Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
N |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Y |
| Processor with Intel Graphics Technology required |
Y |
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Component for |
PC |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1066, 1333, 1600 MHz |
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
2 |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
8 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
2 |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
2 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
Serial ATA III |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| Number of EATX power connectors |
1 |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
1024 MB |
| Discrete graphics support |
Y |
| Maximum resolution |
4096 x 2160 pixels |
Processor special features
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
N |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) |
N |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) |
N |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology |
N |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) |
Y |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
2.0 |
| Intel vPro Technology |
N |
Back panel I/O ports
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots |
1 |
Networking
| LAN controller |
Intel I218V |
| Wi-Fi |
N |
Technical details
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
N |
| Form factor |
uATX |
Processor
| Processor socket |
LGA 1150 (Socket H3) |
| Intel Core i3/i5/i7 series |
i3-4xxx, i5-4xxx, i7-4xxx |
| Compatible processor series |
Celeron, Core i5, Core i7, Pentium |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth |
174 mm |
| Width |
226 mm |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel H81 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Intel H81, DDR3, Socket 1150, 16GB uATX
High-value micro-ATX H81 motherboard with Intel® LAN, four USB 3.0 ports and easy-to-use UEFI BIOS
- New UEFI BIOS and EZ Mode: Friendlier, easier, and more intuitive with helpful info added
- GPU Boost - Go to the limit with iGPU level up!
- CrashFree BIOS 3: Restore corrupted BIOS data from USB storage
- EPU - All-round energy efficiency and detailed CPU wattage settings
- AI Suite 3: One-stop access to innovative ASUS features
New UEFI BIOS – friendlier and more intuitive
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.
Performance Optimization
GPU Boost
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.
EZ DIY
Q-Slot
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.
Windows 8 Exclusive Features
ASUS Boot Setting
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.
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.
4K Ultra HD Ready
Discover future visual experiences
Following up on popular 1080p full HD, 4K Ultra HD is the next big thing, and you’re ready for the upgrade thanks to integrated graphics that natively support 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.
*Please check the specifications of your AMD APU for capabilities. Video playback at 4096 x 2160 pixels may not be guaranteed.
CPU and Chipset Features
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 world.
Intel® H81 Express Chipset
The 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.
