ASUS PRIME Z270- AR Intel Compatible Motherboard for Desktop Computer/PC

Brand

ASUS

Model

PRIME Z270-AR

Chipset

Intel Z270 Chipset

CPU Socket

LGA1151 socket for 7th & 6th Generation Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors

Supports 14nm CPU

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Memory

4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)*/ 3733(O.C.)*/3600(O.C.)*/3466(O.C.)*/3400(O.C.)*/3333(O.C.)*/3300(O.C.)*/3200(O.C.)*/3000(O.C.)*/2800(O.C.)*/2666(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Graphic

Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support

Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz

Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™

Maximum shared memory of 1024MB

Supports NVIDIA 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI Technology (with 2 PCIex16 graphics card)

Supports AMD 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices)

4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

Audio

Realtek S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3

- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance

- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

- Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference

- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality

- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers

- Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio outputs

- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

- High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) & 113dB SNR input (Line-in) support

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*

- DTS® Headphone:X

- DTS® Connect

- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC)

- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10

LAN

Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance

Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)

ASUS LAN Guard

ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

USB Ports

Intel Z270 Express Chipset

- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back panel, blue)

- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports @mid-board)

Asmedia USB 3.1 controller - supports 3A power output

- 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (teal blue, Type-A)

- 1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port @back panel (Type-C)

Storage

Intel Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support

- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)

- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)

- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

- Ready for Intel® Optane Memory

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology

Internal I/O Connectors

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)

3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports

1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices, PCIE mode)

1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices, PCIE & SATA mode)

6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)

1 x CPU Fan header (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) CPU coolers control with auto detection support

1 x CPU OPT Fan header (4-pin)

1 x AIO Pump header (4-pin)

1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin)

2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control with auto detection support

1 x Aura RGB Strip header

2 x 3D Mount screw ports

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support

1 x TPM connector

1 x COM connector

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

1 x System Panel(Q-Connector)

1 x MemOK! button

1 x Power-on button

1 x CPU OV jumper

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x Thermal Sensor header

1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector

Back I/O Ports

1 x HDMI port

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port

1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (teal blue, Type A)

1 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports (Type C)

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)

8-channel Audio I/O ports

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

WARRANTY

3 YEARS