PRODUCT INFO

ASUS motherboards guard your PC with 5X Protection. We use quality components like DIGI+ VRM digital power design for precise CPU power on demand, ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, and resettable fuses around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. We also use corrosion-resistant back I/O shields, all examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability.

FEATURES

• ASUS 5X Protection - All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability
• New UEFI BIOS – Friendlier, easier, and more intuitive with helpful info added
• USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support) - 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0
• Ai Suite 3 - One-stop access to innovative ASUS features
• Network iControl - Real-time network bandwidth management

Precise power control and long-lasting stability

Voltage regulator modules (VRMs) are among the most essential motherboard components. A good VRM intelligently delivers CPU power based on actual needs at any given time. ASUS was first with digital power design featuring faster sensing and response to deliver precise CPU power on demand. This great accuracy reduces energy waste and of course improves system stability thanks to more consistent delivery.

Short-circuit damage prevention

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard system and device lifespan.

Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan

Electrostatic discharges (ESD) can happen suddenly, and their damaging effects are often underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards offer an active protective circuit design that ensures electrostatic discharges are properly grounded, providing greater component longevity.

2.5X longer lifespan with excellent durability

ASUS high-quality solid state capacitors assure a 5,000-hour lifespan, equivalent to 2.5 times longer than traditional capacitors. All capacitors pass testing under temperatures as high as 105 degrees centigrade and meet Japanese industrial standards to provide excellent durability and enhanced thermal capacity.

3X more durable corrosion-resistant coating

ASUS motherboard back I/O panels are made from strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which is bonded with a thin layer of chromium oxide to enhance anti-corrosive properties. Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I/O panels have a usage life three times longer compared to ordinary panels.

Exclusive EZ Mode adds useful info to become even easier

Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, and now features more intuitive functions to quickly take you to favorite BIOS pages and frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. You can even write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes and modifications, and rename SATA ports. EZ Mode has a whole new look, upgraded with extra-friendly capabilities like detailed fan controls, XMP profile settings, SATA information, and fast clock adjustment. Together, these perfect your BIOS experience.

SATA Port Renaming

You can rename your SATA ports for easy identification, including by usage scenario. Get greater convenience and spend less time on finding the right devices when you want to change settings.

170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0

ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction.

• World’s 1st USB 3.0 UASP support – instantly 170% faster.
• Complete USB 3.0 solution – performance boost under Turbo Mode or UASP Mode for most USB devices.
• Simple plug and boost – auto detection design ensures best performance.

Double USB access, double the convenience

ASUS facilitates USB 3.0 accessibility for rear panel. Experience the latest plug n play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Our motherboards afford greater convenience with high speed connectivity.

Twice the speed

ASUS provides SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of SATA 3Gb/s.

Go to the limit with iGPU level up!

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-wide upgrades for every use.

Real-time network bandwidth management

One click to prioritize network traffic for applications you're currently using or set up favorite profiles to run at specific times. Avoid network congestion, speed up downloading, and make sure online gaming runs optimized, all through an intuitive user interface.

Effortless PCI Express component removal

Press the Q-Slot clip lightly, and graphics cards just pop out. The large winged clip is easy to reach so you don’t have to struggle with installing or removing even the biggest graphics cards.

Multiple startup options

Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PC’s startup process. You can shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Also, you can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on. 

Handy system monitoring

Popular ASUS real-time system monitoring software now available for Windows 8. It helps you supervise your entire PC through a live tile on the Windows 8 start screen, and make quick adjustments. Probe II Sense is a free app available from the Windows Store.

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.

All-round energy efficiency and detailed CPU wattage settings

Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite 3 utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. It can directly reduce CPU wattage to an indicated level on demand and manually switch to Max Power Saving Mode for further energy savings, creating a more efficient PC.

Dedicated CPU and case fan controls

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust CPU and case fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures in diverse climate conditions and locations, as well as actual PC loading. Various preset fan performance profiles offer flexible fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

Restore corrupted BIOS data from USB storage

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash drive or support CD containing a BIOS file. This utility saves you the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

Easy BIOS updates from USB outside the OS

Quickly update your BIOS from a USB flash drive before entering the OS. It only takes a few clicks, with no floppy disk or an OS-based flash utility.

Intel® LGA1150 4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Ready

This motherboard supports Intel® 4th 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 (2 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the 

Intel® H81 Express Chipset

Intel® H81 Express chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/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 two USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rates than USB 2.0. Moreover, the Intel® H81 Express chipset also supports iGPU functionality, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

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.

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 4^th 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® H81
• Memory
  2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 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).
  * Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 Mhz.
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor 
  Multi-VGA output support : DVI/RGB ports 
  - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  - Supports RGB 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™
• Expansion Slots
  1 x PCIe x16 
  2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
• Storage
  Intel® H81 chipset : 
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow
  2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), dark brown, 
  Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *¹
• LAN
  Realtek® 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *²
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• USB Ports
  Intel® H81 chipset : 
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
  Intel® H81 chipset : 
  6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
• Special Features
  ASUS 5X Protection :
  - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 3 Phase digital power design
  - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention 
  - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection 
  - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability 
  - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating 
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU 
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - GPU Boost
  - AI Suite 3
  - Ai Charger 
  - Anti-Surge
  - Low EMI Solution
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface 
  - Network iControl
  - USB 3.0 Boost
  - Disk Unlocker
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
  - ASUS Fan Xpert 
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 
  ASUS Q-Design :
  - ASUS Q-Slot
• Operating System Support
  Windows® 8.1 
  Windows® 8 
  Windows® 7
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  1 x DVI
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 
  2 x USB 2.0 
  1 x Parallel port(s)
  3 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel connector(s) 
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• Accessories
  User's manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• BIOS
  64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
  EZ Update 
  Anti-Virus Software (OEM Version)
• Form Factor
  uATX Form Factor 
  8.9 inch x 7.2 inch ( 22.6 cm x 18.3 cm )
• Note
  *1-1:Due to the limitation of the Intel® H81chipset, Intel® Rapid Start Technology can be configured only from the BIOS Setup program.
  *1-2: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.