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H97I-PLUS specifications summary
Storage
Intel
®
H97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology 13 support
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices
support
- Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology, Intel
®
Rapid Start
Technology, and Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology*
* These functions work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN Intel
®
I218V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN
controller and physical layer (PHY)
Audio
Realtek
®
ALC887 7.1-channel high denition audio CODEC
- AMP
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
- BD audio layer content protection
- Supports jack-detection and multi-streaming
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
USB
Intel
®
H97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
Intel
®
H97 Express Chipset
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel)
ASUS unique features
High Performance
ASUS 5X PROTECTION
- ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection:
DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-Quality Solid
Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I/O to ensure the best quality,
reliability, anddurability
DIGI+ Power Control
- ASUS 6 Phase Power Design
ASUS DRAM Fuse
- Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage
prevention
ASUS ESD Guards
- Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan
ASUS High-Quality Solid Capacitors
- 2.5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating
Gaming Scenario
ASUS audio features: Feel the sound power with different usage
scenarios
Steam OS Support
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