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

* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.,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,Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP),Dual Channel Memory Architecture,* 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,- 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 HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz,Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB

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

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

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® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁴,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

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

- 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),- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *⁵,Realtek® ALC S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,Audio Feature :,- DTS Connect,- DTS Headphone:X,- 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 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 :

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

1 x USB 3.1 Type-A,1 x USB 3.1 USB Type-C^TM,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1,1 x DisplayPort,1 x HDMI,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,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 W_Pump+ Header,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-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 High AMP Fan header (4-pin),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only),1 x CPU OV,1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector,1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),1 x S/PDIF out header(s),1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)(Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt),1 x AAFP connector,1 x COM port(s) connector(s),1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x MemOK! button(s),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s),2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s),6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),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 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x Power-on button(s)

- 2 x PCIe x16 slot dust cover(s),- 3 x PCIe x1 slot dust cover(s),1 x CPU installation tool,1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1),1 x Accessory Package(s):,1 x TUF Certification card(s),1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region),1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)(white),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),User´s manual,ASUS Q-Shield,1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set

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