Motherboard

ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring 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.A great 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.Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond IO ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both your system and connected devices.ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.Corrosion-resistant stainless steel back IO panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels.The USB 3.0 is right where you need it - two super-speed ports on the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, so no more back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports!Fan Xpert ensures every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise - and with our 100 series boards and their hardware-level 4-pin3-pin PWMDC mode for case fans, a simple BIOS adjustment lets you run your case fan in PWMDC. Fan Xpert even includes Auto-Tuning mode to scan and detect all fan characteristics for single-click customization!