Intel® for 7^th/6^th Generation Celeron®/Core™ i3/Core™ i7/Pentium®/Core™ i5 Processors
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Intel® Z270

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3733(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2133/3466(O.C.)/3200(O.C.) MHz Un-buffered, Non-ECC Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
- Supports HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution 4096  x 2160  @ 60  / 24 Hz*¹
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096  x 2304  @ 24 Hz / 4096  x 2304  @ 60 Hz
- Supports High Dynamic Range(HDR),Wide Color Gamut(Rec.2020),HDCP 2.2
Supports Intel® Quick Sync Video, InTru™ 3D, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1024  MB
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
Supports up to 2  displays simultaneously

Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology *⁷
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology *⁷
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology *⁷
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology *⁷

4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (single at x16, dual at x16/x16 mode, triple at x16/x8/x8 mode or quad x8/x8/x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCIe x4 (max at x4 mode)

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*⁴
1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*²
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*²
2 x U.2 connector*³
Support Raid 10, 1, 0, 5
1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*³
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁵

1 x Gigabit LAN, Intel® I219-LM
Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility
1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Intel® I210-AT

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming
8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 Realtek® S1220A
Audio Feature :
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- DTS Connect
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
- DTS Headphone:X
- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
SNR recording input 113 dB (Line-in) 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and

Intel® Z270 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Type-A + USB Type-C^TM, 2 at back panel, )
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
Intel® Z270 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at mid-board, 4 at back panel, )

M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
ASUS EZ DIY :
CPU Installation Tool
- Three-step simplicity and safety
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS EZ Flash 3 
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
Key Express
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-LED (DRAM, CPU, HDD LED, VGA)
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
Performance Optimization :
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 8  + 4  + 2  Phase Power Design
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- USB BIOS Flashback
- MemOK!
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Crystal Sound 3
- Turbo LAN
- Ai Charger
- EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite 3
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 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.
ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
Turbo App
Gamer´s Guardian:
- SafeSlot

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-C^TM
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
4 x USB 2.0
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort

1 x RGB Header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
2 x U.2 connector
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x COM port header
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) ()
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
2 x M.2 Socket 3
1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
2 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

User´s manual
1 x 2-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module(s)
1 x COM port cable(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Q-Connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
ASUS Q-Shield
1 x CPU installation tool
2 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
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

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

ATX Form Factor
12 cm x 9.6  cm ( 30.5  cm x 24.4  cm )

*1 HDMI 2.0 60Hz resolution support requires necessary drivers update.
*2 The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 ports. When using M.2 PCIe devices in X2 mode, SATA_56 ports will not be disabled.When using M.2 PCIe devices in X4 mode, SATA_56 ports will be disabled.
*3 The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with U.2_2 connector and SATA6G_1 port. When using M.2_2 socket with PCIe bandwidth, SATA6G_1 port will not be disabled and U.2_2 connector will be disabled. When using M.2_2 socket with SATA bandwidth, SATA6G_1 port and U.2_2 connector will be disabled. When using U.2_2 connector, SATA6G_1 port will not be disabled and M.2_2 connector will be disabled.
*4 These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*5 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.
*6 Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors
*7 Actual number of Multi-graphic supported differs per Vendors’ Graphic cards. Please check with Vendor beforehand.