Ready for hardcore 24/7 operation, the TUF Z270 Mark 2 possesses the looks, durability and cooling controls The Ultimate Force (TUF) motherboards are famous for. Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar Core provide ducted airflow and system fan control for superior cooling, while SafeSlot provides PCIe rigidity for heavyweight GPUs.At A Glance:Designed for 7th generation LGA 1151 socket Intelｮ Core・processorsMaximize your connectivity and speed with integrated Dual M.2 slots with Intelｮ Optane・Memory compatibility, front panel USB 3.0 and rear USB 3.1 Type A connectionsDual Patent-pending SafeSlots featuring an injection molding process that integrates metal framing for a stronger, firmly anchored PCIe slot built for heavyweight GPUsThermal Armor and Thermal Radar Core PLUS provide superior cooling control during intense overclocking sessionsUltimate Protection 5-Year Warranty for guaranteed reliability built on Military Grade engineeringFeaturesOverclocking design ・Push memory frequencies and CPU performance to extremesThermal Radar Core+ ・Instant fan tuning and intelligent system coolingQualified Vendor List (QVL) ・Perfectly compatible with high-performance workstation graphics cardsTUF components ・Certified military-grade caps, chokes & MOSFETs for tough dutyExtensive connectivity ・HDMI, DVI, dual USB 3.1 Type-A and M.2 socketsDual PCI Expressｮ slots ・Supports bridging of SLI graphics cards to deliver 1.5x greater transfer bandwidthTHE ULTIMATE FORCETUF is where ambition for reliably brilliant performance meets reality. When you build a system using the TUF Z270 Mark 2 motherboard, you build with the confidence of total stability and guaranteed compatibility. And with TUF Z270 Mark 2, we've taken our digital-camouflage concept even further ・by stenciling the military-inspired digital pattern directly onto the board. Whether you want to work or mod, be sure to build on a solid foundation with The Ultimate Force ・that's TUF.OVERCLOCKING DESIGNImplementing a new engineering-intensive DRAM layout, the 3rd generation ASUS T-Topology delivers new DDR4-overclocking dynamics that let you push memory frequencies further than ever ・all the way up to 3866MHz if all memory slots are being utilized!SUPER-SPEED CONNECTIVITYTUF Z270 Mark 2 features two USB 3.1 Type-A ports for the very fastest USB connections, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps ・2x as fast as USB 3.0. With two built-in M.2 connectors ・both of which support Intelｮ Rapid Storage Technology and RAID configurations for transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps, automatic application refreshes, and exceptionally fast wake-up from sleep.SAFESLOTSafeSlot is the PCIeｮ slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process to integrate the slot with fortifying metal support, the slot is then firmly anchored to the board through additional solder points.TUF SERIES 5 YEAR WARRANTYTUF motherboards undergo the industry's most punishing tests to ensure they're ready for long-term duty in any environment. In our tests we overheat them, chill them, bend them, shock them and drop them so you know that your TUF motherboard is certified for 24/7 reliability.WHAT'S IN THE BOXUser's manual2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x M.2 Screw Package1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)1 x TUF Certification card(s)1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region)1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)(white)1 x SCD