost
  - Disk Unlocker
  - Mobo Connect
  - PC Cleaner
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
  - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  - ASUS EZ Flash 3
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  - Push Notice
  ASUS Q-Design :
  - ASUS Q-Slot
  Media Streamer
• Operating System SupportWindows® 10 , 64bit
  Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit *³
• Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  1 x DVI-D
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  4 x USB 3.0 (blue) Type-A
  2 x USB 2.0
  3 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports2 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)
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 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 System panel(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• AccessoriesUser's manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x M.2 Screw Package
  1 x Supporting DVD
• BIOS128 Mb 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, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• ManageabilityWfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support DiscDrivers
  ASUS Utilities
  ASUS EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Form FactorATX Form Factor
  12 inch x 8.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm )
• Note*1： These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
  *2: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
  *3: Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and “ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.