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ASUS ROG G751 Gaming Laptop | G751JT

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:17:00 +0000

ASUS ROG G751 Gaming Laptop | G751JT

Boldly-styled 17-inch gaming laptop is powered by Intel Core i7 processors and overclockable NVIDIA ‘Maxwell’ GTX900M Series graphics

2014/10/07

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the G751 Series gaming laptop. G751 features an Intel® Core™ processor, up to enthusiast-grade NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX970M/980M graphics and exclusive ASUS TurboMaster GPU-overclocking technology to deliver gaming desktop levels of performance. G751 demonstrates exceptional thermal efficiency with minimal noise thanks to copper heatsinks and intelligent dual fans that expel hot air via rear vents. Specially designed for gamers, G751 has dedicated keys for instant access to Steam and one-click gameplay recording; as well as ASUS SonicMaster and ROG AudioWizard for powerful, optimized audio for all game genres.

Gaming desktop levels of performance

ROG G751 is powered by up to Intel Core i7 processors for the smooth, powerful performance required to drive today’s fast-paced games. G751 also features the latest enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M/980M for sharp, vivid visuals. All that performance is enhanced by ASUS TurboMaster technology, which comprises the ROG-exclusive GPU Tweak software and upgraded hardware components, to support real-time GPU overclocking for a performance boost of up to 5%.

Silent and efficient thermal design

ROG G751 has an intelligent, near-silent cooling system consisting of dual independent fans and copper heatsinks. This upgraded design delivers exceptional thermal efficiency to ensure system stability, keeping CPU and GPU temperatures low even under overclocking conditions. Three heat pipes lead directly to the GPU to draw heat towards the fan, with hot air being blown out through the rear vents of the G751. The rear vents direct the exhaust away from the user, and play a key part in the efficient and effective thermal design of the G751.

Vivid gaming visuals and optimized online play

ROG G751 has a matte, anti-glare Full HD IPS display with wide 178-degree viewing angles for minimal color shift even when viewed from extreme angles. G751 supports external 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) displays too, with Trinity Display technology giving users a total of four displays (notebook display and three external displays) to work on simultaneously through HDMI 1.4, mini DisplayPort, and VGA output ports. This arrangement is ideal for multi-screen gaming, movie watching, or multi-tasking.

G751 also has GameFirst III which optimizes networks to give users lag-free gameplay. It prioritizes game packets and allocates more bandwidth for smooth, lag-free gaming. It features four preset packet-priority modes, and manual settings for users who want total control over their network. The built-in Network Monitor tool even lets users manage network traffic and test connection speeds.

Gamer-centric design and features

ROG G751 retains the classic stealthy F-22 Raptor-inspired lines found on previous G Series iterations; and sports an aluminum finish and illuminated ROG logo.

ROG G751 has dedicated keys for instant Steam access and one-click gameplay recording. The ASUS ROG Macro Key can be programmed with up to three commands for complex in-game multi-key actions, launching applications, or loading up a specific website with one keystroke.

The seamless one-piece chiclet keyboard is ergonomically-angled for user comfort, making it ideal for marathon gaming sessions. Keys have an adjustable backlight that glows red in dark environments, and there are even specially-marked WASD cursor keys.

ASUS ROG G751 Gaming Laptop | G751JT Overview and Specifications

The unbeatable gaming laptop with TurboMaster overclocking

G751 is an unbeatable gaming laptop thanks to its 4th-gen Intel^® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA^® GeForce^® GTX graphics, with TurboMaster technology for stable GPU overclocking and ROG AudioWizard-enhanced audio for immersive gaming. Its intelligent dual-fan cooling system keeps everything cool even in the heat of battle, and special keys let you access Steam or share memorable gaming moments with the world!

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7 4710HQ Processor
Operating System
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 8.1
Chipset
Intel® HM87 Express Chipset
Memory
DDR3L MHz SDRAM, up to 32 G
Display
17.3" 16:9 IPS FHD (1920x1080) anti-glare
Graphic
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX970M with 3GB GDDR5
Storage
1TB HDD 7200 RPM With 256 G SSD
2TB HDD 5400 With 128 G SSD
1TB HDD 5400 With 8 G SSD
Dual HDD Support(Optional)
RAID0 Support (Optional)
HDD Housing for 2^ND HDD expansion
Optical Drive
Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Super-Multi DVD
Blue-ray Writer
Card Reader
2 -in-1 card reader ( SD/ MMC)
Camera
HD Web Camera
Networking
Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Built-in Bluetooth™ V4.0
10/100/1000/Gigabits Base T
Interface
1 x Microphone-in jack
2 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF)
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
4 x USB 3.0 port(s)
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
1 x Thunderbolt port
1 x SD card reader
1X AC adapter plug
Audio
Built-in Speakers And Digital Array Microphone
Built-in subwoofer
MaxxAudio support
Battery
8Cells 6000 mAh
Power Adapter
Output :
19.5 V DC, 9.23 A, 230 W
Input :
100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
3/ 2 pin compact power supply system
Dimensions
416 x 318 x 20 ~53 mm (WxDxH) (w/ 8cell battery)
Weight
4.8 kg (with 8 cell battery)
Security

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/jZ3tJOGRCTO4bdCS
http://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_ROG_G751JT/

ASUS ROG GR8 PC Overview and Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 07:22:00 +0000

ASUS ROG GR8 PC Overview and Specifications

Console-inspired 2.5-liter gaming PC redefines gaming with supreme performance and an easily-upgradeable design

2014/10/14

SUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the GR8, a console-inspired gaming PC that delivers incredible performance in a compact 2.5-liter chassis. ROG GR8 boasts an Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750Ti graphics for Full HD gaming. It features up to 16GB DDR3L memory, a hard disk drive or high-speed solid state drive (SSD), built-in dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and comes preinstalled with Windows 8.1. ROG GR8 also has a built-in Miracast receiver to stream HD content wirelessly from supported Android smart devices or Windows 8.1 PCs directly to a HDTV.

ROG GR8 features special slide-off covers for easy access to the additional 2.5-inch drive bay and SO-DIMM memory slots for quick upgrades. Its 2.5-liter chassis comes with a matte-black finish, Mayan-inspired detailing, and a pulsing illuminated ROG logo. This compact design is ideal for gamers’ bedrooms and living rooms, and provides an added level of portability when attending LAN parties.

Geared for online gaming

With an Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti graphics, the powerful ROG GR8 has the performance to run today’s games in Full HD for a truly immersive gaming experience. ROG GR8 even has 4K/UHD support and can be hooked up to a HDTV through a HDMI or DisplayPort connection for truly vivid visuals.

ROG GR8 has Intel Ethernet for better throughput; with enhanced TCP and UDP performance giving it twice the speed of similar technologies for small online game packets. ROG GR8 also has GameFirst III that optimizes networks to give users lag-free gameplay. It prioritizes game packets and allocates more bandwidth for smooth, lag-free gaming. GameFirst III features four preset packet-priority modes, and manual settings for users who want total control over their network. The built-in Network Monitor tool even lets users manage network traffic and test connection speeds.

The pre-installed Steam utility lets users download games into the ROG GR8 in just a few clicks. They can even play their PC games on a Full HD TV thanks to Steam Big Picture.

Precision-engineered SupremeFX audio

ROG GR8 features SupremeFX audio for immersive sound to accompany its stunning visuals. ROG GR8 has an internal design that reduces electromagnetic interference, and utilizes premium components and audio utilities for unrivalled in-game audio.

The analog and digital components found in ROG GR8 are physically isolated and separated to keep electromagnetic interference down to a minimum. It uses premium Japanese-made ELNA® audio capacitors that provide warm and natural sound reproduction, and render in-game audio in greater detail.

To help users get the most out of its incredible audio hardware, ROG GR8 features a powerful collection of audio solutions, including Sonic SenseAmp, Sonic SoundStage, Sonic Studio, and Sonic Radar II. Sonic SenseAmp automatically adjusts the built-in amplifier to match headphone impedance for pitch-perfect sound.

Sonic SoundStage lets gamers select the best audio settings for their favorite game genres in real time. This can be done via software, or purely though hardware via the BIOS menu; it does this without the help of the OS or drivers. Sonic SoundStage even works great with SteamOS.

Sonic Studio is a tuning suite that features one-click Virtual Surround for 7.1-channel audio, even on 2-channel stereo headsets. It even lets users control Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity and Smart EQ settings as well for amazing sound. Sonic Radar II features an on-screen overlay that shows the relative position of gunshots, footsteps and other sound effects to give gamers an aural advantage on the battlefield.

Easy-upgrade design and efficient, silent and cool operation

ROG GR8 features a user-friendly upgradable design, with special slide-off covers for easy access to the additional hard disk expansion and memory bays for quick upgrades. ROG GR8 is energy-efficient too, drawing less than 15W at idle, and is whisper-quiet at just 20dB at idle and 28dB when running at full capacity —perfect for the living room or bedroom. Inside, ROG GR8 has a dedicated large-scale fan and copper heat sinks that direct heat away from the CPU and GPU for maximum cooling.

Gaming-grade reinforcements

ROG GR8 comes bundled with two superb ROG accessories: the amazing ROG Gladius optical mouse and M801 mechanical keyboard, which give players supreme command and control in the most intense gaming situations.

ROG Gladius is a wired optical gaming mouse that gives gamers a competitive advantage in FPS games. It features ultra-durable Omron switches with the exclusive easy-swap switch socket design for customizable click resistance, a two-level DPI switch, slide-to-press side switches, and a 6400DPI optical sensor that tracks up to 200 inches per second and 50g acceleration.

The M801 mechanical keyboard has an aggressive geometric design, compact dimensions, and features like anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, and game/PC modes to give PC gamers uncompromised gaming control. It features six backlighting modes for low-light gaming environments, and utilizes durable MX-grade red mechanical switches for responsive keystrokes.

ASUS ROG GR8 PC Overview and Specifications

Console-inspired 2.5L PC with gaming desktop performance

Windows 8.1 or other editions available
Intel® Core™ processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® 750Ti graphics for unstoppable Full HD gaming
Ultra compact 2.5-liter form factor – ideal for the living room, bedroom, or to take to LAN parties
Precision-engineered SupremeFX audio for immersive sound
Intel Ethernet and GameFirst III for lag-free online gaming
Built-in Miracast receiver and dual-band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi
Ultimate heat and energy management with low operational noise at 20dB at idle
Slide-off covers for additional 2.5” HDD/ SSD and DIMM upgrades
Bundled pro gamer-grade Gladius mouse and M801 mechanical keyboard (optional)

Operating System
Windows 8.1
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7 4510U Processor
Chipset
Integrated
Graphic
NVIDIA® GeForce GTX750Ti 2GB
Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Memory
8 GB Up to 16 GB
Dual Channel, DDR3L at 1600MHz
2 x SO-DIMM
Storage
2.5" 500GB Up to 1TB SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM)
2.5" 128GB Up to 256GB SATA 6Gb/s SSD
2.5" x 1 extension bay for additional HDD/SSD
Wireless Data Network
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Built-in Miracast receiver
LAN
Intel Ethernet
10/100/1000/Gigabits Mbps
Audio
ROG SupremeFX Audio
High Definition 5.1 Channel Audio
Sonic SoundStage/Sonic SenseAmp/Sonic Studio/Sonic Radar II
DTS Connect
Front I/O Ports
1 x Headphone
1 x Microphone
2 x USB 2.0 *¹
Back I/O Ports
4 x USB 3.0
1 x HDMI
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x Kensington Lock
1 x DC-in
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Display
3 x Audio Jack(s) (Line in/Mic in/Speaker out)
Power Supply
120 W Power adaptor
Dimensions
6 x 24.5 x 23.8 cm (WxDxH)
Weight
1.284 kg
Accessories
Keyboard+Mouse (Optional), Wired, USB 2.0
AC Adaptor
Power Cord
Warranty Card
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
*All accessories may vary in different market
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader
ASUS WebStorage
Kaspersky Anti-Virus(1-year full license)
Office 2013 Trial
Window Live
Steam
*Softwares may vary in different market
Utilities
Ai Suite 3
ASUS HomeCloud with Wi-Fi GO!
EZ Update
Certificates
BSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/C-Tick/VCCI
Note
*1: 1 x USB2.0 at front supports USB Charger function.

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/yVfC3gY7AOpBJAgf
http://www.asus.com/ROG_Console_PC/ROG_GR8/

ASUS New VivoPC Models | VM62N

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 06:22:00 +0000

ASUS New VivoPC Models | VM62N

New ASUS VivoPC models are now available. Read below the press release announcing these new model, along with an overview and specifications of the VivoPC VM62N

Chic and powerful mini PC models feature optional discrete graphics with 4K/UHD support, and Vivo DualBay for storage flexibility

2014/10/16

ASUS today announced the VM62N, VM62, and VM42 - the latest additions to the VivoPC range. VivoPC packs powerful 4th-generation Intel® Core™ processors, discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics with 4K/UHD (ultra-high definition) support and ASUS SonicMaster technology in a chic, compact box with a footprint slightly larger than a standard DVD jewel case.

VivoPC is designed to cater to day-to-day computing needs, giving users a cinematic 4K/UHD multimedia experience; as well as the flexibility of Vivo DualBay for those looking for faster data access speeds or larger storage space for movie and music libraries. ASUS HomeCloud, together with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, lets users remotely access their PC to stream multimedia files to their TVs.

Discrete graphics with 4K/UHD support and ASUS SonicMaster technology

The high specification VivoPC VM62N and VM62 feature the 4th-generation Intel Core™ i54210U processor for smooth, powerful performance and incredibly-detailed, ultra-realistic 4K/UHD visuals; VivoPC VM62N even boasts discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics. The VivoPC VM42 features Intel Celeron® 2957U processors and integrated Intel HD graphics.

VivoPC features built-in SonicMaster audio with MaxxAudio® software tuning for pitch-perfect audio. The AudioWizard utility lets users select one of five different preset audio modes (Music, Movies, Gaming, Speech, and Recording) to ensure the best sound for movies and music.

Vivo DualBay - expandable, flexible dual-storage design

The new VivoPC models feature Vivo DualBay - a unique dual-storage design that can accommodate up to two storage drives. This gives users the option to mix-and-match between hard disk and solid-state drives (SSDs) for an ideal balance between larger storage capacities and faster data access speeds.

Two 2.5-inch hard disk drives would be sufficient to store entire movie or music libraries, while a combination of a 2.5-inch hard disk and an SSD would be a perfect choice for fast operating system boot times and lightning-fast application launches.

Cloud access anytime, anywhere with ASUS HomeCloud

ASUS HomeCloud lets users access VivoPC remotely to stream multimedia content or manage files. It features 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi GO! — a software utility that lets users control VivoPC remotely via a mobile device. ASUS HomeCloud can even turn hard drives into a private cloud.VivoPC comes with 100GB of ASUS WebStorage free for one year, so files stored in the cloud can be accessed on any device with an internet connection.

ASUS New VivoPC Models | VM62N Overview and Specifications

Powerful mini PC with 4K/2K support and Vivo DualBay for added storage flexibility

Windows 8.1 or other editions available
Powered by the 4^th generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family
Accommodates up to two storage drives for added flexibility
Discrete NVIDIA® graphics for smooth, ultra-realistic 4K/2K visuals
SonicMaster Technology — integrated speakers and audio tuning software for premium sound
ASUS HomeCloud with 802.11ac Wi-Fi — access your PC remotely and stream multimedia content anywhere, anytime
56mm tall; with a footprint slightly larger than a standard DVD jewel case

Operating System
Windows 8.1
Windows 7 Professional , 64bit
CPU
Intel® Core™ i3-4030U Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-4210U Processor
Chipset
Integrated
Graphic
NVIDIA® GeForce 820M 1GB
Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Memory
4 GB Up to 16 GB
Dual Channel, DDR3L at 1600MHz
2 x SO-DIMM
Storage
3.5" 500GB Up to 1TB SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive
2.5" 500GB Up to 1TB SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive
128GB Up to 256GB SSD
Vivo DualBay : *
2.5" 128GB Up to 256GB SSD + 2.5" 500GB Up to 1TB HDD
2.5" 500GB Up to 1TB HDD + 2.5" 500GB Up to 1TB HDD
Wireless Data Network
802.11a/b/g/n/ac , Bluetooth V4.0
LAN
10/100/1000/Gigabits Mbps
Audio
SonicMaster
Speaker
2 x 2 W
Back I/O Ports
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI
1 x RJ45 LAN
1 x Kensington Lock
1 x DC-in
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Display
2 x Audio Jack(s)
Card Reader
4 -in-1: SD/ SDHC/ SDXC/ MMC *
Power Supply
90 W Power adaptor
Dimensions
190 x 190 x 56.2 mm (WxDxH)
Weight
1.2 kg
Color
Metallic Gray
Accessories
Keyboard (Wired/Wireless, USB)
Mouse (Wired/Wireless, USB)
AC Adaptor
Power Cord
Warranty Card
User Manual
VESA Mount Kit
Quick Start Guide
*All accessories may vary in different market
Software
Anti-Virus Trial
Adobe Acrobat Reader
ASUS WebStorage
Intel Smart Connect Technology
Office 2013 Trial
Window Live
*Softwares may vary in different market
Utilities
Ai Suite 3
ASUS HomeCloud with Wi-Fi GO!
EZ Update
APRP (ASUS Product Registration Program)
Digital manual
Certificates
BSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/VCCI
Note
*The availability of Vivo Dualbay varies depending on the model type, country or region.
*The actual data transfer speed of the 4-in-1 card reader may depend on the memory card specifications.

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/jr28blU6nLisNzBq
http://www.asus.com/ASUS_VivoPC/VivoPC_VM62N/

ASUS Z97-Pro Gamer motherboard

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:54:00 +0000

ASUS Z97-Pro Gamer motherboard

This post details the ASUS Z97-Pro Gamer motherboard. It consists of the press release, followed by an overview and specifications of the ASUS Z97-Pro Gamer motherboard.

ATX motherboard delivers pure gaming fun with M.2 and SATA Express connectivity, Intel Gigabit Ethernet networking and exclusive LANGuard, GameFirst II, SupremeFX audio and Sonic Radar II technologies

2014/10/29

ASUS today announcedZ97-Pro Gamer, a high-performance ATX motherboard with 10Gibt/s M.2 and SATA Express connectivity, Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, exclusive SupremeFX audio with Sonic Radar II and GameFirst ll and LANGuard networking technologies to deliver pure gaming fun.

The Intel Z97 chipset-based Z97-Pro Gamer also benefits from ASUS Gamer’s Guardian, a collection of components hand-chosen for exceptional safety, durability and performance to protect gamers’ backs, and is the latest addition to the popular ASUS Gamer motherboard series.

Faster, smoother and more reliable gaming networking

Z97-Pro Gamer is equipped with Intel Gigabit Ethernet and ASUS-exclusive LANGuard for faster, smoother and more reliable gaming sessions.

