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ASUS ROG Maximus X Formula Socket - Black
The ASUS ROG Maximus X Formula Socket is a high-performance motherboard designed for gamers and enthusiasts. It features an Aura Sync RGB LED lighting system, on-board Wi-Fi, and support for the latest Intel Core processors
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ASUS ROG Maximus X Formula – The Pinnacle of Gaming Motherboards
The ASUS ROG Maximus X Formula is engineered for enthusiasts who demand uncompromising performance, advanced cooling solutions, and a feature set that pushes the limits of Intel’s Z370 platform. This ATX powerhouse delivers an unrivaled blend of power delivery, connectivity, and aesthetic excellence.
Core Architecture & Power Delivery
The motherboard is built around the Intel Z370 chipset, providing robust support for 8th‑generation Intel Core processors (i3, i5, i7). Its 12+2 phase digital VRM ensures stable voltage to the CPU even under extreme overclocking. The board’s power design includes:
- 24-pin ATX Power Connector
- 8-pin EPS 12V Connector
- Dedicated 4-pin AIO Pump Header for liquid cooling integration.
- Multiple 4‑pin fan headers (CPU, chassis, optional RGB) to maintain optimal temperatures.
Memory & Storage Mastery
With four DDR4 DIMM slots, the board supports up to 64 GB of unbuffered memory. It offers a wide range of supported speeds, from standard 2133 MHz up to overclocked 4133 MHz, allowing users to tailor performance to their needs.
Storage options are equally impressive:
- 6 SATA III (6 Gb/s) ports for high‑capacity drives.
- 2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 3.0 x4 and the other PCIe 3.0 x1, enabling ultra‑fast NVMe SSDs or additional GPU support via SLI/CrossFire.
- Integrated Intel Optane Ready technology for accelerated storage performance.
Graphics & Display Capabilities
The board supports Intel’s integrated graphics (HD Graphics) and offers:
- 1 HDMI 1.4b port with a maximum resolution of 4096 × 2304 pixels.
- 1 DisplayPort 1.2, enabling high‑refresh gaming monitors.
- Optional support for 2‑Way SLI or 3‑Way CrossFireX configurations when paired with compatible discrete GPUs.
Networking & Connectivity
The ROG Maximus X Formula is a networking powerhouse:
- Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN for reliable wired connections.
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi 5 with dual‑band support, powered by the integrated Realtek RTL8812AU chipset.
- Multiple Bluetooth 4.2 ports for wireless peripherals.
- Comprehensive USB connectivity: 4× USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type‑A**, **1× USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type‑C**, and additional USB 3.0/USB 2.0 headers.
Audio Excellence
The board’s audio subsystem is driven by the ROG SupremeFX 8‑Channel HD Audio S1220 codec, delivering crystal‑clear sound with a full 7.1 channel output. Front panel audio connectors and rear I/O include:
- Line In/Out, Mic In, Speaker Out
- S/PDIF optical out
- High‑quality headphone jack for immersive gaming.
Advanced Cooling & RGB Integration
Designed for water‑cooled builds, the motherboard features:
- A dedicated 4-pin AIO Pump Header.
- Multiple RGB headers (2 addressable strip headers and 2 standard RGB headers) that sync with ASUS Aura Sync.
- Support for a wide range of cooling solutions, including custom loops and high‑performance air coolers.
Form Factor & Physical Build
The board adheres to the ATX form factor, measuring 305 mm × 244 mm. Its robust construction includes a reinforced backplate for added stability, making it ideal for high‑end gaming rigs.
Software & BIOS Features
- UEFI AMI BIOS with 128 MB flash memory, offering advanced overclocking tools and fan curve customization.
- Integrated BIOS Flashback button for easy firmware updates without a CPU or RAM installed.
- Support for Wake‑on‑LAN, enabling remote power management.
- Comprehensive RAID 0/1/5/10 support via SATA and M.2 interfaces.
