Asus Z270-P (Prime) ATX Motherboard (LGA 1151)


ASUS Prime is the next evolution of the ASUS motherboard, born of a pedigree that stretches back to 1989.
Our team of world-class engineers are passionate about empowering everyone to enjoy the benefits of customization and tuning, and the driving force behind the development of Prime is to make advanced enthusiast controls easily accessible.
Maximizing performance, stability and compatibility for the very best DIY PC experiences.

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.
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 industry-leading 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 the world's leading motherboard brand.

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.
ASUS Prime motherboards have strengthened solder points around both the PCIe and DIMM pins.

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.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

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.
  • LAN port - ESD TVS diode protection on the LAN circuit.
  • USB connectors - TVS diodes for surface-mount and dual-inline packages.
  • VGA connectors - Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect D-Sub functionality.
  • Keyboard and mouse connectors - Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression diodes.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

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 program focuses on providing the very best 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!
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Top-to-bottom Reliability
ASUS motherboards have superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests.
A barrage of burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust.
It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.

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.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID Support for 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+
With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves the best 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.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

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.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Gaming Audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced!
  • Noise isolation - Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference. Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.
  • Audio Enjoyment - Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Ultrafast Transfer Speeds
Intel® Optane™ Memory* is a revolutionary (non-volatile memory) technology supported by Prime 200-series motherboards.
Intel Optane Memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive. *Supports 7th Generation Intel® processors. Requires driver and BIOS update.

With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gb/s data-transfer speeds.
It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
EZ Flash 3 - Update the BIOS via the internet, without leaving the BIOS interface.
S.M.A.R.T - Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and possibly to determine potential failures.
EZ Tuning Wizard - Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance; or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.
My Favorite - Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

AI Suite 3
ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand-new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors.
It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more.
This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy-to-use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

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Product Description

ASUS Prime is the next evolution of the ASUS motherboard, born of a pedigree that stretches back to 1989.
Our team of world-class engineers are passionate about empowering everyone to enjoy the benefits of customization and tuning, and the driving force behind the development of Prime is to make advanced enthusiast controls easily accessible.
Maximizing performance, stability and compatibility for the very best DIY PC experiences.

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.
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 industry-leading 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 the world's leading motherboard brand.

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.
ASUS Prime motherboards have strengthened solder points around both the PCIe and DIMM pins.

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.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

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.
  • LAN port - ESD TVS diode protection on the LAN circuit.
  • USB connectors - TVS diodes for surface-mount and dual-inline packages.
  • VGA connectors - Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect D-Sub functionality.
  • Keyboard and mouse connectors - Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression diodes.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

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 program focuses on providing the very best 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!
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Top-to-bottom Reliability
ASUS motherboards have superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests.
A barrage of burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust.
It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.

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.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID Support for 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+
With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves the best 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.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

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.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Gaming Audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced!
  • Noise isolation - Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference. Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.
  • Audio Enjoyment - Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Ultrafast Transfer Speeds
Intel® Optane™ Memory* is a revolutionary (non-volatile memory) technology supported by Prime 200-series motherboards.
Intel Optane Memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive. *Supports 7th Generation Intel® processors. Requires driver and BIOS update.

With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gb/s data-transfer speeds.
It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
EZ Flash 3 - Update the BIOS via the internet, without leaving the BIOS interface.
S.M.A.R.T - Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and possibly to determine potential failures.
EZ Tuning Wizard - Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance; or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.
My Favorite - Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

AI Suite 3
ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand-new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors.
It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more.
This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy-to-use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

Product Features

  • 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

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Product Details

General

Brand

Asus

Availability

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Package Dimensions

335 x 270 x 55mm (L x W x T)

Categories

LSN

XUG-47H-VND-7

Model Number

PRIME-Z270-P

Type

Motherboard

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151

Chipset

North Bridge

Intel Z270

Memory

Channels Supported

Dual Channel

Maximum Memory Supported

64GB

Memory Standard

DDR4

Number of Memory Slots

4

Storage

SATA 6Gb/s

4

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard

Audio Channels

7.1 Channel Audio (software)

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC887 Codec

Internal I/O Connections

2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)(19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x System panel connector 1 x COM port header

USB Ports

4 x USB 3.0 | 4 x USB 2.0

Expansion Slots

M2 Slots

2 x Key-M (2280)

PCI Express 1.0

4

PCI Express 3.0

2

SLI and CrossfireX Support

2-Way AMD Crossfire

Rear Panel Ports

Additional Rear Ports

1 x LAN (RJ45)

Audio Ports

3 x Audio Jacks

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard | 1 x PS/2 mouse port

S/PDIF Out

No

USB 2.0

2

USB 3.0

4

Video Ports

1 x VGA | 1 x DVI-D | 1 x HDMI

Other Features

Power Pin

8-Pin EPS

Networking

Lan Chipset

Realtek RTL8111H

Physical Specification

Form Factor

ATX

Item Depth (mm)

305

Item Width (mm)

244