A double win for gaming!
The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why ASUS motherboards are
equipped with state-of-the-art networking technology that puts your frags first!
Turbo LAN
Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface.
It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge - by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for
hardcore controls.
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether
you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling
and quietness with Fan Xpert 3
Fan Xpert 3 is an extremely advanced fan-management tool that puts 4-pin/3-pin CPU and case fan controls in one
place. It scans each fan's characteristics and intelligently delivers custom settings for each fan based on the dedicated
area temperatures. Make sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise.
Fan Xpert 3 supports hardware-level PWM/DC combo mode for both the CPU and case fans. It even has the upgraded
ability to reduce the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet and power saving operation during
light loads.
Ultra-fast transfer speed
170% faster transfer speeds with
USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) USB 3.0 in Windows 8. With USB 3.0
Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB
3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any
user interaction.
Speed up your system with M.2
With two native PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice
for an operating system drive, making your whole PC work that much faster. It supports Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology to ensure even faster access to data, refresh applications automatically and awake from sleep in just
seconds!
*Refer to model specifications for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology support
ASUS HomeCloud
Your PC, your world
ASUS HomeCloud creates a world without boundaries. It lets you access your PC remotely, stream multimedia content
to wherever you want, and manage all your stuff from anywhere - no matter where it's stored. Use the built-in Wake on
WAN feature to remotely wake and control your PC with a single smart device, anywhere and anytime. It even turns
your hard drive into a private cloud, removing worries about storage limits. With HomeCloud, your PC becomes the
gateway to your world.
Total control anytime, anywhere with Wi-Fi GO!
Wi-Fi GO! gives you complete control of your PC - even when you're away from home! Access your forgotten files at
home, work on your PC while your are in the traffic or outside. Plus one step to manage all your public clouds or sync
files among your PC and devices in a click.
PC DIY has never been this easy
We understand how you use your PC. From assembly, system setting and monitoring, and to firmware and hardware
updates - we're all about making your life easier. That's why we never stop developing new and exciting DIY
opportunities to make PC DIY easy, fun and free from hassle!
Intel CPU and chipset features
Intel® LGA1150 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Ready
This motherboard supports Intel® 4th , New 4th and 5th Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the
LGA1150 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with
dedicated chipsets, 2-channel DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics
performance.
Intel® Z97 Express Chipset The Intel® Z97 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket Intel®
LGA1150 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved
performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z97 provides
a maximum 6 USB 3.0 ports, 6 SATA 6Gbit/s ports and 10Gbit/s M.2 support for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the
Intel® Z97 Express Chipset also supports iGPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics
performance.
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