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Asus Z87-A S1150 Intel Z87 DDR3 ATX

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Quicklinx: 8Q3QWS00 Mfr#: Z87-A
Discontinued

Description

Asus Z87-A high performance Z87 Chipset with SLI and Crossfire Technology.

The ASUS Z87-A supports Intel's new line of Haswell processors and features PCIe 3.0 lanes and Crossfire/SLi support, perfect for gaming. Onboard graphics now includes HDMI and mDP out as well as DVI and VGA for all your media needs. An exclusive feature to ASUS and found across our entire Z87 range is our fan headers. Our 4 pin headers provide PWM control for 3 pin fans, so you no longer need to upgrade your chassis fans and can save on an overall system build!

We've also improved on our already well received UEFI BIOS, you can now track any changes you make automatically and we have included a quick note feature for overclocking. Simply type in anything you want to note down, gone are the days of using pen and paper when overclocking! This board also has 8 power phases for increased performance and stability. This board also comes with Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization and remote GO!

  • Fan Expert2 - customize Fan speeds
  • Digi+VRM - Precise Over Clocking
  • USB BIOS Flash Back - Easy Bios Updates
  • USB 3.0 Boost - Fast Data Transfer
  • EPU - Green Energy saving
  • New UEFI Bios design.
  • Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM

    The Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips - EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). The Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM provides precise Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency module adjustments with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to increase the board's overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. ASUS DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency.
  • DIGI+ VRM

    VRM, or voltage regulator modules, is considered among the most essential motherboard design components. They supply the voltage demanded by the CPU, and a good VRM must intelligently detect actual CPU power draw to provide precise power accordingly.
  • One-stop PC remote control and home entertainment

    Remote GO! links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly through a LAN cable and router. It allows you to stream multimedia content from PC to DLNA devices, access your computer anywhere using smart devices at home, and easily transfer files to and from your PC. Now upgraded with Cloud GO!, which syncs your multiple cloud storage accounts and backs up content to your PC with one click.
  • Comprehensive controls for the perfect cool and quiet balance

    For more fine-tuned control, hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 features Fan Auto Tuning, providing a tailored fan speed setting for each 4-pin/3-pin CPU and chassis fan with exclusive automatic fan speed detection. This achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. It even provides an RPM fixed mode for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0 dB using a specific fan speeds setting.
  • 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 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.
  • 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0

    ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) USB 3.0 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.
  • One-stop access to innovative ASUS features

    ASUS AI Suite 3 offers an excellent 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.
  • Dedicated direct BIOS access button

    Designed for those requiring frequent BIOS access, users can easily enter the BIOS when the PC is on standby power with a simple press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up as you don't have to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at their best!
  • 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.
  • 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.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
ASUS Z87-A - motherboard - ATX - LGA1150 Socket - Z87
Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
Intel Z87 Express
Processor Socket
1 x LGA1150 Socket
Compatible Processors
Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7
Max RAM Size
32 GB
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered
Storage Ports
6 x SATA-600 (RAID)
USB / FireWire Ports
4 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Max Allocated RAM Size
1024 MB
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
Intel Z87 Express
Processor Socket
LGA1150 Socket
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7

Supported RAM

Max Size
32 GB
Technology
DDR3
Bus Clock
2400 MHz, 2200 MHz, 2000 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2800 MHz, 3000 MHz, 2600 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2500 MHz, 2933 MHz
Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC
Registered or Buffered
Unbuffered
Features
Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)

Graphics

Max Allocated RAM Size
1024 MB

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC892
Compliant Standards
DTS Connect, High Definition Audio, DTS UltraPC II

LAN

Network Controller
Realtek RTL8111GR
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual x8 mode; single card: x16 mode) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x2 mode) , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 2 x PCI
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
RAID Features
Intel Smart Response Technology
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x HDMI , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 4 x USB 3.0 , 1 x DVI-D , 1 x VGA , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x DisplayPort , 2 x USB 2.0 , 1 x TOSLINK
Internal Interfaces
6 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x SPDIF out - header , 1 x audio - header
Power Connectors
24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Type
AMI
BIOS Features
WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS O.C. Profile, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7 support, DMI 2.7 support, ACPI 5.0 support
Sleep / Wake Up
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Hardware Features
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), jack retasking, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, MemOK!, 8 Phase Power Design, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, Q-DIMM, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-LED, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Precision Tweaker 2, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS DIGI+ VRM, Intel Smart Response Technology, Fanless Design Heatsink, Dual Intelligent Processors 2, Conductive Polymer Capacitors, USB 3.0 Boost, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, ASUS Fan Xpert 2, ASUS Network iControl, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, ASUS Remote GO!, DirectKey, Disk Unlocker, ASUS 5X PROTECTION, 4K Ultra HD ready, Intel Dynamic Storage Accelerator

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
I/O back plate
Cables Included
1 x SLI bridge , 2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS AI Charger, ASUS AI Suite III
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
Plug and Play, RoHS, ErP Ready, ACPI 5.0
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
22.35 cm
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