Description

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors
  Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
  *Supports up to 65W CPUs. For more details, please refer to www.asus.comfor Intel^® CPU support list.
• Chipset
  Intel® B365
• Memory
  2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
  VGA output support : HDMI port
  – Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
• Expansion Slots
  1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
  2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
• Storage
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
• LAN
  Realtek® RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.
• USB Ports
  Intel® B365 Chipset :
  6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, Type-A, 2 at mid-board)
  Intel® B365 Chipset :
  6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
• Special Features
  ASUS 5X Protection III :
  – ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
  – ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
  – ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
  – ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 5 Phase digital power design
  – ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection
  Non-stop Durability :
  – Anti-moisture coating – Outstanding protection against moisture and corrosion
  – USBGuard- 120% higher voltage tolerance
  Non-stop Gaming :
  – Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
  – Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  Non-stop Challenger :
  – ASUS iCafe Labs Certified – Top games and 100+ peripherals tested
  ASUS Q-Design :
  – ASUS Q-Slot
  – ASUS Q-DIMM
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
  2 x USB 2.0
  3 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
  1 x COM Debug header
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• Accessories
  User’s manual
  I/O Shield
  1 x SCD (by region)
• BIOS
  128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS
• Manageability
  WOL, PXE
• Operating System
  Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  mATX Form Factor
  8.9 inch x 7.0 inch ( 22.6 cm x 17.8 cm )

USB 3.1 Gen 1

HDMI

LAN

USB 2.0

Front USB 3.1 Gen 1

DIGI+ VRM Power Control

2 x DDR4 2666/2400/2133 Support

Support 9th & 8th Gen
Intel® Core™ Processor
Intel® LGA1151 Socket

PCIe 3.0 x16
ASUS SafeSlot Core support

Intel® B365 Chipset

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USBGuard

120% higher overvoltage protection

Exclusive USBGuard technology detects voltage changes in real time, and has 120%-higher overvoltage tolerances than standard to ensure stable and reliable input voltages — minimizing the risk of damage, and protecting your equipment.

* USBGuard supports USB2.0 device only

• SafeSlot Core
• ESD Guards
• Overvoltage Protection
• Stable Power Supply
• Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS EXPEDITION motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your motherboard. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world’s leading motherboard brand.

SafeSlot Core

Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage

SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that’s anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.

ASUS EXPEDITION motherboards have strengthened solder points around both the PCIe and DIMM pins.

ESD Guards

Strong ESD protection for extended
component lifespan

ASUS ESD Guards prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, up to +/- 12kV for air discharge and +/-7kV for contact discharge, arranged in an active-protective-circuit design that prolongs the life of components.

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  Overvoltage ProtectionAn exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

• 
  DIGI+ Voltage-Regulator ModuleThe ASUS-exclusive Digi+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.

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  Stainless-Steel Back I/OCorrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that’s three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels.

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 iCafe and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

ASUS Beyond VR Ready
Perfect for iCafe Owners Wanting to Expand

Beat the competition by offering a VR experience in your iCafe with ASUS Beyond VR Ready. ASUS Expedition motherboards, plus the right mix of class-leading ASUS components, are the perfect solution for delivering the best VR experiences to your customers. ASUS Expedition motherboards passed the 3DMark VR test and further ASUS VR tests without any faults, so you can feel confident that you’re offering the best performance and reliability. Expand your businesses appeal, and take your iCafe into the age of VR computing — with ASUS Beyond VR Ready!

Epic gaming audio

Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule!

• Audio shielding
  Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced
  multi-lateral interference.
• Separate layer for left and right tracks
  Ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.
• Premium Japanese audio capacitors
  Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Intel CPU and chipset features

Intel^® B365 Chipset

The Intel^® B365 is a single-chipset design that supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the B365 chipset provides a maximum of eight USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane-speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel B365 also supports integrated-graphics, so you’ll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Ready for Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors

This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (2-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.