Motherboard ASUS Z97-AR with the new Intel Z97 chipset is especially suited to gaming performance reports. Supports 4th and 5th generation processors Intel for socket 1150 . For the operating DDR3 memory at frequency up to 3200 MHz There are 4 slots supporting dual-channel mode. To connect the graphics card slot is available PCI-Express 3.0 x16 When using two graphics cards in SLI or CrossFireX mode, then the second x8 slot. The production of sound old 8-channel audio chip Realtek ALC892. In terms of connectivity, the board is equipped very well, allows you to connect up to 8 devices via USB 2.0 6 and over USB 3.0 .
For exceptionally fast data access you have to choose just two options for connecting hard drives. The first is Express SATA connector and the second M.2 Socket, Both options allow up to 10 Gb/s fast data transfer . Additionally, this motherboard officially Certified for Thunderbolt 2 expansion card that provides bidirectional data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbit/s Easily upgrade to an even higher speed.
Originally processed graphic UEFI BIOS Which can control the mouse, with plenty of settings - whether it is a priority boot device or testing RAM. Board stands fully digital power supply DIGI + Power Control and acceleration features for network communication Turbo LAN . Among the supplied software application, see for example 5-Way Optimization Which allows one click manage power panels, control cooling, noise levels and change tact processor. An interesting option is the support ASUS HomeCloud - Domestic cloud when using applications for smartphones and tablets, you can not just turn on your computer, but also remotely control and access to files and applications.
ASUS is a symbol of the growth of Taiwan's economy. The firm's beginnings date back to April 2, 1989, when as a small manufacturer of motherboards began his work with a few employees. Today, Asus employs more than 12,500 employees worldwide.
ASUS products can be found in almost every category of the information technology marketplace. ASUS is focused on desktops, laptops, phones, optical drives and components. In the manufacture of motherboards, the company is now the dominant player with a staggering 40% market share.
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