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Z87-K specications summary
Storage
Intel
®
Z87 Express Chipset
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow) with RAID 0., 1, 5, 10 and Intel
®
Rapid
Start Technology 12 support
- Supports Intel
®
Dynamic Storage Accelerator Technology, Intel
®
Smart
Response Technology, Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology, and Intel
®
Smart
Connect Technology*
* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
Audio Realtek
®
ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Ppanel Jack-estasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel
audio output.
LAN
Realtek
®
8111GR Gigabit LAN controller
USB
Intel
®
Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
Intel
®
Z87 Express Chipset
- 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel)
ASUS unique
features
ASUS 5X Protection
- ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection:
DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors,
and Stainless Steel Back I/O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and
durability
ASUS DIGI+VRM
- ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for CPU
- ASUS 4 Phase Power Design
- ASUS CPU power utility
ASUS DRAM Fuse
- Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage
prevention
ASUS ESD Guards
- Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan
ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors
- 2.5x Long Lifespan with excellent durability
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- ASUS EPU
- ASUS Turbo V
- ASUS GPU Boost
- ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth
domination for top network program in use
- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS Anti-surge
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