PRIME Z270-A LGA1151 ATX Motherboard

This excellent Z270 ATX motherboard features with 5X Protection III for dependable stability, fantastic DDR4 performance, two M.2 slots, lightning-fast USB 3.1 and DP/HDMI and DVI outputs.

ASUS Prime is the next evolution of the ASUS motherboard, born of a pedigree that stretches back to 1989. Our team of world-class engineers are passionate about empowering everyone to enjoy the benefits of customisation and tuning, and the driving force behind the development of Prime is to make advanced enthusiast controls easily accessible — maximising performance, stability and compatibility for the very best DIY PC experiences. Simply stated: it’s time for Prime.

Features

1. Socket 1151 ATX motherboard with Intel Z270 chipset
2. Supports Intel 6th and 7th Generation CPUs
3. 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets (max. 64 GB)
4. DisplayPort, DVI and HDMI outputs
5. 3x PCIe x16 and 4x PCIe x1
6. 6x SATA 6Gb/s, 2x M.2, Intel Optane Memory
7. 2x USB 3.1 (one Type-C), 4x USB 3.0 ports, Realtek audio, LAN and PS/2 port

ASUS is the world’s foremost motherboard manufacturer, renowned for our unique Design Thinking approach. Our exhaustive testing exceeds industry standards, supported by high-quality components for exceptional real-world protection. Our motherboards are proven to be compatible with more than 1,000 components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation. ASUS gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. By choosing ASUS, you also gain the freedom to select outstanding component options, for trouble-free DIY experiences.

Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage

SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that’s anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.

LANGuard

ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges.

Proven Compatibility

Having the freedom to pick and choose the parts that go into your machine is at the heart of PC DIY. Our extensive certification program focuses on providing the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices, giving you the freedom to build and upgrade without frustration. Compatible today and compatible far into the future – that’s the ASUS way.

Speed Up with Onboard M.2 Up to 32Gb/s

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.

Advanced fan controls

ASUS Prime Z270 motherboards feature best-ever cooling capability, controllable from Fan Xpert 4 Core and from the UEFI. Two modes are available firstly, Auto-Tuning Mode which scans fan parameters and all fans with a single click, and Extreme Quite Mode that reduces the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet operation and power savings during light loads.

ASUS Aura Sync technology for distinctive lighting effects

Aura Sync takes RGB lighting beyond the check box, combining and controlling the LEDs of your Aura-enabled products from a single application — so you can achieve perfect, synchronised lighting harmony. Aura lets you sync light effects across your graphics card, Prime Z270-A motherboard, and an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-enabled products.

ASUS Aura lighting control

A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for built-in RGB LEDs as well as LED strips connected to the onboard 4-pin RGB headers — all of which can be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura Sync-capable ASUS hardware.