CPU
1.Support for 8th Generation Intel Core ^TM i7 processors/Intel Core ^TM i5 processors/ Intel Core ^TM i3 processors in the LGA1151 package
2.L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset
1.Intel Z370 Express Chipset

Memory
1.4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
2.Dual channel memory architecture
3.Support for DDR4 4133(O.C.) / 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
4.Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
5.Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1.1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 at 60 Hz
Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version, HDCP 2.2, and HDR.
2.1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 at 30 Hz
Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2.
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Audio
1.Realtek ALC1220 codec
2.Support for Sound BlasterX 720 ^o
3.High Definition Audio
4.2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
5.Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
1.Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Wireless Communication module
1.Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
2.BLUETOOTH 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR
3.Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 433 Mbps data rate
Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.

Expansion Slots
1.1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
2.1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
3.1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2P_32G connector. The PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode when a PCIe SSD is installed in the M2P_32G connector.
4.3 x PCI Express x1 slots
The PCIEX1_3 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector. When the PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the SATA 3 1 connector becomes unavailable.
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Storage Interface
Chipset:
1.2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_32G, M2A_32G)
2.1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_32G)
3.6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4.Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
Intel Optane ^TM Memory Ready

Multi-Graphics Technology
1.Support for NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI ^TM and 2-Way NVIDIA SLI ^TM technologies
2.Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire ^TM and 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire ^TM technologies

USB
Chipset+ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller:
1.1 x USB Type-C ^TM port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
2.1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
Chipset:
3.1 x USB Type-C ^TM port with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
4.6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
5.6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors
1.1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2.1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3.1 x CPU fan header
4.1 x water cooling CPU fan header
5.4 x system fan headers
6.1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header
7.1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
8.2 x digital LED strip headers
9.2 x digital LED strip power select jumpers
10.2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip headers
11.3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
12.6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
13.1 x front panel header
14.1 x front panel audio header
15.1 x S/PDIF Out header
16.1 x USB Type-C ^TM port, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
17.1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
18.2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
19.1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
20.1 x Thunderbolt ^TM add-in card connector
21.1 x Clear CMOS jumper
22.2 x temperature sensor headers

Back Panel Connectors
1.1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2.2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
3.1 x DisplayPort
4.1 x HDMI port
5.1 x USB Type-C ^TM port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
6.1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
7.4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
8.2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
9.1 x RJ-45 port
10.1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
11.5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller
1.iTE I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring
1.Voltage detection
2.Temperature detection
3.Fan speed detection
4.Water cooling flow rate detection
5.Overheating warning
6.Fan fail warning
7.Fan speed control
Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.

BIOS
1.2 x 128 Mbit flash
2.Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3.Support for DualBIOS ^TM
4.PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features
1.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
BIOS Setup
Color Temperature
Cloud Station
EasyTune
Easy RAID
Fast Boot
Game Boost
ON/OFF Charge
Platform Power Management
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
Smart Keyboard
Smart TimeLock
Smart HUD
System Information Viewer
USB Blocker
USB DAC-UP 2
V-Tuner
2.Support for Q-Flash
3.Support for Xpress Install

Bundle Software
1.Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
2.XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)
3.cFosSpeed

Operating System
1.Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor
1.ATX Form Factor 30.5cm x 24.4cm