CPU
Intel® for 8th Generation Core™ Socket 1151 Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
Chipset
Intel® Z370
Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3300(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2133/3200(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3400(O.C.) MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Graphic
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
– Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
– Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort /DVI-D ports
– Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
** For 3 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
* For 2 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
Storage
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
Support Raid 5, 0, 10, 1
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)*1
gray, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
, 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)*2
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
LAN
Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
ASUS LAN Guard
Audio
Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
Audio Feature :
– Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
– Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
– Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
– Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
– EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
– DTS Headphone:X
– DTS Connect
– Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
– Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking, Multi-streaming
Realtek® S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
SNR recording input – High quality (Line-in) 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB
– Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *3
– Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
USB Ports
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at mid-board, 2 at back panel, )
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (USB Type-CTM, Support 3A power output, 1 at back panel, )
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (Type-A, 1 at back panel, teal blue, Support 3A power output)
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at mid-board, 2 at back panel, )
Special Features
ASUS TPU :
– Auto Tuning
– GPU Boost
Overclocking Protection :
– ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Turbo APP

Special Memory O.C. Design
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
– Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
– ASUS Fan Xpert 4
ASUS EZ DIY :
– ASUS O.C. Tuner
– ASUS O.C. Profile
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
CPU Installation Tool
– Three-step simplicity and safety
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
– Precision Tweaker 2
– Multi-language BIOS
ASUS EPU :
– EPU
ASUS 5X Protection III :
– ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
– ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
– ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
– ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
– ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 8 Phase digital power design
AURA :
– Aura Lighting Control
– Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
– Aura RGB Strip Headers
OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock Technology
– Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
ASUS Q-Design :
– ASUS Q-DIMM
– ASUS Q-Connector
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-Shield
– ASUS Q-LED (Boot Device LED, VGA, DRAM, CPU)
ASUS Exclusive Features :
– Turbo LAN
– AI Suite 3
– Ai Charger
– EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
– PC Cleaner
– MemOK!
File Transfer
– Cloud GO!
– File Transfer
– Crystal Sound 3
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
– Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
Back I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-CTM
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI
Internal I/O Ports
1 x AIO PUMP Header
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x M.2 Fan Header
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1 x COM port header
1 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x 3D Mount screw port(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Aura RGB Strip Header
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OV
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
ASUS Q-Shield
User’s manual
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x CPU installation tool
3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor
12.0 cm x 9.6 cm ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
ATX Form Factor