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ATX motherboard with black PCB and silver heatsinks, LGA 1150 socket, four DDR3 slots, M.2 socket, multiple PCIe slots

ASUS

ASUS Z97-A Intel motherboard LGA 1150 DDR3 3200 M.2 SLI A

SKU CH-JMYA-F25H2

ATX motherboard for LGA 1150 Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors with DDR3 memory up to 3200 MHz, dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, M.2 Socket 3 storage, SATA Express and Realtek ALC892 audio

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
  • CPU TypeCore i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1150)
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • ChipsetIntel Z97
  • Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics supportMul
  • Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
  • Supports Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors on LGA 1150 socket
  • Overclocked DDR3 memory reaches 3200 MT/s for responsive multitasking
  • Dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots run at x16 or dual x8 for multi-GPU scaling
  • M.2 Socket 3 accepts 2260 or 2280 storage devices in PCIe mode
  • Realtek ALC892 audio chipset delivers 8-channel high-definition sound

ASUS Z97-A LGA 1150 ATX Motherboard

The ASUS Z97-A is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z97 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It supports Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs with Turbo Boost 2.0. Four DDR3 slots accept up to 32 GB of dual-channel memory at speeds up to 3200 MHz when overclocked.

Suits single-GPU or dual-GPU builds, not triple-SLI

Two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots run at x16 or dual x8 for SLI or CrossFire configurations. A third PCIe 2.0 x16 slot operates at x2 mode and two PCI slots provide legacy expansion. Builders needing three-way SLI or more than two full-length cards should consider a different platform.

One M.2 Socket 3 with M key for 2260 or 2280 drives

A single M.2 Socket 3 supports M-key type 2260 and 2280 storage devices in PCIe mode. The slot shares bandwidth with the PCIe x1 slots and is disabled by default. Systems requiring multiple M.2 drives or SATA-only M.2 modules will need additional storage options.

Highlights

  • Supports Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors on LGA 1150 socket
  • Overclocked DDR3 memory reaches 3200 MT/s for responsive multitasking
  • Dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots run at x16 or dual x8 for multi-GPU scaling
  • M.2 Socket 3 accepts 2260 or 2280 storage devices in PCIe mode
  • Realtek ALC892 audio chipset delivers 8-channel high-definition sound

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelZ97-A
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1150
CPU TypeCore i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1150)
Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
ChipsetIntel Z97
Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics supportMulti-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort ports- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 HzMaximum shared memory of 512MBSupports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, InsiderSupports up to 3 displays simultaneouslyDP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP
Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
Memory StandardDDR3 3200*(*O.C.)/ 3100*/ 3000*/ 2933*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2200*/ 2133*/ 2000*/ 1866*/ 1600/ 1333
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
PCI Express 2.0 x161 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x2 mode)
PCI Express x12 x PCIe 2.0 x1 *1*1: The PCIe x1_1/2 slots share bandwidth with M.2 Socket 3. The M.2 Socket 3 is default disabled.
PCI Slots2 x PCI Slots
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
SATA Express1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
M.21 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892
Audio Channels8 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel I218V
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Back I/O Ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.0
PS/21 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports1 x DVI-D1 x D-Sub
HDMI1 x HDMI
RJ451 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.04 x USB 3.0 (blue)
USB 1.1/2.02 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF Out1 x Optical
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors1 x TPM header1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4-pin)1 x S/PDIF out header(s)1 x Thunderbolt header(s)1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)1 x EZ XMP switch1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)1 x DRCT header(s)1 x MemOK! button(s)1 x TPU switch(es)1 x EPU switch(es)1 x Power-on button(s)1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin24 Pin
FeaturesMulti-GPU Support:Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI TechnologySupports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX TechnologySpecial Features:5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.ASUS 5X Protection:- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protect
Package ContentsAccessories:User's manualI/O Shield3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x SLI bridge(s)1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)

Questions about this item

Does this board support a Core i5 processor and 16 GB of DDR3-1600 memory?

Yes, the socket accepts Core i5 CPUs and the four DDR3 slots run at 1600 MHz natively, so a 16 GB kit will work at its rated speed.

Can I install a 2280 M.2 SSD and still use both PCIe x1 slots?

The M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with the two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots; enabling the M.2 drive disables those slots.

What is the highest memory frequency the board can reach with overclocking?

The specifications list DDR3-3200 (O.C.) as the top overclocked memory speed.

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