ASUS H97M-E, Socket 1150, Intel H97 Chipset, mATX, Maximum 32GB DDR3 Memory, Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor, Motherboard - Discount Prices, Technical Specs and Reviews

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Manufacturer : ASUS

ASUSTeK Computer Inc are a multinational computer hardware and electronics company whose headquarters are based in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. They were founded in 1989 by a group of former Acer computer engineers and are the fifth largest PC manufacturer in the world. They are best known for their Desktop PC and Laptop systems as well as motherboards and graphics cards, although they also produce LED/LCD panels, mobile phones, networking equipment, monitors and more.

Specifications

Chipset	Intel H97
Form Factor	mATX Form Factor
Dimensions	9.6 inch x 7.8 inch ( 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm )
BIOS	64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS
Windows Support	Yes 8, 8.1 and 7
Linux Support	Yes

CPU

Socket Type	Intel Socket 1150
CPU Support	22nm, 5th, New 4th and 4th Generation Core i3, i5 and i7 Processors Socket 1150 Pentium and Celeron Processors
Turbo Boost Support	Yes
Overclocking Protection	-

Memory

DIMM Sockets	4 x 240pin DDR3
Maximum Memory	32GB (4 x 8GB)
Compatible Speeds	DDR3 1600, 1333MHz
ECC Support	No, Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory only
Memory Architecture	Dual Channel
Intel XMP Support	Yes
Hyper DIMM Support	-

Storage

SATA Ports	4 x 6Gb/s
M.2 Socket 3	1, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
eSATA Ports	0
Raid Support	0, 1, 5, 10

Connectivity

On Board WiFI	-
Bluetooth	-
Lan	Realtek 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller
USB	6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 rear, 2 on board) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 rear, 6 on board)

Audio / Video

Audio	Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, features Crystal Sound 2
Audio Support For	Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Features	Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analogue/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
On Board Graphics	Yes
Resolution	HDMI - 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz DVI-D - 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz RGB - 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum Shared Memory	512MB
Support For	InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
PCI Express Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, grey) 3 x PCIe x1
Multi Display Support	Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

I/O Ports

External

1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 3 x Audio jacks

Internal

1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x TPM header 1 x COM port connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Special Features

ASUS 5X Protection	ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 6 Phase digital power design ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS EPU	Yes
ASUS Exclusive Features	GPU Boost AI Suite 3 Ai Charger Anti-Surge USB 3.0 Boost Disk Unlocker Crystal Sound 2
Interactive HomeCloud	Media Streamer
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
ASUS EZ DIY	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design	ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM