Asus Z97 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Storage
Intel
®
Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology 13 support
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support
- Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology, Intel
®
Rapid
Start Technology, and Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology*
* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
Audio
Realtek
®
ALC892 8-channel High denition audio CODEC
- Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation
and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound
deliver equal quality
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio
conguration
- Audio amplier to enhance the highest quality sound for
headphone and speakers
- High Quality 97dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at
rear) and 90dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support
- Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
- BD audio layer content protection
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-
retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O
USB
Intel
®
Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back
panel)
Exclusive TUF Features
“Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution
- TUF ICe
- TUF Thermal Armor
- TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors
“We Got Your Back!” Shape Force
- TUF Fortier
“TUF ENGINE” Power Design
- 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, New Alloy Choke and
MOSFET; certied by military-standard)
- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility
“SAFE & Stable!” Guardian Angel
- Dust Defenders with connector covers and back I/O dust lter
- TUF ESD Guards
- MemOK!
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GRYPHON Z97 ARMOR EDITION specifications summary