Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Audio system |
ALC887 |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1066, 1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2133 MHz |
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Flash memory |
64 MB |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
64 MB |
| BIOS type |
AMI |
| ACPI version |
2.0a |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
6 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| Power fan connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
6 |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Other features
| Controller interface type |
VIA VT6415 PATA |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x4 slots |
1 |
| PCI Express slots version |
2.0 |
Graphics
| Graphics adapter family |
Intel |
Back panel I/O ports
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| Headphone outputs |
3 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel H55 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Intel Socket 1156 Core, Intel H55, 4x DIMM DDR3 Non-ECC, 6x SATA II, Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 7:1, 12x USB 2.0
LGA1156 Intel® Lynnfield/Clarkdale Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors in LGA1156 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing great graphics performance. Intel® Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors are the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Moreover, Intel® Clarkdale integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) processors which goes with Intel® H55 chipset with VGA out can bring you to the whole new experience of the next generation VGA performance. It also provides separated 3D, 2D and Video Engines to execute different graphic control in hardware.
PCIe 2.0
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
Intel H55
The Intel® H55 Express Chipset is the latest one-chipset design to support latest 1156 socket Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/Core™ i3/ Pentium® Processors. Intel® H55 chipset provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Using Intel Core™ i5 6 Series, Core™ i3 5 Series and Pentium® CPU with H55 Express Chipset to enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance!
VGA Output Support
HDMI Support
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.
Memory Features
Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133 / 2000/ 1866 / 1800/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133 / 2000/ 1866 / 1800/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.
ASUS TurboV
Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C. - now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy O.C. tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.
GPU Boost
Instant iGPU Level Up!
GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its ability to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades.
Turbo Key
Touch-n-Boost!
ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games - with just one touch!!
