Description

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1151 for 6^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/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.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
• Chipset
  Intel® H110
• Memory
  2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *¹
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/RGB ports
  – Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  – Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
  Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously
• Expansion Slots
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (x16 mode)
  2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
• Storage
  Intel® H110 chipset : 
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,
  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports*²
• LAN
  Realtek® RTL8111H
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *³
  – Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  – LED-illuminated design – Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
  – Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
  – 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
• USB Ports
  Intel® H110 chipset :
  4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
  Intel® H110 chipset :
  6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
• Special Features
  ASUS 5X Protection II :
  – ASUS LANGuard – 2.5X higher surge tolerance
  – ASUS Overvoltage Protection – World-class circuit-protecting power design
  – ASUS DIGI+ VRM – 5 Phase digital power design
  – ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Prevents damage from short circuits
  – ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O – 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
  – ASUS ESD Guards – Electrostatic discharge protection
  ASUS EPU :
  – EPU
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  – AI Suite 3
  – Ai Charger
  – Anti-Surge
  – Low EMI Solution
  – USB 3.0 Boost
  – Mobo Connect
  – PC Cleaner
  Remote Entertainment
  – Media Streamer
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  – Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
  – ASUS Fan Xpert
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  – ASUS EZ Flash 3
  – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  – Push Notice
  ASUS Q-Design :
  – ASUS Q-Slot
  – ASUS Q-DIMM
• Operating System Support
  Windows® 10 , 64bit
  Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit *⁴
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
  2 x USB 2.0
  1 x COM port(s)
  1 x Parallel port(s)
  3 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 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)
  1 x TPM header
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x System panel(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• Accessories
  User’s manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x Supporting DVD
• BIOS
  128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Manageability
  WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
  ASUS EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Form Factor
  8.9 inch x 7.3 inch ( 22.6 cm x 18.5 cm )
• Note
  *1: Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2133 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133 Mhz.
  *2: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
  *3: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
  *4: Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and “ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.

COM Port

LPT Port

VGA Port

HDMI

USB 3.0 Ports

LAN

Audio

PCI Express 3.0(GEN3)

Gaming Audio

• LED-illuminated design
• Audio Shielding
• Dedicated audio PCB layers
• Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors

DIGI+VRM & EPU

2 x DDR4 2133 slots

Support 14nm CPU
Intel^® LGA 1151 Socket

Intel^® H110 Chipset

SATA 6Gb/s Ports

2 x Front USB 3.0

Dependable Stability

Surge-ProtectedNetworking

OvervoltageProtection

StablePower Supply

OvercurrentProtection

Stainless-SteelBack I/O

Advanced Hardware Safeguards

Industry-leading 5X Protection II employs the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee quality and long-term durability of your motherboard with all-round protection. For you, that means exceptional protection and stability for your build — the result of decades of engineering experience from the world’s leading motherboard brand.

LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance.

ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges.

* ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGuard

EMI cover

Surface-mounted
capacitors

OvervoltageProtection

World-class circuit-protecting power design

An 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.

 

DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Short-circuit damage prevention

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both your system and connected devices.

 

DIGI+ VRM

Precision control for stable power

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

 

Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability

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

ESD Guards

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards are tested to very high standards, capable of up to +/- 10kV for air discharge and +/-6kV for contact discharge. We employ an active protective circuit design to guard your system against electrostatic interference and damage, providing greater component longevity.

LAN port

ESD TVS diode protection on the LAN circuit.

USB connectors

TVS diodes for surface-mount and dual-inline packages.

VGA connectors

Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect D-Sub functionality.

Keyboard and mouse connectors

Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes.

Superb Performance

DDR4 Support

Make your memory go faster

With DDR4, you’ll accelerate memory frequencies up to an incredible to 2133MHz! And ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor, so you’re assured the best compatibility.

Enjoy the DDR4 benefits with ASUS 100 series. (DDR4 vs DDR3)

2X

faster write
read speeds

2X

larger
capacity

20%

lower power
consumption

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.

EZ Flash 3

Update the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.

S.M.A.R.T

Check up your storages devices’ Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they’re about to fail.

Q-Fan Control

You can configure the fan’s operating speed manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes!

My Favorites

Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ Mode

• Intuitive Graphical Fan Control:Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
• EZ XMP:Improve your DRAM performance with a click.
• SATA Information:View SATA port details for easy device recognition.
• Fast Clock Adjustment:Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Advanced Mode

• Last Modified Log:Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
• SATA Port Renaming:Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

Ultrafast Transfer Speed

Instant front-panel USB 3.0 Experience

We’ve put USB 3.0 right where you need it — two super-speed ports on the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, so no more back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports!

Gaming Audio

Gear up! Win the battlefield

Beautiful LED-illuminated trace paths brighten your build and highlight noise-isolated, precision-shielded, interference-eliminated onboard audio like you’ve never before experienced!

LED-illuminated design

Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.

Noise Isolation

Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.

Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.

Audio Enjoyment

Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Easy PC DIY

Q-Slot

Effortless PCI Express component removal

The large winged clip is easy to reach and easy to operate. Just press the Q-Slot clip lightly, and graphics card just pop out. Installing or removing even the biggest graphics cards is no sweat!

Q-DIMM

Easy memory removal

Even if you work with a smaller case, just push down on the one-sided clip and push or pull RAM modules in or out – couldn’t be simpler!

Optimized Cooling

Fan Xpert

Dedicated CPU and case fan controls

Exclusive Fan Xpert ensures every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise — and with our 100 series boards and their hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode for case fans, a simple BIOS adjustment lets you run your case fan in PWM/DC. Fan Xpert even includes Auto-Tuning mode to scan and detect all fan characteristics for single-click customization!

Intel CPU and chipset features

Intel® H110 Chipset

Intel® chipset is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It natively supports up to four USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer than USB 2.0. Moreover, Intel® H110 chipset also supports iGPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

Ready for 6th-generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors

This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated 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 graphics performance.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.