Internal I/O
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
3 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Number of EATX power connectors |
1 |
Back panel I/O ports
| Serial ports quantity |
2 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
64 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
Memory
| Unbuffered memory |
Y |
| ECC |
Y |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
Graphics
| On-board graphics adapter |
N |
Performance
| Motherboard southbridge |
AMD SB950 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC887 |
| Component for |
PC |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 slots |
2 |
| PCI slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
| PCI Express slots version |
2.0 |
Packaging content
| Drivers included |
Y |
| Quick installation guide |
Y |
Additionally
| Chipset |
AMD 970 |
| System bus data transfer rate |
4.8 GT/s |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
AMD AM3+ FX/Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron 100 S, AMD 970/SB950, Realtek ALC887, 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz ECC, Non-ECC, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16/ 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 / 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1/ 2 x PCI, UEFI BIOS, ATX
<b>ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors, Extreme USB 3.0 Transfer Speed, and Windows 8 on AMD 970</b>
- Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU + EPU.
- Remote GO! - One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment
- USB 3.0 Boost - Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP
- Network iControl - Real-time Network Bandwidth Control
- DirectKey - A Dedicated Button to Access the BIOS Directly
- USB BIOS Flashback - Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback with Hardware-based Design
- UEFI BIOS - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
- Windows 8 Ready – Assured Compatibility
<b>Instant OS Login</b>
ASUS has released new hardware and software designs to shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience that removes annoying delays under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Faster system boot and restart means Windows starts quicker and higher efficiency - No more waiting around.
<b>Multi-startup Options</b>
Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PCs startup process. 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.
<b>A Dedicated Button to Access the BIOS Directly</b>
Designed for those requiring frequent BIOS access, users can easily enter the BIOS automatically when the PC is on standby power with the simple press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up from having to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at its best!
<b>Dual Intelligent Processors</b>
ASUS continues to put innovation at its forefront, launching the world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors technology. This exclusive design consists of the EPU (Energy Processing Unit), which automatically monitors power consumption system-wide to ensure efficiency, and the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) - guaranteeing superior performance for every task, bringing users an unbeatable experience.
<b>The Ultimate Turbo Processor</b>
Unleash your performance with ASUS' AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.
<b>Energy Efficiency All Around</b>
Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity!
<b>One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment</b>
Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones and TVs wirelessly together through an existing LAN cable and router setup. It allows users to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices, access their computer anywhere using their mobile device at home, while also allowing easy file transfers between your computer and mobile device. It provides seamless environment for a futuristic connected lifestyle with three useful functions: DLNA Media Hub, Remote Desktop and File Transfer.
<b>Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP</b>
New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
- World’s 1st USB 3.0 UASP Support – 170% faster instantly
- Complete USB 3.0 Solution – Performance boost for most USB devices
- Simple Plug & Boost – Auto detection design ensures best performance always
<b>Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback</b>
USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try new UEFI BIOS versions easily, without even entering their existing BIOS or operating system. It even works without key components such as the CPU and memory installed. Just plug in any USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds. The UEFI BIOS is automatically flashed using ATX standby power. Worry-free updating for the ultimate convenience!
<b>A Dedicated Button to Access the BIOS Directly</b>
Designed for users requiring frequent BIOS access, you can easily enter the BIOS automatically when the PC is on standby power with a press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up from having to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at its best!
<b>Real-time Network Bandwidth Control</b>
With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for enhanced online convenience. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center.
<b>GreenASUS and ErP Ready</b>
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
