Model

Brand

ASUS

Model

Z97-PRO GAMER

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

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×240pin

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

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

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

PCI Express 2.0 x16

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)

PCI Express x1

2 x PCI Express x1

PCI Slots

1 x PCI Slot

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 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) *1

*1: M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 (in PCIE mode) & SATA6G_4 (in SATA mode), and supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC

Audio Channels

8 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I218V

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 LAN (RJ45) port(s)

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

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)
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)

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0" x 9.6"

Features

Features

Most powerful ASUS Gamer-series ATX-board with SupremeFX, LANGuard, M.2 & SATA Express and highly-durable components.

- LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel Core i7/ Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors
- Dual DDR3 3200(O.C.) support
- SupremeFX - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
- Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard & GameFirst II - Networking that just goes faster
- Sonic Radar ll - Scan and detect to dominate
- M.2 & SATA Express - Top-speed transfers for faster gaming
- Gamer's Guardian - for real-world protection

Special Features

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5:
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and 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

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x SLI bridge(s)