CPU
* Intel® Socket 1155 for 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
* Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
* Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU
* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset
* Intel® Z77

Memory
* 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
* Dual Channel Memory Architecture
* Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Graphic
* Integrated Graphics Processor
* Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB/DisplayPort ports
* Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
* Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
* Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz
* Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
* Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB
* Supports Intel® HD Graphics

Multi-GPU Support
* Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
* Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology *1
* Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
* Supports LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP Technology *2

Expansion Slots
* 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *3
* 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *4
* 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
* 2 x PCI

Storage
* Intel® Z77 chipset :
* 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
* 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
* Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
* Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *5

LAN
* Realtek® 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio
* Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
* Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

USB Ports
* Intel® Z77 chipset : *6
* 4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
* Intel® Z77 chipset :
* 10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 8 at mid-board)
* ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : *6
* 2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)

Overclocking Features
* Overclocking Protection :
* ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Special Features
* ASUS EPU :
* EPU
* EPU switch
* ASUS Digital Power Design :
* Industry leading 4 1 1 Phase Power Design
* ASUS DIGI VRM Utility
* TurboV
* GPU Boost
* ASUS Exclusive Features :
* MemOK!
* AI Suite II
* Ai Charger
* Anti-Surge
* ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
* Network iControl
* USB 3.0 Boost
* Disk Unlocker
* ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
* Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution