CPU

Support for Intel Core X series processors in the LGA2066 package

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset

Intel X299 Express Chipset

Memory
1. 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory.
Support for up to 512 GB of system memory when using Registered DIMMs.
Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.
2. 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory.
Supported when using a 16-lane CPU.
3. 4 channel memory architecture
Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.
4. Dual channel memory architecture.
Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.
5. Support for DDR4 4333(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
6. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules
7. Support for Registered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx4/2Rx4 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
8. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Audio
1. Realtek ALC1220 codec
2. ES9018Q2C chip
3. Support for Sound BlasterX 720
4. High Definition Audio
5. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
6. Support for S/PDIF Out

Wireless Communication module
1. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
3. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
3. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
The PCIEX4_1 slot shares bandwidth with the M2M_32G connector. The PCIEX4_1 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2M_32G connector.

Storage Interface
Chipset:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G)
2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G)
3. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G)
4. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
5. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
The M2M_32G connector must work with an Intel VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration.
Refer to "1-10 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.

Multi-Graphics Technology
1. Support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI and 3-Way /2-Way NVIDIA SLI technologies
Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.
2. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 3-Way /2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Supported when using a 44-lane or 28-lane CPU.

LAN

1 x Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1)

1 x Rivet Networks Killer E2500 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2)

USB
Chipset+2 ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controllers:
1. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port available through the internal USB header
2. 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
Chipset+Realtek USB 3.1 Gen 2 Hub:
1. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+Realtek USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub:
1. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
1. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers
2. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Internal I/O Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
3. 1 x CPU fan header
4. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
5. 4 x system fan headers
6. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
7. 1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header
8. 1 x I/O shield audio LED power connector
9. 1 x digital LED strip extension cable header>br>10. 2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable headers
11. 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
12. 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
13. 1 x Intel VROC Upgrade Key header
14. 1 x front panel header
15. 1 x front panel audio header
16. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
17. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 header
18. 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
19. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
20. 1 x Thunderbolt add-in card connector
21. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
22. 1 x power button
23. 1 x reset button
24. 1 x Clear CMOS button
25. 1 x ECO button
26. 1 x OC button
27. 2 x temperature sensor headers

Back Panel Connectors
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2. 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
3. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
5. 2 x RJ-45 ports
6. 2 x MMCX antenna connectors (2T2R)
7. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
8. 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

H/W Monitoring
1. Voltage detection
2. Temperature detection
3. Fan speed detection
4. Water cooling flow rate detection
5. Overheating warning
6. Fan fail warning
7. Fan speed control
Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.

BIOS
1. 2 x 128 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. Support for DualBIOS
4. Support for Q-Flash Plus
The USB flash drive used must be a USB 2.0 flash drive.
5. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

I/O Controller

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