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).

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

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

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode),3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1,2 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,Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support,Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁴,Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*³,6 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,- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input(Line-in),- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *⁵,- DTS Headphone:X,- Front panel audio connector (AAFP),- Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,- 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,- DTS Connect,Audio Feature :

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

- Thermal Radar 2+,AURA :,- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices,CPU Installation Tool,- Three-step simplicity and safety,M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds),- 8+4 Digital Phase Power Design,OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology,- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance,- TUF ESD Guards 2,- TUF LANGuard,- PC Cleaner,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,"We Got Your Back!" Shape Force,TUF Features:,- TUF Components (New Alloy Choke, Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard),- TUF ICe,- Dust Defenders,- Turbo LAN,Special Memory O.C. Design,Turbo App,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback^®,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,- TUF Fortifier,- AI Suite 3,- Onboard Button : Power,- Precision Tweaker 2,- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility,Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel :,- USB BIOS Flashback^®,ASUS TPU :,- Auto Tuning,ASUS EPU :,- EPU,TUF ENGINE! Power Design :,Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :,- TUF Thermal Armor,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- MemOK!,- Ai Charger,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface,ASUS EZ DIY :,- ASUS O.C. Tuner,- ASUS O.C. Profile,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- 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 Gen 2 Type-A,,1 x TUF Detective USB port,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^®),5 x Audio jack(s),1 x USB BIOS Flashback^® Button(s),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 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,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),1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin),1 x CPU OV,1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)(Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt),1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x AAFP connector,1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin),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),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 MemOK! button(s),1 x Power-on button(s),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

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

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

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

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