ASUS Z87-C

Z87-C
Get a performance boost with precise digital power delivery on Intel® Z87

- Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM
- Fan Xpert 2 - The Most Customizable Fan Controls
- USB 3.0 Boost - Faster USB 3.0 with UASP in Windows 8
- AI Suite 3 - One-Stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features

CPU

Intel® Socket 1150 for 4th 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 ports
- 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
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

Multi-GPU Support

Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology *1

Expansion Slots

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *2
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
3 x PCI

Storage

Intel® Z87 chipset :
6 x SATA 6Gb/s 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

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) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)

Special Features

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM :

ASUS 5X PROTECTION :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS All 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
ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 4 Phase CPU Power Design
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- 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 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
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C. P. R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

Back I/O Ports

1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
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)
1 x DirectKey Button(s)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Accessories

User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

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 8.4 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.4 cm )

Note

*1: With 2 PCIex16 graphics card.
*2: The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot, and PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot. The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot default setting is in x2 mode.
*3: Supports on Intel® Core processor family