Memory Supported memory types DDR3-SDRAM Memory slots type DIMM Supported memory clock speeds 1066,1333,1600 MHz Memory channels Dual Non-ECC Yes Maximum internal memory 16 GB Unbuffered memory Yes Processor Processor family Intel Compatible processor series Celeron,Core i3,Core i5,Core i7,Pentium Processor socket LGA 1150 (Socket H3) Intel Core i3/i5/i7 series i3-4xxx,i5-4xxx,i7-4xxx Internal I/O USB 2.0 connectors 2 Number of SATA II connectors 2 Number of SATA III connectors 2 Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III S/PDIF out connector Yes CPU fan connector Yes Number of COM connectors 1 Number of EATX power connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 1 Front panel audio connector Yes Back panel I/O ports USB 2.0 ports quantity 2 USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 PS/2 ports quantity 2 VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1 DVI-D ports quantity 1 Parallel ports quantity 1 Networking Ethernet LAN Yes LAN controller Realtek 8111G Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet Performance Component for PC Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel H81 Motherboard form factor microATX Audio output channels 7.1 channels Audio system Realtek ALC887 Windows operating systems supported Yes Graphics Maximum graphics adapter memory 1024 MB Parallel processing technology support Not supported Maximum resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels Expansion slots PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots 2 PCI Express x16 slots 1 BIOS BIOS type UEFI AMI BIOS memory size 64 MB ACPI version 2.0a Clear CMOS jumper Yes Processor special features Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes Weight & dimensions Width 226 mm Depth 183 mm Packaging content Cables included SATA

ASUS 5X Protection

- All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability, and durability

ASUS motherboards guard your PC with 5X Protection. We use quality components like DIGI+ VRM digital power design for precise CPU power on demand, ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, and resettable fuses around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. We also use corrosion-resistant back I/O shields, all examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability.

New UEFI BIOS – friendlier and more intuitive

- Exclusive EZ Mode adds useful info to become even easier

Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, and now features more intuitive functions to quickly take you to favorite BIOS pages and frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. You can even write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes and modifications, and rename SATA ports. EZ Mode has a whole new look, upgraded with extra-friendly capabilities like detailed fan controls, XMP profile settings, SATA information, and fast clock adjustment. Together, these perfect your BIOS experience.

USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support)

- 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0

ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction.

- World’s 1st USB 3.0 UASP support – instantly 170% faster.
- Complete USB 3.0 solution – performance boost under Turbo Mode or UASP Mode for most USB devices.
- Simple plug and boost – auto detection design ensures best performance.

Q-Slot

- Effortless PCI Express component removal

Press the Q-Slot clip lightly, and graphics cards just pop out. The large winged clip is easy to reach so you don’t have to struggle with installing or removing even the biggest graphics cards.

ASUS Boot Setting

- Multiple startup options

Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PC’s startup process. You can shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Also, you can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on.

AI Suite 3

- One-stop access to innovative ASUS features

ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

Green ASUS and ErP Ready

Motherboards are EU Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, which requires products meet high efficiency standards with regards to energy consumption. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient products through design and innovation that reduce the carbon footprint of products and thus mitigate ecological impact.