ECS Z97-Machine 32GB DDR3 Intel Motherbord

ESS SABRE Premier Audio DAC is the world's highest quality audio D/A converter for high -fidelity gaming headsets and professional audio applications.

FEATURES
Supports 3 independent displays
6 Phase Power Design
Supports Intel® K Series unlock CPU
Applied 100% Solid capacitor design to maximize component reliability
ECS Durathon Technology ensure the stability, reliability and performance of system.
(Triple Density PCB; Extreme Temp Resistance; 1.5K Marathon Test; Superior Solid CAPs)
ESD Protection prevents computers from electrostatic discharge damage to enhance its durability and lifespan
ECS EZ charger provides a fast way to charge your smart devices, even if the PC is off
Supports ECS EZ BIOS for tweaking BIOS in graphical user interface within a multi language environment
ECS MIB X - A friendly interface for overclocking, especially for gamer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Certified
Intel® 22nm 4th generation Multi-Core CPU support
Intel® 14nm 5th generation Multi-Core CPU support
Supports DirectX® 11.1 to enhance graphical performance
Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ to expand your system’s graphics capabilities.
Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology,Insider™
Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology ( resolution up to 1920X1200 ) and HDCP function
Supports Sound Blaster Cinema2 technology to deliver cinema-quality picture and sound to home environments
Supports Intel® Rapid Start technology
Supports Intel® Smart Response technology
Free Bundle: Norton Internet Security ,CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink PowerDirector 9,Muzee, Google Chrome, Magix with trial version
ECS Intelligent EZ Utility : eBLU, eDLU, eOC, eSF

Sound Blaster Cinema2 -
Sound Blaster Cinema 2 delivers an exceptional audio experience with incredibly realistic performance and stunning surround effects.

SOUND BLASTER CINEMA 2 -
SBX features such as Surround, Crystallizer, Bass, Dialog Plus and Smart Volume give you the true cinema quality sound.

HYBRID DIGITAL PWM
Hybrid Digital 6-Phase PWM Designed to manage microprocessor core and memory voltage regulator with auto phase shedding for easy setting, high system flexibility and overclocking applications.

ICY CHOKES
1.5X greater stability offering 50° wider temperature range and reducing heat by 13% more than standard ferrite chokes, even under full loading operations

Dual Advanced MOSFET
Exclusive Dual Advanced MOSFETs providing up to 90% power efficiency, which allows for extreme heat dissipation with the optimal combination of fast switching, high efficient power conversion and low on-resistance

EXCLUSIVE HEATSINK DESIGN
L337 heatsink offers extreme cooling and heat dissipation of up to 10% more, and the style design represents the architectural homage of L337 spirit

SUPERIOR JAPANESE CAPS
Ultra long lifespan Nichicon Japanese Caps delivering the highest standard of stability, reliability and longevity to fulfill hard-core gamers' demand and over-clocking application

2-WAY CrossFireX Support
The most advanced multi-graphics processing technology of dual PCIe x16 Gen3, supporting AMD 2-way CrossFire to deliver up to 2X performance over a single GPU system

NATIVE 4K ULTRA HD SUPPORT -
Features advanced onboard 4K Ultra HD graphics, which natively support up to 4096 x 2160 pixels via HDMI. Offering immersive visuals clarity for gaming, multimedia and entertainment.

M.2 (NGFF) Interface -
The latest evolution of M.2 socket provides a better and faster standard for connecting NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) solid state drives supported by PCIe or SATA.
ECS M.2 socket supports all 42mm, 60mm and 80mm version SSD in identical width 22mm design.

DirectX® 11.1 Support
The most important new feature of DirectX 11.1 is the stereoscopic 3D support. All of the power of tridimensional contents can be used by video makers and game developers to provide a more immersive and modern experience for the viewer.

Intel® I218V Ethernet -
No. 1 Intel® networking technology provides the most stable speed for gaming, ultra low power consumption and lower latency.

MAGIX MX SUITE - Cover all of your multimedia needs
MAGIX MX SUITE is exclusively provided to ECS users to enhance your multimedia experience, and for FREE! From website creation, video and music editing, to photo management, all of your multimedia needs will be easily fulfilled by using four MAGIX MX SUITE products provided by ECS. Learn more about MAGIX MX SUITE

Anti-Static Design - ESD Protection
ESD protection design helps to avoid suffering permanent damage when subjected to momentary high voltages to increase the lifespan of motherboard. All ECS motherboards pass ESD International standard EC/EN 61000-4-2 Test and bring you stability and durability quality.

Speedy Storage Interface - SATA 6G
Double the transfer speed of SATA 3.0 Gb/s, running at speed up to amazing 6.0Gb/s.

Full Duplex Operation Support - USB 3.0
Ten times the transfer speed of USB2.0, running at speed up to amazing 4.9Gb/s.

Intel® Smart Response Technology - Better, faster performance
Intel® Smart Response Technology accelerates the system response experience by putting frequently-used blocks of disk data on a solid-state drive (SSD), providing dramatically faster access to use data than the hard disk alone can provide.

CyberLinkMedia Suite Bundled
Bundled the Ultimate HD & Blu-ray Player ,Best Video Editing and Backup/Burn Softwares. (30 Days Trial Version)
These software are complete multimedia solutions in :
HD playback
Video Editing
Media burning

Windows® 8.1 Hardware Certification
Support the latest Windows 8.1 technology which provides touch-enabled control, Apps and can connect with the cloud to connect with your files, photos, people, and settings, wherever you sign in. 

All Solid Capacitors
ECS’s All-Solid-Capacitors design brings the great benefit of better durability to users. Better conductivity and heat resistance can be expected as well thus the system stability can be assured under critical conditions.

Over-Clocking
Maximizes your system performance by selecting from these overclocking options:
(1) Flexible voltage adjustments
(2) Adjustable ratio and Freq

MIB X
ECS O.C profile offers O.C values for CPU and DRAM to reach higher performances in a quick, simple and safe way. It keeps users’ preferable BIOS settings to regain your last successful O.C configuration to create the most convenient O.C experience. 

Mutli-language BIOS
Multi-language BIOS allows you to see and set up the BIOS with your native language. It helps Non-English users to solve the problem of setting up the BIOS and achieve extra system performance easily.

Anti- Static Design(ESD Protection)
ESD protection design helps to avoid suffering permanent damage when subjected to momentary high voltages to increase the lifespan of motherboard.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology offers new levels of protection, performance, and expandability for system. Whether using one or multiple hard drives, users can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption.

EZ BIOS
The most convenient tool to adjust BIOS in graphical interface. Designed with user-friendly interface including auto OC, boot priority, security function and windows 8 support. (Auto OC only for OC available models. )

Intel unlocked CPU
Support latest Intel unlocked processors to unlock better speed, smart performance and new flexibility. Users will be able to alter multipliers to increase frequencies without altering system out of spec.

Support 22nm processors
Intel new 22nm, 3-D transistor architecture enables support for new-generation processors which delivers unprecedented performance improvement, faster computing and graphics and power reduction.

ATI CrossFire X
The technology not only combines multi-GPU and motherboard power that soars into a new dimension of graphics capability, but also delivers the highest image quality and screen resolutions, even with the most demanding 3D titles.

Multi-Monitor
Multi-Monitor feature is the use of multiple display devices for increasing the area available for programs running on a single computer system. It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but also for improving personal productivity.

GPU OC
GPU O.C. is able to raise up graphics frequency boost through the BIOS setting to get excellent performance and enjoy outstanding multi-media experience.

DDR3 with XMP
Intel® XMP is a simple and robust high performance, DDR3 based memory solution for Intel based platforms. It enables users to take advantage of the fastest DDR3 memory, provides a mechanism for end users to easily performance tune Intel platforms and is designed specifically for enthusiasts as well as gamers.

4 DIMM Slots
Break the native limit of 2 DIMM slots supported by Intel chipset, ECS ingeniously devises 4 DIMM slots supporting up to the maximum of memory storage. 
 
Dual Channel DDR3 3000(OC)
DDR3 3000 OC is able to raise processor and RAM clock up to 3000MHz through capable RAM in overclock mode. 
 