Intel’s networking technology has the advantage of communicating directly with Intel processors to offer exceptionally-high Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) throughput, lowering overall processing demands and improving efficiency — releasing more power for games and gameplay.

LANGuard employs advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, and includes both surge protection and electrostatically-guarded components to defend against lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges.

Z97-Pro Gamer also has ASUS-exclusive GameFirst II technology, an innovative traffic-shaping technology that reduces lag significantly by prioritizing game-related data. Tests by ASUS engineers show that latency is greatly reduced — ping times are up to eight times (8X) faster with GameFirst II enabled. GameFirst II’s EZ Mode allows everyone to take advantage of low-latency gaming, with no need for expert knowledge.

Best-in-class gaming audio

Players gaming with Z97-Pro Gamer-based systems enjoy SupremeFX technology for near-lossless audio with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB that enhances every sound detail.

The advanced audio chipset is isolated from electromagnetic interference (EMI) by a protective shield, preserving the integrity of the audio signals. Exclusive ‘red-line shielding’ horizontally separates SupremeFX audio components from the rest of the motherboard. This unique combination effectively eliminates analog interference to ensure flawless sound quality. Premium ELNA® audio capacitors are added to the mix to deliver a warmer, natural sound to complete the audio experience.

SupremeFX also has a built-in amplifier that drives high-quality headphones — all the way up to 300ohm impedance — for sound quality that’s as great as a dedicated sound card.

Z97-Pro Gamer also includes Sonic Radar II, an ASUS-exclusive technology that displays a stealthy overlay showing the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds. This enables players to hone their enemy-pinpointing skills, delivering a vital the edge in first-person-shooter (FPS) games.

Fastest gaming storage

Z97-Pro Gamer has the fastest consumer-storage connectivity, with both SATA Express and M.2. on board. SATA Express provides data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s from two PCI Express 2.0 (PCIe 2.0) lanes, enabling Z97-Pro Gamer players to speed up their game storage with the next generation of super-fast SSDs.

The new motherboard’s built-in M.2 socket also offers two native PCIe 2.0 lanes for data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s, giving Z97-Pro Gamer owners the freedom to choose their preferred method to speed up both their storage and gameplay.

Exceptional gaming durability

Z97-Pro Gamer is engineered with high-quality, highly-durable Gamer’s Guardian components for exceptional real-world protection for extended gaming sessions.

Gamer’s Guardian includes onboard resettable fuses that protect the connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage, while exceptionally high-quality, Japanese-made 10K black-metallic capacitors offer greater temperature endurance and improved lifespans.

Gamer’s Guardian ESD Guards on the USB ports, audio connectors and Ethernet (LAN) port ensure that Z97-Pro Gamer is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Z97-Pro Gamer also has the ASUS-exclusive Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) to enhance performance, increase efficiency and ensure reliability, and a stainless-steel back input/output (I/O) panel that’s chromium-plated and corrosion-resistant to last up to three times (3X) longer than traditional panels.

ASUS Z97-Pro Gamer motherboard Overview and Specifications

Most powerful ASUS Gamer-series ATX-board with SupremeFX, LANGuard, M.2 & SATA Express and highly-durable components.

LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
Dual DDR3 3200(O.C.)support
SupremeFX - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard & GameFirst II - Networking that just goes faster
Sonic Radar ll - Scan and detect to dominate
M.2 & SATA Express – Top-speed transfers for faster gaming
Gamer's Guardian - for real-world protection

CPU
Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5^th/New 4^th/4^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel® Z97
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 Mhz.
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8, )
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)
2 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
Storage
Intel® Z97 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*¹
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *²
LAN
Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring GAMEFIRST II
Audio
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
- High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- ELNA premium audio capacitors
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic Radar II
USB Ports
Intel® Z97 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z97 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App
Gamer's Guardian:
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
- DIGI+ VRM
ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- TurboV
- GPU Boost without switch
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
Interactive HomeCloud
- Media Streamer
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x SATA Express connector: gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 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 System panel(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,
CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note
*1: M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 (in PCIE mode) & SATA6G_4 (in SATA mode), and supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.
*2: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/BxI9fd9C9V0uRDDe
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z97PRO_GAMER/

ASUS Micro USB Charging Stand

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 06:10:00 +0000

ASUS Micro USB Charging Stand

An overview and specifications of the ASUS Micro USB Charging Stand is presented, after the press release announcing it.

Dual-function business-card-sized stand charges tablets while propping them up in an ideal viewing position

2014/10/29

ASUS today announced the Micro USB Charging Stand, a business-card-sized stand that charges tablets while propping them up in an ideal viewing position for watching movies or surfing the web.

Portable, compact design

The ASUS Micro USB Charging Stand is designed for tablets that support charging via micro USB. Measuring just 48 x 87 x 16mm and weighing just 53g, this business-card-sized stand features a magnetic twin-stand design that props up the tablet to an ideal angle for viewing videos or photos, surfing the web, or typing emails and messages. The adjustable design ensures that the Micro USB Charging Stand works with ASUS tablets of various sizes. Magnets help clamp the twin stands together to fit in the bundled carry bag when not in use.

Additional connectivity features for smart devices

The charging stand features a USB 2.0 slot to add connectivity to smart devices, giving them the ability work with a mouse, or read external flash or hard disk drives. This feature works with compatible Windows or Android™ devices with USB On-the-Go (OTG) functionality. A convenient LED indicator shows the device’s charging or USB 2.0 connectivity status.

ASUS Micro USB Charging Stand Overview and Specifications

The chic way to charge your mobile device

A business card-sized stand to charge and prop up your smart device
Made for tablets that support micro USB charging
Props smart devices up to a perfect viewing angle for watching movies or surfing the web
Embedded USB 2.0 port for connections to flash storage devices, external drives or mouse
Magnetized design for added portability; bundled carrying bag

Compatible Model
Asus tablets
OS Support
Windows 8
Android^TM 4.3
Dimensions
L48*W87*H16 mm
Weight
53g
Color
Black
Power
5.2V 1.35A 7W
Contents
1.QSG*1
2.Micro USB Charging Stand*1
3.USB cable
4.Sleeve
I/O Ports
0 x USB 2.0 port*¹
1 x Micro USB port
Note
Asus MeMO Pad 7(ME70C/ME70CX/ME170C/ME572C/ME572CL)
Asus Fonepad 7(FE170CG/FE375CG/FE375CXG/FE7530CXG)
ASUS MeMO Pad 8(ME181C/ME181CX)
Asus Fonepad 8(FE380CG/FE380CXG)
Asus VivoTab 8(M81C)
Asus Transformer Pad (TF303CL/TF303K)

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/TlZqJ284I0che88L
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile_Accessories/ASUS_Micro_USB_Charging_Stand/

ASUS ROG Poseidon GTX 980

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 07:39:00 +0000

ASUS ROG Poseidon GTX 980

This is the press release announcing the ASUS ROG Poseidon GTX 980

New graphics card with exclusive DirectCU H2O hybrid air and water cooling technology delivers 2X-cooler, 3X-quieter and 10%-faster gaming performance

2014/11/11

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Poseidon GTX 980 with DirectCU H2O, a new graphics card with an exclusive hybrid thermal solution that enables extremely efficient cooling by either air or water.

The new card is powered by the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 980 graphics-processing unit (GPU). With DirectCU H2O on board offering users the unique ability to cool either by air or water, ROG Poseidon GTX 980 achieves running temperatures that are up to 27°C lower than reference designs — that’s up to 2X cooler for gaming performance that’s up to 10% faster in Watch Dogs™ and 7% faster in Battlefield 4™.

ROG Poseidon GTX 980 is also loaded with ROG technologies and innovations, including dual dust-proof fans for increased card longevity, die-cast thermal armor for improved cooling in the crucial MOSFET area, Digi+ voltage-regulation modules (VRMs) with black metallic capacitors for incredible stability and up to a 5X-longer lifespan than reference. ROG Poseidon GTX 980 comes equipped with three native DisplayPort connections that support NVIDIA G-SYNC™ surround to let gamers combine up to 3 G-SYNC monitors and create an incredibly immersive gaming environment. The new card also comes with GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use software utility that squeezes maximum performance from the GPUs — real-time graphics tuning and live streaming has never been this easy.

Exclusive DirectCU H2O technology for up to 2X cooler and 3X quieter performance

ROG Poseidon GTX 980 is fitted with exclusive DirectCU H2O technology, which employs a combined air and water channel to provide complete flexibility for the user — and ultra-efficient cooling for the graphics cards.

A custom vapor chamber is in direct contact with the card’s GPU for faster heat dispersal, while copper heat-pipes and extended cooling fins further transfer heat out and away from the card to keep it running cool. With water cooling, ROG Poseidon GTX 980 achieves up to 27°C-lower running temperatures than reference designs. With air cooling, ROG Poseidon GTX 980 achieves running temperatures that are up to 15X cooler than reference.

What’s more, with standard G¼-inch threaded fittings, ROG Poseidon GTX 980 easily accommodates existing cooling equipment, so users can get going with water cooling right away.

The new card features dust-proof fans that deliver cooler, quieter operation and extend lifespan — ROG Poseidon GTX 980’s increased resistance to dust and other particulates mean that the card will remain working for up to 25% longer than reference designs.

Thoughtful power design that’s built to last

ASUS engineers have designed ROG Poseidon GTX 980 to just keep on going. The card includes exclusive Digi+ VRM with Super Alloy Power technology. Black metallic solid-state capacitors,10-phase Super Alloy Power concrete-core chokes and hardened MOSFETs all withstand much greater stress and heat due to the application of specially-formulated materials — increasing reliability and overall card lifespan up to five times (5X). Digi+ VRM regulates voltage digitally, ensuring ample room for experimental performance tuning — to levels unmatched by other graphics cards.

ROG Poseidon GTX 980 also benefits from a tough back-plate that’s made from an aluminum alloy and a unique die-cast thermal armor with thermal pads — preventing bending and further improving cooling in the crucial MOSFET and memory areas.

Immense gaming power that bathes in an awesome glow

ROG Poseidon GTX 980 includes GPU Tweak, an exclusive tuning tool that allows quick, simple and safe control over video-memory clock speeds, cooling-fan speeds and power-consumption thresholds — allowing the card’s GPU to be pushed to its limits.

As well, the GPU Tweak Streaming tool lets users share on-screen action over the internet in real time, so others can watch live as games are played. It’s even possible to add a title to the streaming window along with scrolling text, pictures and webcam images.

On top of this ability to unleash incredible power, ROG Poseidon GTX 980 also looks amazing, with a gorgeous LED light that glows a glorious red and pulsates majestically when the cards are active — a stunning reminder of awesome power at work.

Source:
http://www.asus.com/News/f36peLfXF9FG4j6P

ASUS TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S Limited Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 10:55:00 +0000

ASUS TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S Limited Edition

This post consists of the press release announcing the ASUS TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S Limited Edition, followed by an overview and specifications of the ASUS TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S Limited Edition.

Technology world-leader marks another company first with release of stunning all-white, arctic-camouflaged Z97 ATX motherboard

2014/11/12

ASUS today announced TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S, a Z97 ATX motherboard with a strikingly-white, irresistibly-tough arctic-camouflage design and a limited-edition production run.

The latest ASUS masterpiece features multiple renowned TUF features. These include TUF camouflage-white Thermal Armor with Flow Valve to optimize airflow, Thermal Radar 2 for intuitive fan tuning, a TUF ICe microchip to intelligently monitor and control system temperatures and fan speeds, reinforced camouflage-white TUF Fortifier backplate, high-durability TUF Components and TUF Dust Defenders to prevent airborne particles entering via external ports.

Strikingly white, irresistibly tough and exclusively rare

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S made its first appearance at Computex 2014, where it was exhibited as a concept board bearing the codename ‘Sabranco’ — a portmanteau of saber and ‘branco’, the Portuguese word for ‘white’.

Responding to the hugely-positive visitor feedback, our engineers refined the design to produce the Sabertooth Z97 Mark S, the very first all-white motherboard in the ASUS TUF series with an extra-special dimension that we know enthusiast PC-builders will love. Innovative printing technology means that Sabertooth Z97 Mark S retains its strikingly-white hue for its lifetime, without discoloring.

Adding to the aesthetic appeal are two traditional Chinese characters adorning the rear side of Sabertooth Z97 Mark S. Carrying the meaning ‘tiger spirit’, they signify that Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is made with unwavering endurance to survive the most extreme conditions.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S also has exclusive limited-edition rarity, and every single board will be individually numbered.

The motherboard that keeps as cool as it looks

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is equipped to keep as cool as its strikingly-white looks. TUF’s Thermal Armor with Flow Valve technology is an exclusive arctic-camouflage-style cover with dual fans to boost airflow across the system for maximum heat dissipation. The new board comes with TUF’s easy-to-use Thermal Radar 2 software to make quick work of fan tuning for complete system cooling, enabling users to enjoy the perfect balance between quietness, cooling and performance.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S also has an onboard TUF ICe microchip, which delivers incredibly precise temperature monitoring and fan control whether adjusting settings manually or via Thermal Radar 2’s one-click optimization feature.

TUF by name, tough by nature

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S offers great strength and cooling, with exclusive TUF Fortifier technology. This reinforced backplate ensures that the motherboard doesn't buckle under the weight of heavy graphics cards and CPU coolers, minimizing the risk of damaged circuitry from bowing and bending. TUF Fortifier also includes a thermal pad that efficiently directs heat away from the back of the 8+2-phase Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) and other critical components — an innovation that reduces operating temperatures by up to 7°C.

TUF Components ensure that Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is tough enough for the most demanding situations. Japanese-made 10K black metallic capacitors offer 20%-better temperature endurance for a lifespan that’s up to five times (5X) longer, and TUF’s New alloy chokes are manufactured using high-grade anti-oxidization materials to provide better heat dissipation and unbeatable durability.

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S even includes color-matched white TUF Dust Defenders to cover unused slots, protecting the PC against minuscule particles and environmental contamination — further extending the lifespan of sensitive components.

Server-grade stability that’s guaranteed to endure

Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is an enthusiast-level motherboard that delivers server-grade reliability — and that’s guaranteed. ASUS engineers put the new motherboard through extensive thermal-shock and stability tests, so users are assured that it will endure even the toughest conditions. Sabertooth Z97 Mark S also benefits from TUF ESD Guards that protect various ports, including USB sockets and audio connectors, from sudden electrostatic discharge.

ASUS TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S Limited Edition Overview and Specifications

Limited-edition, arctic-camouflaged TUF ATX Intel® Z97 motherboard with strengthened backplate and flexible cooling system for non-stop stability.

LGA1150 Socket for the 5th, New 4th and 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Intel® Z97 Express Chipset
Arctic Camo Thermal Armor with Flow Valve - Total Airflow-boosting Heat Dissipation
Arctic Camo TUF Fortifier - Damage Protection and Improved Cooling
White Dust Defenders - Repel the Dust, Expand the Lifespan
TUF ICe - Your Total Cooling Commander
Thermal Radar 2 - Customized Fan Tuning, Complete System Cooling
TUF Components [TUF 10K Ti-Caps, TUF New Alloy Choke & MOSFETs; Certified by Military-standard] - Certified for Tough Duty

CPU
Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5^th/New 4^th/4^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel® Z97
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black) *¹
3 x PCIe x1
Storage
Intel® Z97 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port, blackcompatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black,
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *²
ASMedia® ASM1061 controller :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), beige
LAN
Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Realtek® 8111GR, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Dual Gigabit LAN controllers- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
USB Ports
Intel® Z97 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Intel® Z97 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
Special Features
TUF Features:
TUF ENGINE! Power Design :
- 8 +2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (New Alloy Choke, Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility
Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :
- TUF Thermal Armor with Flow Valve
- TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors
- TUF ICe
Safe & Stable! Guardian Angel :
- Dust Defenders
- TUF Fortifier
- TUF ESD Guards
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote GO!
- USB BIOS Flashback
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB Charger+
- Anti-Surge
- Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
Interactive HomeCloud
- Media Streamer
ASUS EZ DIY :
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
- Push Notice
- Media Streamer
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Cable
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
Internal I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin, moss green)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x SATA Express connector: black, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x TPM header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
3 x Assistant Fan connector(s) (2 x 3 -pin, 1 x 4 -pin, [White])
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt 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 System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
User's manual
Accessory Guide
ASUS Q-Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
2 x Accessory Fan(s) ( 35 /40 mm )
1 x TUF Certification card(s)
1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region)
1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)
1 x Accessory Package(s):
- 3 x PCIe x16 slot dust cover(s)
- 2 x DRAM slot dust cover(s)
- 3 x PCIe x1 slot dust cover(s)
- 2 x Short fan screw(s)
- 4 x Long fan screw(s)
- 3 x Thermistor cable(s)
- 1 x back I/O dust frame
- 1 x back I/O dust grid
- 1 x connector dust cover collection (On board USB 3.0, DVI, HDMI, DP, LAN)
- 2 x On board USB 2.0 connector dust cover(s)
- 8 x back I/O USB 2.0 connector dust cover(s)
- 7 x On board SATA connector dust cover(s)
- 1 x SATA Express conector dust cover(s)
- 5 x Audio connector dust cover(s)
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS/TUF CPU-Z
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note
*1: The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot and USB3 E1/2 ports at back. The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot default setting is in x1 mode.
*2: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*3: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/9FgcDaE2ebl7wCyl
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_Z97_MARK_S/

Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 and ThinkCentre E63z Desktop PCs announced

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 07:10:00 +0000

Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 and ThinkCentre E63z Desktop PCs announced

This post is about the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 and Lenovo E63z Desktop PCs. First the press release is available below, followed by the features and specifications of Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 SFF Desktop PCs.

New Lenovo Desktop PCs Power Up for Business

Latest generation ThinkCentre Tiny M-Series and E63z All-in-One desktops offer users increased power and productivity

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – October 15, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced updates to its ThinkCentre line designed for business users. The ThinkCentre M83 desktop PC is the newest member of the M Series “Tiny” space-saving desktops and the stylish and slim ThinkCentre E63z all-in-one is now available with Intel® Core™ i3 processors for an even more responsive PC experience.

“Lenovo remains focused on expanding and improving upon its existing Think product lines to power businesses of all sizes,” said Ouyang Jun, vice president and general manager, Desktop and Visuals, Lenovo. “Our new ThinkCentre M83 ‘Tiny’, along with the update to our E63z, are the latest in our ongoing efforts to meet user demands for optimal performance, reliability and manageability.”

The portfolio of ThinkCentre products are designed for business user productivity with increased processing power and space saving designs. Additionally, the products feature Lenovo's Smart USB Protection, allowing users and IT managers controlled access to USB ports in addition to Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) support to boost system performance. The products all meet industry energy use standards with solid Energy Star 6.0 ratings, contributing to a smart, green environment.

ThinkCentre M83

New to the family of Lenovo “Tiny” form factor desktop PCs, the ThinkCentre M83 is a full featured micro desktop taking productivity and efficiency to the next level for large enterprises. Small in size with a flexible mounting solution to make best use of desk space, the system features forward-looking technology, including 4th Intel Core processors and support for up to three independent displays. The M83 also comes equipped with manageability tools including PC Cloud Manager 3.0, a free system management tool and Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 3.0 that optimizes system cooling and fan acoustics to help maximize reliability.

ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 All-in-One

The ThinkCentre E63z, announced in August, is getting a performance boost with an Intel Core i3 Processor, providing the latest Intel technology at a competitive price with stability, manageability and green environment capabilities. Ideal for cost-conscious small businesses, the ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 packs the same essential features - with even better performance - into the same slim and stylish all-in-one form factor at just 37.5mm thick. The Core i3 processor also supports an HDMI out port, card reader, and a Rapid Charge USB port not available in the previous model.

Pricing and Availability

The ThinkCentre M83 Tiny will be available in October, starting at approximately $599.
The ThinkCentre E63z Core i3 All-in-One will be available from December, starting at approximately $699.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 SFF Desktop Features and Specifications

ThinkCentre M83 SFF Desktop | Features

Small Form Factor Pro

The new small form factor (SFF) pro design features the compactness of the SFF with the expansion ability of a tower. The SFF desktops weigh in at 16.5 lbs and support both horizontal and vertical orientations.

Platform Stability

The M83 desktop features Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) and a 27-month life cycle with no planned hardware changes that affect the preloaded software image. Image stability for long-term deployments helps to reduce transition, qualification, and testing costs to ensure savings for your business.

Multiple Monitor Display

Maximize productivity with independent display support for up to three monitors – or four via Mosaic Mode. The expanded work area and easier navigation between applications helps reduce errors and improve productivity as you extend your desktop across multiple monitors. (Requires second optional DisplayPort connectors.)

Solid Security & Manageability

M83 desktops include some of the best security tools available in the industry, including USB ports disablement to help prevent data theft and network security risks against unauthorized use of storage devices. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) encrypts data and key information like passwords and digital certificates, further securing applications, electronic transactions, and online communication. Plus the M83 desktop includes a chassis intrusion switch, which alerts against any unauthorized access attempts. Physical security through cable lock and Absolute® Computrace Support.

Tool-Less Expandability

Upgrades are a cinch for IT staff, with convenient tool-free access to hardware. Especially beneficial when working with multiple desktops. And the M83 includes optional second HDD (2.5 inches) and dual graphic card support. Up to three hard drives and one slim ODD supported.

Advanced Thermal Design

Our Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) 3.0 is designed to provide a balance between thermals and acoustics resulting in long desktop life. With two optimized settings, you choose the performance mode that best suits your work environment, prioritizing temperature or sound. Plus, ICE 3.0 allows for working in hotter temperatures and enables system monitoring with thermal alerts that preempt overheating possibilities.

Green Leadership

Cisco® EnergyWise certification enables enterprise-level power monitoring and Lenovo Desktop Power Manager puts you in control of saving energy and keeping costs down. Plus, with ratings like ENERGY STAR 5.2, ULE Gold, and 92% efficiency with 80+ Platinum power supply unit (PSU), you can feel good about helping the planet and your bottom line.

Priority Technical Support

You demand a lot from your system and Lenovo Services help you stay productive. Bypass basic troubleshooting support with direct access to advanced-level technicians to resolve issues quickly. Add Priority Technical Support to your purchase.

Description	ThinkCentre M83 Desktop
Processor	4th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-4770 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4570 / 4670 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-4130 / 4330
Operating System	Windows 8.1 Pro 64 Windows 8.1 64 Windows 7 Professional 64
Memory	DIMM Slots: 4 Type: DDR3 (UDIMM) Speed: 1600 Mhz Module Type Supported: 2GB / 4GB / 8GB Max Memory: Up to 32GB
Hard Drive (Serial-ATA)	Mini Tower: 3.5" 7200rpm HDD 250GB / 500GB / 1TB / 2TB Mini Tower: 128GB / 180GB SSD, 2.5" Mini Tower: 2.5" 500GB / 8GB SSHD, 3.5" 1TB / 8GB SSHD SFF: 3.5" 7200rpm HDD 250GB / 500GB / 1TB / 2TB SFF: 128GB / 180GB SSD, 2.5" SFF: 2.5" 500GB / 8GB SSHD, 3.5" 1TB / 8GB SSHD SFF: 2.5" 5400rpm HDD 320GB / 500GB / 1TB
Graphics	Integrated: Intel® Integrated Discrete: ATI Radeon HD8470, ATI Radeon HD8570 Discrete: NVIDIA GeForce GT620
Optical Drive	Supported Types: Serial-ATA Available Drives: DVD-ROM / DVD Recordable
PORTS AND SLOTS	Front - USB: (2) USB 3.0, Microphone: 1, Headphone: 1 Rear - Microphone: 1, Headphone: 1 Rear - USB: (4) USB 2.0, (2) USB 3.0 Rear - Display (Output): (1) VGA, (2) DP Rear - PS/2: 2 (1 for Keyboard, 1 for Mouse) x Optional Rear - Serial: (1) Standard, (1) Optional Rear - Parallel: (1) Optional, LAN (RJ45): 1 Rear - Audio: 3 (Line in / Line out / Mic)
DIimensions (H x W x D)	Mini Tower: 16.3" x 6.9" x 17.4" SFF: 13.3" x 4.0" x 14.8"
PSU	Mini Tower: 450W 92% Single output Mini Tower: 280W 85% Single output Mini Tower: 280W Standard Single output SFF: 240W 92% Single output SFF: 240W 85% Single output SFF: 240W Standard Single output
Weight	Mini Tower: 24.7 lbs SFF : 17.2 lbs
Chipset	Intel® Q85
Ethernet	Integrated 10M / 100M / 1000M Gigabit Ethernet
Physical Security	Cable Lock / Padlock Loop / Chassis Intrusion Switch / Computrace® Support
WiFi Card	(2x2) 802.11 a/b/g/n Combo (WLAN+BT) (2x2) 802.11 ac (WLAN) (2x2) 802.11 b/g/n Combo (WLAN+BT) (1x1) 802.11 b/g/n

Software Offerings

Offerings	Description
Windows 7 Preloads	CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink Create Desktop Power Manager, Evernote® Intel® Small Business Advantage Lenovo® Message Center Plus Microsoft Office 2013 Trial, Nitro PDF Norton™ Internet Security™ 2013 - 30 days Trial RapidBoot HDD Accelerator, Skype™ ThinkVantage® System Update ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery®(Ready to Install) ThinkVantage® Password Manager(Ready to Install)
Windows 8 Preloads	AccuWeather, PC Device Stage CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink Create Desktop Power Manager, Evernote® Intel® Small Business Advantage Lenovo® Companion Lenovo® Cloud Shield by SugarSync Lenovo® Quick Launch, Lenovo® Support Lenovo® Solution Center, Nitro Pro 7 Norton™ Internet Security™ 2013 - 30 days Trial ThinkVantage® Password Manager(Web install)

Offerings

Description

Windows 7 Preloads

CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink Create
Desktop Power Manager, Evernote®
Intel® Small Business Advantage
Lenovo® Message Center Plus
Microsoft Office 2013 Trial, Nitro PDF
Norton™ Internet Security™ 2013 - 30 days Trial
RapidBoot HDD Accelerator, Skype™
ThinkVantage® System Update
ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery®(Ready to Install)
ThinkVantage® Password Manager(Ready to Install)

Windows 8 Preloads

AccuWeather, PC Device Stage
CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink Create
Desktop Power Manager, Evernote®
Intel® Small Business Advantage
Lenovo® Companion
Lenovo® Cloud Shield by SugarSync
Lenovo® Quick Launch, Lenovo® Support
Lenovo® Solution Center, Nitro Pro 7
Norton™ Internet Security™ 2013 - 30 days Trial
ThinkVantage® Password Manager(Web install)

Sources:
http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1853
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/thinkcentre/m-series-sff/m83-sff/index.html

ASUS Portable AiO PT2001 Overview and Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:35:00 +0000

ASUS Portable AiO PT2001 Overview and Specifications

This post is on the portable all-in-one ASUS PC PT2001 which was announced some time ago. This post consists of the news release by ASUS, along with the specifications.

ASUS Announces PT2001 Portable All-in-One PC

Truly-portable all-in-one PC features 19.5-inch HD+ touchscreen, offering desktop performance and tablet convenience in one stylish device, plus sturdy carry handle and built-in battery power for complete mobility.

2014/09/01

Taipei, Taiwan (30th July, 2014) — ASUS today announced the PT2001 Portable All-in-One (AiO) PC, which combines a HD+ 19.5-inch Windows 8.1 tablet and a touchscreen desktop PC in one space-saving, convenient and portable device. Powered by the latest 4th-generation Intel® Core™ processors, optional powerful discrete graphics, and featuring a rechargeable battery, it can be used as a traditional PC or a large-format tablet anywhere around the home or office. A convenient flip-out handle makes it easy to carry the powerful and energy-efficient PT2001 anywhere.

Uncompromising performance, effortless portability

PT2001 is powered by up to a 4th-generation Intel Core processor and up to NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M graphics for superb multitasking and smooth graphics performance. Weighing only 3.3kg and featuring a sturdy carry handle — which folds away when not in use — Portable AiO is easy to carry and set up anywhere, even away from a power outlet thanks to its internal rechargeable battery that lasts up to five hours. PT2001 has a slim design that tapers to just 12.3mm at its thinnest point, making it look sleek and stylish in any setting.

The centerpiece of PT2001 is its HD+ (1600 x 900) 19.5-inch IPS 10-point multi-touch display, which provides a crisp and vivid image for immersive entertainment experiences. Its precise and accurate touch sensors ensure smooth and intuitive control of Windows 8.1 and touch-based apps or games. The adjustable aluminum hinge makes PT2001 easy to lay flat for playing touch-based games or enjoying movies and photos with friends and family. For use on a table or desk, the pull-out kickstand provides solid support, and folds flush into the back when not needed.

Designed for shared enjoyment

To enhance the enjoyment of movies, music and games, PT2001 uses ASUS SonicMaster audio technology for amazingly-rich sound that has deep, refined bass and is crystal-clear even at higher volumes. Optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi support delivers stunningly fast network speeds for stutter-free video-streaming and a responsive internet experience. Two convenient HDMI ports make it easy to connect PT2001 to an HDTV or external display to take the entertainment experience to an even larger screen. With the built-in Miracast technology, users also can stream photos and videos wirelessly to a compatible large-screen TV or display, allowing easy sharing with friends and family. While streaming, users can continue to edit files, surf the Internet, read emails, and even play games.

Next-generation technology

Portable AiO PT2001 features innovative gesture control that lets users interact with and control the PC from a distance with simple gestures, allowing them to read books, browse the internet or control movies and music with a wave of the hand. PT2001 includes optional support for Near-Field Communication (NFC) to provide a convenient and enhanced user experience. Used together with an NFC-enabled mobile device, PT2001 provides additional features such as instant Windows logon without typing a password, automatic photo and video backup from the mobile device to PT2001, and direct access to files on the mobile device.
Advanced connectivity features such as two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, plus a versatile 3-in-1 card reader, give PT2001 much more flexibility than any ordinary tablet. Its thin and light portable design means users benefit from all the connectivity features normally associated with a desktop PC, but with the ultimate convenience and portability of a tablet.

ASUS desktops — Most-recommended Windows desktop brand

Innovation, design and reliability are at the heart of all ASUS computers. Winning Readers' Choice for overall satisfaction for the second year in a row, and for the third successive year in the home category, is proof that ASUS is better at delivering what customers want than rival Windows desktop PC companies.

ASUS Portable AiO PT2001 Overview and Specifications

Desktop Performance. Tablet Convenience.

Windows 8.1 Pro or other editions available
4th-generation Intel® Core™ processor and advanced graphics deliver greater computing power
Up to 5 hours battery life and carry handle for take-anywhere portability
19.5-inch HD+ 10-point capacitive touch display to share the enjoyment
Innovative gesture control for hands-free entertainment
HDMI ports for connecting easily to a secondary display or TV
ASUS SonicMaster technology for improved volume levels and audio clarity

Specifications:

Operating System
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 8.1
Display
19.5"(49.5cm), 16:9, Wide Screen, HD+ 1600 x 900, LED-backlight, IPS, 178° wide viewing angle
Touch Screen
Multi-touch (10 Fingers Touch)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3 4010U Processor
Intel® Core™ i5 4200U Processor
Intel® Pentium® 3556U Processor
Chipset
Integrated
Graphic
NVIDIA® GeForce 820M 1GB
Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Memory
2 GB Up to 8 GB
Storage
2.5" 500GB Up to 1TB Hard Drive
128GB SSD
Wireless Data Network
802.11ac, or 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth V4.0, NFC (Optional)
Camera
2 M Pixel
Audio
SonicMaster
Speaker
2 x 2 W
Built-in Mic
Yes
Digital Mic
Side I/O Ports
1 x DC in
2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
1 x 3 -in-1 Card Reader
1 x Audio Line Out
1 x HDMI-out
1 x HDMI-in
1 x Kensington Lock
Card Reader
3-in-1: SD/SDHC/MMC
Power Supply
45 W Power adaptor
90 W Power adaptor
Dimensions
489 x 309 x 12.3 ~23 mm (WxDxH)
Weight
3.3 kg
Color
Black
Accessories
Keyboard+Mouse , Wired/Wireless
AC Adaptor
Power Cord
Warranty Card
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
*All accessories may vary in different market
Software
Anti-Virus Trial
ASUS WebStorage
Office Trial
*Softwares may vary in different market

Source:
http://www.asus.com/News/5iXHaCiGK4eTcRhO
http://www.asus.com/AllinOne_PCs/ASUS_Portable_AiO_PT2001/

ASUS A88X-Gamer Motherboard Features and Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:27:00 +0000

ASUS A88X-Gamer Motherboard Features and Specifications

This post is about the ASUS A88X-Gamer gaming motherboard announced a while ago. It contains information about the features and specifications of the motherboard, as provided by ASUS. First is the press release:

ASUS Announces A88X-Gamer

Socket FM2+ ATX gaming motherboard delivers absolute fun with Gigabit Ethernet, exclusive SupremeFX audio and rock-solid Gamer’s Guardian components

2014/09/01

Taipei, Taiwan (7th August, 2014) — ASUS today announced A88X-Gamer, a new AMD® A88X chipset-based ATX gaming motherboard engineered with exclusive technologies to deliver absolute fun.
A88X-Gamer is equipped with the latest Intel® Gigabit Ethernet networking for fast, lag-free online-gaming experiences, exclusive SupremeFX technology for flawless gaming audio and exclusive Gamer's Guardian components for exceptional durability and reliability. It also includes the ASUS-exclusive AI Suite 3 software to unleash the true power of AMD accelerated-processing units (APUs).

Gaming audio

A88X-Gamer players benefit from exclusive SupremeFX technology for near-lossless audio with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB — so gamers hear every sound detail.
The advanced audio chipset is isolated from electromagnetic interference (EMI) by a protective shield, preserving the integrity of the audio signals. Exclusive ‘red-line shielding’ horizontally separates SupremeFX audio components from the rest of the motherboard. This unique combination effectively eliminates analog interference to ensure flawless sound quality. Premium ELNA® audio capacitors are added to the mix to deliver a warmer, natural sound to complete the audio experience.

SupremeFX also has a built-in amplifier that drives high-quality headphones — all the way up to 300ohm impedance — for sound quality that’s as great as a dedicated sound card.

Gaming networking

A88X-Gamer’s networking is powered by Intel Gigabit Ethernet. This offers exceptionally-high Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) throughput, lowering overall processing demands and improving efficiency — releasing more power for games and gameplay.

Gamer's Guardian components

A88X-Gamer is engineered with high-quality, highly-durable Gamer’s Guardian components for exceptional real-world protection.

Gamer’s Guardian includes onboard resettable fuses that protect the connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage, while exceptionally high-quality, Japanese-made 10K black-metallic capacitors offer greater temperature endurance and improved lifespans.

Gamer’s Guardian ESD Guards on the USB ports, audio connectors and Ethernet (LAN) port ensure that A88X-Gamer is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD). The result is that the components last much longer.

A88X-Gamer also has the ASUS-exclusive Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) to enhance performance, increase efficiency and ensure reliability, and a stainless-steel back input/output (I/O) panel that’s chromium-plated and corrosion-resistant to last up to three times (3X) longer than traditional panels.

Envelope-pushing APU performance with AI Suite 3

A88X-Gamer includes AI Suite 3, an ASUS-exclusive dashboard-style control panel that lets gamers fine-tune almost every aspect of A88X-Gamer-based systems for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency — all via a simple and intuitive interface.

ASUS A88X-Gamer Motherboard Overview and Specifications

A88X gaming motherboard with an FM2+ socket, SupremeFX audio, Intel LAN and Gamer's Guardian components for absolute fun

SupremeFX - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game
Intel Gigabit Ethernet - Networking that just goes faster
Gamer's Guardian - The real-world protection
AI Suite 3 – Optimized performance, always!
GPU Boost -Unlock integrated graphics performance

Specifications:

CPU
AMD Socket FM2+ Athlon™/A- Series Processors
Supports CPU up to 4 cores
Supports AMD® Turbo Core 3.0 Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
AMD A88X (Bolton D4)
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory
* The Max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 16GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
Graphic
Integrated AMD Radeon™ R/HD8000/HD7000 Series Graphics in the A-Series APU
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz*¹
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
AMD® Dual Graphics technology support *²
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) *³
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
3 x PCI
Storage
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
LAN
Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- ELNA premium audio capacitors
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
USB Ports
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
Special Features
Gamer's Guardian:
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
- DIGI+ VRM
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- TurboV EVO
- GPU Boost
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
Interactive HomeCloud
- Media Streamer
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
8 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 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 System panel(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 My Favorites and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Support Disc
Drivers, ASUS utilities, EZ Update, Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.0 inch ( 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm )
Note
*1: *Only FM2+ APU can support up to 4096 x 2160 resolution display via HDMI port.
*2: Refer to http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology.
*3: Only FM2+ Processors can support PCIe3.0.

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/KRoGOcbS22OdDQEq
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/A88XGAMER/

Acer V Nitro Notebook PCs | Aspire V17 Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:17:00 +0000

Acer V Nitro Notebook PCs | Aspire V17 Specifications

This post is about the announcement made by Acer that the Acer V Nitro Notebook PCs are now available in North America. It is followed by the specifications of the Acer Aspire V17 VN7-791G-77JJ model.
The press release was as follows:

2014-10-01

Powerful Acer V Nitro Black Edition Notebook PCs Now Available in North America

SAN JOSE, Calif. Editor’s Summary:

Designed for the most demanding power users, V Nitro Black Edition models features the powerful SV (standard voltage) 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ Quad Core processor, Nvidia® GeForce® GTX860M graphics, dual wireless antennas and advanced cooling technology⁽¹⁾.
Models include a17.3-inch or 15.6-inch Full HD matte display with IPS technology, and are configured with either Solid State Drives and/or up to a 1TB hard drive⁽²⁾⁽³⁾.
Providing a first-rate entertainment experience, 17.3-inch models include either a Blu-ray Disc™ or a DVD drive; Dolby® technology and 4 speakers deliver thrilling stereo sound⁽³⁾.
Less than one-inch thick, the sleek V Nitro Black Edition series brings a sophisticated, modern design to high-performance PC notebooks.

