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Z97-E/USB 3.1 specifications summary
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Storage
Intel
®
Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel
®
Rapid Storage
Technology 13 support
- 1 x SATA Express port (gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3*
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology, Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology, Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology**
* M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATA Express, and supports M Key and type
2242/2260/2280 storage devices.
** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN
Gigabit Intel
®
LAN controller
- 802.3az Energy Efcient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
Intel
®
I218-V Gigabit LAN
- Dual interconnect between the integrated media Access Controller (MAC) and
physical layer (PHY)
Audio
Realtek
®
ALC892 7.1-channel high definition audio CODEC
- LED-lit audio shielding - Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly
reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace path
- 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 all audio outputs
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking
USB
Intel
®
Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel [blue])
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel)
ASMedia
®
USB3.1 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.1 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (teal blue)
ASUS
Exclusive
Features
High Performance
ASUS 5X PROTECTION
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 6 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
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
M.2 & SATA Express onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 10Gb/s data-transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert3
- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized
system cooling control