- TUF Thermal Radar 2
- TUF Components [Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Certified by Military-standard]
- Server-grade Testing Program
- DIGI+ Power Control
- ESD Guards
- Featured by GRYPHON ARMOR KIT Support
Micro Size, Server-grade Tested
TUF /tΛf/, stands for The Ultimate Force.
The TUF series delivers a tough image. With the unique design & high quality components
(military-standard), TUF series is born for pursuing the preeminent stability, all-round compatibility,
and extreme durability.
Thermal Radar 2
Complete system cooling, customized fan tuning
With multiple onboard sensors, you can real-time monitor temperatures for areas around key components.
Customizable fan control gives you the flexibility of adjusting fan speeds manually and achieving
optimal thermal tuning with one click.
"Safe & Stable!" Guardian Angel
ESD Guard
Ultra-protection against electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharges (ESD) can happen suddenly, and their damaging effects are often underestimated.
Exclusive ASUS ESD Guard circuit design and the included I/O shield provide four times the protection to
extend component lifespan.
TUF Components
Certified for Tough Duty
TUF Black Metallic capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs are screened by seven rigorous military-grade tests
to ensure superior lifespan even under the most demanding conditions.
New UEFI BIOS friendlier and more intuitive
Full-scale performance tuning with easy BIOS interface
Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical interface
designed with a special theme for TUF boards, providing a user-friendly interface that goes
beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives
in 64-bit operating systems with native support. ASUS-exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed
info, so you can alter system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for
performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.
DirectKey
Dedicated direct BIOS access button
Designed for those requiring frequent BIOS access, users can easily enter the BIOS when the
PC is on standby power with a simple press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up as you
dont have to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at their best!
USB 3.0 BOOST (UASP Support)
170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB 3.0
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) USB 3.0 in Windows 8.
With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%,
adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for
compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction.
- Worlds 1st USB 3.0 UASP support instantly 170% faster
- Complete USB 3.0 solution performance boost under Turbo Mode or UASP Mode for most USB devices
- Simple plug and boost auto detection design ensures best performance
Multi-GPU/Monitors
4K Ultra HD Ready
Discover future visual experiences
Following up on popular 1080p full HD, 4K Ultra HD is the next big thing, and youre ready for the
upgrade thanks to integrated graphics that natively support up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI or DisplayPort.
Thats four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, and realism.
CPU , Chipset Features and Latest Transfer Technology
Intel® LGA1150 4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Ready
This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1150
package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with
dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great
graphics performance. Intel® 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most
powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
The Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation
Intel® Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial
point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z87 provides a maximum 6
USB 3.0 ports and 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
also supports iGPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance
RoHS
GreenASUS
Motherboards are EU Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, which requires products
meet high efficiency standards with regards to energy consumption. This is in line
with the ASUS vision of creating environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient products
through design and innovation that reduce the carbon footprint of products and thus mitigate
ecological impact.
TECH SPECS
- 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.
* Refer to
www.asus.com for CPU support list
- Chipset
Intel® Z87
- Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333 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 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel® InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
- Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI Technology
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 (x4 mode, black)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
- Storage
Intel® Z87 chipset :
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), brown
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology
- LAN
Intel® I217V, 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
- 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) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
- Special Features
TUF ENGINE! Power Design :
- 8 +2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (Alloy choke, Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility
Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :
- TUF Thermal Radar 2
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote GO!
- USB BIOS Flashback
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- USB Charger+
- ESD Guards
- Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Network iControl
- USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS EZ DIY :
- DirectKey
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
- Back I/O Ports
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 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, moss green)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 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)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x Assistant Fan connector(s) (1 x 3 -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 connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x DirectKey Button(s)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
- Accessories
User'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)
1 x TUF Certification card(s)
1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region)
1 x TUF Inside sticker(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
ASUS/TUF CPU-Z
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
- Form Factor
mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
