CPU
Build in Intel Socket 2011-3 Processors
Intel Socket 2011-3 for Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family

Chipset
Intel C612 PCH

Memory
8 x DIMM, Max. 512GB, DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz RDIMM, LR-DIMM, NVDIMM Memory
Quad Channel Memory Architecture

Graphics
ASpeed AST2400 32MB
VGA port
- Supports VGA with max resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz

Multi GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA 4-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slot
4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16 or quad x8)
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x8)

Storage
Intel C612 Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black
- 1 x SATA Express port
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3
- Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
ASMedia SATA Express Controller:
- 1 x SATA Express port, black, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

LAN
Intel I210-AT, 2 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio
Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR stereo playback input (Line-in)
Audio Feature:
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound

USB Port
Intel C612 Chipset: 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel)
Intel C612 Chipset: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller: 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)

Workstation Features
7 x PCIe x 16 slot(s)
ASWM Enterprise
ASUS Dr. Power
12K hours Capacitors
ProCool Power Connector
Q-Code Logger
USB BIOS Flashback
ASUS PIKE SAS upgrade kit (Optional)
ASMB8-iKVM Remote Management Tool(Optional)

Special Features
ASUS Digital Power Design:
- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
- Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM

Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
1 x Q-Code Logger button
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Ports
1 x AAFP connector
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA Express connector: gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
2 x CPU Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
7 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (7 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x RAID key header(s)
1 x VGA connector(s)
1 x AUX panel header(s)
1 x SMBus header(s)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x Dr. Power switch(es)
1 x Serial Port header
1 x ASMB8-iKVM connector
1 x 6-pin EATX 12V_3 Power connector

Accessories
Users manual
I/O Shield
1 x COM port cable(s)
12 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module(s)
1 x VGA bracket(s)

BIOs
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology

Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE

Support Disc
Drivers, ASUS Utilities, ASUS Update

Operating System
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 M Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit
Windows 8.1 32/64-bit
Windows 8 32/64-bit
Windows 7 32/64-bit

Form Factor
EBB Form Factor