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).

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

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

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8),3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1,1 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,Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*³,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁴,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray

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

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

- TUF Fortifier,- Precision Tweaker 2,- ASUS O.C. Profile,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+,- TUF ICe,"We Got Your Back!" Shape Force,- Dust Defenders,ASUS TPU :,- Auto Tuning,TUF Features:,Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :,- TUF Thermal Armor,Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel :,- TUF ESD Guards 2,- TUF LANGuard,File Transfer,- Cloud GO!,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface,- USB BIOS Flashback,- Onboard Button : Power,- ASUS O.C. Tuner,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology,- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance,- Turbo LAN,Overclocking Protection :,- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall),TUF ENGINE! Power Design :,CPU Installation Tool,- Three-step simplicity and safety,- MemOK!,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback,- ASUS Q-Connector,- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),Turbo APP,AURA :,- Aura Lighting Control,- Multi-language BIOS,- File Transfer,- ASUS Q-Slot,M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds),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-DIMM

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

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

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

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