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EXCLUSIVE CONPONENT DESIGN FOR ULTIMATE COOLING AND EFFICIENCY

1. HYBRID DIGITAL PWM
Hybrid Digital 5-Phase PWM Designed to manage microprocessor core and memory voltage regulator with auto phase shedding for easy setting, high system flexibility and overclocking applications.
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
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ULTIMATE GAMING WEAPON: LOW-TO-FULL USB SPEED

Low-to-Full USB Speed delivers an optimized 8X Keyboard & Mouse USB report rate from 125Hz to 1000Hz through USB acceleration IC, upgrading your Keyboard/Mouse to the gaming performance level and providing a better gaming experience, especially for FPS (First-Person-Shooting) games. | |  | | EXTREME NETWORKING
Super FAST NETWORKING FOR GAMING, NO LAG, NO HIGH PINGS

Intel® I218V Ethernet -
No. 1 Intel® networking technology provides the most stable speed for gaming, ultra low power consumption and lower latency.
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WORLD-CLASS AUDIO QUALITY, INCREDIBLE DESIGN FOR L337 GAMERS

Sound Blaster Cinema2 -
Sound Blaster Cinema 2 delivers an exceptional audio experience with incredibly realistic performance and stunning surround effects.
UNBEATABLE AUDIO COMBO BY SOUND BLASTER CINEMA 2

SOUND BLASTER CINEMA 2 -
SBX features such as Surround, Crystallizer, Bass, Dialog Plus and Smart Volume give you the true cinema quality sound.
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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.
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M.2 EXPENSION SOCKET FOR NGFF (NEXT GENERATION FORM FACTOR)

M.2 (NGFF) Interface
The latest evolution of M.2 Interface, known as NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor), provides a better and faster standard for Wifi/Bluetooth connection and expansion. | |  | | EXTREME OVERCLOCKING
UP TO DDR3 3000+ OVERCLOCKING

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Support for the latest version of Microsoft Windows - Windows 8.1 supports for both x86 PCs and ARM tablets.
It includes many brand new features, including :
1. Instant Boot Speed(Win 8 only takes about 8 seconds)
2. Metro Interface
3. All about Touch
4. Native Support of USB3.0
5. Internet Explorer 10
6. Windows APP Store
7. Brand New Windows Task Manager
8. Integrated Xbox Live
9. "Windows to go" via USB devices
10. Support it’s own native PDF reader
11. Photo App
12. Built-In Anti Virus

| |  | | Durathon Technology - Motherboard quality you can trust.
When it comes to the quality and durability of your motherboard, ECS goes above and beyond industry standards to ensure that you have a motherboard that will last long and always continue to out perform the competition.
Trust only motherboards built with Durathon Technology. Click "
Durathon microsite" for more details.
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ECS EZ BIOS is an exclusive design and the most convenient tool to adjust BIOS in graphical interface. Designed with stunning user-friendly interface and easy-to-use function including Auto OC, boost priority, and security function, EZ BIOS can radically take full advantage of the performance, high-end gaming, multi-tasking and energy efficiency. The latest ECS EZ BIOS allow users to fully satisfy their growing demand with the unique operating designed.
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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.
Learn more about DirectX 11.1

