[Review] ASUS Z87-A

ASUS Z87-A: Especificações:

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1150 for 4^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
  Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• Chipset
  Intel® Z87
• Memory
  4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort 1.2 ports *¹
  – 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 Hz
  Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
  Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
• Multi-GPU Support
  Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology *²
  Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
  1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x2 mode)
  2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  2 x PCI
• Storage
  Intel® Z87 chipset :
  6 x eSATA port(s), yellow
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Dynamic Storage Accelerator, Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*³
• LAN
  Realtek® 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  – Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
  – DTS Ultra PC II
  – DTS Connect
  – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  – BD Audio Layer Content Protection
• USB Ports
  Intel® Z87 chipset :
  6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z87 chipset :
  8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s)
• Special Features
  ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM :ASUS 5X Protection :
  – ASUS DIGI+ VRM – 8 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 :
  – EPU
  – EPU switch
  ASUS Digital Power Design :
  – Industry leading Digital 8 Phase CPU Power Design
  – ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  – Remote GO!
  – MemOK!
  – AI Suite 3
  – Ai Charger
  – Anti-Surge
  – Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
  – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
  – Network iControl
  – USB 3.0 Boost
  – Disk Unlocker
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  – Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
  – ASUS Fan Xpert 2
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  – DirectKey
  – Precision Tweaker 2
  – ASUS O.C. Profile
  – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  – ASUS EZ Flash 2
  – Multi-language BIOS
  ASUS Q-Design :
  – ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
  – ASUS Q-Slot
  – ASUS Q-DIMM
  – ASUS Q-Connector
  100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
  Overclocking Protection :
  – ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
• Operating System Support
  Windows® 8
  Windows® 7
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  1 x DVI-D
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x DisplayPort
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  2 x USB 2.0
  1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  6 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  1 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)
  1 x TPM header
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  1 x DirectKey Button(s)
  1 x DRCT header(s)
  1 x MemOK! button(s)
  1 x TPU switch(es)
  1 x EPU switch(es)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• Accessories
  User’s manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x SLI bridge(s)
  1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
• BIOS
  64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
  ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Manageability
  WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
  EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM Version Only)
• Form Factor
  ATX Form Factor
  12 inch x 8.8 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.35 cm )
• Note
  *1: DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
  *2: With 2 PCIex16 graphics card.
  *3: Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family