highlightsSupported Processors:Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 1, Meteor Lake)Intel® Core™ i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (Raptor Lake-S / Alder Lake-S)Intel® Pentium Gold / Celeron,Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 1, Meteor Lake),Intel® Core™ i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (Raptor Lake-S / Alder Lake-S),Intel® Pentium Gold / Celeron,Socket: LGA1700 – supports CPUs up to 125W TDP,Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 & Turbo Boost Max 3.0: Supported depending on CPU type,BIOS Updates: Supports latest BIOS revisions for improved compatibility with 13th and 14th Gen Intel CPUs,DIMM Slots: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots,Max Capacity: Up to 192GB DDR5,Speeds: Up to DDR5-7200+ MT/s (OC),Support Features:Dual-channel memory architectureIntel® XMP 5.0 / EXPO supportASUS OptiMem II for optimized memory routing and signal integrity,Dual-channel memory architecture,Intel® XMP 5.0 / EXPO support,ASUS OptiMem II for optimized memory routing and signal integrity,PCIe Slot:1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports graphics cards up to PCIe 4.0),1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports graphics cards up to PCIe 4.0),Additional Expansion Headers:Multiple PCIe lanes via chipset for M.2/NVMe devices,Multiple PCIe lanes via chipset for M.2/NVMe devices,Storage Expansion:2 x M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 x4)4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID support (0/1/5/10),2 x M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 x4),4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID support (0/1/5/10),LAN: Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard protection,Wi-Fi: Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with dual bands:2.4 GHz and 5 GHz,2.4 GHz and 5 GHz,Bluetooth: v5.2,Antenna: Included for Wi-Fi connectivity,Note: Full Wi-Fi 7 functionality is not supported – requires Z890 or newer platform,Rear Panel USB Ports:2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)4 x USB 2.0 Type-A,2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps),4 x USB 2.0 Type-A,Internal Headers:1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C header1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional ports)1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 additional ports),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C header,1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional ports),1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 additional ports),Total USB Ports (Internal + Rear):6 x USB 3.2 Gen 16 x USB 2.0,6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1,6 x USB 2.0,Integrated Graphics Output Options:2 x HDMI ports1 x DisplayPort,2 x HDMI ports,1 x DisplayPort,Maximum Simultaneous Displays:Supports up to 3 displays using integrated GPU (via HDMI and DP),Supports up to 3 displays using integrated GPU (via HDMI and DP),Note: When using Thunderbolt™ ports for display output, bandwidth may be limited by the connected device and cable quality,Audio Codec: Realtek ALC897,Channels: 7.1-channel HD Audio,Features:Premium audio capacitorsAudio shielding for reduced EMI interferenceImpedance detection for headphone optimization,Premium audio capacitors,Audio shielding for reduced EMI interference,Impedance detection for headphone optimization,Outputs:2 x gold-plated audio jacks on rear panelSupports front panel retasking,2 x gold-plated audio jacks on rear panel,Supports front panel retasking,Fan Headers:1 x 4-pin CPU fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT fan header3 x 4-pin chassis fan headers,1 x 4-pin CPU fan header,1 x 4-pin CPU OPT fan header,3 x 4-pin chassis fan headers,Thermal Design:VRM heatsink with extended thermal pad coverageM.2 heatsink included,VRM heatsink with extended thermal pad coverage,M.2 heatsink included,Cooling Accessories:Q-Fan control via UEFI or Armoury CrateFan Xpert 4 for intelligent fan tuning,Q-Fan control via UEFI or Armoury Crate,Fan Xpert 4 for intelligent fan tuning,Motherboard Size: Micro-ATX (standard 9.6” x 9.6”),PCB Layers: Standard 8-layer design,Backplate: Not typically included (varies by model),Durability Features:Stainless steel back I/O shieldSafeSlot reinforcement for PCIe cardsPre-mounted I/O shield for easy installation,Stainless steel back I/O shield,SafeSlot reinforcement for PCIe cards,Pre-mounted I/O shield for easy installation,ASUS Q-Design Suite:M.2 Q-Latch (tool-free M.2 installation)Q-Connector (for simplified front panel wiring),M.2 Q-Latch (tool-free M.2 installation),Q-Connector (for simplified front panel wiring),ASUS EZ DIY Tools:BIOS FlashBack™ (no CPU required for BIOS updates)CrashFree BIOS 3MyHotkey for quick BIOS recovery,BIOS FlashBack™ (no CPU required for BIOS updates),CrashFree BIOS 3,MyHotkey for quick BIOS recovery,Aura RGB Sync: Addressable Gen2 RGB headers for motherboard lighting synchronization,SafeDIMM: Reinforced DIMM slots prevent damage during module installation/removal,ESD Guards: Protection against electrostatic discharge,Overvoltage Protection: Ensures component safety under unstable power conditions,Armoury Crate: Unified software suite for fan control, RGB sync, and system monitoring,ASUS AI Overclocking Assistant: Simplifies tuning for performance builds,ASUS Secure Erase: Helps securely wipe drives from within Windows,Network Optimization:GameFirst VI for low-latency gaming traffic prioritization,GameFirst VI for low-latency gaming traffic prioritization,Audio Software:DTS:X® Ultra for immersive 3D sound,DTS:X® Ultra for immersive 3D sound,Security & Diagnostics:TPM 2.0 header for hardware-level encryptionDiagnostic LEDs for boot troubleshooting,TPM 2.0 header for hardware-level encryption,Diagnostic LEDs for boot troubleshooting
