ASUS Z97M-PLUS ユーザーズマニュアル

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares bandwidth with PCI Express x2 slot 

to speed up data transfer up to 10 Gb/s. This helps enhance the performance of your SSD 

(Solid State Drive) that is dedicated only to the operating system. The M.2 slot also includes 

Intel Rapid Storage Technology support for faster access to data and applications, and 

quicker wake up time for your system. 

This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear 

panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest plug and play connectivity 

solution at speed up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.

With Intel

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 Z97 Express Chipset natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) 

storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also 

provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus 

systems.

Z97M-PLUS features Gigabit LAN design which complies with 802.3az Energy Efficient 

Ethernet (EEE) standard and allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic 

between two separate networks. Intel

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 Gigabit LAN controller on this motherboard which 

reduces power consumption during normal operation and enhances faster transfer speed 

through dual interconnection between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer 

(PHY).

ASUS motherboards guard your PC with 5X PROTECTION. We use quality components like 

ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, polyswitches 

(resettable fuses) around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage, and 

a corrosion-resistant back I/O shield. All examples of ASUS providing the best possible 

reliability and durability.

Crystal Sound 2 makes short work of optimizing audio settings for the way you want to listen, 

be it gaming, chatting, watching movies or relaxing to your favorite music. Onboard physical 

shielding, professional engineered design and premium components, including Japanese-

made audio capacitors and operational amplifiers (op-amps), result in sound output that has 

exceptional clarity and fidelity. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get 

ready to rule!