Asus PRIME Z270-AR Series Manual page 10

PRIME Z270-AR specifications summary
Storage
Audio
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Intel Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage
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Technology 15 support*
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices
support (both SATA & PCIE mode)**
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (PCIE mode only)***
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- Ready for Intel Optane Memory****
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- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*****
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* Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages.
** The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA_1 port when using M.2 SATA
devices. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
*** The M.2_2 socket shares bandwidth with SATA_56 ports when using M.2 PCIE
devices in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to use M.2 PCIE devices in X4 mode.
**** Intel Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel
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Processors. Before using Intel
have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from the
ASUS support website.
*****These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
Realtek S1220A 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring
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Crystal Sound 3
- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent
performance
- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal
quality
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly
reduced multi-lateral interference
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier
quality
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for
headphone and speakers
- Unique de-pop circuit to reduce start-up popping noise to audio outputs
- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) & 113dB
SNR input (Line-in) support
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
- DTS HeadphoneX
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- DTS Connect
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- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking (MIC)
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for
8-Channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows
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® Optane memory modules, ensure that you
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