i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (4th Gen), ATX, DDR3 (max 32GB), 8 x USB3, 8 x USB2, 8 x SATA3, SATA Express, DPort, HDMI, SPDIF
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Intel LGA1150 4th Generation CPU SupportThis motherboard supports Intel 4th and New 4th 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 (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. |
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Intel Z97 Express ChipsetThe Intel Z97 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports Intel LGA1150 4th and 5th Generation Core i7/i5/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 6Gb/s ports and 1GB/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. |
ASUS TUF Series MotherboardTUF stands for The Ultimate Force. The TUF series delivers a “tough” image. With the unique design & high quality components (military-standard), TUF series is born for pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility, and extreme durability |
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TUF FortifierTUF delivers great strength and cooling via our exclusive TUF Fortifier. A reinforced backplate ensures that the motherboard doesn't buckle under the weight of heavy graphics cards and CPU coolers, minimising the risk of damaged circuitry from bowing and bending. TUF fortifier also includes a thermal pad that efficiently directs heat away from the VRM and other components - an innovation that reduces operating temperatures by up to 7 degrees C. |
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TUF ComponentsTUF 10K Ti-capacitors, New Alloy Chokes, and TUF MOSFETs are screened by seven rigorous military-grade tests to ensure superior lifespan even under the most demanding conditions. Unique 10K Ti capacitors with military-standard certification offer +20% high and low temperature tolerance and 5X longer lifetime usage. Chokes made of high-grade anti-oxidization materials for extra-unbeatable durability. TUF MOSFETs also pass military-grade tests with lower RDS(on), certified for tough duty. |
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TUF Dust DefendersTUF design protects back I/O ports, expansion and memory slots plus critical connectors from dust and particles that degrade system performance over time if left unchecked. With a filter to ensure the back I/O fan doesn't draw dust into the board, Dust Defenders guards against dust build up, helping your PC perform in an optimal and stable state longer. |
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TUF ESD GuardsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. TUF ESD Guards are tested to standards that are up to 2X higher than industry standards, ensuring electrostatic discharges are properly grounded from all onboard connectivity — and that means greater component longevity. |
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Server Grade TestingTUF is proud to be a leading total solution provider. That means we test more than just the product itself — we examine system durability as a whole. Our motherboards undergo extreme temperature variations (thermal shock), extensive Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) test and many whole-build server-grade stability tests — so you know that your TUF motherboard can be trusted in all conditions. |
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5 Year WarrantyEach and every TUF motherboard is built with components certified for military use and undergoes serious server-level burn-in tests, including over 7,000 hours of compatibility checks with over 1,000 devices. TUF is forged solid for your confidence, which is why every board is covered by a 5-year warranty. |
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Intel Rapid Start TechnologyAllows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping energy use low. |
4K Ultra HD Support4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. ASUS motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel HD Graphics via HDMI. |
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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. |
Dual-Channel DDR3 1866) MHz SupportThe motherboard supports 32GB DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of up to 1866 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. |
TUF Thermal Armor with Flow ValveMore than just a cool military-styled cover, TUF Thermal Armor employs dual fans to provide boosted airflow for rapid cooling. Reversible-airflow technology blows dust up and away from the heatsink VRM, while the exclusive flow-valve design controls the heat-pipe's air contact — great for liquid-cooling setups! Dust de-Fan technology spins Thermal Armor's assistant fan in reverse to blow particles out of the case. |
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TUF Thermal Radar 2Z97 Thermal Radar 2 now lets you control fans on ASUS graphics cards, as well your case fans! Multiple onboard sensors and the bundled thermistor cables let you monitor graphics card temperatures and other key components in real time, so you can adjust manually or optimize automatically with one click. |
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TUF ICeWith the TUF ICe, you can be assured that monitoring of onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds is always ultra-accurate — whether you're adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click optimization. |
TUF Audio DesignTUF Audio Design makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical shielding, professional engineered design and premium components result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity. |
SATA 6Gb/sSATA 6Gb/s provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gb/s, and increases the data transfer rate between your motherboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It's also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to break the existing bottleneck of a PC's performance. |
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SATA Express 10Gb/sSATA Express provides up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds from two PCIE 2.0 lanes, resolving the higher bandwidth request in the near future. The 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 3.0Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute. ASUS also has implemented a front panel USB 3.0 port, making the use of an external USB 3.0 device even more convenient. |
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Intel EthernetFaster, smoother gaming – always. Intel Gigabit Ethernet has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with CPUs and offering high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay. ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the smaller (sub-256 byte) UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with Z97 your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies! |
Award-winning UEFI BIOSThe smoothest mouse-controlled graphical UEFI BIOS has been upgraded to deliver faster setup and easier functions, with an even more appealing design for better overclocking and DIY experiences. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily. |
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ASUS HomeCloudASUS 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. |
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Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYour computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience. |
Model Number | SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1 |
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+2 |
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 | 1866/1600/1333 Mhz |
Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
Video Controller | Supports Intel HD Graphics |
Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD CrossfireX Supports NVIDIA SLI |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 4 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) |
Ports Present & Quantity | 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) 1 x SATA Express connector 1 x TPM header 6 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) 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin) 3 x Assistant Fan connector(s) (2 x 3 -pin, 1 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 Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x DRCT header(s) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 3 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 SATA Express 10Gb/s |
ASMedia Controller | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s |
Controller | Intel Realtek |
Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
Ports | 2 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Wireless | N/A |
Speed | N/A |
Features | N/A |
Controller | Realtek ALC1150 |
Features | 8-Channel HD Audio
High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel Audio Shielding Dedicated audio PCB layers Audio amplifier Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs |
Feature List | TUF Features:
TUF ENGINE! Power Design : 8 + 2 Digital Phase Power Design TUF Components (New Alloy Choke, Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard) ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution : TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve TUF Thermal Radar 2 TUF ICe Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel : Dust Defenders TUF Fortifier TUF ESD Guards ASUS Exclusive Features : MemOK! AI Suite 3 Ai Charger+ Anti-Surge ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface USB 3.0 Boost Disk Unlocker Turbo LAN Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer ASUS EZ DIY : ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS USB BIOS Flashback ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Multi-language BIOS Push Notice ASUS Q-Design : ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-Connector |
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