- CPU
Intel® Socket 2066 Processors
Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. - Chipset
Intel® C422
- Memory
8 x DIMM, Max. 512GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz RDIMM, LR-DIMM Memory *1
Quad Channel Memory Architecture - Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology - Expansion Slots
Intel® C422 Chipset
7 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8, ) *2 - Storage
Intel® C422 Chipset : *3
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
2 x U.2 connector
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise supports
Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID - LAN
Intel® X550-AT2
2 x 10 Gigabit LAN - Audio
Realtek® ALC S1220A 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
– Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
– Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 113 dB (Line-in)
– Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *4
Audio Feature :
– DTS Connect
– DTS Headphone:X
– Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
– Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
– Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
– Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality - USB Ports
Intel® C422 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at mid-board) - Workstation Feature
ASUS Control Center (ACC)
- Special Features
Fan Xpert4
– Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
ASUS 5X Protection III :
– ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
– ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
– ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
– ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Short circuit damage prevention
– ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection
AURA :
– Aura RGB Strip Headers
– Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
ASUS Exclusive Features :
– MemOK!
– Ai Charger+
– Onboard Button : Power/Reset
– File Transfer
DIGI + Power Control :
– CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design
DIGI + Power Control :
– DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design
ASUS EZ DIY :
– ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Q-Design :
– ASUS Q-Shield
– ASUS Q-Code
– ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-DIMM
– ASUS Q-Connector
Turbo App
M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)
Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported
Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready
ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function
Thunderbolt 3 support - Operating System Support
Windows® 10 64-bit
- Back I/O Ports
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A,
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)Type-C
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) - Internal I/O Ports
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
2 x U.2 port
1 x AAFP connector
1 x Aura RGB Strip Header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x VROC_HW_Key
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x System panel connector
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x CPU_OV jumper
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x M.2 Fan Header - Accessories
User's manual
Addressable LED extension cable
1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set
I/O Shield
1 x COM port cable(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 screws
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
1 x Q-Connector - Form Factor
CEB Form Factor
12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm ) - Weight
Color Box(3-in-1)
Net Weight: 4.28kg
Gross Weight: 6.48kgBulk Pack(5-in-1)
Net Weight: 6.83kg
Gross Weight: 9.91kg - Environment
Operation temperature: 10? ~ 35?
Non operation temperature: -40? ~ 70?
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) - Note
*1 Memory capacity supported depends on both CPU and Memory installed.
*2 Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details in the manual.
*3 Intel® VROC is supported via RSTe, and Intel® VROC_HW_key. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately. NVMe RAID type and function will depend on the Intel® VROC_HW_key installed.
*4 Due to limitations in HAD bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10.
