Description
- Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, flexible M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+
- ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory stability
- Ultrafast connectivity: PCIe 4.0, Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet, rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® and Thunderbolt™ 4 header support
- 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection.
CPU
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.Chipset
Memory
4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3333(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
ASUS OptiMem
* 11th Gen Intel® processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.
* 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.Graphics
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
** For Intel® 11th & 10th processors, support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update.
***Only Intel® 11th processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
Expansion Slots
Intel® 11th &10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot*
- Intel® 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x16
- Intel®10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16
Intel® B560 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)*
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
*Enable RST PCIe Storage Remapping for PCH attached PCIe slots to activate Intel® Optane Memory.Storage
Intel® 11th Gen Processors
- M.2_1 slot (Key M) type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 4.0 x 4 )
- Only Intel® 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs
Intel® B560 Chipset
- M.2_2 slot (Key M) type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 & SATA mode modes)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used.Ethernet
USB
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 2.0 ports
Front USB:Total 6 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
*A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1-channel audio output.Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x DP port
1 x HDMI port
1 x D-Sub port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and cooling-related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x 20-3pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
Special Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS DIGI+VRM
- ASUS LANGuard
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection
- ASUS SafeSlot Core+
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Flexible M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- Box Headers
AURA SYNC
- AURA RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software:
Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
-AURA Sync
AI Suite 3
-Performance And Power Saving Utility
Turbo EVO
Digi+ VRM
EPU
Fan Xpert 2+
- EZ update
ASUS CPU-Z
DAEMON Tools
Norton Anti-virus software(Free Trial for 60 days)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ ModeBIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x M.2 Rubber Package
1 x IO Shield
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
1 x M.2 Key E screw package
Installation Media
1 x Supporting DVD
Documentation
1 x User's manualOperating System
Form Factor
30.5cm x 23.4cm