Asus Z77-A - Manual (Page 13)

Product introduction
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1.1 Product highlights
LGA1155 socket for Intel ® 2 nd /3 rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3,
Pentium ® , and Celeron ® Processors
This motherboard supports Intel 2 nd /3 rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ®
processors in the LGA1155 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with
its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.
Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset
Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the 1155 socket Intel ® 2nd/3rd
generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-
point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system’s performance. It natively
supports four USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables
the iGPU function for Intel ® integrated graphics performance.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 /
1333 / 1066 Support
This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.)* /
2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-
channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance.
Complete USB 3.0 Integration
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0
ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster
than USB 2.0.
Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support
This motherboard’s powerful Intel ® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU
configurations of CrossFireX ™ . This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand
new gaming style.
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