High-performance Z97 mini-ITX boasts exceptionally-smart layout for ATX capability, with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, speedy M.2 and enduring 5X Protection

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Features:

• An exceptionally-smart layout for ATX-level capability and compatibility
• Professionally-engineered audio and Intel Gigabit Ethernet – a game-winning combo!
• Speed up your system with lightning-fast 10Gb/s M.2
• ASUS HomeCloud with 802.11ac Wi-Fi – Access your PC remotely and stream multimedia content anywhere, anytime
• Proven quality – 5X Protection. 1000+ compatible devices. 7000+ validation hours.

Specs:

• CPU: Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Ce­leron® Processors
• Chipset: Intel® Z97
• Memory: 2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 3200(O.C­.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O­.C.)/2933(O.C­.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O­.C.)/2600(O.C­.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O­.C.)/2133(O.C­.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O­.C.)/1800(O.C­.)/1600/1333 M­Hz
• Graphic: Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
  • Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/Display­Port ports
  • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096×2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560×1600 @ 60 Hz
  • Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096×2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz
  • Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
• Multi-GPU Support: Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
• Storage:
  • Intel® Z97 chipset :
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology
• LAN:
  • Intel® I218V, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
  • Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
• Wireless Data Network:
  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
  • Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility
• Bluetooth V4.0
• Audio: Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
• USB Ports:
  • Intel® Z97 chipset : 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
  • Intel® Z97 chipset : 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
• Operating System Support:
  • Windows® 8.1
  • Windows® 8
  • Windows® 7
• Mini ITX Form Factor: 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )