Intel® Socket 1151for 7^th/6^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors,Supports Intel® 14nm 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

Intel® Z270

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory,* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.,Dual Channel Memory Architecture,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB,Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/DisplayPort ports,- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz,DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays,- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz,Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously,Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support,- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology,Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8),1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode),4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)*¹,Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*³,1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)*²,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁴,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s),ASUS Turbo LAN Utility,ASUS LAN Guard

- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input(Line-in),Realtek® ALC S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- DTS Connect,- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- DTS Headphone:X,- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *⁵,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Front panel audio connector (AAFP),Audio Feature :,- 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,- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs,- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at mid-board),Intel® Z270 Chipset :,ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A, Support 3A power output),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at back panel, , USB Type-C^TM, Support 3A power output),6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 8 Phase digital power design,File Transfer,- Cloud GO!,- Precision Tweaker 2,- ASUS O.C. Profile,CPU Installation Tool,- Three-step simplicity and safety,- MemOK!,ASUS TPU :,- Auto Tuning,- Multi-language BIOS,- ASUS O.C. Tuner,Overclocking Protection :,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology,- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance,- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.,- GPU Boost,- Crystal Sound 3,- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features,Special Memory O.C. Design,Turbo APP,- File Transfer,- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices,- ASUS Q-Connector,- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall),5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5,AURA :,- Aura Lighting Control,- Aura RGB Strip Headers,- Turbo LAN,- ASUS Fan Xpert 4,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage,- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!,ASUS EPU :,- EPU,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,- PC Cleaner,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution,ASUS EZ DIY :,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-DIMM

1 x USB 3.1 Type-A,1 x USB 3.1 USB Type-C^TM,4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1,1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s),1 x DVI-D,1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI,1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),1 x Optical S/PDIF out,5 x Audio jack(s)

1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin),1 x MemOK! button(s),2 x 3D Mount screw port(s),1 x EZ XMP switch,1 x AIO PUMP Header,1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)(Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt),1 x CPU OV,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4-pin),1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector,1 x Aura RGB Strip Header,3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s),6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x Power-on button(s),1 x T_Sensor Connector,1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x COM port header,1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only),1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1),ASUS Q-Shield,1 x CPU installation tool,1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M),User´s manual,1 x M.2 Screw Package,1 x Supporting DVD

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

*⁶,Windows® 8.1 64-bit *⁶,Windows® 7 32-bit *⁶,Windows® 7 64-bit *⁶,Windows® 10 64-bit

ATX Form Factor,12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

*1. The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
*2. The M.2_2 socket shares SATA_56 ports when use M.2 PCIE mode device in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to use M.2 PCIE devices in X4 mode.
*3. These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*4.Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
*5. Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10.
*6. Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors