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,Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support,Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports,- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz,- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz,Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)

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

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

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

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),8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),Intel® Z270 Chipset :,ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

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

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

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,1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin),1 x W_Pump+ Header,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)(Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt),1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x MemOK! button(s),1 x CPU OV,1 x Power-on button(s),1 x AAFP connector,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin),2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s),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),6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),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 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s),1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

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

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

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. 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