ASUS Z97M-PLUS / Motherboard / micro ATX / LGA1150 Socket / Z97 / USB 3.0 / Gigabit LAN / onboard graphics (CPU required) / HD Audio (8-channel) | 90MB0IH0-M0EAY5

Description

High-value Z97 micro-ATX delivers endurant 5X Protection, high-clarity Crystal Sound 2 and M.2 for enhanced performance and potent entertainment.

Special Features

• Proven quality - 5X Protection
• Crystal Sound 2 and Intel Gigabit Ethernet - a game-winning combo
• Speed up your system with lightning-fast 10Gb/s M.2
• Fan Xpert 3 - advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
• Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with new EZ Tuning Wizard
• ASUS HomeCloud - a digital PC hub perfect for sharing and home theater

Product features

• Precise digital power control with ASUS DIGI+ VRM
  Voltage regulator modules (VRMs) are among the most essential motherboard components. A good VRM intelligently delivers CPU power based on actual needs at any given time. ASUS was first with digital power design featuring faster sensing and response to deliver precise CPU power on demand. This great accuracy reduces energy waste and of course improves system stability thanks to more consistent delivery.
• Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection
  Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both your system and connected device.
• 5K-hr solid-state capacitors that last 2.5X longer
  Solid-state capacitors are able to withstand extreme temperatures of up to 105°C for as long as 5,000 hours - that's two-and-a-half (2.5X) times longer than traditional capacitors. This exceptional durability means superb real-world endurance to more typical PC operating temperatures, ensuring that ASUS motherboards continue working longer.
• Stainless-steel back I/O that lasts 3X longer
  ASUS motherboard back I/O panels are made from strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which is bonded with a thin layer of chromium oxide to enhance anti-corrosive properties. Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I/O panels have a lifespan that's three times (3X) longer compared to ordinary panels.
• ESD Guards for protection from electrostatic discharge
  Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards are tested to very high standards, capable of up to +/- 10kV for air discharge and +/-6kV for contact discharge. ASUS employ an active protective circuit design to guard your system against electrostatic interference and damage, providing greater component longevity.
• Flawless audio that makes you part of the game - 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 amplifiers (op-amps), result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule!
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet - top gaming choice that goes faster with your CPU
  Faster, smoother gaming - always. Intel Gigabit Ethernet has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with CPUs and offering high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.
• Work with up to 3 displays
  Connect up to three independent monitors at once using video outputs such as DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, or VGA. Choose your outputs and set displays to either mirror mode or collage mode.
• 170% faster transfer speeds with USB 3.0 Boost
  ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) USB 3.0 in Windows 8. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction.