CPU
Intel Socket 1155 for 3rd/2nd Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel 32 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Intel H61(B3)

Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* 1600MHz and higher frequency is supported by Intel 3rd generation processors.
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
* Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2000/1800MHz frequency as default.

Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (blue) *1
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
3 x PCI

Storage
Intel H61(B3) chipset :
4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *2

LAN
Realtek 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *3

USB Ports
Intel H61(B3) chipset :
10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)

Overclocking Features
Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Special Features
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 3 +1 Phase Power Design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
TurboV

ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite II
- Ai Charger
- Anti-Surge
- Low EMI Solution
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Network iControl
- Disk Unlocker

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x COM port(s)
1 x Parallel port(s)
3 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports   
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)

Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)

BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS

Manageability
WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE

Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 7.8 inch ( 30.5 cm x 19.81 cm )

Note
*1: PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors.
*2: Supports on Intel Core processors under Windows 7 operating system.
*3: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.

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