Acer today announced the North American availability of its V Nitro Black Edition series of high-performance notebooks which deliver superior performance, multimedia and entertainment features in a sleek and elegant design.

Powerful workstation class capabilities make it a great tool for work and play. Lightning fast processing, cutting-edge graphics, Full HD displays, and amped up audio make it the ultimate platform for any power user.

Whether used in the board room or a dorm room, it’s built for full immersion. Professionals will love how it responds to photo and video editing software and 3D rendering/modeling applications, while consumers will be thrilled with how smoothly it handles demanding multimedia programs and graphic-intensive games with rich visuals and booming audio.

“Acer Aspire V Nitro Black Edition notebooks are ideally suited for people who use the same system in their professional and personal lives,” said Eric Ackerson, senior product marketing and brand manager. “V Nitro’s upscale modern design doesn’t look out of place at the office, and its features make it perfect for home entertainment needs, whether it’s used for watching movies or playing demanding graphic intensive games after work hours.”

The Acer V Nitro Black Edition notebook series includes models with two screen sizes; the V 15 Nitro line includes 15.6-inch Full HD displays, while the V 17 Nitro line offers larger 17.3-inch Full HD displays and optical drives. They both combine cutting-edge technology with top-of-the-line features.

Full Throttle Performance
Ideal for powering through the most demanding applications for both work and play, V Nitro Black Edition models come equipped with an SV (standard voltage) 4th Generation Intel Core i7-4710HQ Quad Core processor for maximum power. Acer also included the Nvidia® GeForce GTX 860M graphics for powerful performance and smooth game play. It is up to 60 percent faster than Nvidia’s previous generation GPUs. Various models include 8GB, 12GB or 16GB of memory. Dual wireless antennas supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GH frequencies enable speedy Internet connections.

In addition, fast 128GB or 256GB solid state drives provide fast wake times and rapid access to files, movies, songs and photos and/or up to a 1TB hard disk drive for storing massive amounts of multimedia files. Acer’s Build Your Own Cloud (BYOC) is also included, so users can use the storage capacity on their notebook as their own personal cloud storage device, for ultimate privacy and security. With BYOC Apps, users can sync wirelessly to other devices and get access to their digital files anytime, anywhere.

Keep it Cool
To keep the notebook running cool and at optimum performance, V 17 Nitro Black Edition models include Acer DustDefender⁽¹⁾, a unique dust removal system that uses a high-speed fan with thin metal blades to remove dust build-up, improve heat dissipation and minimize noise. The fan blades utilize an ingenious dust propelling mechanism at an extremely high speed to vastly improve air flow around high-performance components. By removing dust and maintaining a cool temperature, Acer DustDefender ensures performance is consistent, enhances user comfort and extends the notebook’s lifecycle. In addition, Acer includes its new CoolBoost technology app⁽¹⁾ that lets consumers make adjustments to the fans’ airflow. A Turbo Mode option delivers maximum fan speed and cooling power when heavy use requires an added boost.

The Ultimate Entertainment Experience
Top of the line entertainment features make the V Nitro Black Edition notebooks the ideal home entertainment system for gaming and watching the latest movies. Full high-definition displays with IPS technology provide brilliant, crisp visuals and wide viewing angles, while Acer Comfy View, a non-glare display, helps reduces eye fatigue. Four built-in speakers (8W total output) combine with Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater™ for powerful surround sound for gaming, movies and music. Various models in the V 17 line include either a Blu-ray Disc drive for a crystal clear movie experience or an 8X DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive that is M-DISC⁽⁴⁾ enabled and can be used to save medical records, photos, video and data for up to 1,000 years. M-DISC™ is resistant to extreme conditions of light, temperature, humidity and more. It cannot be overwritten, erased or corrupted by natural processes.

For connecting with friends, family or fellow gamers, Skype Certification delivers crystal clear and instant communications. Optimized hardware ensures every word will be heard clearly with no gap or lag in speech, minimal background noise and zero echo.

Sharp Angles, Curved Hinges, Glossy and Matte Finishes Create a Sophisticated, Modern Design
With a sleek, thin profile, Aspire V Nitro notebooks have a clean modern design. Sharp angles, a beautifully curved glossy hinge and a matte cover offer a contrasting yet visually balanced appearance. The lid is covered with a unique soft-touch material made with NIL (Nanoimprint Lithography) technology. This durable and refined finish includes an intricate pattern to deliver a sophisticated aesthetic and distinct tactile feel. The soft illumination from a spacious and comfortable backlit keyboard makes navigation simple and completes the V Nitro’s modern design.

Acer Aspire V17 Specifications

Model Name: Aspire V17 VN7-791G-77JJ
Part Number: NX.MQRAA.001

Operating System
Operating System	Windows 8.1
Processor & Chipset
Processor Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Type	Core i7
Processor Model	i7-4710HQ
Processor Speed	2.50 GHz
Processor Core	Quad-core (4 Core)
Memory
Standard Memory	16 GB
Maximum Memory	16 GB
Memory Technology	DDR3L SDRAM
Number of Total Memory Slots	2
Memory Card Reader	Yes
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card
Storage
Hard Drive Capacity	1 TB
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Solid State Drive Capacity	256 GB
Optical Drive Type	DVD-Writer
Display & Graphics
Screen Size	17.3"
Display Screen Type	Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Screen Technology	ComfyView In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
Screen Mode	Full HD
Backlight Technology	LED
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080
Graphics Controller Manufacturer	NVIDIA
Graphics Controller Model	GeForce GTX 860M
Graphics Memory Capacity	Up to 2 GB
Graphics Memory Technology	GDDR5 SDRAM
Graphics Memory Accessibility	Dedicated
Network & Communication
Wireless LAN Standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Ethernet Technology	Gigabit Ethernet
Built-in Devices
Webcam	Yes
Microphone	Yes
Finger Print Reader	No
Interfaces/Ports
HDMI	Yes
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	2
Number of USB 3.0 Ports	2
Total Number of USB Ports	4
Network (RJ-45)	Yes
Software
Operating System	Windows 8.1
Operating System Architecture	64-bit
Input Devices
Pointing Device Type	TouchPad
Keyboard	Yes
Battery Information
Number of Cells	3-cell
Battery Chemistry	Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity	4450 mAh
Power Description
Maximum Power Supply Wattage	135 W
Physical Characteristics
Height	1"
Height (Front)	1"
Height (Rear)	1"
Width	16.7"
Depth	11.5"
Weight (Approximate)	6.61 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents	Aspire VN7-791G-77JJ Notebook Lithium Ion Battery AC Adapter
Additional Information	Wireless LAN: Acer Nplify 802.11a/b/g/n

Sources:
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/press/2014/82645
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/aspirevnitro
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.MQRAA.001

ASUS RT-AC87U AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router Features and Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:19:00 +0000

ASUS RT-AC87U AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router Features and Specifications

This post consists of the announcement made by ASUS (on 2014/09/01) for the ASUS RT-AC87U AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router as being the world's first 4x4 802.11ac WiFi router with multi-user MIMO and universal beamforming boasts 2334Mbits/s combined speeds and unrivaled coverage. This is followed by some of the features and specifications of the router.

ASUS Announces RT-AC87U AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router

World’s first 4x4 802.11ac Wi-Fi router with multi-user MIMO and universal beamforming boasts 2334Mbit/s combined speeds and unrivaled coverage

2014/09/01

Taipei, Taiwan (15th August, 2014) — ASUS today announced RT-AC87U, the world’s first AC2400-class dual-band 802.11ac wireless router with a four-transmit, four-receive (4x4) antenna configuration. This stunningly-designed, easy-to-use router is also the first in the world to employ multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology. Combined with ASUS AiRadar universal beamforming, adaptive Quality-of-Service (QoS), plus AiProtection with exclusive Trend Micro security, RT-AC87U is expertly-engineered for outstanding performance and coverage in today’s multi-device households. Offering 5GHz speeds that are faster than wired Gigabit Ethernet, along with class-leading 2.4GHz speeds and reliable multi-floor coverage, RT-AC87U is the perfect choice for discerning users with busy multi-device home networks who need extreme coverage, lightning-fast performance, rock-solid stability and total peace of mind.

Advanced wireless technology for faster-than-wired speeds

The AC2400-class RT-AC87U has blistering 1734Mbit/s 802.11ac speeds on the 5GHz frequency band — faster than wired Gigabit Ethernet — and uses Broadcom® TurboQAM™ to boost 802.11n 2.4GHz performance from 450Mbit/s to 600Mbit/s with compatible devices such as ASUS PCE-AC681. This gives RT-AC87U an amazing combined maximum concurrent data rate of up to 2334Mbit/s.

Maximum coverage, with no dead spots

The explosive growth in smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs and other Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets means that in a modern household the available wireless bandwidth is often shared between many devices. In standard routers, as more devices are connected the network can become overloaded, leading to instability, lags and slowdowns. RT-AC87U uses four high-performance antennas, four separate spatial data streams, ASUS AiRadar, MU-MIMO and adaptive QoS technology to solve these problems. The 4x4 antennas improve coverage by up to 33% compared to standard 3x3 models, and typically RT-AC87U can effortlessly cover an area up to 465m2, making it ideal for eliminating ‘dead spots’ in large or multi-floor environments.

Supercharged performance with two dual-core processors

At the heart of RT-AC87U is the latest Quantenna™ system-on-a-chip (SoC), featuring its own powerful dedicated dual-core processor that handles all 802.11ac Wi-Fi-related computations. This frees up RT-AC87U’s 1GHz dual-core CPU to perform other processor-intensive system tasks — such as media streaming — much more efficiently. The result is a superb multitasking capability that can easily handle the simultaneous demands of all connected devices, giving an outstandingly-responsive network and also improving USB storage performance.

In our tests using three wired and two wireless PCs to simulate a busy multi-client network, RT-AC87U delivered up to 50% more total throughput (combined 2.4GHz, 5GHz and NAT performance) compared to a typical router with a single 1.2GHz dual-core processor2. USB file transfer performance over Wi-Fi is also improved dramatically — when transferring files to and from SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices over 802.11ac Wi-Fi, RT-AC87U can perform up to twice as fast as a router with a single 1.2GHz dual-core processor3.

The best-ever internet experience, for all devices

AiRadar uses universal beamforming, which detects the location of devices and individually focuses the wireless signal towards them for optimum reception. This feature even works with previous-generation Wi-Fi devices. The revolutionary and future-proof MU-MIMO technology means that RT-AC87U will be able to connect to multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device’s maximum speed simultaneously, unlike standard single-user MIMO where individual devices have to wait for sequential data transmissions. This means that as users add more MU-MIMO-enabled devices, the router’s capacity actually increases, giving all users the best possible internet experience4.

Adaptive QoS is a feature that intelligently and automatically prioritizes and allocates available bandwidth to devices and applications as they need it, ensuring smoothly-streaming HD videos, lag-free online gaming, crystal-clear VoIP calls and uninterrupted web browsing.

Total peace of mind — AiProtection with Trend Micro security

Recognizing the increasing complexity and diversity of home networks, and the difficulty of ensuring effective network-wide security, RT-AC87U introduces the powerful new AiProtection feature, with exclusive Trend Micro™ technology. This employs a three-pronged approach to security — prevention, protection and mitigation — that assures total peace of mind. Its state-of-the-art protection continuously safeguards users and all connected devices from malware, malicious websites and other cyber-threats, while safeguarding user privacy and keeping a constant check on network security status. Alerts are raised whenever an infected device or other potential security problems, such as insecure passwords, are found.

1 See http://www.asus.com/Networking/PCEAC68 for details.
2 The actual throughput may vary due to ISP speed, Wi-Fi interference, client distance, environment and other factors.
3 The actual transfer speed may vary due to Wi-Fi interference, client distance, storage devices, environment and other factors.
4 Requires MU-MIMO-enabled clients with up to 3x3 spatial streams.

ASUS RT-AC87U AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router Features and Specifications

Dual-band Wireless-AC2400 Gigabit Router

Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi router with a combined dual-band data rate of 2334 Mbps for smooth up to 4K/UHD video playback, ultra-fast file-sharing of large files and low-latency online gaming.
World’s first 4x4 MU-MIMO antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled multi-device performance and wireless signal coverage up to 465 m² (around 5,000ft²)¹
Built-in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports for up to 10-times faster data transfers to USB storage devices2, printer sharing, and 3G/4G dongle support.
ASUSWRT graphical user interface for easy, CD-free 30-second setup and hassle-free advanced network control.
AiProtection with Trend Micro with triple-strength total network security, plus robust parental controls and privacy protection.
ASUS AiCloud 2.0 lets you access, sync, share and stream your files anywhere, on any internet-connected device

Fastest Speed. Farthest Coverage. Easy Setup.

Enter a new era of wireless performance with faster-than-incredible speeds, the widest-ever coverage and more control and security than you ever thought possible. RT-AC87U delivers the world's fastest speeds of up to 1734 Mbps at 5G Hz — even faster than tri-band 3x3 routers — plus class-leading concurrent 600 Mbps speeds at 2.4 GHz for an amazing total bandwidth of 2334 Mbps! This means RT-AC87U gives you lag-free online gaming, silky-smooth 4K/UHD video streaming, and effortlessly copes with even the most bandwidth-demanding tasks.

With a separate high-gain antenna for each of the four spatial data streams, this power-packed router gives you true 4x4 multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) wireless performance that smokes the competition — and it delivers top performance for all your wireless devices, even those using older Wi-Fi standards. As with all ASUS networking products, you get the very best support with the widest range of device compatibility, plus free firmware updates for years to come — so your RT-AC87U will always be at the forefront.

Unbeatable Hardware

RT-AC87U is designed for pure performance — as well as its main 1 GHz dual-core processor, RT-AC87U also has a separate dual-core processor that's dedicated solely to 5G Hz 4x4 Wi-Fi related tasks. This means that compared to routers with a single 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, RT-AC87U has Wi-Fi-to-USB transfer speeds that are up to twice as fast³, and can show up to a 50% improvement in total throughput on a heavily-loaded network with multiple clients!⁴

RT-AC87U is not only fast, but looks stunning too. Inspired by the gamer-centric ASUS Republic of Gamers G Series notebooks, RT-AC87U is designed with Stealth Fighter-like curves that exude power and sophistication. It's VESA-mount-compatible too, so you can literally take RT-AC87U to new heights on your wall!

Network Standard
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IPv4, IPv6
Product Segment
AC2400 ultimate AC performance: 600+1734Mbps
Data Rate
802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11n : up to 450Mbps
802.11n TurboQAM：up to600Mbps
802.11ac: up to 1734Mbps
Antenna
External antenna x 4
Operating Frequency
2.4GHz/5GHz
Encryption
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
Firewall & Access Control
Firewall: SPI intrusion detection,DoS protection
Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter
Management
UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Triger, Universal Repeater, System Event Log
VPN Support
IPSec Pass-Throuth
PPTP Pass-Through
L2TP Pass-Through
PPTP server
OpenVPN server
PPTP client
L2TP client
OpenVPN client
WAN Connection Type
Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
Dual Link support
WAN Bridge support
Multicast Proxy support
Multicast Rate Setting support
Utilities
．Download master
- support BT, NZB, HTTP, ED2K
- support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
- upload and download bandwidth control
- download scheduling
．Media server:
- Image: JPEG
- Audio: mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
- Video: asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov
．QoS:
- WMM
- User definable rules for IP/MAC/Port. Upload and Download bandwidth management.
- ACK/SYN/FIN/RST/ICMP with Highest priority
．Guest Network
- 2.4GHz guest network x 3, 5GHz guest network x 3
．Printer Server: multifunctional printer support(Windows nly), LPR protocol support
．File server: Samba and FTP server with account management
．PPTP VPN server
．Network map
．Traffic monitor
Ports
4 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for LAN, 1 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for WAN
USB 2.0 x 1
USB 3.0 x 1
Button
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, Wireless on/off Button, LED on/off Button
LED Indicator
PWR x 1
Wi-Fi x 2
LAN x 4
WAN x 1
WPS x 1
Power Supply
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current
OS Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Windows® Vista
Windows® 2000
Windows® ME
Windows® XP
Windows® Server 2003
Windows® Server 2008
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8
Linux Kernel (Support Ubuntu only)
Linux
Dimensions
289.5 x 167.6 x 47.5 mm (WxDxH)
Weight
747 g
Package Content
1 x RT-AC87U Wireless-AC2400 Dual Band Gigabit Router
1 x RJ-45 cable
1 x Power adapter
1 x QSG
1 x Support CD(user manual and ultility)
Router Special Features
3G/4G data sharing, AiCloud, Printer server, Download Master, AiDisK, Multiple SSIDs, Parental Control
Operation mode
Wireless router mode
Access point mode
Media bridge mode

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/AMsAhbjw7mhxo0r3
http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTAC87U/

Corsair Graphite Series™ 380T Mini ITX Case Features and Overview

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:02:00 +0000

Corsair Graphite Series™ 380T Mini ITX Case Features and Overview

Corsair Graphite Series

Graphite Series computer cases meet at the intersection of performance engineering and forward design: eye-catching shapes, materials that stimulate the senses, and state-of-the-art usability.

Corsair Graphite Series™ 380T White Portable Mini ITX Case

Graphite Series 380T Mini-ITX PC case combines smart design – inside and out – and portability without sacrificing space for your high-end components.

CC-9011060-WW

Case Motherboard Support : Mini-ITX
Case Expansion Slots : 2

$ 149 99 USD

The mobile Mini-ITX case that’s built for speed.

The Graphite Series 380T packs a powerful punch in a portable Mini-ITX PC case. A built-in carrying handle makes transport a breeze. It’s easy to build the road-ready computer of your dreams within a spacious, easy to access interior with room for an extra-long graphics card. You can keep things cool with mounts for up to five fans and a convenient front panel three-speed fan controller.

Built-in carrying handle

The 380T is made for travel. The handle makes it easy to grab your rig and go, and the handle’s integral design means that it’s there when you need it, and it visually blends into the smooth, molded form when you don’t.

Easy-access transparent side panels

Both side panels come off easily with the lift of a flush-mount latch – no thumbscrews, no complicated alignment. They combine a metallic hex mesh and dust filter for airflow, and a transparent window to show off your hardware.

Five fan mounts and a three-speed controller
The front mounts support one 200mm or 140mm, or dual 120mm fans. The dual 120mm mounts on the side panel support a 240mm radiator, and there is support for a 120mm fan in the rear. The front panel controller allows you to choose the exact level of cooling you need.

Supports full-size GPUs and PSUs
The clever interior design allows big performance in a small size. It fits a power supply up to 160mm long, and a GPU of up to 290mm.

Tool-free drive bays
Storage swaps and upgrades are easy and tool-free with the two 3.5" and two 2.5" drive bays.

Easy connectivity
The front panel has headphone and microphone ports and dual USB 3.0 ports for high-speed storage and other USB devices.

Contents and Specifications

Package contents

Graphite Series 380T Portable Mini ITX Case
Accessory and screw kit
Quick Start Guide

Compatibility

Mini-ITX motherboards

Technical specifications

Maximum GPU Length: 290mm
Maximum CPU Cooler Height: 150mm
Maximum PSU Length: 160mm
Radiator Mount Locations:
- Rear: 120mm
- Side: 240mm

Fan Mount Locations:
- Front: 2 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm/200mm
- Rear: 1 x 120mm
- Side: 2 x 120mm

Sources:

http://www.corsair.com/en/graphite-series-380t-white-portable-mini-itx-case

http://www.corsair.com/en/cases/graphite-series?caseformfactor=Mini%20ITX|

ASUS X99-E WS Workstation Motherboard Review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:37:00 +0000

ASUS X99-E WS Workstation Motherboard Review

This article is a review of the ASUS X99-E WS Workstation motherboard recently announced by ASUS. This post consists of the announcement along with an overview of the motherboard and its specifications. Firstly, the announcement was as follows:

ASUS Announces X99-E WS

X99 chipset-based workstation motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 four-way graphics power, leading connectivity and premium components for premium efficiency

2014/09/10

ASUS today announced X99-E WS, a new Compact Electronics Bay (CEB) workstation motherboard based on the Intel® X99 chipset and with support for four-way multi-GPU setups at full PCI Express 3.0 x16 speed for extreme graphics power.

X99-E WS is engineered with premium components for premium efficiency, including an integrated Driver-MOSFET (Dr. MOS), exclusive Beat Thermal Chokes II, ultra-durable 12K capacitors and ProCool power connector.

X99-E WS offers industry-leading storage opportunities with onboard M.2 x4 and support for the exclusive ASUS PIKE II (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) and ThunderboltEX II expansion cards. It also has many simple, efficient and ASUS-exclusive easy-maintenance tools, including Q-Code Logger and Dr. Power.

Ultimate PCI Express 3.0 four-way graphics power

X99-E WS is equipped with seven PCI Express 3.0 slots and is able to accommodate up to four dual-slot graphics cards at x16 speed. Both four-way (quad-GPU) NVIDIA® GeForce® SLI™ and AMD® CrossFireX™. are supported, making X99-E WS an excellent choice for graphics professionals who depend on powerful graphics in areas such as design and modeling, or medical research. It is also ideal for processing-intensive simulation and rendering applications. X99-E WS also has ample room for RAID cards, PCI Express-based solid-state drives (SSDs), video-capture cards and other components.

Premium components for premium efficiency

X99-E WS benefits from premium components hand-chosen and carefully arranged by ASUS engineers to provide premium efficiency. These include an integrated Dr. MOS to save space and reduce operating temperatures for more efficient operation, and ASUS-exclusive Beat Thermal Chokes II. The new-design Beat Thermal Chokes II deliver greater durability and up to 94% power efficiency under normal operation. A special fin design results in up to 5°C-lower choke temperatures for added stability, further bolstered by use of a highly-conductive gold coating. This translates into minimal-loss power delivery.

ASUS is the world’s first server manufacturer to introduce 12K solid capacitors — X99-E WS has these ultra-resilient components on board. These Japanese-made capacitors are able to withstand up to 12,000 hours of temperatures as high as 105°C, far exceeding everyday demands. At a typical operating temperature of 65°C, our 12K capacitors have an expected lifespan of 1.2m hours — or well over a century of real-world use.

X99-E WS also employs ProCool, the ASUS-exclusive reinvented power connector. ProCool eliminates the hollow areas associated with traditional power connectors, ensuring an exceptionally close and secure connection with the motherboard. This design is much stronger, and it also benefits power efficiency: the flush connection enables lower impedance and better heat dissipation, allowing cooler operating temperatures.

Flexible storage and quick and easy troubleshooting

X99-E WS has superb storage flexibility, with onboard M.2 x4 and support for both ASUS PIKE II and ThunderboltEX II cards. M.2 is an increasingly popular choice for operating system drives, with M.2 solid-state drives (SSDs) able to get a system up and running in just moments — and X99-E WS’s M.2 x4 connector supports 2260 (60mm) and 2280 (80mm) devices. The new motherboard also has two SATA Express ports, for data-transfer speeds of up to 6Gbit/s.

With PIKE II fitted, X99-E WS becomes high-performance, high-reliability enterprise 12Gbit/s SAS solution, with multiple host bus adapters (HBAs) on a single board for performance-driven applications. X99-E WS is also compatible with ThunderboltEX II, the first Intel-certified Thunderbolt™ 2 add-on card from ASUS, which offers the flexibility to upgrade to Thunderbolt 2 at any time for bi-directional transfer speeds up to 20Gbit/s — that's four times (4X) faster than USB 3.0.

X99-E WS also benefits from ASUS Q-Code Logger, an easy-maintenance button that records four-digit port 80 code logs to a flash drive with one touch, so administrators can diagnose problems quickly and easily. Similarly, the conveniently-located Dr. Power LED displays messages to clearly indicate any unusual power statuses.

ASUS X99-E WS Workstation Motherboard Overview

Genuine 4-way x16 graphic power

Quad Strength Graphic Power – 4-Way PCI-E Gen3 x16 link supporting NVidia GeForce SLI and AMD CrossFireX on demand
Supreme Power Solution – Premium components deliver industry-leading power efficiency
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – One click, total system optimization
Superb storage flexibility– onboard M.2 x4 and support for both ASUS PIKE II and ThunderboltEX II cards
Easy maintenance–ASUS Q-Code Logger, an easy-maintenance button and Dr. Power LED displays unusual power statuses

ASUS X99-E WS Workstation Motherboard Specifications

CPU
Build in Intel® Socket 2011-v3 Core™ i7 Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Intel® Socket 2011-v3 for Intel® Xeon® processor E5-1600 v3 product family
Intel® Socket 2011-v3 for Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 product family
Chipset
Intel® X99
Memory
8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *¹
8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2133/1866 MHz ECC, Un-buffered, Register Memory *²
Quad Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots
40-Lane CPU-
7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 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)
28-Lane CPU-
7 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 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)
Storage
Intel® X99 chipset : *³
1 x SATA Express port, gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, gray, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray, *⁴
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports*⁵
ASMedia® SATA Express controller : *⁶
1 x SATA Express port, gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller :
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s)compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
LAN
Intel® I210-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Intel® I218LM, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 109 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR stereo playback input (Line-in)
- High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
Audio Feature :
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
Premium Japanese-made 12K hours capacitors
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound
Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality
USB Ports
Intel® X99 chipset :
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
Intel® X99 chipset :
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : *⁷
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : *⁸
8 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
Workstation Feature
7 x PCIe x 16 slot(s)
ASUS Dr. Power
12K hours Capacitors
ProCool Power Connector
Q-Code Logger
Special Features
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
- TPU switch
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
- EPU switch
ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
- Industry leading Digital 4 Phase DRAM Power Design
- CPU Power Utility
- DRAM Power Utility
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB Charger+
- M.2 & SATA Express
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 2
Interactive HomeCloud
- Media Streamer
ASUS EZ DIY :
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice
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
Media Streamer
Special Memory O.C. Design
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
2 x eSATA
2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
10 x USB 3.0 (blue)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
8 x Audio jack(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
1 x Q-Code Logger button
Internal I/O Ports
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 SATA Express connector: gray, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices
1 x TPM connector(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
2 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1 x 6-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x CPU/DRAM overvoltage jumper(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x Dr.Power switch(es)
1 x 3-pin CHASSIS(Chassis intrusion) connector
Accessories
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
1 x COM port cable(s)
12 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module(s)
BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers、ASUS Utilities、EZ Update 、Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System
Windows® 8.1 32/64-bit
Windows® 8 32/64-bit
Windows® 7 32/64-bit
Form Factor
CEB Form Factor
12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm )
Note
*1 When installing Intel® Socket 2011-v3 Core™ i7 Processors
*2 When installing Intel® Xeon® E5-1600 v3/2600 v3 Processor
*3 Intel® X99 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support
*4 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports* (4 x gray from controller 1, 4 x black from controller 2)
*5 These functions will work depending on the CPU installed
*6 These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported
*7 ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller- supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
*8 ASMedia® USB 3.0 Hubs- supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

Source:

http://www.asus.com/News/gZVmccj11bFrop5N/

http://www.asus.com/Commercial_Servers_Workstations/X99E_WS/

ASUS Strix R9 285 Gaming Graphics Card Review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:32:00 +0000

ASUS Strix R9 285 Gaming Graphics Card Review

This article is about the announcement of ASUS Strix R9 285 gaming Graphics card made on the 2014/09/13. This graphics card includes DirectCU II and features 0dB fan technology. The article, as posted by ASUS is available below:

ASUS Announces Strix R9 285 Gaming Graphics Card

Featuring 30% cooler operation and near-silent acoustics

2014/09/03

Taipei, Taiwan (2nd September, 2014) — ASUS today announced the new Strix R9 285, a gaming graphics card packed with exclusive ASUS technologies, including DirectCU II to deliver cooler, quieter, and faster performance for incredible action gaming experiences. Strix R9 285 also features 0dB fan technology to let gamers enjoy total silence during light gameplay as well as Blu-ray movie playback free from distracting background noise.

Strix R9 285 features exclusive ASUS Super Alloy Power components for enhanced durability and cooling, and GPU Tweak for overclocking and online streaming that is as simple as it is flexible. It also comes equipped with a DisplayPort interface to support connections up to 4K/UHD (ultra-high definition) resolution.

Strix R9 285 is factory-overclocked at 954MHz and is fitted with 2GB of high speed GDDR5 video memory. All this raw performance adds up to smoother, more-engaging and better overall gameplay experiences for players.

Play in total silence, and enjoy performance 3% faster and 30% cooler than reference

Strix R9 285 features 0dB fan technology, an exclusive fan design that lets players enjoy light gaming sessions in total silence. As long as the GPU temperature remains below a set level, Strix R9 285 keeps its fan off, resulting in a totally-quiet gaming experience. When the GPU temperature increases during more intensive gaming, the fan turns on to keep the graphics card cool, while performing at a level that is 30% cooler and 3X quieter than reference cards.

Power up for the win - DIGI+ VRM with 8-phase Super Alloy Power

Strix R9 285 includes Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) technology, an 8-phase power design that reduces power noise by 30% and enhances energy efficiency by 15%, compared to reference designs. Digi+ VRM also widens voltage-modulation tolerance and improves overall stability and increases overclocking potential.

Real-time monitoring and control with GPU Tweak

Strix R9 285 comes with GPU Tweak, an exclusive ASUS tool that enables users to squeeze the very best performance from their graphics card. GPU Tweak provides the ability to finely control GPU speeds, voltages and video memory clock speeds in real time, so overclocking is easy and can be carried out with high confidence.

GPU Tweak also includes a streaming tool that lets users share on-screen action over the internet in real time, meaning others can watch live as games are played. It is even possible to add a title to the streaming window along with scrolling text, pictures and webcam images.

Source:
http://www.asus.com/News/rDDGDs7u9efsbesQ

ASUS X99 Series Motherboards Review | X99-Deluxe, X99-Pro and X99-A

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 05:22:00 +0000

ASUS X99 Series Motherboards Review | X99-Deluxe, X99-Pro and X99-A

This is a review on the ASUS X99 series motherboards, as announced by ASUS in a previous press release. An overview of the ASUS X99-A motherboard is also presented, as well as its specifications. All data from taken from ASUS. Links are available at the end of the post.

ASUS Announces X99 Series Motherboards

X99-Deluxe, X99-Pro and X99-A release ultimate performance from X99 chipset with patent-pending OC Socket and exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology

2014/09/01

Taipei, Taiwan (30th August, 2014) — ASUS today announced X99-Deluxe, X99-Pro and X99-A, three new ATX motherboards based on the Intel® X99 chipset and packed with exclusive technologies, including OC Socket and 5-Way Optimization, to ensure ultimate performance from the latest LGA 2011-v3 Intel Core™ i7 processors.

X99-Deluxe is the flagship model, with a bundled ASUS Hyper M.2 x4 expansion card for ultra-fast 32Gbit/s transfer speeds; onboard 3x3 (3T3R) 802.11ac for ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1,300Mbit/s; and an ASUS Fan Extension Card for flexible additional cooling. With a cool, streamlined outlook that includes a broad, striking-white shield, X99-Deluxe and X99-Pro also deliver the futuristic style and strong performance demanded by PC enthusiasts

All new X99 Series motherboards also feature Crystal Sound 2 for flawless audio; Turbo LAN technology for lag-free online gaming and productivity; and our renowned UEFI BIOS for intuitive setup and control.

OC Socket and 5-Way Optimization for pumped overclocking performance

X99 Series motherboards are equipped with a brand-new ASUS invention — our patent-pending OC Socket. This unique socket includes extra pins that connect proprietary circuitry to extra contacts found on Haswell-E's land grid array (LGA), and is 100% compatible with Intel’s new LGA 2011-v3 (‘Haswell-E’) processors. In combination with the ASUS UEFI BIOS, OC Socket enables higher DDR4 memory frequencies, lower latencies and enhanced stability while overclocking, extending all the way to extreme overclocking conditions, such as Liquid Nitrogen (LN2).Users are also able to increase DDR4 memory frequencies to 3200MHz and beyond, even with all eight DIMM slots populated.

PC enthusiasts also benefit from exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology to dynamically optimize an X99-Deluxe-based PC with one click. First up is Turbo Processor Unit (TPU), which offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for both the CPU and the graphics card. Then there’s Energy Processing Unit (EPU) to deliver system-wide real-time power savings, controlled via a simple onboard switch or the easy-to-use AI Suite 3 utility.

5-Way Optimization technology also includes the Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) to enhance performance, increase efficiency and ensure reliability, and Fan Xpert 3 for peerless customized fan control. Completing the 5-Way Optimization technology line-up is Turbo App, an intuitive tuning panel to tailor and boost all parts of the system for specific games or programs.

Loaded with extreme hardware for extreme builds

X99-Deluxe is a high-end motherboard loaded with extras for truly awesome builds. The bundled Hyper M.2 x4 expansion card gives users flexibility to equip their systems with up to two M.2 devices to enjoy transfer speeds of up to 32Gbit/s. Hyper M.2 x4 supports M.2 devices from the smallest 30mm (2230) to full-length 110mm (221100) cards.

The supplied ASUS Fan Extension Card provides flexible additional cooling in the shape of three 4-pin/3-pin fan headers. With a hardware-level PWM/DC mode, Fan Extension Card offers exceptional control and is ideal for water-cooled or extreme-airflow high-performance systems.

X99-Deluxe also has super-fast 802.11ac wireless connectivity on board. The three-transmit, three-receive (3x3) antenna configuration enables wireless speeds of up to 1,300Mbit/s.

In common with the other X99-series motherboards, X99-Deluxe supports the ASUS ThunderboltEX II expansion card. This gives users the freedom to add Thunderbolt™ 2 connectivity to X99-Deluxe at any time for bi-directional transfer speeds up to 20Gbit/s — that's four times (4X) faster than USB 3.0.

A complete X99 line-up

X99-Pro and X99-A complete the ASUS X99 motherboard line-up. Both boards will arrive slightly later than X99-Deluxe but share many of the same powerful features.

ASUS X99-A Motherboard Overview and Specifications

Unmatched performance, flawless Crystal Sound 2 audio and customizable Turbo App for your X99 build.

Patent Pending OC Socket – Drive CPU and DDR4 performance beyond all expectations!
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – One click overclock and cooling, done!
32Gb/s ultrafast M.2 x4
Crystal Sound 2 - Flawless audio that makes you part of the game!
Total control anytime, anywhere with Remote GO!

Asus X99-A Specifications

CPU
Intel® Socket 2011-v3 Core™ i7 Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel® X99
Memory
8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Quad Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
40-Lane CPU-
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8) *¹
28-Lane CPU-
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 ( x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x4) *²
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *³
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (x1 mode) *³
Storage
New Intel® Core™ i7 Processors :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
Intel® X99 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port, , compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), *⁴,
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Recovery Technology*⁵
LAN
Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR stereo playback input (Line-in)
- High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
Audio Feature :
- DTS Ultra PC II
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
- 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
- Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
- EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
USB Ports
Intel® X99 chipset :
5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
Intel® X99 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
5 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (5 at back panel, )
Special Features
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
ASUS 5X Protection :
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 8 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS TPU :
- Auto Tuning
- GPU Boost
- TPU switch
ASUS EPU :
- EPU switch
ASUS Digital Power Design :
- Industry leading Digital 8 Phase Power Design
- Industry leading Digital 4 Phase DRAM Power Design
- CPU Power Utility
- DRAM Power Utility
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote GO!
- USB BIOS Flashback
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB Charger+
- M.2 & SATA Express
- Anti-Surge
- Onboard Button : Power/Reset
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Turbo LAN
- Crystal Sound 2
Interactive HomeCloud
- Media Streamer
ASUS EZ DIY :
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- Push Notice
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
Special Memory O.C. Design
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x AAFP connector
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)
1 x SATA Express connector: gray,
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x CPU/DRAM overvoltage jumper(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
Accessories
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note
1* The PCIe x16_4 shares bandwidth with M.2 x4. When M.2 socket is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled.
2* The PCIe x16_4 shares bandwidth with M.2 x4. When M.2 socket is occupied, the PCIe x16_4 slot will be disabled.The PCIe x16_3 slot support x8 devices only.
3* The PCIe x16_2, PCIe x1_1 and USB3_E56 connectors share the same bandwidth. By default, the PCIe x16_2 slot and PCIe x1_1 slot will automatically run at x1 mode with USB3_E56 enabled for best resource optimization.
4* Due to chipset behavior, The SATA6G_78, SATA6G_910 ports (black) do not support IRST including RAID configuration.
5* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/tch8YDw8vmCrGthg
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/X99A/

AX760i | AX1200i PSU - Quieter one?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:47:00 +0000

AX760i | AX1200i PSU - Quieter one?

This post is a comparative study between the AX760i and AX1200i PSU to see which one is quieter. The specifications of the hardware used are given below. Note that the article was originally written at the Corsair blog on June 18, 2014. All credit goes to them. A link to their page is available as the end of this post. The article is as follows:

A few weeks ago, we presented the question: "does a bigger PSU mean a quieter PSU"? Using an AX760i and an AX1200i in the same PC, we found that the AX1200i was significantly quieter when presented with a 600W load. Of course, the AXi product line is the absolute top of the line and the differences between the AX760i and the AX1200i go far beyond how the fan controller is programmed. So this week we're going to do the same thing, but with a different set of power supplies.

