Asus Z97M-PLUS Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Audio
Realtek
®
ALC887 7.1-channel high denition audio CODEC featuring
Crystal Sound 2
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly
reduced multi-lateral interference
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Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to
guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
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Audio amplier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and
speakers
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Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
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Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
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Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking
USB
Intel
®
Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0
Boost
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel
[blue])
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)
ASUS special features
High Performance
ASUS 5X PROTECTION
- ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X PROTECTION:
DIGI+ VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-Quality 5K-Hour
Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I/O ensure the best
quality, reliability, and durability
ASUS Digital Power Design
- ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the 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
- Enhanced ESD protection
ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors
- 2.5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer
speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert3
- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors
selection for optimized system cooling control.
ASUS EPU
- EPU
Interactive HomeCloud
Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV
- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting
iOS 7 and Android 4.0 system
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Z97M-PLUS specifications summary