CPU:

- Intel Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
- Supports Intel 22 nm CPU
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Chipset:

- Intel Z97

Memory:

- 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Graphics:

- Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
- Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
- Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
- DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

Multi-GPU Support:

- Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
- Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots:

- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
- 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)
- 3 x PCIe x1

Storage:

- Intel Z97 chipset
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), brown, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA && PCIE mode)
- Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology

LAN:

- Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)

Audio:

- Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs

USB Ports:

- Intel Z97 chipset: 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
- ASMedia USB 3.1 controller: 2 x USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, teal blue)
- Intel Z97 chipset: 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)

Back I/O Ports:

- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
- 2 x USB 3.1 (teal blue)
- 2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
- 4 x USB 2.0
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
- 5 x Audio jack(s)
- 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

Internal I/O Ports:

- 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
- 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
- 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
- 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
- 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
- 2 x Assistant Fan connector(s) (2 x 3 -pin)
- 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
- 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
- 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
- 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
- 1 x System panel(s)
- 1 x DRCT header(s)
- 1 x MemOK! button(s)
- 3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Form Factor:

- ATX Form Factor
- 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )