Asus WS C422 SAGE/10G ATX Motherboard

CHIPSET

 Intel® C422

MEMORY

 8 x DIMM, Max. 1024GB, DDR4   2933(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz RDIMM, LR-DIMM Memory *1

Quad Channel Memory Architecture

* Only on Select SKUs, With 1 DIMM   per channel. Additional DIMM loading on any channel may impact maximum memory   speed by one bin.

GRAPHIC

MULTI GPU SUPPORT

 Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology

Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

EXPANSION SLOTS

Intel® C422 Chipset

7 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or   quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8, ) *2

STORAGE

 Intel® C422 Chipset : *3

1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage   devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices   support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

2 x U.2 connector

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise supports

Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID

LAN

 Intel® X550-AT2

2 x 10 Gigabit LAN

AUDIO

 Realtek® ALC S1220A 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent   performance

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for   headphone and speakers

- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking,   Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking

- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear)   and 113 dB (Line-in)

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *4

Audio Feature :

- DTS Connect

- DTS Headphone:X

- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and   greatly reduced multi-lateral interference

- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and   immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio   outputs

Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver   equal quality

USB PORTS

 Intel® C422 Chipset :

6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)

ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM)

ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at mid-board)

SOFTWARE FEATURES

 ASUS Control Center (ACC)

ASUS SPL FEATURES

Fan Xpert4

- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple   thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control

ASUS 5X Protection III :

- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage

- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power   design

- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater   durability!

- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage   prevention

- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection

AURA :

- Aura RGB Strip Headers

- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)

ASUS Exclusive Features :

- MemOK!

- Ai Charger+

- Onboard Button : Power/Reset

- File Transfer

DIGI + Power Control :

- CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design

DIGI + Power Control :

- DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design

ASUS EZ DIY :

- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback®

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

ASUS Q-Design :

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-Code

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS Q-Connector

Turbo App

M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s   Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)

Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported

Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready

ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function

Thunderbolt 3 support

BACK I/O PORTS

 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A,

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)Type-C

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)

IN TERNAL I/O PORTS

1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)

2 x U.2 port

1 x AAFP connector

1 x Aura RGB Strip Header

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2   USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices   support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices   support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x TPM header

1 x COM port(s) connector(s)

8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

1 x VROC_HW_Key

1 x CPU Fan connector(s)

1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)

2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)

1 x AIO_PUMP connector

1 x Thunderbolt header(s)

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector

2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

1 x EZ XMP switch

1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector

1 x Power-on button(s)

1 x Reset button(s)

1 x Clear CMOS button(s)

1 x USB BIOS Flashback® button(s)

1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)

1 x System panel connector

1 x Thermal sensor connector

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

1 x CPU_OV jumper

1 x MemOK! Button

ACCESSORIES

 User's manual

Addressable LED extension cable

1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set

I/O Shield

1 x COM port cable(s)

8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

1 x M.2 screws

1 x Supporting DVD

1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)

1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)

1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)

1 x Q-Connector

FORM FACTOR

CEB Form Factor

12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm )