Intel LGA-1151 mATX motherboard with Aura Sync RGB header, DDR4 2666MHz, M.2 support, HDMI, Intel Optane memory ready, SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.1 Gen 2

ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. We've melded all the good stuff that's packed into the latest 8th Generation Intel? Core? processors with essential ASUS design and engineering, so you benefit from industry-leading technologies ? including automated system tuning, comprehensive cooling controls, and immersive onboard audio. When you build with an ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboard, you build smart, easy and affordably.

Tune it your way
Improved DDR4 stability
ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer, and our T-Topology trace layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements allow the Prime 300 Series to support a wide range of dual and quad-DIMM memory kits, while providing your rig with the stability it needs to deal with any type of workload - whether you're gaming or running intensive applications

ASUS OptiMem benefits:
- Improved memory stability and compatibility
- Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
- Improved memory frequency margin
- Tested by using Synopsys HSPICE simulation software

Cooler by design
Prime 300 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple temperature sources
Each header can be set to monitor and react to up to three thermal sensors. Via Fan Xpert, you can also assign a sensor to monitor the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to ensure optimal cooling during GPU- or CPU-intensive workloads.

4-pin PWM/DC fan
Each onboard CHA FAN header supports PWM and DC mode.

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

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey, and Prime 300 Series has one of the best in the business.

Q-Fan Control
Can configure the fan's operating speed manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes, plus automatic switch to full speed if the temperature hits 75?C.

Search Function
When you're ready for a deeper dive, Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard ? with a built-in Search function to find the setting you need in the blink of an eye.

EZ mode
- EZ Tuning Wizard
Quickly apply a CPU overclock to improve system performance, or configure a RAID array for faster data retrieval and backups

- Intuitive graphical fan control
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

- SATA Information:
Display SATA port details that help you easily recognize drives.

- Fast Clock Adjustment:
Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Advanced mode
- My Favorites
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

- Secure Erase:
Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.

- User Profile
Save BIOS settings for migration to new BIOS version or system.

- SATA Port Renaming:
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

Ultrafast connectivity
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
Ultimate-speed 10Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 onboard
With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A?, you'll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps ? twice as fast as standard USB 3.1 Gen 1.

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

USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connector
Future-proof connectivity
USB 3.1 Gen 1 is right where you need it, with two super-speed headers for the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports.

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

M.2
Speed up with onboard M.2
With x4 PCI Express? 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds. It's the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.

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

Intel Optane memory
Intel Optane memory ready
Intel Optane? is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by Prime 300 Series motherboards. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive.

Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID Support for
Lightning Fast Storage Speed!
Lightning-fast storage speed: With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gb/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.

Reliable stability and compatibility
Built to Last
ASUS is the world's leading motherboard brand. Our motherboards are extensively tested for compatibility with more than 1,000 components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation ? offering the peace of mind of knowing that your ASUS motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. Choosing ASUS is an assurance of trouble-free DIY experiences.

5X
Protection III
Hardware safeguards to ensure long-term durability.

520+
DDR4 compatibility
Industry-leading DDR4 memory compatibility for best flexibility and reassurance.

1000+
compatible devices
Compatibility with a range of CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards and more.

8000+
validation hours
Extensive testing with latest components for enhanced reliability, compatibility and safety.

Prime 300 Series motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your investment. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build ? thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.

1000+
Compatible devices and components
The superior compatibility of Prime 300 Series is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices ? which includes thousands of compatible components ? and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that identifies memory compatibility. It all adds up to more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

8000+
VALIDATION HOURS
ASUS motherboards offer superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests. A barrage of burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust. It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.

Upgrade to unrivalled audio
Outstanding audio
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced!

- Audio shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

- Separate layer for left and right tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors
Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

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

Visual beauty, virtual worlds
Aura Sync
Outshine the competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura Sync offers full lighting connected via the motherboard's RGB header, with a variety of functional presets for external LED strips.* And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

* The Aura RGB-strip header supports 5050 RGB LED strips with a max power rating of 3A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 3m.
LED strips and Aura Sync-compatible devices are sold separately.
* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Brighten Up Your Build
LED-illuminated control for trace paths
Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of eye-catching styles.

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

Beyond VR ready
Complete your immersion
Prime 300 series isn't just VR ready ? it goes way beyond. The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that Prime 300 series has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

Intel B360 chipset
The Intel? B360 is a single-chipset design that supports 8th Generation Intel? Core? LGA1151 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the B360 chipset provides a maximum of four USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane-speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel B360 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Ready for 8th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core processors
This motherboard supports 8th Generation Intel? Core? processors in the LGA1151 package, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

- ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory stability
- Fan Xpert 2+: Flexible controls for ultimate cooling and quietness, plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler gaming
- 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection
- Ultrafast connectivity: Supreme flexibility with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Intel Optane memory ready and native M.2 support for Lightning-fast storage speeds