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World's first Z170 gaming motherboard with integrated RGB headers

•  LGA1151 socket for 6th-generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors
•  Dual DDR4 3800 (OC) support
•  Best gaming connectivity - Aura RGB-strip headers, 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, U.2 and M.2, plus Intel-powered USB 3.1 controller
•  Best gaming performance - 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, second-generation T-Topology and OC design
•  Best gaming audio - Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II
•  Best gaming networking - Best-in-class Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
•  Best gaming protection - Carefully-selected premium components to ensure maximum durability
•  ROG gives you more - More gaming-oriented utilities, all free!

CPU
Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Chipset
Intel Z170

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4
3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3500(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
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 24 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider

Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, +gray)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, +black)
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage
Intel Z170 chipset :
2 x U.2 port
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA PCIE SSD)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology

ASMedia ASM1061 controller :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black

LAN
Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), GameFirst technology
Intel LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard

Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO

Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.1

Audio
ROG SupremeFX 2015 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS ES9023P
- TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMP(s)

Audio Feature :
- Gold-plated jacks
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic SenseAmp
- Sonic Studio II
- Sonic Radar II

USB Ports
Intel Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)

Intel Z170 chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)

Intel USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-C)

Intel USB 3.1 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, red, Type-A)

Operating System Support
Windows 10 , 64bit
Windows 8.1 , 64bit
Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit

Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

Internal I/O Ports
2 x U.2 port
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA PCIE SSD)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x MemOK button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x Slow Mode jumper(s)

Manageability
WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

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

Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
14 x 12 x 3

Weight
4.93lb

Warranty Information
3 Years