Because we recycle systems at Corsair quite often, the build is a little different:

Motherboard: ASUS Z97-WS

CPU: I7-4770K @ 4.3GHz 1.25Vcore

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i with stock 2x 120mm fans

RAM: 16GB (4x4GB) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR3-2800 CAS12

Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 7990 6GB GDDR5 (Reference)

OS drive: 120GB Corsair Force GT SSD

Drive: 240GB Corsair Force LS SSD

OS: Windows 7 SP1 x64

Chassis: Obsidian 450D Case w/ stock 2x 140mm intake fans and 1x 120mm exhaust fan

Room temperature has been measured as low as 24.7°C and as high as 25.8°C.

To make sure we're fully loaded, we're running Prime95 (two threads) and the Unigine Valley benchmark simultaneously.

Because the RM series power supplies are not digital, the monitoring capabilities are limited compared to that of the AXi series. By using an analog to digital bridge , we can monitor the +12V load on the PSU and the fan RPM. We'll log the CPU temperature to illustrate the PC's activity.

You can click on any of these graphs to get a better view.

We'll start with the RM550....

If we look at the "12V current" line in blue, we can see that we peak out at almost 37A. That equates to around 444W, so we're pretty close to fully loading this power supply.

Now, we can't measure the PSU temperature with the RM Series, but we're still going to log the CPU temperature so we have an idea of how hot things are. The CPU gets up to 82.1°C. Using a K-Type thermal probe taped to the housing of the PSU, we find that the ambient temperature by the PSU is around 33.5°C.

The fan almost immediately starts up and fluctuates between 250 and 650 RPM before settling in on an average fan speed of 650 RPM.

Now we'll swap out the 550W for the RM650 and wait about an hour for the ambient temperatures to drop to under 24°C.

You can see that our +12V load is pretty much the same, as it should be as we're running all of the same benchmarks on the same hardware, and we see the fan once again fluctuating between 250 and 650 RPM.

This time, however, the fan goes up to 800 RPM once the inside of the PC reaches over 30°C according to our K-type thermometer. We hit temperatures inside the PC as high as 30.7°C. which is a good 2.8°C lower than the first test, despite the fact that room temperature is only 1.2°C cooler at the most. The CPU temperature is slightly lower too, which leads us to believe that the higher fan RPM is reducing temperatures inside the case and helping reduce CPU temperatures.

Now let's try the RM750. While the RM550 and 650 are based off of the same platform, the RM750 is a completely different animal internally.

And here we can see that with a completely different platform comes completely different results.

The fan stays off longer, at first, and for the next six minutes, the fan switches from off to spinning 690 RPM. Finally, the fan settles on an average RPM of around 680 RPM. So while initially the RM750 is quieter, it only takes a matter of time before it's the same as the 550W.

But what about the RM850? It's based on pretty much the same platform as the RM750...

The RM850 doesn't seem to be too different than the RM750 in terms of fan speed. Once again, we see the PSU trying to hang onto Zero-RPM mode for a much longer duration than the RM550 or RM650, but it eventually does kick in and spin at 650 RPM average. Only slightly slower than the 690 RPM we logged with the RM750.

Finally, we're going to install an RM1000 in this PC. The RM1000 is a different platform still. Different than the RM450 and RM550 and different from the RM750 and RM850 as well. Let's see how it does!

A typical user would assume that their fan isn't working at all! After more than 20 minutes, the outer surface of the PSU housing reaches 40.9°C, the hottest we've seen, and this causes the fan to immediately spin up to 900 RPM. Of course, the fan only stays up here for less than a minute before spinning back down and leveling off at 620 RPM where it stays for almost two minutes before shutting off again.

Not only was the RM1000 the quietest of the bunch, we also found it was the most efficient. We could only log the +12V load in Link with the RM series power supplies nd not total DC output. And we certainly aren't able to log AC input and calculate and log efficiency on the fly like we can with the AXi series. But we used a Watts-Up meter to measure and log the AC load at the wall. The RM450 and RM550 consumed 547W from the wall. The RM750 and RM850 consumed a little less at 541W. The RM1000 consumed the least amount of power at 534W. Of course, this makes sense as a power supply tends to be the most efficient at 50% of its capability and less so at lower and higher loads.

Once again, we've shown that a larger PSU can potentially be a quieter unit, though the actual difference can be minimal when looking at models that are only a few wattages apart and certainly within the same platform. More importantly, PSU choice should be purpose driven. If you know your PC will be used primarily for office applications and typically used around the neighborhood of 100 to 150W, it doesn't make sense to buy a 1000W, 850W or even a 750W if you're only going to be occasionally gaming. Even if you have a killer graphics card installed just for the occasional game and the PSU is 3% more efficient at 50% load than at 10% or 20% load, you're not going to see much of an ROI buying a larger PSU if less than 10% of your computer's usage is gaming. And it's likely the low noise at high load benefit won't be that noticeable as the graphics card fan is typically A LOT louder than any PSU fan. On the other hand, if you're someone that has a PC strictly for gaming and 90% of the time that PC is in game, it makes sense to get a PSU that's more than you need so it can run more efficiently, quieter and allow for plenty of overhead if you plan to either add an additional graphics card or replace your existing one with a more powerful card some time down the road.

Source:
http://www.corsair.com/en/blog/2014/june/rm_fan-speed

ASUS PadFone S Accessories - Station TriCover, Side Flip Cover, Station Dock

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 07:38:00 +0000

ASUS PadFone S Accessories - Station TriCover, Side Flip Cover, Station Dock

Some of the accessories available for ASUS PadFone S are listed and detailed below. An overview and specifications of the ASUS FadFone Station S TriCover, ASUS FadFoneS Side Flip Cover and the ASUS PadFone Station Dock are provided.

ASUS Padfone S Station TriCover

Multi-stance at home and away

Protects your screen and minimizes scratches, scrapes and dents. It features a soft microfiber inner cover and a durable polyurethane outer cover for maximum protection.
Foldable cover that allows you to position the PadFone S Station at two different angles – one optimized for typing, and the other for watching movies.
Securely fastens onto the base of your PadFone S Station.
Available in two colors – Dark Ruby and Pure White.

PadFone S perfectly demonstrates ASUS’s unique and innovative design philosophy. It is an effortless convergent device that combines technology and style. With PadFone S, you can enjoy the options of different screen sizes that are optimized for different user scenarios.

Ergonomic 2-way folding and protective cover

The PadFone S Station TriCover has a simple and clever design with a folding cover that props up the tablet up to an ideal position for you to type or watch videos. This slim but sturdy cover safeguards your PadFone S’s body and screen, providing full protection from everyday bumps and scratches.

Comfort & Style

Foldable in two different ways to suit your needs

The PadFone S Station TriCover undergoes a series of durability tests, which include paint abrasion, resistance to impact, extreme temperatures, humidity and solvents. The inner layer is made of a fine microfiber cloth that keeps the screen safe from scratches and scrapes.

ASUS Padfone S Station TriCover Specifications

Compatible Model
ASUS PADFONE S (P93L)
Dimensions
25.3(L) x 17.5(W) x 2.2(H) cm
Weight
136g
Color
Dark Ruby/Pure White
Material
Polyurethane (PU) and Polycarbonate (PC)

ASUS Padfone S Side Flip Cover

Fashionable & Durable

Protects your screen and minimizes scratches, scrapes and dents. It features a soft microfiber inner cover and a durable polyurethane outer cover for maximum protection.
Replaces the existing back cover as a snap-on replacement.
Available in two colors – Dark Red and Pure White

The innovative PadFone S deserves the best protection – extend your experience with a range of cleverly designed accessories. This is not only to protect your PadFone S, but also to let you enjoy using it, no matter what the circumstances are.

The PadFone S’s Side Flip Covers undergo a series of durability tests, which include paint abrasion, resistance to impact, extreme temperatures, humidity and solvents.

The inner layer is made of a fine microfiber cloth that keeps the screen safe from scratches and scrapes.

Front and back protection from scratches and bumps
Easy-access slots for all ports
Easy-to-grip tactile rubberized rear case

ASUS Padfone S Side Flip Cover Specifications

Compatible Model
ASUS PADFONE S(PF500KL)
Dimensions
14.3(L) x 7.25(W) x 1.27(H) cm
Weight
41g
Color
Dark Ruby/Pure White
Material
Polyurethane (PU) and Polycarbonate (PC)

ASUS PadFone Station Dock

Transform to notebook mode and get up to 102* hours of extended talk time.

Full QWERTY keyboard, multi-touch touchpad input
102* hours of battery life for all day computing when combined with the PadFone and PadFone Station
Two USB 2.0 ports and a SD card reader for easy sharing & storage expandability.

Transform to notebook mode and get up to 102* hours of extended talk time.

Typing on a tablet is fine, but you can turn your PadFone into a fully-fledged notebook with the QWERTY chiclet keyboard mobile dock. It also extends the PadFone’s battery capacity by up to 9X, providing you with up to 102* hours of extended talk time when combined with PadFone and PadFone Station.
A multi-touch touchpad, 3.5mm audio jack, two USB ports as well as a built-in SD Card reader for easy file sharing and storage expandability makes the PadFone Station Dock a versatile media hub.

ASUS PadFone Station Dock Specifications

Dimensions
271 x 185 x 28 mm (LxWxH)
Weight
640 g
Interface
QWERTY keyboard
Touch Pad
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Card Reader (MMC/SD/SDHC)
Battery
24.4 Whr/6600 mAh Lithium

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile_Accessories/Padfone_S_Station_TriCover/
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile_Accessories/Padfone_S_Side_Flip_Cover/
http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/PadFone_Station_Dock/
http://www.asus.com/Phones/PadFone_S_PF500KL/
(accessed on August 22, 2014)

ASUS PadFone S (PF500KL) Overview and Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:05:00 +0000

ASUS PadFone S (PF500KL) Overview and Specifications

This post is composed of the announcement made by ASUS on 2014/07/08 for the ASUS PadFone S smartphone and tablet, having some of the leading technology. The specifications of the ASUS PadFone S is also provided.

ASUS Announces PadFone S with 4G LTE Connectivity

Full HD smartphone and 9-inch tablet offer advanced technology in one device

2014/07/08

ASUS today announced the availability of PadFone S, an innovative smartphone and tablet in one featuring leading technology such as 4G LTE-Advanced connectivity, Qi wireless charging, Near Field Communication (NFC) support and a 13-megapixel PixelMaster camera.

PadFone S features a unique two-in-one design comprised of a 5-inch full HD Android 4.4 (KitKat) smartphone that docks into the included PadFone S Station to transform into a 9-inch tablet, giving users the flexibility to choose the optimal screen size for any scenario, such as making phone or video calls, composing email, watching videos or playing games. When docked, apps running on the phone are seamlessly resized to fit the tablet’s larger display. Dual front speakers provide rich and immersive sound, and complement the large display to deliver incredible entertainment experiences.

PadFone S has a thin and light design with a stunning In-Plane Switching (IPS) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) display covered with durable, scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass with an anti-fingerprint coating, so it is able to stand up to the rigors of daily use. PadFone S meets stringent international operator requirements with its ability to pass numerous drop and water resistance tests^[i]. This tough design helps protect PadFone S against falls and dings, accidental spills, and getting caught in the occasional rain shower.

Leading technology and innovation

PadFone S features support for LTE-Advanced technology, including Carrier Aggregation, to deliver blazingly fast mobile data speeds for an optimal internet experience and stutter-free streaming music and video. The phone shares its data connection with the tablet, so users can enjoy fast internet access in any usage scenario without the need for a separate data plan.

PadFone S is powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 801 quad-core 2.3GHz processor to provide incredible performance so even the latest, most demanding apps and games run smoothly. Its large battery charges the phone when it is docked, providing up to two-times (2X) longer battery life so users can do the things they love for longer. Qi wireless charging support enables PadFone S to be charged without having to plug in a power cable, making charging easy and convenient, while also reducing desktop clutter by eliminating cords and adapters.

PadFone S features a 13-megapixel, f/2.0 aperture PixelMaster camera for capturing stunning photographs that rival or surpass those taken by dedicated digital cameras. It has an external image signal processor (ISP) to provide enhanced noise reduction for smoother, better-looking photos. The camera's Low-light Mode significantly increases camera performance during nighttime and in poorly-lit scenes. By merging adjacent pixels, the camera increases light-sensitivity by up to 400% and contrast up to 200%, resulting in clear and bright low-light shots without the need for a flash.

ASUS ZenUI

PadFone S comes with ZenUI, the all-new, mobile user interface exclusive to ASUS mobile devices that was developed around the concepts of freedom, expression and connection. Featuring a new visual design made to be efficient and inviting, it contains modern 'flat' icons, vivid color themes, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, and a clean layout to present information clearly.

ASUS ZenUI also includes two features — What's Next and Do It Later — designed to free users from actively having to manage the multitude of information they are confronted with daily, and enable them to be more productive. What's Next puts the information currently most important and useful to the user — such as upcoming appointments, new messages and missed calls from VIP contacts, weather at the next destination, and more — front and center on the lock screen, the home screen and in the notification drawer.

Do It Later frees the user to focus on the task at hand, without forgetting about other important things that they need to do later. If a user is in the middle of writing an email and receives a phone call, a simple button tap automatically creates a reminder to call that person back. Users can also save interesting items, like articles, YouTube videos, or any web page, to read later. Each reminder and saved item is collected in the separate Do It Later app and includes a shortcut to perform the related action, such as call a contact or view a web page.

[1] In compliance with IPX2 and drop test performed on a steel surface from up to 1.5m, this smartphone is protected against falling water and drops. Provided that the cover is firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against water when tilted up to 15 degrees from all practical directions for up to 10 minutes, water equivalent to 3mm of rainfall per minute in compliance with IPX2; and/or (ii) capable of resisting drops on a steel surface from up to 1.5m. Test is run three times at alternating heights, with impact testing on all sides of the device. All tests were performed on the smartphone only, not including PadFone S Station. Please note that the above information does not constitute as ASUS manufacturer warranty. Please refer to ASUS Warranty Information alone with your product for the detailed information.

PadFone S (PF500KL) Specifications

Platform
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Color
Dark Ruby/Pure White
Dimensions
Phone:
143.93 x 72.46 x 9.98 cm (WxDxH)
Pad:
250.4 x 172.25 x 11.63 cm (WxDxH)
Weight
Phone:
150 g (with battery)
Pad:
514 g
CPU
QualcommSnapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (Quad Core @ 2.3GHz)
Memory
2 GB mDDR3
Storage
16GB eMMC Flash
5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage
Memory Slot
MicroSD card (up to 64 GB)
Connectivity Technology
WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
USB 2.0
Bluetooth V4.0, NFC
Network Standard
3G :
WCDMA :
900/1900/2100
4G:
FDD-LTE:
700/800/900/1800/1900/2100/2600*
Navigation
GPS, GLONASS & AGPS
Display
Phone:
5inches, Full HD 1920x1080
Pad:
9inches, WUXGA 1920x 1200
Battery
Phone:
2300 mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable)
Pad:
4990 mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable)
Standby Time
417 /528 hours(2G/3G)
Talk Time
30 /22 hours(2G/3G)
Camera
Phone:
Front 2 Mega-Pixel, PixelMaster
Rear 13 Mega-Pixel, Auto Focus, LED Flash, F2 Aperture, PixelMaster
5 -element lens
Pad:
Front 1 Mega-Pixel
Video
Video Playback :
MPEG4 up to 1080p
MPEG4
H.264
H.264 AVC
H.263
H.264 @HD 1080p
3GP
Ogg
Video Recording :
H264 AVC
MPEG-4 SP
MPEG-4 ASP
VP8
VP9
MPEG4 up to 1080p @30fps, 720p @ 60fps
MPEG4 up to 1080p @30fps, 720p @ 30fps
H.263
H.264
H.263 @ 24fps VGA
H.263 @ 30fps VGA
H.263 @ 15fps QVGA
H.264 Video Decode @ 720p Encode @ 1080p
H.264 @HD 1080p
H.264 1080p Video Encode and Decode @ 30fps
3GP
Audio Slot
Mini-USB
Audio
MP3/3GP/AAC/AAC+
Ringtone
MP3/MIDI
Browser
Android Browser/Chrome Browser
Messaging
SMS/MMS/IM/Google Talk/Email
E-Mail
Google Mail/Exchange/POP3/IMAP4/SMTP
Sensor
G-Sensor/Proximity/Light Sensor
Accessories
TriCover (Padstation)
Side Flip Cover
Wireless Charger
Note
*
FDD-LTE: 2100/1900/1800/AWS/2600/900/700 (TW SKU)
FDD-LTE: LTE: 2100/1900/1800/AWS/2600/900/800 (EU SKU)

Sources:

http://www.asus.com/News/jqPgN7ZbI0E0mvnV/

http://www.asus.com/Phones/PadFone_S_PF500KL/specifications/

(accessed on August 22, 2014)

ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG) Overview & Upgrade + Side Flip Cover

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 07:02:00 +0000

ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG) Overview & Upgrade + Side Flip Cover

This article contains information on the recent software upgrade of ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG) released by ASUS to Android 4.4 KitKat. It also provides an overview of the ASUS Fonepad Note 6 and ASUS Fonepad Note 6 Side Flip Cover, along with the specifications, ...

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ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG) upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat with ASUS ZenUI

2014/08/15

ASUS is pleased to announce the release of a major software update for the ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG), to Android 4.4 KitKat. This release also brings ASUS ZenUI to Fonepad Note 6 customers.

