This board features built-in flexibility to maximize performance by tuning the processor and the memory frequencies. Also supports premium features such as dual-channel DDR3-1333MHz memory (up to 32GB), SATA 6 Gb/s ports to support the latest in SSD technologies, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for highest speed connections to USB peripherals, and Intel® High Definition Audio* with 7.1 surround audio with multi-streaming capability.
*Requires an Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer for more information. Sound quality will depend on equipment and actual implementation. For more information about Intel® HD Audio, refer to www.intel.com/design/chipsets/hdaudio.htm.
Specifications
| Board Form Factor |
microATX |
| Socket |
LGA1155 |
| Embedded Options Available |
No |
| Supplemental SKU |
No |
| Memory Specifications |
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) |
32 GB |
| Memory Types |
DDR3-1333 |
| # of Memory Channels |
2 |
| # of DIMMs |
4 |
| Graphics Specifications |
| Integrated Graphics |
No |
| Graphics Output |
N/A |
| Discrete Graphics |
1 x16 |
| Expansion Options |
| PCI Support |
1 |
| PCIe x1 Gen 2.x |
2 |
| PCIe x16 Gen 2.x |
1 |
| I/O Specifications |
| # of USB Ports |
16 |
| USB 2.0 Configuration (Back + Internal) |
6+8 |
| USB 3.0 Configuration (Back + Internal) |
2+0 |
| # of SATA Ports |
5 |
| # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports |
2 |
| # of eSATA Ports |
1 |
| RAID Configuration |
0,1,10,5 |
| Audio (back channel + front channel) |
8+2 |
| Integrated LAN |
Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) |
| Firewire |
1+1 |
| Consumer Infrared Headers |
Yes |
| S/PDIF Out Connector |
1 |
| Package Specifications |
| Max CPU Configuration |
1 |
| Energy Star |
Yes |
| Low Halogen Options Available |
See MDDS |
| Advanced Technologies |
| Intel® HD Audio Technology |
Yes |
| Intel® Rapid Storage Technology |
Yes |