Optimized for Professional Workstation Builds

• Optimized integrated graphic power supported latest API
• Quad PCIE3.0 x16 slots for flexible extended add-on cards
• Drive three independent displays simultaneously with HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, VGA ports
• Performance increasing and data redundancy with Dual M.2 by SATA mode
• The latest 10Gb/s USB 3.1 on board for high transfer speed

SPECIFICATIONS

CPU

• Build in Intel® Socket 1151 Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/for Xeon® E3-1200 v5 and 6th genereation CoreTM, Pentium® and Celeron® Processors
• Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

• Build in Intel® C236

Memory

• 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2133 MHz ECC, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphic

• Integrated Graphics Processor
• Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/DisplayPort ports
• VGA port
  • Supports VGA with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz / 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
  • Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
• Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
• Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
• Multi-GPU Support
• Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16/x8)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) *1
• 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *2
• 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *2

Storage

• Intel® C236 Chipset :
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
• 2 x M.2 Socket 3*3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise supports

LAN

• Intel® I210, 2 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• Support Teaming Technology

Audio

• Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
  • High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
• Audio Feature :
  • Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
  • DTS Connect
  • DTS Studio Sound
  • Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  • BD Audio Layer Content Protection
  • Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
  • Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
  • Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  • Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
• Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

USB Ports

• Built-in Controller :
• 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (Type-A, 4 at mid-board)
• Built-in Controller : *4
• 6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , Type-A)
• Built-in Controller :
• 2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + Type-C)

Special Features

• ASUS EPU :
  • EPU
• ASUS Digital Power Design :
• (3 -phase for CPU, 2 -phase for iGPU)
  • Industry leading Digital 1 Phase DRAM Power Design
• ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  • Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
• ASUS EZ DIY :
  • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • ASUS EZ Flash

Operating System Support

• Windows® 10
• Windows® 8.1
• Windows® 7 SP1
• Windows® Server 2008 R2
• Windows® Server 2012 R2

Back I/O Ports

• 1 x DVI-D
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI
• 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A
• 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
• 4 x USB 3.0
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
• 1 x VGA

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x AAFP connector
• 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
• 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
• 2 x M.2 Socket 3
• 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
• 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
• 1 x CPU fan with PWM control
• 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
• 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
• 1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
• 1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
• 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
• 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
• 1 x DRCT header(s)
• 1 x MemOK! button(s)
• 1 x EPU switch(es)
• 1 x Power-on button(s)
• 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
• 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
• 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

Accessories

• User’s manual
• I/O Shield
• 1 x COM port cable(s)
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
• 1 x SCD

BIOS

• 16 MB Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0a, ASUS EZ Flash

Manageability

• WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor
• 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

*1 Switched from PCIEX16_1

*2 From PCH

*3 6 x SATA 6Gb/s with 2* M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen3 x1 link, NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242)

*4 6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports Type A at front panel, 4 ports Type A at back panel)