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Model
Brand ASUS
Model Z97-A
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1150
CPU Type Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 4th Gen (LGA 1150) / Intel Core 5th Gen (LGA 1150) / Pentium / Xeon (LGA1150)
Supported CPU Technologies Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z97
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x240pin
Memory Standard DDR3 3200*(*O.C.)/ 3100*/ 3000*/ 2933*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2200*/ 2133*/ 2000*/ 1866*/ 1600/ 1333
Maximum Memory Supported 32GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
PCI Express 2.0 x16 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x2 mode)
PCI Express x1 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 *1
*1: The PCIe x1_1/2 slots share bandwidth with M.2 Socket 3. The M.2 Socket 3 is default disabled.
PCI Slots 2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
SATA Express 1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
M.2 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC892
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Intel I218V
Max LAN Speed 1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.0
PS/2 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports 1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
HDMI 1 x HDMI
RJ45 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
DisplayPort 1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.0 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
USB 1.1/2.0 2 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors 1 x TPM header
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4-pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin 24 Pin
