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Unmatched performance and ultra-fast USB 3.1 onboard for your X99 build.

• Ultra-fast 10Gb/s USB 3.1 built in to the board
• Patent Pending OC Socket – Drive CPU and DDR4 performance beyond all expectations!
• 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – One click overclock and cooling, done!
• 32Gb/s ultrafast M.2 x4
• Crystal Sound 2 - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game!
• Total control anytime, anywhere with Remote GO!"

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• Flagship Performance
• For Gamers & Professionals
• Powerful Home Server

Flagship performanceDrive CPU and DDR4 performance beyond all expectations!Patent Pending OC Socket

Designed to break performance barriers, ASUS OC Socket utilizes extra pins to connect a proprietary circuit to contacts found on Haswell-E's land grid array (LGA). Combined with our customized UEFI, this exclusive feature enables higher DDR4 memory frequencies, lower latencies and enhanced stability while overclocking, extending all the way to extreme overclocking conditions, such as Liquid Nitrogen (LN2). OC Socket is 100% compatible with new Haswell-E LGA 2011-v3 CPUs, ensuring the ideal combination of overclocking performance and compatibility.

Under 100% load with CPU voltage set to extreme 1.825v

Testing configuration: CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X | MB: X99-DELUXE | DDR4: Corsair DDR4-2133*4 | GFX: GTX680 | OS: Windows 7 64-bit, Prime95

Unique Cache Bus Voltage Adjustment

Cache bus links areas such as CPU cores, DDR4 Memory Controllers, System Agent and the shared L3 Cache. It is a critical interconnect for the whole CPU subsystem. Higher cache bus frequency directly gives faster total sub-system performance. ASUS OC Socket exclusively provides an adjustable cache bus voltage to reach higher cache bus frequencies.

Reference tuning ratio range is up to 30. ASUS OC Socket tuning ratio range is 45+!

Cache bus links all the essential CPU areas together. Higher cache bus frequency boosts PC performance!

3DMark Physics
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 4.8G| MB: X99-DELUXE | DDR4: Corsair DDR4-2133*4 | GFX: GTX780 | OS: Windows7 64-bit

AIDA64 memory benchmark
CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X | MB: X99-DELUXE | DDR4: Corsair DDR4-2133*4 | GFX: GTX780 | OS: Windows7 64-bit

Make your memory go faster

This is the first platform to support DDR4 memory and it's able to drive memory frequencies to 3200MHz (and beyond when overclocked)! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design plus OC Socket provides superb memory-overclocking capability to unleash the full power of DDR4 by minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection. With innovative equidistant memory channels, it delivers the most balanced control and powerful overclocking compatibility. ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor to ensure the best compatibility

One click overclock and cooling, done!Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and even networking and audio tuning tailored for you

One click takes care of all that complex tuning. Your PC is smart with ASUS 5-Way Optimization. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use – so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and now even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!

• Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound.
• Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
• Never-stutter in professional apps and heavy loading.
• Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money.

Overclocked CPUExtreme Quiet ModeAway Mode
Testing configuration:
Intel LGA2011-3 i7-5960X 140W | X99-DELUXE | CRUCIAL SSD 64G |ENERMAX EMR1350EWT 1350W | ASUS PB278Q 27” | MICRON MTA8ATF52164AZ-2G1A1 4GB*2 | GTX650Ti-DC2T-1GD5*1

• CPU performance boost
• All-round energy efficiency
• CPU, Chassis, Graphics card fan controls
• Precise Digital Power Control
• Customized by apps

Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietnessFan Xpert 3

Fan Xpert 3 puts 4-pin/3-pin CPU and case fan controls in one place. It scans each fan's characteristics and delivers custom settings for each fan based on the dedicated area temperatures detected by hardware thermal sensors. Make sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. Fan Xpert 3 supports hardware-level PWM/DC combo mode for both the CPU and case fans. It even can reduce the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet and power saving operation during light loads.

