Model

Brand

ASUS

Model

Z97-E/USB3.1

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1150

CPU Type

Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1150)

Supported CPU Technologies

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z97

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

Multi-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×240pin

Memory Standard

DDR3 3200*(*O.C.)/ 3100*/ 3000*/ 2933*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2250*/ 2200*/ 2133*/ 2000*/ 1866*/ 1600/ 1333

Maximum Memory Supported

32GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)

PCI Express x16

2

PCI Express x1

3 x PCIe 2.0 x1

PCI Slots

2 x PCI Slots

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray

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 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1
*1: M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATA Express port.

SATA RAID

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *2
*2: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC892

Audio Channels

8 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I218V

Second LAN Chipset

Intel

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

Video Ports

1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub

HDMI

1 x HDMI

RJ45

1 x RJ45

USB 3.1

2 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)

USB 3.0

2 x USB 3.0 (blue)

USB 1.1/2.0

2 x USB 2.0

Audio Ports

6 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

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)

Other Connectors

1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
1 x CPU 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 Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0" x 8.6"

Features

Features

Proven quality, enduring trust with the latest 10Gbit/s USB 3.1, SATA Express and M.2 transfer speed - 2X faster than USB 3.0!

Proven quality - 5X Protection. 1000+ compatible devices. 7000+ validation hours.
The latest USB 3.1 onboard with ASUS USB 3.1 Boost, super speed data transfer up to 10Gb/s
Onboard M.2 and SATA Express with 10Gbit/s transfer speeds
Crystal Sound 2 and Intel Gigabit Ethernet - a game-winning combo!
Fan Xpert 3 - Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with new EZ Tuning Wizard

Special Features

ASUS 5X Protection:
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 6 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 EPU:
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- TurboV EVO
- GPU Boost
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- M.2 & SATA Express
- Anti-Surge
- USB 3.1 Boost
- Crystal Sound 2
Interactive HomeCloud
- Media Streamer
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
- 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-Slot

Operating System Support:
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7 

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, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability: WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE

Support Disc:
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories:
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)