Download Link:
http://www.asus.com/tw/Phones/ASUS_Fonepad_Note_6_ME560CG/HelpDesk_Download/

Download Versions:

UpdateLauncher_K00G_TW_11_2_1_22.zip
UpdateLauncher_K00G_JP_11_2_1_22.zip
UpdateLauncher_K00G_WW_11_2_1_22.zip

ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG) Overview

6-inch FHD tablet with 3G Phone and Stylus

Pin-sharp 1920x1080 full HD Super IPS+ display, 380 nits
Intuitive creations with stylus & ASUS exclusive note apps
Pocket-sized 6-inch tablet with 3G phone
Intel Inside® with battery life lasts up to 17 hours on 3G talking and 7 hours on 720P video playback
Dual front speakers with SonicMaster Technology for superior sound effect
8MP rear camera & 1.2 MP front camera to capture life moments

ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG) Specifications

Operating System
Android^TM 4.2
Display
6" LED Backlight Full HD (1920x1080) Screen
Super IPS+
10 finger multi-touch support
CPU
Intel® Atom™ Z2580 Dual-Core, 2.0 GHz
Memory
2GB
Storage
16GB/32GB eMMC *¹
5GB Life Time ASUS Webstorage Space *²
Network Standard

DC-HSPA+ UL:5.76 Mbps/DL:42 Mbps
3G :
WCDMA :
850/900/1900/2100
2G :
EDGE/GSM : 850/900/1800/1900,
Wireless Data Network
WLAN802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth V3.0+EDR
Miracast support (does not support HDCP)
Camera
1.2 MP Front Camera ( 720p Video Recording )
8 MP Rear Camera with Auto focus( 1080p Video Recording )
Audio
Stereo Speakers with SonicMaster technology
Interface
1 × Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic-in)
2 × Stereo Dual front speakers
1 × Digital Microphone
1 × MicroSD(SDHC),supports up to 64GB of additional storage
1 × Micro-USB(USB OTG support)
1 x Micro SIM *4
Sensor
Motion sensor
G-sensor
E-Compass
Ambient Light
Proximity
Gyroscope
Battery
7 hours; 15Wh Li-polymer Battery *3
Standby Time
490 /334 hours(2G/3G)
Talk Time
23 hours(2G)
Navigation
GPS, GLONASS & AGPS
Dimensions
164.8 x 88.8 x 10.3 mm (WxDxH)
Weight
210 g
Note
*1: May vary by SKU and country.Some storage capacity has been set aside for the operating system and pre-installed apps. Actual usable storage space may differ from advertised storage.
*2: Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.
*3: Battery life will vary according to use. Battery life measured by looping 720P video, brightness at 100nits, external microphone, WLAN/3G on and Gmail logged in for email and updates.
*4: ASUS Fonepad Note 6 (ME560CG) uses the latest Micro SIM standard. Please acquire the standardized Micro SIM card from your mobile service provider. If you cut the SIM card yourself, the tablet may not be able to detect the SIM card due to improper contact points between the SIM card and the tablet.
Package Contents(Included in box)
Adapter & Power plug, Manual, Warranty card, stylus, headset(optional)

ASUS Fonepad Note 6 Side Flip Cover Overview

Fashionable & Durable - gives your ASUS Fonepad™ Note 6 extra protection!

Stylish flip cover case to suit your style
Front and back protection from scratches and bumps
Easy-access slots for all ASUS Fonepad™ Note 6 ports
Easy-to-grip tactile rubberized rear case

ASUS Fonepad Note 6 Side Flip Cover Specifications

Compatible Model
ASUS Fonepad Note 6
Dimensions
16.86(L) x 9.21(W) x 1.21(H) cm
Weight
54.3 g
Color
Black/White
Material
Front cover
Exterior: PU
Interior: Microfiber
Back cover
PC

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/YkHAeIvzW5ySBvKs
http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Fonepad_Note_6_ME560CG/
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile_Accessories/ASUS_Fonepad_Note_6_Side_Flip_Cover/
(accessed on August 19, 2014)

ASUS Transformer Book V, T300 Chi and others | Announced at Computex 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:13:00 +0000

ASUS Transformer Book V, T300 Chi and others | Announced at Computex 2014

ASUS Presents the Ultimate Digital Life for Consumers at Computex 2014

Chairman Jonney Shih unveils revolutionary Transformer Book V, Transformer Book T300 Chi plus a stunning range of innovative products

2014/06/02

ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih took to the stage at Computex 2014 today to present the ASUS vision of providing the ultimate digital life for everyone, celebrate 25 years of innovation and design, and unveil a range of stunning new products. He began by introducing a new line of products designed for the ultimate professional, consumers needing high performance solutions to meet their professional needs. These include Zenbook NX500, an ultraportable laptop that combines innovative engineering and design techniques with powerful hardware; ProArt PA328Q 4K/UHD Monitor, a 32-inch ultra-high-definition monitor that delivers breathtaking levels of detail; and RT-AC3200, the world's fastest tri-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi router.

Chairman Shih next introduced an exciting new range of ultimate entertainment products for consumers who want to stay connected everywhere, share life’s everyday moments and enjoy games, music and movies. The next generation Fonepad, is an 8-inch tablet with built-in 3G connectivity and phone functionality, and the next generation MeMO Pad Series is comprised of 7-inch and 8-inch tablets that deliver powerful entertainment experiences.

Ending on a high note, Chairman Shih unveiled two revolutionary new products designed to provide ultimate productivity and mobility. Made for highly mobile consumers who work and play hard, Transformer Book V is the world’s first five-mode, three-in-one converged laptop, featuring a Windows and Android™ laptop, tablet and smartphone in one, and Transformer Book T300 Chi is a high-performance detachable notebook with the world’s thinnest 12.5-inch tablet display.

“As we celebrate 25 years of innovation and engineering, we are excited to introduce these new products designed to provide the ultimate digital life for everyone,” said Chairman Shih. “We are passionate about technology and driven by innovation, and we will continue to dream, dare and strive to challenge the boundaries of the possible as we move forward on our journey in search of incredible.”

Also on display at the ASUS product showcase was the new Portable AiO PT2001, a 19.5-inch touchscreen All-in-One (AiO) PC with a unique, portable and space-saving design that provides a flexible and powerful computing experience in the home or office.

Transformer Book V

ASUS Transformer Book V

The world's first five-mode, three-in-one converged laptop

Windows 8.1 or other editions available
Three devices, two operating systems, five modes — all seamlessly integrated.
Simple Windows®/Android™ switching on laptop and tablet, with detachable Android™ smartphone.
World’s first Intel Moorefield 5in 4G/LTE smartphone.

Transformer Book V is the world's first five-mode, three-in-one converged laptop that features a Windows and Android laptop and tablet as well as an Android smartphone, making it an incredibly flexible device able to excel in any usage scenario. Its revolutionary and elegant design comprises a laptop with a detachable 12.5-inch screen that becomes a separate tablet and a 5-inch smartphone that docks into the tablet.

As a laptop, Transformer Book V includes a full QWERTY keyboard and touchpad, and runs both Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat. A dedicated hardware button provides instant and seamless switching between the two operating systems. The laptop features a next-generation Intel® Core™ processor providing high performance for an efficient and productive user experience. The 12.5-inch HD IPS display has sharp graphics and rich, vibrant color, and touch support adds additional convenience and functionality when using Windows 8.1. Transformer Book V comes with ample storage of up to 1TB for apps, documents, media and more.

As a tablet, Transformer Book V also works as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet and an Android 4.4 KitKat tablet when the phone is docked. Switching between the two systems only takes a tap on the screen. Access to the Google Play Store and Windows Store provides a massive amount of apps and games to choose from, making Transformer Book V a highly-mobile entertainment and productivity powerhouse. Its built-in storage of up to 128GB offers plenty of room to store those apps along with movies, photos, music and more.

As a phone, Transformer Book V runs Android 4.4 KitKat, and is the world's first 5-inch LTE smartphone powered by an Intel® AtomTM quad-core processor, giving it unparalleled performance when running apps, playing games or browsing the internet. Its Long-Term Evolution (LTE) support delivers a superior internet experience with network speeds that are up to four times faster than 3G. Transformer Book V comes with a 2500mah battery that provides up to 10 hours of web browsing time.

Transformer Book V combines the power of a laptop with the mobility of both a tablet and smartphone, and provides the flexibility to run a wide range of apps. Together with the easy ability to switch between modes and share data between devices, Transformer Book V delivers an unparalleled user experience.

ASUS Transformer Book V Specification

Processor	Intel® Atom™ Quad-Core Processor	Next Gen Intel® Core™ Processor
Operating System	Android 4.4 with the Zen UI	Windows 8.1
Memory	2 GB	4 GB
Storage	Up to 64G eMMC	Up to 128G eMMC & 1TB
Display	5'' IPS HD	12.5" IPS HD
Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Camera	2MP front Camera 8MP Rear Camera	HD Camera
Battery	2550mah	2cells, 28WH
Dimensions	148 x 73 x 11mm (WxDxH)	N/A
NetWeight	140g	N/A

Transformer Book T300 Chi

ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi

World's Thinnest 12.5” Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop

Windows 8.1 or other editions available
Powered by Intel’s future high-performance and low power Core architecture
2560 x 1440 WQHD IPS Display
4G LTE supported

ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi is a high-performance detachable notebook that comes with the world’s thinnest 12.5-inch tablet display, making it a perfect companion for mobile professionals who need to stay productive but also like to enjoy movies, music and games. Transformer Book T300 Chi features an innovative fanless 2-in-1 design powered by Intel’s next-generation, high-performance, low-power processor based on the Core micro-architecture. It is thinner than most ultraportable laptops on the market today, and the detachable tablet is also the thinnest Intel Core-powered tablet at just 7.3mm thick.

Transformer Book T300 Chi features LTE support and is equipped with a 2560 x 1440 WQHD IPS display for stunningly detailed visuals.

ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi Specification

Processor	Next Gen Intel® Core™ Processor
OS System	Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 Pro
Memory	LP DDR3 1600MHz 2GB/4GB
Storage	iSSD
Display	12.5" WQHD(2560 x 1480)
Graphic	Intel® HD Graphics
Camera	HD Camera
Battery	Li-Polymer

Brand New ASUS Fonepad and MeMO Pad Series

Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) is an 8-inch tablet with built-in 3G connectivity and phone functionality, designed for people who want one powerful device to connect and entertain them. It has an incredibly narrow 5.06mm bezel, and its HD1280 x 800 IPS display and 72.2% screen-to-body ratio provide the largest viewing area of any 8-inch phablet on the market. Featuring the latest 64-bit Intel Atom™ Z3560 1.8GHz quad-core processor, Fonepad 8 delivers powerful multi-tasking and graphical performance for the latest apps and games while still being energy-efficient. Dual front speakers and ASUS SonicMaster audio provide rich, immersive stereo sound that brings a new level of engagement to movies, music and games.

MeMO Pad 7 (ME176C) is a fully featured 7-inch, industry-leading 64-bit Android tablet that excels at entertainment. Its dual-channel stereo speakers with SonicMaster technology can reproduce a wide frequency range for crystal-clear high notes and deep bass, even at high volumes. Combined with its high-definition ultra-wide-view IPS display, movies and games come to life. Support for Miracast™ lets MeMO Pad 7 stream video in high-definition to a compatible TV or other display, while aptX® CSR Bluetooth technology enables wireless streaming of high-quality audio to headphones and other supported devices.

MeMO Pad 7 comes equipped with a 5-megapixel main camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera that both feature PixelMaster technology. This assures outstanding image quality and provides additional features such as Time Rewind Mode, Selfie Mode and Always in Focus that make taking stunning photos easy. MeMO Pad 7 is powered by an 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 quad-core processor (up to 1.86GHz) to further round out the entertainment experience by ensuring smooth video playback, responsive games and apps, and snappy web browsing.

MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) is the world’s lightest 8-inch LTE tablet that delivers outstanding performance in a remarkably thin and stylish package. Driven by a blazingly fast state-of-the-art 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 2.3GHz quad-core processor, MeMO Pad 8 runs all the latest apps and games with ease. Ultrafast 802.11ac Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity deliver speedy downloads of even the most demanding content, such as high-definition movies, and ensure smooth internet browsing.

MeMO Pad 8 features a Full HD IPS display for a vivid and sharp picture that makes videos and photos appear incredibly detailed and lifelike. The display is covered with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for incredible scratch resistance and durability. Despite its immersive 8-inch screen and powerful features, MeMO Pad 8 is easy to hold in one hand. It has a premium multi-layer coating with Non-Conductive Vacuum Metallization (NCVM) technology, weighs just 299g and is only 7.45mm thick, so it is small and light enough to take anywhere.

Fonepad and MeMO Pad come with ZenUI, the all-new intuitive user interface exclusive to ASUS mobile devices and developed around the concepts of freedom, expression and connection. Featuring over 1000 software enhancements and a new visual design made to be efficient and inviting, it contains modern 'flat' icons, vivid color themes, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, a clean layout to clearly present information and features such as What's Next and Do It Later that free users from the actively having to manage the multitude of information they are confronted with daily and enable them to be more productive.

RT-AC3200 router

ASUS RT-AC3200 is the world's fastest tri-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi router that delivers combined data speeds up to 3200Mbit/s. The Broadcom® six-stream 802.11ac Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology delivers the ultimate internet experience in multi-user environments by providing maximum network speed. Additionally, RT-AC3200 features SmartConnect, which increases Wi-Fi performance by up to 200% by automatically selecting the ideal band for network clients depending on their location and needs. ASUS AiRadar with universal beamforming intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity to improve Wi-Fi coverage to network devices, ensuring greater signal stability, enhanced range, and optimal speeds.

The easy-to-use ASUSWRT graphical user interface of RT-AC3200 provides robust network control and optimization. Setup takes just 30 seconds, and the intuitive interface means even network newbies can enjoy its sophisticated features such as traffic monitoring and Adaptive Quality of Service (QoS) bandwidth management, while power users will love its IPv6 support, multiple wireless SSIDs and secure VPN access. AiProtection with Trend Micro provides total protection from external attacks as well as maintaining personal privacy. Adaptive QoS intelligently manages network traffic to automatically give each device and application optimal bandwidth so that everyone on the network has the best possible internet experience.

ProArt PA328Q 4K/UHD Monitor

The ASUS ProArt PA328Q 4K/UHD monitor is a 32-inch 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) monitor for professionals that delivers breathtaking levels of detail. ProArt PA328Q features a 16:9 aspect ratio WLED display that delivers next-generation 4K/UHD visuals with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. With a pixel density of 138 pixels per inch (ppi), the PA328Q provides over 8 million pixels, four times the pixel density of standard Full HD displays for astonishingly detailed visuals.

With greater onscreen space than similar sized Full HD displays, the ASUS PA328Q provides more space to spread out windows for more productive multitasking. Capable of displaying 1.07 billion colors, the PA328Q delivers outstanding color reproduction and saturation thanks to its 350cd/m² brightness and a 100,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR), and the ASUS-exclusive SplendidPlus Video Intelligence Technology.

Each PA328Q is factory-calibrated to prove the best color accuracy (Delta < 2), and with a wide 100% sRGB color gamut, so colors seen in photos will be reproduced faithfully and consistently. The PA328Q offers 10-bit display color for over one billion onscreen colors and supports a 14-bit internal lookup table (LUT), which gives smoother gradations and more transitions between hues.

PA328Q delivers breakthrough connectivity with the following options:

1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (4K at 60Hz)
1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.2 (4K at 60Hz)
1 x HDMI 2.0 (4K at 60Hz) / MHL 3.0 (4K at 30Hz)
1 x HDMI 1.4 (4K at 30Hz)
4 x USB 3.0 ports

Built-in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Picture-by-Picture (PbP) functionality let you view content from two different sources simultaneously, with the ability to switch video between sources easily. PiP mode places the second input source windows in one corner of the display, while PbP mode spites the screen down the middle.

ASUS PA328Q is the proud recipient of a 2014 RedDot award for its slim, ergonomic tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustable design.

Zenbook NX500

Zenbook NX500 is a stunning Ultrabook™ that combines innovative engineering and design techniques with powerful hardware to create a no-compromise computing experience. With a sleek aluminum unibody construction and slim form factor, its gorgeous silver color makes a striking impression and is highly portable. NX500 is powered by an Intel Core up to i7 quad-core processor and up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 850M graphics, supported by 2GB of GDDR5 video memory for incredible speed and graphics performance. Its industry-leading Broadcom® 3-stream 802.11ac Wi-Fi delivers blazingly fast network speeds and SATA 3 RAID 0 or PCIe x4 SSD storage provides stunningly fast read and write speeds, reducing startup and application launch times, as well as increasing overall system responsiveness making it possible to get more done in less time.

As the first ASUS notebook with a 4K/UHD display with VisualMaster technology, Zenbook NX500 delivers stunningly crisp graphics and text, and comes ready to support future 4K video content. Its 15.6-inch 3840 x 2160 resolution IPS panel provides a large workspace for maximum efficiency and productivity. The display also delivers lifelike color reproduction with a wide color gamut (100% NTSC/108% Adobe RGB) and, plus factory-calibrated color temperature, making it perfect for photographers and other professionals who need accurate and consistent color fidelity for their workflows.

Combined with its 4K/UHD display, Zenbook NX500's titanium-film speakers and SonicMaster audio technology, incorporating ICEpower®, Bang & Olufsen technology, ensures truly incredible video and sound quality for exceptional entertainment experiences.

Portable AiO PT2001

ASUS Portable AiO is a 19.5-inch touchscreen All-in-One (AiO) PC with a unique, portable and space-saving design that provides a flexible and powerful computing experience in the home or office. Weighing only 3.2kg and featuring a sturdy, foldaway handle, Portable AiO is easy to carry and set up anywhere, even away from a power outlet thanks to its internal battery that lasts up to five hours. Its slim design that tapers to 12.3mm at its thinnest point looks sleek and stylish in any environment, and makes Portable AiO easy to lay flat to play touch-based games or enjoy movies and photos with friends and family. For use on a table or desk, the pull out kickstand provides solid support, and folds flush into the back of Portable AiO when not needed.

The centerpiece of Portable AiO is its high-definition 19.5-inch IPS 10-point touchscreen display that provides a crisp and vivid image for immersive entertainment experiences. Its touch-friendly design offers easy and smooth control of Windows 8.1, and touch-based apps and games. SonicMaster audio technology further enhances movies, music and games with rich sound that is clear even at higher volumes and deep, defined bass. Portable AiO is powered by up to a 4th generation Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce 820M GPU for superb application and graphics performance. Optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi support delivers stunningly fast network speeds for stutter-free streaming video and an overall responsive internet experience. Its two HDMI ports make it easy to connect Portable AiO to an HDTV or external display to take the entertainment experience to an even larger screen.

Portable AiO features innovative gesture control that lets users interact with and control the PC from a distance with simple gestures, allowing them to read books, browse the internet, and control movies and music with a wave of the hand. Portable AiO optionally includes support for Near Field Communication (NFC) to provide a convenient and enhanced user experience. Used together with an NFC-supported mobile device, AiO provides additional features such as instant Windows logon without typing a password, automatic photo and video backup from the mobile device to Portable AiO and quick access to files directly from the mobile device.

Where to find ASUS at Computex 2014

The ASUS showroom at Computex 2014 is located at booth M0410 in the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, and is open from 3rd to 6th June from 9:30am to 6:00pm, and on 7th June from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/KGEHAeEgF4wgPhUV
http://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_Transformer_Book_V/
http://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_Transformer_Book_T300_Chi/
(accessed on June 14, 2014)

ASUS Zenbook NX500 Overview and Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:32:00 +0000

ASUS Zenbook NX500 Overview and Specifications

Stunning new flagship ultraportable laptop boasts world’s first 4K/UHD VisualMaster touchscreen with quantum dot technology

Power has never been so elegant

Windows 8.1 or other editions available
Luxurious crafted aluminum, with a touch of elegance
VisualMaster including 4K/UHD IPS display for realistic colors and amazing detail
Ultra-powerful Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 850 graphi

2014/06/02

ASUS today announced Zenbook NX500, the stunning new flagship of the multiple-award-winning Zenbook Ultrabook™ range. Echoing the timeless, classic design of Zenbook, NX500 introduces a new sleek and elegant all-aluminum chassis housing state-of-the-art components for ultimate performance. NX500 premieres the incredible new ASUS VisualMaster display technology, and has the world’s first 15.6-inch 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) touchscreen using 3M™ QDEF (quantum dot enhancement film) technology for unbelievably natural and vivid color reproduction.

NX500 uses a powerful 4th-generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, teamed with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 850M graphics for seamless multitasking, smooth 4K/UHD video playback and responsive gameplay.

Zenbook NX500 is the proud recipient of a prestigious 2014 IF Design award, which is recognized worldwide as seal of quality for products that excel in specific criteria including design quality, degree of innovation, functionality, ergonomics and more.

VisualMaster display — the future, today

Zenbook NX500 is the first ASUS product to feature the new ASUS VisualMaster display technology, which ensures incredible detail, clarity, accuracy and vibrant lifelike color. The VisualMaster display on NX500 is a 15.6-inch IPS touchscreen, with a 4K/UHD resolution for stunningly detailed images. It is the world’s first 15.6-inch laptop display to feature 3M™ QDEF technology, which uses quantum dots to enable an ultra-wide color gamut of 100% NTSC, 108% Adobe RGB and 146% sRGB. This means that NX500 can display an unprecedented range of colors and hues, making all images richer and more vivid.

With wide 178-degree viewing angles, ASUS TruVivid direct-bonding technology to minimize reflections, factory-calibrated color temperature, and a pixel density sufficient to make individual pixels effectively invisible from a normal viewing distance, NX500’s display is simply the best you can find on a laptop, anywhere.

For the ultimate touch experience, NX500 uses high-fidelity touchscreen actuators that are twice as sensitive as the industry standard, for smooth, intuitive and accurate 10-point multi-touch input.

NX500 — Zenbook evolved

Evoking the classic, timeless Zenbook design, NX500 has a refined new slim shape featuring the Zenbook signature spun-metal finish on the lid. Crafted from a single block of aluminum, and tapering to remarkably slim edges, NX500 is supremely elegant and portable. Every detail of NX500 is carefully crafted for style and practicality, including the chiclet keyboard with its one-piece frameless construction and backlighting controlled by an ambient-light sensor, which gives perfect key illumination under all lighting conditions.

Ultimate power, ultimate connectivity

As with any Zenbook, NX500 is not only incredibly stylish, but also has power to spare for any computing task, thanks to its powerful Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M graphics with 2GB of GDDR5 video memory. With either a state-of-the-art 512GB PCI Express (PCIe) x4 solid-state-disk (SSD), or up to two SATA 3 SSDs (configurable as a RAID 0 array) for ultra-responsive data transfers and quick application loads, NX500 will never keep the user waiting. The three USB 3.0 ports provide 10-times fast data transfers than USB 2.0, and the next-generation Broadcom® dual-band three-stream 802.11ac Wi-Fi gives speeds up to 3 times faster than 802.11n with compatible routers. Integrated Bluetooth 4.0 allows connections to the latest high-speed peripherals.

Awe-inspiring sound

The stereo speaker grilles on NX500 feature a laser-engraved ripple-effect design detailing that gives a visual hint of the incredible SonicMaster Premium audio, incorporating ICEpower®, Bang & Olufsen technology. This gives NX500 rich, deep bass and crystal-clear vocals, with a wider frequency range and higher volume levels than ordinary laptops. MaxxAudio® Master by Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award®, brings professional-level sound processing to NX500 for an enhanced listening experience.

ASUS Zenbook NX500 Specification

Processor	Intel® Core™ i7
Operating System	Windows 8.1
Memory	DDR3L 1600MHz support 1 x SO DIMM (4G/8G) and 4G/8G on board memory
Storage	128G SSD / 256G SSD / 512G SSD
Display	15.6" IPS UHD
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Weight	2.2 kg
Battery	6Cells, 96Whrs
Dimensions	378 x 255 x 19mm (WxDxH)

Source:
http://www.asus.com/News/OpnWO7N8R64fFYCx
http://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/Zenbook_NX500/
(accessed on June 13, 2014)

ASUS ZenFone | ROG Maximus VI Formula motherboard | Red Dot Design Award 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 May 2014 17:14:00 +0000

ASUS ZenFone | ROG Maximus VI Formula motherboard | Red Dot Design Award 2014

ASUS ZenFone and ROG Maximus VI Formula motherboard epitomize design excellence by embodying humanity, beauty, and functionality

2014/04/09

ASUS today proudly announced that ASUS ZenFone and ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Maximus VI Formula motherboard have each been honored with a Red Dot Design Award 2014, reflecting outstanding designs from ASUS that deliver incredible experiences to users. ZenFone won the award in the Mobile Phone category and ROG Maximus VI Formula motherboard won in the Computer Component category. The winning ASUS products were chosen from a large field of 4,815 entries from companies in 53 countries. Products considered for the award are assessed on a wide range of criteria including degree of innovation, functionality and ergonomics. The Red Dot jury for 2014 comprises 40 design experts from around the world and is the largest in the history of the awards.

ASUS Wins Prestigious 2014 Red Dot Awards for Product Design

ZenFone Series

The ASUS ZenFone Series is available with screens ranging from 4 to 6 inches and comes in a variety of striking colors. The use of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 gives ZenFone unprecedented levels of damage and scratch resistance. The front façade of ZenFone also features a brushed metal lower bezel which sports the iconic concentric circle finish — a signature design detail that is found in many ASUS products. Each lightweight ZenFone delivers a vibrant, youthful look with interchangeable covers that let users personalize and express themselves with colors that range from classy Charcoal Black to more striking hues like Cherry Red or Solar Yellow.

Every ZenFone features ASUS ZenUI, the all-new, exclusive mobile user interface developed around the concepts of freedom, expression and connection. Featuring a new visual design made to be efficient and inviting, it contains modern 'flat' icons, vivid device-matching color themes, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, and a clean layout to present information clearly.

ASUS ZenUI includes exclusive apps like What's Next and Do It Later that help users manage information and enable them to be more productive. Additionally, enhanced Android apps make life easier by including useful features such as threaded email for keeping track of conversations and Smart Reader Mode in the web browser for reducing eye-strain. ASUS ZenUI even includes free open messaging, powered by Omlet Chat on the Omlet Open Messaging Platform, that lets users share almost any kind of content easily with anyone, on any phone.

ROG Maximus VI Formula

The ROG Maximus VI Formula is a high-performance Z87 gaming motherboard whose design packs multiple performance-enhancing features along with undeniable style. Its unique CrossChill hybrid thermal design allows the user to choose between an air- or water-cooled thermal solution. Unlike other hybrid designs, CrossChill does not require a fan, so there is no noise or dust build-up. Water cooling provides up to 23°C lower MOSFET temperatures for more stable overclocking.

ROG Maximus VI Formula also features ROG Armor, another unique design feature that provides numerous performance benefits and adds a stylish futuristic flourish to the motherboard. Composed of two parts, a strong ABS top cover that blocks heat from graphics cards, and an SECC steel support behind the PCB, ROG Armor reduces overall system temperature and prevents PCB bending.

In addition to the design styling of ROG Armor, the motherboard features the striking red and black ROG color theme. This color theme is uniform throughout the ROG experience and appears not only on the hardware, but also in the UEFI BIOS and all software user interfaces.

About the Red Dot Design Award

The Red Dot Design Award is an internationally-recognized seal of quality for products that represent the pinnacle of design in their respective categories. It is given by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany, and is one of the top four international design awards along with the IDEA Award, iF Product Design Award and Good Design Award. Products considered for the Red Dot Design Award are judged by a panel of international design experts and are assessed on the following criteria: degree of innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics, durability, symbolic and emotional content, product periphery, self-explanatory quality and ecological compatibility.

MAXIMUS VI FORMULA Overview

Unbeatable Z87 board with double-sided ROG Armor, 23°C-cooler CrossChill and 120dB SNR with plus 600ohm-headphone amplifier

LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel®Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
CrossChill - Great on air. Cooler with water
SupremeFX Formula - Amazing 120dB signal-to-noise ratio with integrated 600ohm-headphone amplifier
ROG Armor - Style, strength, and cooling in one
Sonic Radar - Scan and detect to dominate
mPCIe Combo II With Wi-Fi - Extra connections with new gen support
Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Hardcore power delivery with premium components
GameFirst II + Intel LAN - Put Your Frags First
RAMDisk - Double up on speed with RAM

MAXIMUS VI FORMULA SPECIFICATIONS

CPU
Intel® Socket 1150 for 4^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel® Z87
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2500(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4) *¹
1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 *²
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage
Intel® Z87 chipset : *³
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *⁴
Intel® Z87 chipset :
1 x M.2 (NGFF) Socket 2 on mPCIe Combo II expansion card(s), black
Support M.2 (NGFF) Type 2242 SSD card (22mm x 42mm), Support PCI express 2.0 x1 and SATA 6Gb/s standards
ASMedia® ASM1061 controller : *⁵
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
LAN
Intel® I217V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac*⁶
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.0
Bluetooth V3.0+HS
Audio
ROG SupremeFX Formula 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC: 120 dB SNR, -107 dB THD+N (Max. 192 kHz/ 24 -bit)
- TI 6120A2 high fidelity headphone amplifier
- WIMA® film capacitors
- ELNA® premium audio capacitors
- High-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
- Differential circuit design
Audio Feature :
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- Sonic Radar
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports
Intel® Z87 chipset : *⁷
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z87 chipset : *⁸
8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)
ROG Exclusive Features
CrossChill (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)*⁹
ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*¹⁰
mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 combo card)
Extreme Engine Digi+ III :
- 8 + 2 phase power design
- NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
- 60A BlackWing Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ProbeIt
UEFI BIOS features :
- ROG BIOS Print
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Tweakers' Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
ROG RAMDisk
GameFirst II
Extreme Tweaker
Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization :
- The tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving and whole system cooling configuration
CPU Level Up
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Media Streaming Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send
- Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, AP Mode
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- GPU Boost
- USB BIOS Flashback
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB Charger+
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
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
Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Operating System Support
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM connector(s)
10 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
3 x Optional Fan connector(s)
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 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x DirectKey Button(s)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x FastBoot switch(es)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x mPCIe Combo II connector(s)
Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
1 x mPCIe Combo II card(s) with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
BIOS
64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI5.0a Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ROG GAMEFIRST II
ROG RAMDisk
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Mem TweakIt
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Utilities
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note
*1: x8/x4/x4 mode is supported by Intel® 4rd generation Core™ Processors
*2: The mini-PCIe slot is pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module on mPCIe Combo II expansion card.
*3: SATA 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is in use.
*4: The functions support depends on the CPU types.
*5: These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
*6: The Wi-Fi standard of 802.11ac will be restricted by countries' regulations. Wi-Fi 802.11ac feature will be supported under the complete
*7: Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8.
*8: 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
*9: Supports G1/4" threaded fittings. Fittings require separate purchase.
*10: Chassis must conform to ATX specification for successful installation: brass stand-offs of at least 6mm are required.

Sources:
http://www.asus.com/News/2QfR3Zt98TQ0LH0W/
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_FORMULA/
(accessed on May 30, 2014)

ASUS RT-N10LX Wireless-N150 Router Overview and Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:59:00 +0000

ASUS RT-N10LX Wireless-N150 Router Overview and Specifications

150 Mbps high speed
Plug-n-surf CD free installation
Power saving: consumes less power during stand by mode
Support EZ WPS connection

ASUS RT-N10 LX supports 802.11 b/g/n and has 150 Mbps high speed. With CD free easy installation and stable data transmission, (RT-N10 LX is the basic solution for wireless internet setup. It also contents Green WLAN technology so it consumes less power during stand by mode.

Plug-n-Surf Installation

3-steps is all you need to set up the router. You don't need a CD for installation.

Step1:	Step2:	Step3:
Power up the router and launch the browser	Enter the information provided by your ISP	Start surfing!

Save the planet and your pocket

Compared with generic Wireless-N routers, ASUS ECO-WiFi CPU reduces 72%* of energy consumption and utility cost.
* The result given was of an internal testing methods comparing typical router, with standby, normal and heavy traffic. Testing criteria: [Standby mode] Only WAN ports are connected. [Normal traffic] 1 wired connected PC and 1 wirelessly connected laptop for P2P download. [Heavy traffic] 4 wired connected PCs and 2 wirelessly connected laptops for P2P download. Utility cost is calculated based on 2011 US household avg. electricity price, all taxes included.

Network Map-Manual Free Management

Straight-forward design to help users to:

Display the whole network status and clearly provide WAN/LAN status

Securely connect to your wireless network and prevent intruders from using it

Manage your network in minutes

Try our EZ UI software

WPS Function& WPA/WPA2 Encryption

WEP encryption is not enough for Wi-Fi connection nowadays, and intruders may access your Internet flagrantly. Using WPS function and WPA/WPA2 encryption can firmly secure your home networks and protect the private resources.

*This product does not support universal repeater mode. If needed, please find RT-N10U, RT-N12, RT-N13U, or RT-N15U.

ASUS RT-N10LX Wireless-N150 Router Specifications

Network Standard
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11e, IPv4
Product Segment
N150 instant easy access; 150Mbps
Data Rate
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11n : up to 150Mbps
Antenna
External 2 dBi antenna x 1
Operating Frequency
2.4GHz
Encryption
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, Radius with 802.1x, WPS support
Firewall & Access Control
Firewall: NAT and SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection)
Filtering: Port, IP packet, URL Keyword, MAC address
Management
DHCP, System Event Log
WAN Connection Type
Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
Utilities
Device Discovery
Firmware Restore
Setup Utility
Ports
1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT for WAN, 4 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT for LAN
Button
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
LED Indicator
PWR x 1
LAN x 4
WAN x 1
Power Supply
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 12 V with max. 0.5 A current
OS Support
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® Vista , 32bit/64bit
Windows® XP , 32bit/64bit
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Linux
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C ( °F to ºF)
Storage Temperature: -20 ° to 70 ° C ( °F to °F)
Operating Humidity: 10 % to 90 % (Non-condensing)
Storage Humidity: 5 % to 90 % (Non-condensing)
Dimensions
168 x 124 x 30 mm (LxWxH)
Weight
210 g
Package Content
RT-N10 LX Wireless Router
RJ-45 Cable
Power Adapter
Warranty Card
Quick Start Guide
Support CD (User Manual & Utility Software)

Data taken from http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTN10LX (accessed on Feb 14, 2013)

ASUS RT-N14U Wireless-N300 Cloud Router Overview and Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:35:00 +0000

ASUS RT-N14U Wireless-N300 Cloud Router Overview and Specifications

Black Diamond design: stylish and reliable 802.11n 300Mbps router
Express to the cloud: sync, share, and stream everywhere via AiCloud
Versatile USB: supports all-in-one printer, FTP server, 3G/4G dual WAN
Exclusive ASUSWRT: with 24/7 non-stop Download Master plus guest access
Quick internet setup: simply connect to the world in 30 seconds

AiCloud: Sync, share, and stream everywhere

ASUS AiCloud works with ASUS routers to offer the most complete, accessible, and secure cloud platform. It’s a free app for iOS and Android devices, and allows you to easily sync, share, stream, and access all your content from any location. It creates your own private cloud server at home, and connects it seamlessly with the public cloud. Sharing is easier than ever with confidential links, which can be sent via email, SMS, and more. For the most intuitive and flexible cloud access from almost any device and location, ASUS AiCloud is your launch point.

3-steps EZ setup: Get online in 30 seconds

With the RT-N14U, setup is simple. Just power and connect the router and then open a browser on a Wi-Fi-enabled device such as laptops or tablets. You will be taken to a setup page with a prompt to enter the ID/password from your Internet provider and that’s it! Now setting up your network is easier than ever. In less than 30 seconds and in only three easy steps, effortlessly set up your ASUS router through the simple user interface to get online in record time.
*ASUS-tested and verified setup time. Actual duration may vary by ISP, specific connection type, location, and other factors.

Dual purpose: 3G/4G sharing and WAN

Get online using your modem or via a 3G/4G USB dongle – the choice is yours. With all these available, failover protection means you’re covered in every situation even if one connection type fails, so your internet experience is never interrupted!

Printer sharing: Routers become printer and file servers with seamless sharing

Thank to USB port and fast wireless, ASUS RT-N14U easily transform into file and printer servers. Increase your home and office productivity without buying extra server hardware! Plus, ASUS Network Printer Server allows printer sharing even with your PC turned off.

ASUSWRT: Intuitve network setup and control

ASUSWRT makes network setup and settings easy and accessible for a better experience. Optimize your connection with one-click QoS bandwidth prioritization, network mapping, printer sharing, and parental controls – all through one graphical interface.

Download Master: Faster, more convenient downloading

Download Master does two things for faster, more convenient downloading: 1. lets you download to USB-connected storage devices without a PC turned on 2. accelerates file transfers using a special algorithm. It's fast, non-stop, and simply better!

Guest networks: Multiple access and control on one device

Multiple networks create flexible access settings, enabling varied connection priorities for team members and visitors with no password sharing. Connectivity is assured while unauthorized access and other threats are minimized.

AiDisk: Instantly access your data anywhere

Access and share your library of videos, music, and all other data you have on a personal hard drive connected to an ASUS router anywhere internet is available with AiDisk.

ASUS RT-N14U Wireless-N300 Cloud Router Specifications

Network Standard
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11e, IPv4, IPv6
Product Segment
N300 complete networking; 300Mbps
Data Rate
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11n : up to 300Mbps
Antenna
Internal antenna x 2
Operating Frequency
2.4GHz
Encryption
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, Radius with 802.1x, WPS support
Firewall & Access Control
- Firewall:
．SPI intrusion detection
．DoS protection

- Access control:
．Guest access
．Parental control
．Network service filter
．URL/Port filter
Management
VPN Support
IPSec Pass-Throuth
PPTP Pass-Through
L2TP Pass-Through
WAN Connection Type
Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
Dual Link support
Multicast Proxy support
Utilities
- Download master:
．Support BT, NZB, HTTP, ED2K
．Support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
．Upload and download bandwidth control
．Download scheduling

- Media server:
．Image: JPEG
．Audio: mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
．Video: asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov

- Professional QoS:
．WMM
．User definable rules for IP/MAC/Port
．Upload and Download bandwidth management
．ACK/SYN/FIN/RST/ICMP with Highest priority

- Guest Access:
．3x guest networks

- Printer Server:
．Multifunctional printer support(Windows only)
．LPR protocol support

- File server:
．Samba and FTP server with account management

- Network map

- Traffic monitor
Ports
1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT for WAN, 4 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT for LAN
USB 2.0 x 1
Button
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
LED Indicator
USB x 1
LAN x 1
AIR x 1
WAN x 1
PWR x 1
Power Supply
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 12 V with max. 1 A current
OS Support
Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® Vista , 32bit/64bit
Windows® XP , 32bit/64bit
Dimensions
187 x 145 x 77 mm (WxDxH)
Weight
260 g
Package Content
．RT-N14U Wireless-N300 Cloud Router
．RJ-45 Cable
．Power Adapter
．Quick Start Guide
．Warranty Card
Router Special Features
3G/4G data sharing AiCloud Printer server Download Master AiDisK Multiple SSIDs Parental Control

Data taken from http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTN14U/ (accessed on Feb 14, 2013)