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Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

Map to MyFavorite:Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the MyFavorites list!EZ Tuning Wizard – OC and RAID:Select your hardware and use scenarios to tune system performance or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups!EZ XMPImprove your DRAM performance with a click!Intuitive graphical fan controlFine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse!Real-time hardware monitorBenefit from instant information from the critical parts of your system!EZ Mode

• Fan Profile:Detailed CPU and case fan information for instant cooling!
• SATA Information:Displays SATA port details for you to easily recognize devices!
• Fast Clock Adjustment:Use mouse controls to change the time and date!
• EZ XMP:Improve your DRAM performance with a click!

Advanced Mode

• GPU POST:Find more info about your graphics cards and slot bandwidth allocation. Great for 2 or 3-way SLI or CrossFireX
• Shortcut:Press Enter to create shortcuts to favorite settings, or select an existing shortcut and press F4 to go straight there!
• Quick Notes:Make notes and capture BIOS-related ideas, quickly and conveniently!
• Last Modified Log:Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive!
• SATA Port Renaming:Rename SATA ports for easy identification!

Ultra-fast transfer speed10Gb/s USB 3.1 built in to the board

With the latest USB 3.1 connectivity built in and dual Type-A ports for the very fastest USB data transfers, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. The next-generation standard is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!

Evolve your storage speed with
SATA Express

SATA Express provides up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds from two PCIE 2.0 lanes, resolving the higher bandwidth request in the near future. The current SSDs consume up to 550MB/s, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind.

Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 32Gb/s

With a 4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gb/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.

For Gamers and ProfessionalsApp specific optimization for professionals and gamersTurbo App

Gamers and professionals can get benefit from app specific optimizations by the exclusive ASUS Turbo App. Its intuitive tuning panel boosts a range of hardware; overclock your CPU, tune your fans, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings automatically.

Networking boostPrioritized game data for no-lag gameplay!Speed boostEasy overclocking for ultra-fast gaming performance!Sound boostAdvanced audio design for crystal-clear sound and in-game chat!Fan boostOptimize fan settings for extreme cooling and quietnessFlawless audio that
makes you part of the gameCrystal Sound 2

Crystal Sound 2 makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen, be it gaming, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical shielding, professional engineered design and premium components, including Japanese-made audio capacitors and operational amplifiers (op-amps), result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule!

Audio ShieldingEnsures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interferenceEMI protectionPrevents electrical noise to affect the audio qualityUnique de-pop circuitReduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputsAudio amplifierEnhances the highest quality sound for headphone and speakersPremium Japanese-made audio capacitorsProvides warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelityDedicated audio PCB layersSeparate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signalsA double win for gaming!

The difference between defeat and victory can be measured in milliseconds. That's why ASUS motherboards are equipped with state-of-the-art networking technology that puts your frags first!

Turbo LAN

Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and intuitive user interface. It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge – by up to 1.45X! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced Mode for hardcore controls.

Real-time speed monitorGrouping your own favorite listSet priority to speed up for your applicationIntel® Gigabit Ethernet —top gaming choice that goes faster with your CPU

Faster, smoother gaming – always. Intel® Gigabit Ethernet has the serious double advantage of communicating directly with CPUs and offering high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.

Up to 2X-faster UDP game-data performance

ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the smaller (sub-256 byte) UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with X99 your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies!

Multi-GPU support

With support for both NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™ 2/3-WAY configurations, the X99 motherboard enables multi-GPU setups so you can harness the full power of the latest graphics technologies to drive games at 4K and beyond.

• CPU 40 Lane 3-Way/2-Way
• CPU 28 Lane 3-Way/2-Way

Powerful Home ServerPowerful Home ServerASUS HomeCloud

ASUS HomeCloud creates a world without boundaries. It lets you access your PC remotely, stream multimedia content to wherever you want, and manage all your stuff from anywhere — no matter where it's stored. It even turns your hard drive into private cloud storage, removing worries about storage limits. With HomeCloud, your PC becomes the gateway to your world.

Total control anytime, anywhere with Remote GO!

Remote GO! gives you complete control of your PC — even when you're away from home! Access your forgotten files at home, work on your PC while your are in the traffic or outside. Plus one step to manage all your public clouds or sync files among your PC and devices in a click.

