Asus PRIME Z270-K Manual page 7

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Intel Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15
support
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
support (both SATA & x4 PCIE mode)*
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both
SATA & x4 PCIE mode)**
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- Ready for Intel® Optane Memory***
Storage
- Supports Intel
* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be
used.
** When a device is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA_5/6 ports cannot be used.
*** Intel ®
Before using Intel
motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
**** This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
Intel ® I219-V Gigabit LAN
LAN
- Dual interconnection between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and
physical layer (PHY)
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Realtek
- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio
trace path
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced
multi-lateral interference
Audio
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the
quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound
- Supports jack-detection, and front panel jack-retasking
ASMedia USB 3.1 controllers
- 2 x 10Gb/s USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port at rear panel (teal blue, Type A)
Intel ® Z270 Chipset
USB
- 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (@back panel) support 3A power output
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-
electricity discharges
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
ASUS
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 7 Phase digital power design
unique
features
Superb Performance
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
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Smart Response Technology****
Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel
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Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your
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2 ports @ back panel, blue, Type A)
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