i7 / i5 / i3 (4th Gen), ATX, DDR3, 6 x USB3, 8 x USB2, 6 x SATA3, 1 x SATAe, 1 x M.2, 3 x PCIe x16, 3 x PCIe x1, 3 x PCI, CrossFireX, SLI
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ASUS Pro Gaming SeriesASUS Pro Gaming Series motherboards are high-value, feature-packed, performance-optimized motherboards designed to give you the best gaming performance out of the box at an affordable price. These motherboards feature advanced gaming technologies such as SupremeFX Audio and Intel gaming LAN designed at giving you the best gaming experience without breaking your system budget. |
Intel 4th Generation CPU Support (Socket 1150)This motherboard supports 4th-generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package. The latest generation of processors from Intel not only out perform the last in their compute power but also feature award winning integrated graphics for faster gaming, multimedia and web browsing. |
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Intel Z97 Express ChipsetIntel Z97 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 4th-generation Intel LGA1150 Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium and Celeron processors. Z97 provides a maximum six USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, 10Gbit/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel Z97 Express also supports integrated-graphics (iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance. |
Dual-Channel DDR3 3200+(OC) MHz SupportThe motherboard supports up to 32GB DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 3200+(OC) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. |
ATXThis motherboard is an ATX motherboard with the dimensions of 30.5cm x 24.4cm. It will fit in any case that supports motherboard sizes of ATX or higher such as a Mid Tower case or larger. |
M.2 10Gb/sM.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! |
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SATA Express 10Gb/sSATA Express provides up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds resolving the higher bandwidth request in the near future. Current SSDs consume up to 550MB/s, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind. |
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USB 3.0 5Gb/sCompared to the 480Mb/s provided by traditional USB 2.0, the new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than a minute. |
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Intel NetworkingIntel GbE LAN features cFosSpeed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency, maintaining low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in a crowded LAN environments. |
VGA (D-Sub) SupportThis motherboard supports analogue graphics via a Video Graphics Array (D-Sub) adapter. The VGA adapter supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz |
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DVI-D Dual Link SupportThis motherboard supports high definition digital graphics via a Digital Video Interface (DVI-D) adapter. The DVI-D adapter supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz |
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HDMI SupportThis motherboard supports ultra high definition (4KUHD) digital graphics via a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) adapter. The HDMI adapter supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz |
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AMD CrossfireX Multi-GPU SupportAMD CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominating power, AMD CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. AMD CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system’s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system’s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience. |
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NVIDIA SLI Multi-GPU TechnologyNVIDIA SLI technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple NVIDIA graphics solutions in an SLI-Certified motherboard. Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU), NVIDIA SLI technology delivers up to twice the performance (with 2 cards) and 2.8X the performance (with 3 cards) compared to a single graphics solution. |
SupremeFX Gaming AudioPRO GAMER series motherboards explode the myth that dedicated sound cards are always better, with integrated SupremeFX technology that achieves near-lossless audio quality with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB — meaning you hear every sound detail. And with exclusive Sonic Radar technology pinpointing the precise direction of in-game sounds you even get a leg up in the game! SupremeFX is an exclusive ASUS technology that's designed for one purpose — to deliver audio that's in a class of its own. |
Model Number | Z97-PRO GAMER |
Form Factor | ATX |
Dimensions | 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
Compatible Processors | Intel New 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel New 4th Generation Pentium Intel New 4th Generation Celeron Intel 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel 4th Generation Pentium Intel 4th Generation Celeron |
Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
Power Design | 8 Phase |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset Type | Z97 Express |
RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 32 GB Max |
RAM Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
Supported RAM | DDR3 Non-ECC UDIMM |
RAM Architecture | Dual-Channel |
Supported RAM Speeds | 3200/3000/2400/2133/1866/1600/1333 Mhz |
Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (Single at x16) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 3 x PCI |
Video Controller | Supports Intel HD Graphics |
Multi-GPU Support | AMD CrossfileX Technology (4-way) Nvidia SLI Technology (4-way) |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) 1 x SATA Express connector: gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices 1 x TPM header 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(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 System panel(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
Intel Z97 Express | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s (RAID 0,1,5,10) 1 x M.2 (2260 / 2280) 10Gb/s (PCIE & SATA Mode) 1 x SATA Express 10Gb/s |
Controller | Intel |
Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
Ports | 1 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Wireless | N/A |
Speed | N/A |
Features | N/A |
Controller | ASUS SupremeFX |
Features | High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
SupremeFX Shielding Technology Sonic Radar II ELNA premium audio capacitors Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers |
Feature List | ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization
TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Fan Xpert 3 Turbo App Gamer's Guardian: ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports DRAM Overcurrent Protection 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Stainless Steel Back I/O DIGI+ VRM ASUS TPU : Auto Tuning TurboV GPU Boost without switch ASUS EPU : EPU ASUS Exclusive Features : AI Suite 3 Ai Charger ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface USB 3.0 Boost Disk Unlocker Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution ASUS Fan Xpert 3 ASUS EZ DIY : ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Push Notice ASUS Q-Design : ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM |
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