• Cloud GO!Gather your ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Skydrive accounts in one place and even backup to PC at the same time!
• Remote DesktopEasily access and control your PC, anytime and anywhere!
• File TransferSync files between your PCs and smart devices with just a click!
• Remote Keyboard & MouseControl media playback from your sofa!

Easily view the photo in your computer with pad outside of homeA digital PC hub perfect for sharing and home theaterMedia Streamer

Enjoy your PC's multimedia content —anywhere! Pipe music from your PC while sipping coffee in a café or sit back with friends and stream a favorite movie to a smart TV. With ASUS Media Streamer, your entertainment goes wherever you go.

Intel CPU and chipset features

• Intel® Core™ i7 Processor LGA2011-v3 ReadyThis motherboard supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 4-channel (8 DIMM) DDR4 memory and 40/28 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.
• Intel® X99 Express ChipsetThe Intel® X99 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA2011-v3 Intel® Core™ i7 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X99 provides a maximum 6 USB 3.0 ports, 10 SATA 6Gbit/s ports for faster data retrieval.

• CPUIntel® Socket 2011-v3 Core™ i7 Processors
  Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• ChipsetIntel® X99
• Memory8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
• Multi-GPU SupportSupports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
  Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
  Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
  Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots40-Lane CPU-
  3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) *1
  28-Lane CPU-
  3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 ( x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x4) *2
  1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *3
  2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (x1 mode) *3
• StorageNew Intel® Core™ i7 Processors :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
  Intel® X99 chipset :
  1 x SATA Express port, , compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), *4,
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology*5
• LANIntel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
• AudioRealtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
  - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  - High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR stereo playback input (Line-in)
  - High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
  Audio Feature :
  - DTS Ultra PC II
  - DTS Connect
  - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  - BD Audio Layer Content Protection
  - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/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
  - Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
  - EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
• USB PortsIntel® X99 chipset :
  5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (1 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
  Intel® X99 chipset :
  8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
  ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
  3 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (3 at back panel, )
  ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :
  2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, teal blue)
• Special Features5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
  - Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
  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 TPU :
  - Auto Tuning
  - GPU Boost
  - TPU switch
  ASUS EPU :
  - EPU switch
  ASUS Digital Power Design :
  - Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
  - Industry leading Digital 4 Phase DRAM Power Design
  - CPU Power Utility
  - DRAM Power Utility
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  - Remote GO!
  - USB BIOS Flashback
  - MemOK!
  - AI Suite 3
  - Ai Charger+
  - USB Charger+
  - M.2 & SATA Express
  - Anti-Surge
  - Onboard Button : Power/Reset
  - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
  - USB 3.1 Boost
  - Disk Unlocker
  - Turbo LAN
  - Crystal Sound 2
  Interactive HomeCloud
  - Media Streamer
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  - Precision Tweaker 2
  - ASUS O.C. Tuner
  - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2
  - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
  - Push Notice
  ASUS Q-Design :
  - ASUS Q-Shield
  - ASUS Q-Code
  - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
  - ASUS Q-Slot
  - ASUS Q-DIMM
  - ASUS Q-Connector
  Special Memory O.C. Design
  Turbo App
  Fan Xpert 3
• Operating System SupportWindows® 8.1
  Windows® 8
  Windows® 7
• Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  2 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)
  4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  4 x USB 2.0
  1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  5 x Audio jack(s)
  1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
• Internal I/O Ports1 x AAFP connector
  2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x SATA Express connector: gray,
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
  1 x TPM connector(s)
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  8 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)
  4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x EZ XMP switch
  1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
  1 x DRCT header(s)
  1 x MemOK! button(s)
  1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  1 x TPU switch(es)
  1 x EPU switch(es)
  1 x CPU/DRAM overvoltage jumper(s)
  1 x Power-on button(s)
  1 x Reset button(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
• AccessoriesUser's manual
  ASUS Q-Shield
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x SLI bridge(s)
  1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
• Form FactorATX Form Factor
  12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )