-Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel® processors.
-Enhanced power solution: 10 power stages, six-layer PCB, ProCool socket, military-grade TUF components and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability.
-Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM heatsink, Flexible M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+.
-Latest connectivity: PCIe 4.0 slot, PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®.
-Made for online gaming: Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard.
-Two-way AI Noise-Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences.-CPU:
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.-Memory:
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4
5333(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)

/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3733(OC)
/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)

/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133
Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
*Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).-Graphics:
1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI® port***
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
**Support 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

-Expansion Slots:
Intel® 12th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
Intel® B660 Chipset*
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
* Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIE slot

-Storage:
Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel® 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
– Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
Intel® B660 Chipset**
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.

-Ethernet:
TUF LANGuard

-Wireless & Bluetooth:
V-M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

-USB:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

-Audio:
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
– Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
– Audio Shielding
– Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
– Premium audio capacitors
– Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

-Back Panel I/O Ports:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x V-M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

-Internal I/O Connectors:
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x AURA RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x S/PDIF Out header

-Special Features:
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
– DIGI+ VRM
– Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
– ESD Guards
– TUF LANGuard
– Overvoltage Protection
– SafeSlot Core+
– Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
– M.2 Q-Latch
– Q-DIMM
– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
– Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– Flexible M.2 heatsink
– VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– Box Headers
– ProCool
– SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
– AURA RGB header
– Addressable Gen 2 headers

-Software Features:
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– AURA Creator
– AURA Sync
– Fan Xpert 2+
– Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
– Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
DIGI+ VRM
TUF GAMING CPU-Z
DTS Audio Processing
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

-BIOS:
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

-Manageability:
WOL by PME, PXE

-Accessories:
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Rubber Package
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x TUF Certification card
1 x User manual