Description
High-value Z97 ATX packed with M.2, high-clarity Crystal Sound 2 and endurant 5X Protection for enhanced performance and potent entertainment
- Proven quality - 5X Protection. 1000+ compatible devices. 7000+ validation hours.
- Crystal Sound 2 - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
- Speed up your system with lightning-fast 10Gb/s M.2
- Fan Xpert 3 - Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
- Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with new EZ Tuning Wizard
- ASUS HomeCloud - A digital PC hub perfect for sharing and home theater
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Proven quality, enduring trust
ASUS is one of the biggest motherboard manufacturers, and is renowned for the design thinking that revolves around users - just like you. ASUS engineers employ exacting standards to guarantee quality throughout the product's life, choosing the finest components for real-world protection. ASUS motherboards are proven to be compatible with plenty of components and devices, and undergo strict validation. That gives you the peace of mind of knowing that ASUS motherboards are fit for all environments and applications. To build your PC with the best foundations, build it with an ASUS motherboard. -
Games or multimedia - it's always ready
Crystal Sound 2 makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen, be it gaming, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical shielding, professional engineered design and premium components, including Japanese-made audio capacitors and operational amplifiers (op-amps), result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity. Discover superior audio quality and get ready to rule! -
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily. -
Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness with Fan Xpert 3
Fan Xpert 3 is an extremely advanced fan-management tool that puts 4-pin/3-pin CPU and case fan controls in one place. It scans each fan's characteristics and intelligently delivers custom settings for each fan based on the dedicated area temperatures. Make sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. -
170% faster transfer speeds with USB 3.0 Boost
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. -
ASUS HomeCloud
ASUS HomeCloud creates a world without boundaries. It lets you access your PC remotely, stream multimedia content to wherever you want, and manage all your stuff from anywhere - no matter where it's stored. Use the built-in Wake on WAN feature to remotely wake and control your PC with a single smart device, anywhere and anytime. It even turns your hard drive into a private cloud, removing worries about storage limits. With HomeCloud, your PC becomes the gateway to your world.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASUS Z97-K - motherboard - ATX - LGA1150 Socket - Z97
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z97 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
- 512 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 Z97 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
- 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 2800 MHz (O.C.), 2933 MHz (O.C.), 2666 MHz (O.C.), 2600 MHz (O.C.), 2400 MHz (O.C.), 2200 MHz (O.C.), 2133 MHz (O.C.), 2000 MHz (O.C.), 1866 MHz (O.C.), 3000 MHz (O.C.), 3100 MHz (O.C.), 3200 MHz (O.C.), 2250 MHz (O.C.)
- 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
- 512 MB
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC887
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Realtek RTL8111GR
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 2 x PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA, 1 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
- RAID Features
- Intel Smart Response Technology
- Interfaces
- 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 2 x USB 2.0 , 1 x HDMI , 4 x USB 3.0 , 1 x VGA , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x DVI-D , 1 x PS/2 keyboard , 1 x PS/2 mouse
- Internal Interfaces
- 6 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x audio - header , 1 x serial - header , 1 x SPDIF out - 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, UEFI BIOS, DMI 2.7 support, ACPI 5.0 support, SMBIOS 2.8 support
- Sleep / Wake Up
- Wake on LAN (WOL)
- Hardware Features
- Jack retasking, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, ASUS TurboV EVO, GPU Boost, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS DIGI+ VRM, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, Fanless Design Heatsink, USB 3.0 Boost, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Insider, Intel Quick Sync Video, Disk Unlocker, ASUS 5X PROTECTION, ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O, Turbo LAN, ASUS Crystal Sound 2, MOS Heatsink, ASUS Fan Xpert 3
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- I/O back plate
- Cables Included
- 2 x Serial ATA cable
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS AI Charger, ASUS AI Suite III, ASUS EZ Update, ASUS HomeCloud
- 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
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 21.8 cm
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