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| Brand | ASUS |
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| Model | Z97-AR |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
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| 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 |
| Chipset | Intel Z97 |
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| Onboard Video Chipset | Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 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 DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays |
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| Number of Memory Slots | 4x240pin |
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| Memory Standard | DDR3 3200(O.C.)/ 3100(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/ 2500(O.C.)/ 2400(O.C.)/ 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 2000(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 32GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) |
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| 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 |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray |
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| 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 |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC892 |
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| Audio Channels | 8 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Intel I218V |
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| Max LAN Speed | 1Gbps |
| 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 |
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| PS/2 | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| RJ45 | 1 x RJ45 |
| 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 |
| Audio Ports | 5 Ports |
| 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) |
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| 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) |
| Form Factor | ATX |
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| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 24 Pin |
| Features | Multi-GPU Support: Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology Special Features 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages. ASUS 5X Protection: - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 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 coating ASUS TPU: - Auto Tuning - GPU Boost - TPU switch ASUS EPU: - EPU - EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design: - Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design - CPU Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features: - Remote GO! - AI Suite 3 - Anti-Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - USB 3.0 Boost - Disk Unlocker - Turbo LAN - Crystal Sound 2 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Push Notice ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector Special Memory O.C. Design Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. Media Streamer Turbo App Fan Xpert 3 BIOS: 64MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD memory information |
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| Package Contents | ASUS Z97-A Motherboard 3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 in 1 Q-connector User's manual |
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| First Listed on Newegg | January 31, 2017 |
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