Asus Motherboard Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 U

Product Description ASUS MOTHERBOARD SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1 USB 3.1 Thermal Armor with Flow ValveOptimizes airflow to boost heat dissipation More than just a cool military-styled cover, TUF Thermal Armor employs dual fans to provide boosted airflow for rapid cooling. Reversible-airflow technology blows dust up and away from the heatsink VRM, while the exclusive flow-valve design controls the heat-pipe’s air contact — great for liquid-cooling setups! Learn More Thermal Radar 2Customized fan tuning, complete system cooling Z97 Thermal Radar 2 now lets you control fans on ASUS graphics cards, as well your case fans! Multiple onboard sensors and the bundled thermistor cables let you monitor graphics card temperatures and other key components in real time, so you can adjust manually or optimize automatically with one click. Learn More TUF ICeThe total cooling commander ASUS TUF engineering team have forged a brand-new microchip that delivers incredibly precise temperature monitoring and fan controls. With the TUF ICe, you can be assured that monitoring of onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds is always ultra-accurate — whether you’re adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click optimization. TUF FortifierImproves rigidity and cooling behind the board TUF delivers great strength and cooling via exclusive TUF Fortifier. A reinforced backplate ensures that the motherboard doesn’t buckle under the weight of heavy graphics cards and CPU coolers, minimizing the risk of damaged circuitry from bowing and bending. TUF Fortifier also includes a thermal pad that efficiently directs heat away from the VRM and other components — an innovation that reduces operating temperatures by up to 7°C! Learn More TUF ComponentsCertified for tough duty TUF 10K Ti-Caps+20% temp. tolerance and 5X longer lifetime usage TUF New Alloy Chokes:13.6% cooler for extra-unbeatable durability TUF MOSFETs:military-grade certified MOSFETs with lower RDS(on)* *Low RDS means more power efficient and will thus produce slightly less heat as a by-product of the MOSFET Learn More DUST DEFENDERS REPEL THE DUST, EXPAND THE LIFESPAN DRAM SATA & USB 3.0 Slots I/O Ports TUF design protects back I/O ports, expansion and memory slots plus critical connectors from dust and particles that degrade system performance over time if left unchecked. With a filter to ensure the back I/O fan doesn’t draw dust into the board, Dust Defenders guards against dust build up, helping your PC perform in an optimal and stable state longer. Server–grade TestsSystematically-tested stability TUF is proud to be a leading total solution provider. That means we test more than just the product itself — we examine system durability as a whole. Our motherboards undergo extreme temperature variations (thermal shock), extensive Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) test and many whole-build server-grade stability tests — so you know that your TUF motherboard can be trusted in all conditions. 5 Years WarrantyGuaranteed reliability Each and every TUF motherboard is built with components certified for military use and undergoes serious server-level burn-in tests, including over 7,000 hours of compatibility checks with over 1,000 devices. TUF is forged solid for your confidence, which is why every board is covered by a 5-year warranty. TUF ESD GuardsStrong ESD protection for extended component lifespan Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. TUF ESD Guards are tested to standards that are up to 2X higher than industry standards, ensuring electrostatic discharges are properly grounded from all onboard connectivity — and that means greater component longevity. Keyboard and mouse connectors:Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes. USB 3.0/2.0 connectors:On-circuit transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes and capacitor protection for surface-mount and dual-inline packages. Audio connectors:Capacitor protection on both front and back audio-output circuits. LAN port:ESD transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diode protection on the LAN circuit bolstered by an anti-surge LAN connector that increases protection against extreme events, such as lightning strikes. Media-acclaimed the most intuitive UEFI BIOS The smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS is with improvements to both EZ and Advanced Modes. It benefits both the novice builder as well as the seasoned overclocker. Map to MyFavorite:Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the MyFavorites list! EZ Tuning Wizard – OC and RAID:Just select your hardware and using easy-to-understand scenarios to tune system performance or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups! EZ XMP:Improve your DRAM performance with a click! Intuitive graphical fan control:Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse! Real-time hardware monitor:Benefit 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 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! 10Gb/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! CRACKED-UP CONTENT CREATION! If design is in your blood, a TUF Z97 motherboard needs to be on your desktop! SATA Express connectivity stores and retrieve data at up to 10Gb/s. For you, that means slicker workflow every hour of every day – no more drumming your fingers waiting for images to transfer or files to save or load! You also get our exclusive Turbo LAN technology, which automatically optimizes your internet connection for the fastest and smoothest possible file transfers. TUF Z97 even helps with your multiple-monitor setup, ensuring total stability right up to 4K UHD resolutions! Upgrade to super-fast Thunderbolt speed today ASUS ThunderboltEX II series are the first Intel®-certified Thunderbolt™ 2 add-on card, offering the flexibility to upgrade your own build to Thunderbolt technology whenever you want. You can enjoy bi-directional transfer speeds up to 10Gbit/s* — that’s four times (4X) faster than USB 3.0! Experience video in incredible detail on the latest 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) displays while using bandwidth-hungry storage devices at the same time. >>Learn More *Available to purchase separately. TUF Audio Design TUF Audio Design makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical shielding, professional engineered design and premium components result in sound output that has exceptional clarity and fidelity. Audio ShieldingEnsures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference Audio amplifierEnhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers Unique de-pop circuitReduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs Special layout designSeparate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals ASUS HomeCloud Your PC, Your world 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. Use the built-in Wake on WAN feature to remotely wake and control your PC with a single smart device, anywhere and anytime. 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. Learn More Close PC DIY has never been easy like this We understand how you use your PC. From assembly, system setting and monitoring, and to firmware and hardware updates — we’re all about making your life easier. That’s why we never stop developing new and exciting DIY opportunities to make PC DIY easy, fun and free from hassle! 1 assembly ASUS Q-Design makes PC building quick and easy 2 settings ASUS AI Suite 3 is a one-stop shop for adjusting your settings 3 monitoring ASUS Push Notice monitors your PC status on the go 4 BIOS updates ASUS USB BIOS Flashback updates your BIOS without a CPU installed