Description
Key Specifications & Features
Chipset & CPU Support
• Uses the Intel H77 Express chipset.
• CPU Socket: LGA 1155. Supports 2nd-gen (Sandy Bridge) and 3rd-gen (Ivy Bridge) Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron CPUs.
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology (depending on CPU).
Memory (RAM)
• 4 × DIMM slots (DDR3, unbuffered, non-ECC)
• Maximum memory: 32 GB.
• Supported memory speeds: DDR3 2200 (O. C. ) / 2133 (O. C. ) / 2000 (O. C. ) / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz.
• Supports Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) for overclocked RAM.
Expansion & Slots
• PCIe / Expansion slots:
• 1 × PCI Express 3.0 x16
• 1 × PCI Express 2.0 x16 (operates in x4 mode)
• 2 × PCI Express 2.0 x1
• 3 × legacy PCI slots
• Multi-GPU Support: Supports AMD CrossFireX (up to 4-GPU) via PCIe slots.
• Also supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP for hybrid graphics (iGPU + discrete).
Storage / SATA
• 2 × SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA III) ports.
• 4 × SATA 3.0 Gb/s (SATA II) ports.
• Supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10.
• Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Rapid Start, and Smart Connect.
On-Board Graphics / Video Output
• Since it’s an H77 board, it supports integrated graphics (iGPU) from supported Intel CPUs.
• Multi-VGA output:
• HDMI (max 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz)
• DVI-D (1920 × 1200)
• VGA (RGB) (2048 × 1536 @ 75 Hz)
• DisplayPort (max 2560 × 1600 @ 60 Hz)
• Maximum shared video memory: 1,696 MB.
Audio
• 8-channel HD Audio.
• Audio codec: VIA VT1708S.
• Back I/O includes optical S/PDIF out.
LAN / Networking
• 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) port.
• Controller: Qualcomm Atheros.
USB
• On rear I/O: 2 × USB 3.0, 4 × USB 2.0.
• On-board headers: 1 × USB 3.0 header, 6 × USB 2.0 headers.
Power Connectors
• 24-pin ATX main power connector.
• 8-pin ATX 12V (CPU) connector.
Special / Proprietary Features
• DIGI+ VRM: digital voltage regulation for better power efficiency / stability.
• 6 + 1 + 2 Phase Power Design: 6 phases for CPU, 1 for iGPU, 2 for other parts.
• All solid capacitors (conductive polymer): improves reliability.
• ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit): power saving.
• Anti-Surge Protection, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Protections.
• BIOS / Firmware: UEFI AMI BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 2.
• MemOK! button: helps with memory compatibility / recovery.
• GPU Boost switch: to boost iGPU performance.
Form Factor
• ATX (30.5 cm × 22.6 cm).
Supported Operating Systems
• Certified for Windows 7 (per some spec sheets).
• Support utilities from ASUS: AI Suite II, etc.
Reliability / Durability
• High-quality solid capacitors, good VRM design.
• Overvoltage / surge protection features.
Miscellaneous
• Optical S/PDIF out for digital audio.
• Back-panel I/O includes: PS/2 port, DVI, VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, LAN, USB, audio jacks.
• Internal headers: SATA, USB, audio, system panel, etc.
CPU Compatibility (Some Examples)
From ASUS’s CPU support list, some of the supported CPUs: Core i3-2100, i5-3570, i7-3770, etc.