PCI EXPRESS 3.0
The next generation of PCI Express 3.0 accelerates on 32 GB/s rate which effectively delivers double of PCIe 2.0 bandwidth. PCIe 3.0 enhances the encoding scheme to eliminate 20% overhead data to deliver higher transmission speed and better performance.
 
SATA 6Gb/s
Doubles the transfer speed of SATA 3G, running at speed up to 6.0Gb/s, and can connect with any other SATA 3.0Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s devices for backward compatibility. 
 
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports RAID 0(Striped disk array), RAID 1(Mirroring disk array), RAID 5(Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors). Provides users the performance and protection. 

8 Channel High Definition Audio
Integrated 8-channel HD Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi-channel audio and bringing you the experience of home theater-quality sound. 
 
Sound Blaster Cinema2
Sound Blaster Cinema2 provides the latest groundbreaking technologies that delivers the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games, while remaining true to the source and intention of the artists who created it. 

Giga LAN
Delivers transfer speed ten times faster than conventional 10 / 100 Ethernet connections, supporting a high transfer rate up to Gigabit/s. Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for handing large amount of data such as video, audio, and voice. 
 
USB 3.0
The latest generation Super Speed USB 3.0 Card is able to transfer data 10 times faster than USB 2.0. An innovative power management system provide better energy saving and carry more power to recharge more USB rechargeable devices. USB 3.0 Card is compatible with USB 2.0 to add more convenience and excellent performance. 
 
HDMI Output
The interface supports existing high-definition video formats(720p, 1080i, and even 1080p), plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Combination with HDCP, provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the security requirements of content providers and systems operators. 
 
DVI Output
A video interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors. DVI transmits a digital signal from a digital location in the graphics card to a digital location on the display screen. So you get the full clarity and stability of liquid crystal technology — with sharp, clear pixels. 

D-Sub output
D-Sub connection technology is used for connecting computer and monitor by analog signal. It is reliable and stable for signals transmit from point A to B. 

eBLU - BIOS Live Update Utility
ECS eBLU utility makes updating BIOS fast and easy. eBLU saves time and hassle of searching for BIOS online and avoid complicated flashing steps. With simple and easy steps it checks for new BIOS version on-line and safely guides the user to flash the system BIOS. 
 
eOC - Easy Over Clock Utility
Easy Over Clock Utility is a easy and simply overclocking tools that provides user-friendly windows operation interface for novices and overclockers, with clicking on your mouse only you can get much higher performance of CPU quickly. It is available for download and updated online to get the latest version. Combine with ECS MIB technology to challenge undiscovered extreme overclocking than ever before.
 
eDLU - Drivers Live Update Utility
ECS eDLU utility makes updating Drivers fast and easy. eDLU Saves time and hassle of searching for Drivers online and avoid complicated steps. With simple and easy steps it checks for new Drivers version on-line and let the user to update the Drivers. 
 
eSF(ECS Smart Fan Utility)
ECS Smart Fan Utility provides smart and user friendly way to adjust fan speed depending on PCs system loading and temperature. It offers five modes to adjust fan speed within safe range without entering BIOS for smart, easy and silent environment. 
 
Norton™ Internet Security
Simple, Easy-to-Use Interface, delivers fast and comprehensive online threat protection, guarding your PC, network, without slowing you down. Giving you greater insight into downloaded applications, whether they can be trusted, and how they may impact your PC’s resources and performance Offering users a safer and more convenient environment than ever.ECS recommends the immediate installation of Norton Internet Security of your computer.
 
EZ Charger
EZ Charger technology provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It’s useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time. 
 
ROHS
Choose an environment-friendly, fully RoHS-compliant ECS product as the foundation for keeping harmful substances out of our ecosystem.
 
ErP Ready
ECS Motherboards have been certified by ErP of European Union. Stand by mode and off mode not to exceed 0.50W consumption to save energy and maintain sustainable environment. 
 
Full HD Display
16:9 Full HD wide screen shows the stunning crystal-clear image that brings an excellent visual experience for gaming or HD movie playback. 

MUZEE
MUZEE provides a total solution for online multimedia in the cloud generation, which is easy to integrate with multiple hardware devices. Users can access to thousands of worldwide radio stations, TV channels and games to indulge in the latest online entertainment anywhere and anytime within few simple clicks. 
 
