• Support for Intel Core X series 44-lane/28-lane processors (6-core or above) in the LGA2066 package
  
• L3 cache varies with CPU

• Intel X299 Express Chipset
  

• 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory
  
• 4 channel memory architecture
• Support for DDR4 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
• Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM
• Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

• None

• Realtek ALC1220-VB codec
• ESS SABRE9218 DAC chip
  * The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
• High Definition Audio
• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
  
• Support for S/PDIF Out
  

• 1 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000/2500 Mbit) (LAN1)
  
• 1 x Intel GbE LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2)

• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
  
• BLUETOOTH 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR
• Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate
  * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.

• 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
  
• 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)
  (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
  * Refer to "1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire/NVIDIA SLI Configuration," for the installation notices for the PCI Express x16 slots.

• Support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA SLI technologies
  
• Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies

CPU:

• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M)

Chipset:

• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P)
• 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q)
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
  * The M2M connector must work with an Intel VROC Upgrade Key to support RAID configuration.
  * Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.

Intel Optane Memory Ready

Chipset+2 ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controllers:

• 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
• 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:

• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Chipset:

• 10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  
• 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
• 1 x VGA_PW power connector
• 1 x CPU fan header
• 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
• 4 x system fan headers
• 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
• 2 x addressable LED strip headers
• 2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers
• 2 x RGB LED strip headers
• 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x Intel VROC Upgrade Key header
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x S/PDIF Out header
• 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 x Thunderbolt add-in card connector
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
• 1 x reset button
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• 2 x temperature sensor headers
• 2 x BIOS switches

• 1 x power button
  
• 1 x Clear CMOS button
• 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
• 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x RJ-45 ports
• 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
• 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
• 5 x audio jacks

• iTE I/O Controller Chip

• Voltage detection
• Temperature detection
• Fan speed detection
• Water cooling flow rate detection
• Overheating warning
• Fan fail warning
• Fan speed control
  * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
  

• 2 x 128 Mbit flash
• Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
• Support for DualBIOS
• Support for Q-Flash Plus
  * The USB flash drive used must be a USB 2.0 flash drive.
• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

• Support for APP Center
  * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
  3D OSD
  @BIOS
  AutoGreen
  Cloud Station
  EasyTune
  Easy RAID
  Fast Boot
  Game Boost
  Platform Power Management
  RGB Fusion
  Smart Backup
  Smart Keyboard
  Smart TimeLock
  Smart HUD
  Smart Survey
  System Information Viewer
  USB Blocker
  USB TurboCharger
• Support for Q-Flash
• Support for Xpress Install
  

• Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
• XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)

• Support for Windows 10 64-bit

• E-ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 26.9cm