ASUS 5X Protection III :
– ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
– ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
– ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
– ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
– ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 5 Phase digital power design
ASUS Q-Design :
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-DIMM
TPM IC Onboard
Digi+VRM

Windows® 10 , 64bit
Windows® 8.1 , 64bit *²
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit *²

1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)

1 x MONO out header *³
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
1 x LPT header
2 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
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 Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x LPC Debug header

User’s manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0 ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUSbackup, LOGO flash, ME update, DMI value edit,BIOS value edit

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL, WOR, PXE

Drivers

uATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )

*1: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
*2: * Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors
*3: Use with amplified speaker is suggested.
*4: Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
*5: Intel® vPro will be supported on the platform when only using the corresponding CPU.

Intel® for 7^th/6^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Intel® Q270

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.

Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort 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
– Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
1 x PCI

Intel® Q270 Chipset : 
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁴

Intel® I219LM, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *¹
– Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking

Intel® Q270 chipset :
10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (6 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
Intel® Q270 chipset :
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)