| |  | | Applied Solid Capacitor
Better conductivity and heat resistance can be expected as well thus the system stability can be assured under critical conditions.
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Save time and hassle of searching for BIOS online and avoid complicated flashing steps.
Benefits:
‧Time-saving‧Smart and easy‧Safe and secure‧Free and upgradable
See details | |  | | 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.
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Double the transfer speed of SATA 3.0 Gb/s, running at speed up to amazing 6.0Gb/s.
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Intel® Smart Connect Technology means that your email, favorite apps, and social networks are continually and automatically updated even when the system is asleep. No more waiting for the latest world news or friends’ updates to be delivered—just lift the lid and you’re up-to-date and ready to go. | |  | | 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
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Providing the most intelligent and convenient way to adjust the clock/ voltage settings of CPU and memory and get the extra performance in advanced.
ECS O.C profile offers 3 sets of 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.
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PCIe 3.0, the next generation of 32GB/s transmission speed, doubles the bandwidth of previous generation interconnect. PCIe 3.0 strongly builds up a better gaming platform ready for ultra graphics performance.
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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. |
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EXTREME USB ACCELERATION
Low-to-Full USB Speed delivers an optimized 8X Keyboard & Mouse USB report rate from 125Hz to 1000Hz through USB acceleration IC, upgrading your Keyboard/Mouse to the gaming performance level and providing a better gaming experience, especially for FPS (First-Person-Shooting) games. |
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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. |
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Over-Clocking
Maximizes your system performance by selecting from these overclocking options:
(1) Flexible voltage adjustments
(2) Adjustable ratio and Freq
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. ) |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Front USB 3.0
Front USB 3.0 solves the trouble of connecting USB port at back panel. Front USB 3.0 with fastest transmission speed allows plugging USB devices in front USB port of your desktop to offer more convenience and time saving. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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ROHS
Choose an environment-friendly, fully RoHS-compliant ECS product as the foundation for keeping harmful substances out of our ecosystem. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Mini-ITX
Mini-ITX gives you freedom to choose smaller and cool-looking case. It is easy to build your own personalized media centralized PC. |
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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. |
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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 |
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| CPU | º Supports new 5th & 4th gen Intel® Core™ family/ Pentium / Celeron series processors for LGA 1150 socket º DMI 5.0GT/s º 5 Phase Thermal Design Power º VRD 12.5 º 100% Solid capacitor design º Intel® K Series Unlock CPU Support
| | CHIPSET | º Intel® Z97 Express Chipset º Supports Intel® Rapid Start technology º Supports Intel® Smart Connect technology º Supports Intel® Smart Response technology
| | GRAPHICS | º Supports DirectX® 11 .1 º Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ º Supports HDMI 1.4a & Premium Audio
| | MEMORY | º Dual-channelDDR3 Memory architecture º Supports DDR3 3000 non-ECC, Un-buffered SDRAM Memory º 2 X 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket º Support up to 16 GB* º Intel® extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3/1.2 Memory Modules
| | EXPANSION SLOT | º 1 X PCI Express X16 Gen 3.0 slot(s) º 1 X M.2 slot for WiFi/BT
| | Storage | º Support by Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 5 X Serial ATAIII 6Gb/s RAID0, RAID1,RAID5, RAID 10 configuration º Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
| | Audio | º 8-Channel HD audio CODEC º Realtek ALC1150 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC
| | LAN | º Intel I218-V Gigabit Fast Ethernet Controller º Wake-On-LAN
| | USB | º 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)
| | REAR PANEL I/O | º 1 X Audio port (Line-in,4x Line-out, SPDIF out) º 1 X RJ-45 port º 1 X HDMI port(s) º 1 X DVI-D port(s) º 1 X Display port º 1 X Optical S/PDIF Out port(s) º 4 X USB3.0 port(s) º 4 X USB2.0 port(s)
| | CONNECTORS & HEADERS | º 1 X 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector º 1 X 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector º 1 X 4-pin CPU_FAN connector with smart fan º 1 X 4-pin SYS_FAN connector º 1 X Front Panel switch/LED header º 1 X Front panel audio header º 1 X Speaker header º 1 X USB 3.0 header Support additional 2 USB ports º 1 X USB 2.0 header Support additional 2 USB ports º 5 X SATA III 6Gb/s connector(s) º 1 X CLR_CMOS header º 1 X ME_UNLOCK header º 1 X Chassis intrusion header
| | SYSTEM BIOS | º AMI BIOS with 64 MB SPI Flash ROM º Supports M.I.B X Utility º Supports ACPI 5.0 & DMI º F7 hot key for boot up devices option º Over-Clocking º Graphic OC Support º Triple Display º Support ECS EZ BIOS º Support GUI UEFI BIOS º Plug and Play, STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor, Multi Boot º Multi-Language BIOS º Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS º ICC Clock adjustment (increase of 1MHz) º * Adjustable CPU Voltage º * Memory Voltage Adjustable º * Support CPU over-clocking function: Adjustable CPU Clock Multiplier º * Graphic Voltage Adjustable
| | FORM FACTOR | º Mini ITX Form Factor º 170 mm X 170 mm
| | OS Support | º Windows 7 32-bit º Windows 7 64-bit º Windows 8 32-bit º Windows 8 64-bit º Windows 8.1 32-bit º Windows 8.1 64-bit
| | Certifications | º CE/FCC Certification º ErP/EuP Certification º WHCK Certification
| | Bundled Software | º ECS Intelligent EZ Utility : eBLU, eDLU, eOC, eSF º Free Bundle: Norton Internet Security ,CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink PowerDirector 9, Muzee with trial version º Creative Sound Blaster Cinema2 software
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BIOS(1) | BIOS Name | BIOS for Z97I-DRONE (V1.0A) | | Version | 10/08/2014 (2014/10/09 released) | | Update Description | First release | | Special Note | | | File Size | 4.71 MB | | Download | |
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MANUAL(1) | Manual | Manual for Z97I-DRONE (V1.0) | | Version | V1.0 | | Release Date | 2014/9/23 上午 12:00:00 | | Update Description | | | Special Note |
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: | | Please read the notes carefully before updating BIOS.
| 1. | Do not update the BIOS if the system is running fine. Unsuccessful BIOS flash may cause the system fails to boot up. The manufacturer is not responsible for any BIOS flash failure.
| | 2. | Make sure your M/B PCB version number first, and then read the updated description & special note carefully to check if the new BIOS version patch pertain to your current problem. (How to recognize the M/B PCB version)
| | 3. | Please DO NOT reboot system,unplug power supply and remove battery during BIOS update process.
| | 4. | It is recommended to use the updated flash utility included in each BIOS download package. (How to use flash utility).
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