Specification

** Essentials
- Status: Launched
- Launch Date: Q3'11
- Board Form Factor: ATX
- Socket: LGA1155
- Back-to-BIOS Button: Yes
** Memory Specifications
- Memory Types: DDR3 1600
- # of Memory Channels: 2
- # of DIMMs: 4
- Graphics Specifications
- Discrete Graphics: PCIe x16 or x8/x8
** Expansion Options
- PCI Support: 2
- PCIe x1 Gen 2.x: 3
- PCIe x8 Gen 2.x: 2
- PCIe x16 Gen 2.x: 1
** I/O Specifications
- # of USB Ports: 16
- USB 2.0 Configuration (Back + Internal): 8 6
- USB 3.0 Configuration (Back + Internal): 2
- # of SATA Ports: 7
- # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports: 2
- # of eSATA Ports: 1
- RAID Configuration: 0,1,5,10
- Audio (back channel + front channel): 8 2
- Integrated LAN: Intel Gig LAN
- Consumer Infrared Headers: Yes
- S/PDIF Out Connector: 1
** Advanced Technologies
- Intel® HD Audio Technology: Yes
- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology: Yes