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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
M.2 Support
This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares bandwidth with PCI Express x2 slot
to speed up data transfer up to 10 Gb/s. This helps enhance the performance of your SSD
(Solid State Drive) that is dedicated only to the operating system. The M.2 slot also includes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology support for faster access to data and applications, and
quicker wake up time for your system.
Complete USB 3.0 integration
This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear
panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity
solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.
Native SATA 6 Gb/s support
With Intel
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Z97 Express Chipset natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA)
storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also
provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus
systems.
Gigabit LAN support
Z97M-PLUS features Gigabit LAN design which complies with 802.3az Energy Efcient
Ethernet (EEE) standard and allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing trafc
between two separate networks. Intel
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Gigabit LAN controller on this motherboard which
reduces power consumption during normal operation and enhances faster transfer speed
through dual interconnection between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer
(PHY).
1.1.2 5X Protection
5X PROTECTION
ASUS motherboards guard your PC with 5X PROTECTION. We use quality components like
ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, polyswitches
(resettable fuses) around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage, and
a corrosion-resistant back I/O shield. All examples of ASUS providing the best possible
reliability and durability.
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features
Crystal Sound 2
Crystal Sound 2 makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen,
be it gaming, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical
shielding, professional engineered design and premium components, including Japanese-
made audio capacitors and operational ampliers (op-amps), result in sound output that has
exceptional clarity and delity. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get
ready to rule!