Asus H97-PLUS - Usb3

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H97-PLUS specifications summary
Multi-GPU support
Supports AMD
®
Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage
Intel
®
H97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology 13 support
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3* with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices
support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
- Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology, Intel
®
Rapid Start
Technology, and Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology**
* M.2 Socket 3 shares the bandwidth with SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6 ports.
** These functions work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN
Realtek
®
RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN controller
Audio Realtek
®
ALC887 7.1-channel high denition audio CODEC featuring
Crystal Sound 2
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right
channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone
and speakers
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural
and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio
outputs
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
USB
Intel
®
H97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at rear panel,
blue)
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)
ASUS special
features
High Performance
ASUS 5X PROTECTION
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 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
coatin
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer
speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
- Ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU
- EPU
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