Operating System Compatibility
The motherboard is fully compatible with all major Windows 10 editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education) and supports the latest Intel drivers for optimal performance.
Why Choose the ASUS ROG Maximus X Formula?
- Unmatched Power Delivery – Perfect for overclocking enthusiasts.
- Extensive Connectivity – From high‑speed storage to advanced networking.
- Premium Audio & Video – 8‑channel audio and dual display outputs.
- Robust Cooling Options – Designed for both air and liquid cooling.
- Aesthetic Excellence – Black chassis with RGB lighting that integrates seamlessly with Aura Sync.
The ASUS ROG Maximus X Formula stands as a testament to ASUS’s commitment to delivering high‑performance, feature‑rich motherboards for gamers and creators who demand the best from their systems. Its combination of power, connectivity, and design makes it the definitive choice for building a future‑proof gaming platform.
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| Tags | ASUS Intel Z390 |
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| Brand |  Asus is a Taiwanese electronics company that produces a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, mobile phones, tablets, and servers. Asus is best known for its laptops, which are often praised for their quality, features, and design. |
| Model | ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA |
| MPN | ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X FORMULA |
| ID | 6185745 |
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ACPI version The version of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard that a product supports or implements. It indicates the level of power‑management features, hardware configuration capabilities, and operating‑system compatibility available on the device.
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5.0 |
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AMD CrossFire Support Indicates whether the product supports AMD CrossFire technology, which allows multiple graphics cards to work together for improved performance. The value is a textual description such as "2-Way CrossFire", "3-Way CrossFire", "Supported" or "Not Supported".
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3-Way CrossFire |
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Audio A list of the audio codecs, channel configurations, and related technologies that a product can play or output. Each value may combine a codec name (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS‑HD), a channel count (e.g., 5.1, 7.1), and optional qualifiers such as "High Definition" or "Virtual Surround" to describe the exact audio capability of the device.
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ROG SupremeFX 8-Ch. HD Audio S1220 |
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Audio chip The model of the audio processing chip integrated into a device, indicating the specific hardware responsible for sound generation and decoding.
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Realtek S1220 |
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Audio output channels Indicates the total number of independent audio channels that a product can produce or process, including sub‑channels such as those used in surround sound configurations (e.g., 5.1, 7.2). The value may be an integer or a decimal to represent fractional channel groups.
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7.1 channels |
| BIOS memory size | 128 Mbit |
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BIOS type The firmware interface used by a computer system to initialize hardware and load the operating system, such as UEFI or legacy BIOS. It indicates whether the motherboard supports modern features like secure boot, fast startup, or compatibility with older operating systems.
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UEFI AMI |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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Bluetooth version The specific version of the Bluetooth standard supported by the product, indicating its capabilities for wireless communication and compatibility with other devices. Values may be numeric (e.g., 4.2, 5.0) or include additional descriptors such as "+HS" or feature lists.
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4.2 |
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Board dimensions The physical footprint of a board expressed as width × height in millimetres, centimetres, inches or other linear units. It indicates the space required to mount the board inside a computer case and helps determine compatibility with chassis sizes such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, etc.
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305 x 244 mm |
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Cables included A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
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SATA |
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Chipset The chipset is the collection of integrated circuits that manages communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. It defines the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, allowing users to understand compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
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Intel Z370 |
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Compatible processor series List of processor families that the product can support, such as Intel Celeron, Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 3, etc. Each value represents a distinct CPU family or brand that is compatible with the hardware platform.
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Intel® Core™ i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7 |
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Component for Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
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PC |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
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CPU Socket The physical connector used by a processor to attach to a motherboard or other compatible platform, such as LGA 1151, BGA 1440, Socket AM4, or LGA 1200. This attribute indicates the exact socket designation required for proper CPU installation and compatibility with other hardware components.
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1151 |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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244 mm |
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Displayport Version The specific version of the DisplayPort standard that a product supports, such as "1.4", "2.0" or "2.1b". This value indicates the capabilities and compatibility of the DisplayPort interfaces on the device.
