Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1 Manual page 10

SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1 specifications summary
Storage
Audio
USB
Exclusive TUF Features
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Intel Z97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel
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Rapid Start Technology 13 support
- 1 x SATA Express port (black at the bottom, compatible with 2
x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel
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Start Technology, and Intel
1 x ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller**
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- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (beige)
* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not
supported.
Realtek ALC1150 8-channel High definition audio CODEC
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- Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation
and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound
deliver equal quality
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio
configuration
- Audio amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for
headphone and speakers
- High Quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at
rear) and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support
- Absolute pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
- BD audio layer content protection
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-
retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O
Intel Z97 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
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- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear
panel)
ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
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- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel
"Ultimate COOL!" Thermal Solution
- TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve
- TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors
- TUF ICe
"We Got Your Back" Shape Force
- TUF Fortifier
"TUF ENGINE" Power Design
- 8+2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (10K Ti-Cap, New Alloy Choke and
MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility
"SAFE & Stable!" Guardian Angel
- Dust Defenders with connector caps and rear I/O dust filter
- TUF ESD Guards
- MemOK!
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Smart Connect Technology*
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