Learn more about the ASUS Z97-K/CSM
Model
Brand ASUS
Model Z97-K/CSM
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)
Chipsets
Chipset Intel Z97
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x240pin
Memory Standard DDR3 3200(OC)/3100(OC)/3000(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2600(OC)/2500(OC)/2400(OC)/2200(OC)/2133(OC)/2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600/1333
Maximum Memory Supported 32GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express 2.0 x16 1 (x4 mode)
PCI Express x1 2 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots 2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 1 x M.2
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels 7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek 8111GR
Max LAN Speed 1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x HDMI / 2 x PS/2 / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.0
PS/2 1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse
Video Ports 1 x DVI-D
1 x VGA
HDMI 1 x HDMI
USB 3.0 4 x USB 3.0
USB 1.1/2.0 2 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports 3 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x COM connector
1 x TPM connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x System panel connector
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0" x 8.6"
Power Pin 24 Pin
Features
Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION
-ASUS DIGI+ VRM-4 Phase digital power design
-ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection-Short circuit damage prevention
-ASUS ESD Guards-Enhanced ESD protection
-ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors-2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
-ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O-3x more durable corrosion-resistant coatin
UEFI BIOS
-Most advanced options with fast response time
M.2 onboard
-The latest transfer technologies with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert3
-Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control.
ASUS EPU
-EPU
Media Streamer
-Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV
-Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7 and Android 4.0 system
Crystal Sound 2
-Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
Turbo LAN
-Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags
Steam OS Support
-Compatible with the most fun gaming platform under Windows® system
ASUS Exclusive Features
-USB 3.0 Boost
-Ai Charger
-AI Suite 3
-Disk Unlocker
EZ DIY
Push Notice
-Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
-featuring friendly graphics user interface
-ASUS O.C. Tuner
-ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
-ASUS EZ Flash 2
Q-Design
-ASUS Q-Slot
Quiet Thermal Design
-ASUS Fan Xpert 3
-Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution