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1.2 |
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DisplayPorts quantity The total count of physical or virtual display output connections available on a device, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, or USB‑C ports that support video output.
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1 |
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Drivers included Indicates whether the product comes with drivers included in the package or available for download. A value of "Yes" means that drivers are supplied, while a value of "No" indicates they are not provided and must be obtained separately.
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Yes |
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Ethernet LAN Indicates whether the product includes an Ethernet LAN interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
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Yes |
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Form factor Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
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ATX |
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Front panel audio connector Indicates whether the product has an audio connector on its front panel. The value is "Yes" if a front‑panel audio jack or similar input is present, and "No" otherwise.
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Yes |
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Front panel connector Indicates whether the product includes a connector on its front panel. The value can be "Yes" or "No", representing the presence or absence of this port.
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Yes |
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Graphics adapter The specific model or designation of the graphics adapter present in a device, such as "Intel HD Graphics", "AMD Radeon Vega 8", or "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660". This value helps users understand the visual performance and capabilities that the product can deliver.
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HD Graphics |
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Graphics adapter family The brand or family of the graphics adapter present in a device, such as Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, Apple, or other vendors. It indicates the general source of the GPU technology and helps users compare visual performance across products.
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Intel |
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HDMI version The specific version of the HDMI standard that a product supports, such as "2.0", "2.1" or "1.4b". This value indicates the capabilities and compatibility of the HDMI interfaces on the device.
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1.4b |
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LAN controller The specific model or designation of the LAN (network) controller integrated into a device, such as "Intel I219-V" or "Realtek RTL8111H." This value identifies the exact network interface hardware used for Ethernet connectivity, enabling users to compare performance, compatibility, and support across products.
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Intel® I219-V |
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Manual Indicates whether a user manual—physical or digital—is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a manual is included, while a value of "No" indicates that no manual is supplied.
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Yes |
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Maximum internal memory The largest amount of internal random‑access memory that a device can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the maximum capacity for active processes and multitasking performance.
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64 GB |
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Maximum memory capacity The largest amount of random‑access memory that a motherboard can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the upper limit of memory capacity for active processes and multitasking performance on systems using this board.
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64GB (4x16GB) |
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Maximum resolution The maximum pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates the highest resolution that a device can output or support and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
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4096 x 2304 pixels |
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Memory channel The number of memory channels supported by a motherboard or processor, indicating how many independent data paths are available for RAM modules. Common values include "Single", "Dual (2)", "Quad (4)" and similar descriptors. This attribute helps users understand the potential memory bandwidth and upgrade options for a system.
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Dual (2) |
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Memory channels The configuration of memory channels supported by a device, indicating how many independent memory paths the system can use for data transfer (e.g., Dual‑channel, Quad‑channel). This attribute helps users understand the potential bandwidth and performance characteristics of the memory subsystem.
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Dual-channel |
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Memory slots type The form factor of the memory module that a product can accept, such as DIMM or SO‑DIMM. It indicates whether the device uses standard desktop RAM modules (DIMM) or smaller laptop‑style modules (SO‑DIMM).
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DIMM |
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Memory type The classification of the memory technology used in a device, such as DDR4 SDRAM, LPDDR3, GDDR6, or other variants. It indicates the architecture and generation of the RAM modules installed or supported by the product.
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DDR4 |
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Memory Type ECC Indicates whether the memory module supports Error‑Correcting Code (ECC) technology, which can detect and correct single-bit errors during operation.
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Non-ECC |
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Memory Type R/U The type of memory module used in a computer system, indicating whether it is Registered (R) or Unbuffered (U). This attribute helps determine compatibility with motherboards and the expected performance characteristics of the RAM.
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UDIMM (Unbuffered) |
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Network Interface Type The type of network connection supported by the product, such as wired Ethernet (e.g., Gigabit LAN, 2.5 Gbps LAN) or wireless Wi‑Fi standards (e.g., 802.11ac, 802.11ax). It indicates whether the device can connect to a local area network via cable, wirelessly, or both, and may include the maximum speed supported.
