Asus Z270-P 1151 Mainboard

ASUS Prime Z270-P Intel LGA-1151 ATX motherboard with LED lighting, DDR4 3866MHz, dual M.2, Intel Optane memory ready, HDMI, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.0. 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection LED illumination: Lighting control for both PCIe slot and audio trace paths Dual native M.2 and NVMe PCIe RAID support: Lightning-fast storage speeds DDR4 memory support: Overclock to 3866MHz Intel Optane memory ready: Exploit the latest high-speed storage technology View larger View larger View larger View larger Built to last ASUS is the world's foremost motherboard manufacturer, renowned for our unique Design Thinking approach. Our exhaustive testing exceeds industry standards, supported by high-quality components for exceptional real-world protection. Ultimate compatibility Our motherboards are proven to be compatible with more than 1,000 components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation. ASUS gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. By choosing ASUS, you also gain the freedom to select outstanding component options, for trouble-free DIY experiences. 5X protection III Prime 200 motherboards are engineered with 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your motherboard. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from ASUS. SafeSlot core Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage. SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots. View larger View larger View larger View larger LANGuard Pumped-up throughput. 2.5x higher surge tolerance. ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges. Overvoltage protection World-class circuit-protecting power design. An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies. Precision control for stable power ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability. DRAM Overcurrent Protection: Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices. Stainless-Steel Back I/O: Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels. ESD guards Electrostatic discharge protection: ASUS ESD Guards prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, up to +/- 10kV for air discharge and +/- 6kV for contact discharge, arranged in an active-protective-circuit design that prolongs the life of components. View larger View larger View larger View larger Proven compatibility Tested to be compatible with 1,000+ CPUs, DDR4 memory modules, graphics cards and more. Having the freedom to pick and choose the parts that go into your machine is at the heart of PC DIY. Our extensive certification programme focuses on providing maximum compatibility with the widest range of components and devices, giving you the freedom to build and upgrade without frustration. Compatible today and compatible far into the future - that's the ASUS way. Extensive list of supported devices View supported devices and Qualified Vendor List for compatible memory. The superior compatibility of Prime 200 series is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices - which includes thousands of compatible components - and our Qualified Vendor List that identifies memory compatibility. That means more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences. Great compatibility with ASUS products ASUS offers a suite of proprietary components - graphics cards, sound cards, optical drives - that perfectly complement the Prime 200 series, so you can complete your custom motherboard build with confidence! DDR4 overclocking strength in numbers Third-generation ASUS T-Topology allows memory frequencies that are higher than ever - to 3866MHz and beyond. Refined manufacturing ensures ultra-consistent quality and minimal crosstalk between custom trace paths, so you'll enjoy the thrill of overclocking DDR4 with time-aligned signaling for superior stability and compatibility. View larger View larger View larger View larger Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID support Lightning fast storage speed. Not satisfied with single-storage device read/write speeds? Then join the fast lane and build a RAID 0 array using two PCIe storage drives to enjoy data transfers at lightning speeds. Fan Xpert 2+ Advanced fan controls: With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves a perfect balance of cooling performance and low noise! Auto-Tuning Mode: Scans fan parameters and all fans with a single click. Extreme Quite Mode: Reduces the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet operation and power savings during light loads. Brighten up your build LED-illuminated control for PCIe slot and trace paths. Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of eye-catching styles. Gaming audio Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio. Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced!