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ASUS Z97-AR ATX Intel Motherboard

REFURBISHED Product Type
  • Intel Z97
  • Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 4th Gen (LGA 1150) / Intel Core 5th Gen (LGA 1150) / Pentium / Xeon (LGA1150)
  • DDR3 3200(O.C.)/ 3100(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/ 2500(O.C.)/ 2400(O.C.)/ 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 2000(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333
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Model
Brand ASUS
Model Z97-AR
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
CPU Type Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 4th Gen (LGA 1150) / Intel Core 5th Gen (LGA 1150) / Pentium / Xeon (LGA1150)
Supported CPU Technologies Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Chipsets
Chipset ChipsetIntel Z97
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4x240pin
Memory Standard DDR3 3200(O.C.)/ 3100(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/ 2500(O.C.)/ 2400(O.C.)/ 2200(O.C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 2000(O.C.)/ 1866(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333
Maximum Memory Supported 32GB
Channel Supported Channel SupportedDual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
PCI Express 2.0 x16 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x2 mode)
PCI Express x1 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 *1
*1: The PCIe x1_1/2 slots share bandwidth with M.2 Socket 3. The M.2 Socket 3 is default disabled.
PCI Slots 2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
SATA Express 1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
M.2 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892
Audio Channels Audio Channels8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Intel I218V
Max LAN Speed 1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.0
PS/2 PS/21 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI HDMI1 x HDMI
RJ45 1 x RJ45
DisplayPort 1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.0 USB 3.04 x USB 3.0 (blue)
USB 1.1/2.0 2 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out S/PDIF Out1 x Optical
Audio Ports 5 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors 1 x TPM header
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions (W x L) 12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin 24 Pin
Features
Features Multi-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

Special Features
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
ASUS 5X Protection:
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS TPU:
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
- TPU switch
ASUS EPU:
- EPU
- EPU switch
ASUS Digital Power Design:
- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
- CPU Power Utility
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- Remote GO!
- AI Suite 3
- Anti-Surge
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 2
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
ASUS EZ DIY:
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Special Memory O.C. Design
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R.
Media Streamer
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3

BIOS:
64MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD memory information
Packaging
Package Contents ASUS Z97-A Motherboard
3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector
2 in 1 Q-connector
User's manual
Additional Information
Date First Available January 31, 2017

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