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802.11ac WiFi LAN Wired Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000) |
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Non-ECC Indicates whether the memory module does not support error‑correcting code (ECC). A value of Yes means the module lacks ECC protection, while No means it includes ECC functionality.
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Yes |
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Number of SATA III connectors The total count of physical SATA III (Serial ATA Revision 3) ports available on a product. It indicates how many internal connections can be used to attach storage devices such as hard drives or solid‑state drives that support the SATA III interface.
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6 |
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On-Board Graphics Connectors A list of the physical connector types available on a device’s onboard graphics output, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI‑D, or VGA. This attribute helps users identify which video ports are directly integrated into the motherboard or system board for connecting displays.
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DisplayPort 1.2 HDMI 1.4 |
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Parallel processing technology support A list of GPU multi‑processing technologies that the product can support, such as CrossFireX, SLI, NVLink or combinations thereof. Each value represents a distinct configuration that allows multiple graphics cards to work together for improved performance.
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2-Way SLI,3-Way CrossFireX,Quad-GPU CrossFireX,Quad-GPU SLI |
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Primary GPU Interface The physical or logical interface used by a graphics processing unit to connect with the rest of the system, such as PCI Express (PCIe) variants. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the GPU and the motherboard.
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PCIe 3.0 (x16) |
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Processor socket The physical connector used by a processor to attach to a motherboard or other compatible platform. Common examples include LGA 1151, BGA 1440, Socket AM4, and LGA 1200. This attribute indicates the exact socket designation required for proper CPU installation and compatibility.
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LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
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QPI Speed The maximum data transfer rate of the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) interface, expressed in gigatransfers per second (GT/s). This value indicates the bandwidth available for communication between processors and other system components.
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N/A |
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RAID levels A comma‑separated list that specifies the RAID configurations supported by a storage controller or device. Each entry can be a numeric level (e.g., 0, 1, 5, 10) or a special label such as JBOD. This attribute indicates which disk arrangements the system can manage.
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0,1,5,10 |
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RAID Support via A comma‑separated list of the RAID configurations that a storage controller or device can manage, such as 0, 1, 5, 10, or JBOD. Each value represents a distinct RAID level that the product supports.
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SATA3 0~5 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
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SATA Support A list of SATA interface variants that the product supports, such as SATA III (SATA3), SATA II, or M.2 SATA. Each value indicates a specific SATA standard that the device can use for connecting storage devices.
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SATA3 / M.2 |
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Supported memory clock speeds The operating frequencies that a processor or memory module can run at, expressed in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). This attribute lists all supported clock rates, allowing users to understand the performance range of the component.
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2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133 MHz |
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Unbuffered memory Indicates whether the memory modules in the product are unbuffered (non‑registered). A value of "Yes" means the device uses standard unbuffered RAM, while "No" indicates that buffered or registered memory is used.
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Yes |
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Wake-on-LAN ready Indicates whether the device can be powered on remotely via Wake‑on‑LAN, allowing a network administrator or user to start it from sleep or off state using a network packet.
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Yes |
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Water Cooled Indicates whether a product uses water as its cooling medium. A value of "Yes" means the device incorporates a liquid‑cooling system that circulates water to dissipate heat, while "No" indicates it relies on air or other cooling methods.
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Yes |
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Wi-Fi Indicates whether the product has built‑in Wi‑Fi capability, allowing it to connect to wireless networks without requiring external adapters or dongles.
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Yes |
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Wi-Fi standards A list of the wireless networking protocols and frequency bands that a device can connect to, such as 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) or Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax). The values are typically separated by commas and may include both the technical name and a consumer‑friendly label.
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802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
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Windows operating systems supported A list of Microsoft Windows operating system versions that the product is compatible with, including any relevant architecture or edition information.
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Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro x64 |
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