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,Dual Channel Memory Architecture,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).,* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.

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

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

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

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

Intel® I211, 1 x Gigabit LAN,ASUS Turbo LAN Utility,Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

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

1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A, Support 3A power output),1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , USB Type-C^TM, Support 3A power output),6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),Intel® Z270 Chipset :,ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

- Precision Tweaker 2,- ASUS O.C. Tuner,Special Memory O.C. Design,- 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design,- TUF Components (New Alloy Choke, Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard),- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility,- Thermal Radar 2+,- ASUS O.C. Profile,Overclocking Protection :,ASUS TPU :,- Auto Tuning,File Transfer,- Cloud GO!,- File Transfer,Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :,- TUF ICe,"We Got Your Back!" Shape Force,- Dust Defenders,- TUF Fortifier,TUF Features:,TUF ENGINE! Power Design :,- TUF Thermal Armor,Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel :,- TUF ESD Guards 2,- TUF LANGuard,- MemOK!,- Turbo LAN,- Onboard Button : Power,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback,- Multi-language BIOS,CPU Installation Tool,- Three-step simplicity and safety,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology,- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance,- ASUS Q-Shield,Turbo APP,M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds),AURA :,- Aura Lighting Control,- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices,- USB BIOS Flashback,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Connector,- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall),ASUS EPU :,- EPU,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,- PC Cleaner,ASUS EZ DIY :,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-C^TM,2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),1 x TUF Detective USB port,4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback),1 x Optical S/PDIF out,1 x DisplayPort,5 x Audio jack(s),1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s),1 x HDMI

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

1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1),- 2 x PCIe x16 slot dust cover(s),- 3 x PCIe x1 slot dust cover(s),1 x TUF Certification card(s),1 x Accessory Package(s):,1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region),1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)(white),1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set,User´s manual,ASUS Q-Shield,4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x CPU installation tool,1 x Supporting DVD,1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M),1 x M.2 Screw Package

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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

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

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

*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. vertical
*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
*6. Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors