Asus X99-A II

CPU Intel Processors Intel Core™ i7 X-Series Processors on LGA 2011-3 Socket * The Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types Supports Intel 14 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology Chipset Intel X99 Memory 8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Memory Quad Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology Expansion Slots 40-Lane CPU- 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x16/x16, x8/x16/x8) *1 28-Lane CPU- 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x8, x8/x8/x8) *2 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *3 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (x1 mode) *3 Storage New Intel Core™ i7 X-Series Processors : 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)*4 1 x U.2 port, support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage*4 Intel X99 chipset : 1 x SATA Express port, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 10 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*5, 2 ports from SATA Express Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Recovery Technology*6 LAN Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3 - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR stereo playback input (Line-in) - High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s) Audio Feature : - DTS Connect - DTS Studio Sound - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - 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 amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers - 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 - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration - EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality - Power pre-regulator: Reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance USB Ports Intel X99 chipset : 5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board) Intel X99 chipset : 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board) ASMedia USB 3.1 controller : 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) ( at back panel, teal blue, Type-A + Type-C) ASMedia USB 3.0 controller : 3 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) () Special Features 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App ASUS 5X Protection II : - ASUS LANGuard - 2.5X higher surge tolerance - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Prevents damage from short circuits - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability ASUS TPU : - Auto Tuning - GPU Boost ASUS EPU : - EPU ASUS Digital Power Design : - Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design - Industry leading Digital 4 Phase DRAM Power Design - CPU Power Utility - DRAM Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features : - Remote GO! - USB BIOS Flashback - MemOK! - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger+ - USB Charger+ - M.2 & SATA Express - Anti-Surge - Onboard Button : Power/Reset - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - USB 3.1 Boost - Turbo LAN - Crystal Sound 3 - EZ XMP ASUS Exclusive Features - Mobo Connect - PC Cleaner Remote Entertainment - Media Streamer - HyStream ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 ASUS EZ DIY : - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Push Notice 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 Special Memory O.C. Design AURA: RGB Lighting Control Special Memory O.C. Design Turbo App Operating System Support Windows 10, 64bit Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.1 ()Type-A + Type-C 4 x USB 3.0 4 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x U.2 port 1 x AAFP connector 1 x RGB Header(s) 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x SATA Express connector:, Compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x EZ XMP switch 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x DRCT header(s) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x CPU OV 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x COM port header 1 x High AMP Fan header (4-pin) Accessories User''''s manual ASUS Q-Shield 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note 1* PCIe x16_1 and PCIe x16_4 slots share the same bandwidth. PCIe x16_4 slot support up to x8 mode. 2* When using a 28-lane CPU, the PCIe x16_3 slot support up to x8 mode. 3* The PCIe x16_2 shares bandwidth with USB 3.1 and PCIe x1_2 slot. By default, the PCIe x16_2 slot automatically runs at x1 mode. 4* M.2 shares bandwidth with U.2, only one device can be activated at a time. 5* Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support IRST including RAID configuration. 6* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.