One-Click Total System Optimization and the Fastest 802.11ac Wi-Fi Connectivity!
- 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – One click, total system optimization!
- M.2 & SATA Express - Speed up your system with lightning-fast 10Gbps transfer speed
- Crystal Sound 2 and Intel Gigabit Ethernet - A game-winning combo!
- ASUS HomeCloud with 802.11ac Wi-Fi - Access your PC remotely and stream multimedia content anywhere, anytime
- Proven Quality – 5X Protection. 1000+ compatible devices. 7000+ validation hours.
- USB 3.0
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi + BT 4.0
- DisplayPort
- HDMI
- Intel® LAN
- Audio with DTS Support
- PCIe 3.0 (GEN3) Quad SLI & 3-Way CFX Support
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Crystal Sound 2
- EMI protection cover
- Audio shielding
- Top notch audio profile
- Separate layer for left/right track
- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors
- DIGI + Power Control (12 Digital Power Phase)
- Support 22nm CPU intel LGA 1150 Socket
- DDR3 3200 (O.C.) support
- Front USB 3.0 Header
- 10Gbps SATA Express
- SATA 6.0Gbps ports
- 10Gbps M.2 Socket 3
- USB BIOS Flashback
High Performance
Get robust overclocking, energy savings, digital power, customized fan control and tailored networking and audio settings One click takes care of all that complex tuning.Your PC is smart with ASUS 5-Way Optimization. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use – so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and now even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!
- Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound
- Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming
- Movies play without stutter
- Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money
*Testing configuration: Intel LGA1150 i7-4770K | Z97-DELUXE | Delta AUB0812VH | AVEXIR 1600 AVD3U16001104G-4CI x 2 | EN9600GT MG/HTDP/512MD2/A x 1 | Seagate ST500DM002-500G x 1
**Intel LGA1150 i7-4765T 35W | Z97-DELUXE | SanDisk SSD 64 GB | SUPER FLOWER_SF-350P14XE_350W | ASUS PA238Q 23" | Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX
CPU Performance Boost
TPU
Unleash your PC's full performance with a simple two-phase onboard switch or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The Turbo Processor Unit (TPU) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card, enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and to exploit the potential out of your graphics card*.
*Refer to graphics card QVL
All-Around Energy Efficiency
EPU
With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you will enjoy from system-wide real-time power savings, controlled via a simple onboard switch or the AI Suite 3 utility. EPU detects and adjusts power consumption according to the PC's needs — automatically. It can also reduce CPU wattage to an indicated level or enjoy even more savings with Away Mode, which creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused extra I/O controllers and reduces the graphics cards' power level while you're away, so the PC consumes only the energy it needs — and not a drop more!
Advanced Fan Controls for Ultimate Cooling and Quietness
Fan Xpert 3
Fan Xpert 3 puts 4-pin/3-pin CPU and case fan controls in one place. It scans each fan's characteristics and delivers custom settings for each fan based on the dedicated area temperatures detected by hardware thermal sensors. Make sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. Fan Xpert 3 supports hardware-level PWM/DC combo mode for both the CPU and case fans. It even can reduce the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet and power saving operation during light loads.
Precise Digital Power Control
DIGI+ Power Control
Power control is one of the most essential motherboard designs. Intelligent CPU power draw detection with ASUS DIGI+ Power Control is an innovative, industry-leading technology that fully complies with Intel® VRD12.5 specifications, increasing overclocking potential, enhancing system stability, and improving power efficiency with superior flexibility and accurate control.
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.
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Map to MyFavorite:
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the MyFavorites list! -
EZ Tuning Wizard – OC and RAID:
Select your hardware and use scenarios to tune system performance or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups! -
EZ XMP:
Improve your DRAM performance with a click! -
Intuitive Graphical Fan Control:
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse! -
Real-Time Hardware Monitor:
Benefit from instant information from the critical parts of your system!
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Fan Profile:
Detailed CPU and case fan information for instant cooling! -
SATA Information:
Displays SATA port details for you to easily recognize devices! -
Fast Clock Adjustment:
Use mouse controls to change the time and date! -
EZ XMP:
Improve your DRAM performance with a click!
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Shortcut:
Press Enter to create shortcuts to favorite settings, or select an existing shortcut and press F4 to go straight there! -
Quick Notes:
Make notes and capture BIOS-related ideas, quickly and conveniently! -
Last Modified Log:
Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive! -
SATA Port Renaming:
Rename SATA ports for easy identification!
Special Memory Overclocking DesignNow you can drive memory up to 3200 (OC)! Our exclusive T-Topology design provides superb memory overclocking capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect. The memory channels are equidistant to the CPU, providing the most balanced control over multiple memory modules and enhanced overall memory compatibility.
Ultra-Fast Transfer Speed
Evolve Your Storage Speed with SATA Express
SATA Express provides up to 10Gbps data-transfer speeds from two PCIE 2.0 lanes, resolving the higher bandwidth request in the near future. The current SSDs consume up to 550MBps, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbps connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind.
Speed up Your System with M.2
With two native PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 10Gbps data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system drive, making your whole PC work that much faster. It supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology to ensure even faster access to data, refresh applications automatically and awake from sleep in just seconds!*
*Refer to model specifications for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology support
Upgrade to Super-Fast Thunderbolt™ 2 Speed TodayASUS ThunderboltEX II series are the first Intel®-certified Thunderbolt™ 2 add-on card, offering the flexibility to upgrade your own build to Thunderbolt 2 technology whenever you want. You can enjoy bi-directional transfer speeds up to 20Gbps — that's four times (4X) faster than USB 3.0! Experience video in incredible detail on the latest 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) displays while using bandwidth-hungry storage devices at the same time.
Gaming Scenario
Turbo App
The distant sound of enemy footsteps. You turn, focus, and unleash a crackle of rapid gunfire. Another frag for you! As a gamer, you know that only the swiftest actions win the game, and that's why you need exclusive ASUS Turbo App — an intuitive tuning panel to boost everything to secure your victory in your favorite titles! Overclock your CPU, prioritize game data across your network and optimize the audio settings for fantastically clear audio and in-game-chat. History is written by the victors, so don't go to war without Turbo App.
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Speed Boost
Easy overclocking for ultra-fast gaming performance! -
Networking Boost
Prioritized game data for no-lag gameplay! -
Sound Boost
Advanced audio design for crystal-clear sound and in-game chat!
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Audio Shielding
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EMI Cover
Prevents electrical noise to affect the audio quality -
Audio Amplifier
Enhances the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers -
Unique De-Pop Circuit
Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs -
Premium Japanese-Made Audio Capacitors
Provides warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity -
Special Layout Design
Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
A Double Win for Gaming!The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why ASUS motherboards are equipped with state-of-the-art networking technology that puts your frags first!
Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface. It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge – by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for hardcore controls.
- Real-time speed monitor
- Grouping your own favorite list
- Set priority to speed up for your application
Intel® Gigabit Ethernet — Top Gaming Choice that Goes Faster with Your CPUFaster, smoother gaming – always. Intel® Gigabit Ethernet has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with CPUs and offering high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.
Up to 2X-Faster UDP Game-Data Performance
ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the smaller (sub-256 byte) UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with Z97 your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies!
Multi-GPU Support
With support for both NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™, the Z97 motherboard enables multi-GPU setups so you can harness the full power of the latest graphics technologies.
4K / Ultra HD Visual Excellence
Native support for 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort — that's four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism.
Work with Up to Three Displays
Connect up to three independent monitors at once using video outputs such as DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, or VGA. Choose your outputs and set displays to either mirror mode or collage mode.