CyberLinkMedia Suite Bundled
Bundled the Ultimate HD & Blu-ray Player ,Best Video Editing and Backup/Burn Softwares. (30 Days Trial Version) These software are complete multimedia solutions in : -HD playback -Video Editing -Media burning

Technical Details

Model

Brand : ECS
Model : Z97-Machine

Specifications

CPU
Supports new 4th and 5th gen Intel® Core™ family, Pentium, Celeron series processors in LGA1150 socket
DMI 5.0GT/s
6 Phase Thermal Design Power
VRD 12.5
100% Solid capacitor design
Intel® K Series Unlock CPU Support

CHIPSET 
Intel® Z97 Express Chipset
Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology & Intel® Rapid Start Technolog

GRAPHICS
Supports DirectX® 11 .1
Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Supports HDMI 1.4a & Premium Audio
Supports ATI® 2-Way CrossFireX™

MEMORY 
Dual-channelDDR3 Memory architecture
Supports DDR3 3000 non-ECC, Un-buffered SDRAM Memory
4 X 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket
Support up to 32 GB
Intel® extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3/1.2 Memory Modules

EXPANSION SLOT 
2 X PCI Express X16 Gen 3.0 slot(s)
3 X PCI Express X 1 Gen 2.0slot(s)
Supports ATI® CrossfireX Technology
1 X M.2 slot for SSD
For 2242/2260/2280 SSD

Storage
Support by Intel® Z97 Express Chipset
4 X Serial ATAIII 6Gb/s
RAID0, RAID1,RAID5, RAID 10 configuration
Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

Audio
8-Channel HD audio CODEC
Realtek ALC1150 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC
ESS SABRE32 ES9010K2M DAC provides DNR 116dB and THD -106dB listening experience

LAN
Intel I218-V Gigabit Fast Ethernet Controller
Wake-On-LAN

USB
Support by Z97 Express Chipset
6 X USB3.0 port(s) up to 5Gb/s
Back Panel 4 port(s)
Onboard 2 port(s)
6 X USB2.0 port(s) Up to 480 Mb/s
Back Panel 4 port(s)
Onboard 2 port(s)
ECS EZ Charger (Gray USB header)

REAR PANEL I/O
1 X PS/2 combo connector
1 X Audio port (Line-in,4x Line-out, SPDIF out)
1 X RJ-45 port
1 X HDMI port(s)
1 X DVI-D port(s)
1 X D-Sub (VGA) port(s)
1 X Optical S/PDIF Out port(s)
4 X USB3.0 port(s)
4 X USB2.0 port(s)

CONNECTORS & HEADERS
1 X 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
1 X 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
2 X 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
2 X 4-pin SYS_FAN connector
1 X 3-pin SYS_FAN connector with smart fan
1 X 3-pin PWR_FAN connector
1 X Power on button
1 X Reset button
1 X Front Panel switch/LED header
1 X Front panel audio header
1 X Speaker header
1 X USB 3.0 header

Support additional 2 USB ports
1 X USB 2.0 header

Support additional 2 USB ports
Support EZ charger (gray color)
1 X S/PDIF out header
4 X SATA III 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 X CLR_CMOS header
1 X Debug LED
1 X Chassis intrusion header
1 X Voltage measure points

SYSTEM BIOS
AMI BIOS with 64 MB SPI Flash ROM
Supports M.I.B X Utility
Supports ACPI 5.0 & DMI
F7 hot key for boot up devices option
Over-Clocking
Graphic OC Support
Triple Display
Support ECS EZ BIOS
Plug and Play, STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor, Multi Boot
Multi-Language BIOS
Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey
CPU FSB adjustment(increase of 1MHz)
Adjustable CPU Voltage
Memory Voltage Adjustable
Support CPU over-clocking function: Adjustable CPU Clock Multiplier
HT Voltage Adjustable
Graphic Voltage Adjustable

FORM FACTOR
ATX Form Factor
305mm X 220m

OS Support 
Windows 7 32-bit
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8 64-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit

Certifications
CE/FCC Certification
ErP/EuP Certification
WHQL Certification
WHCK Certification