HOOT! [ K-Dash's Unboxing ] ASUS Z87 Gryphon & Armor Kit

[K-Dash]

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ASUS Z87 Gryphon Motherboard:

Specifications:

[CPU]
Intel® Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to ASUS for CPU support list

[Chipset]
Intel® Z87

[Memory]
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to ASUS for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

[Graphic]
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™

[Multi-GPU Support]
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

[Expansion Slots]
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1

[Storage]
Intel® Z87 chipset :
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), brown
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology

[LAN]
Intel® I217V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

[Audio]
Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection

[USB Ports]
Intel® Z87 chipset :
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z87 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)

[Special Features]
TUF ENGINE! Power Design :
- 8 +2 Digital Phase Power Design
- TUF Components (Alloy choke, Ti-Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
- ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility
Ultimate COOL! Thermal Solution :
- TUF Thermal Radar 2
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Remote GO!
- USB BIOS Flashback
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- USB Charger+
- ESD Guards
- Front Panel USB 3.0 Support
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- Network iControl
- USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS EZ DIY :
- DirectKey
- Precision Tweaker 2
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector

[Back I/O Ports]
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)

[Internal I/O Ports]
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin, moss green)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
1 x Assistant Fan connector(s) (1 x 3 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x DirectKey Button(s)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)

[Accessories]
User's manual
ASUS Q-Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x TUF Certification card(s)
1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region)
1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)

[BIOS]
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

[Manageability]
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE

[Support Disc]
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS/TUF CPU-Z
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

[Form Factor]
mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )

 

[K-Dash]

Unboxing the Gryphon Motherboard:


Certificate of Proof:

- Certificate of reliability
- TUF Series motherboard 5yrs warranty notice

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CPU:

- Intel® Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors

PCIE SLOTS:

- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
- 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
- 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
- Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
- Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Memory:

- 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333 MHz
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

 

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TUF Components:

- 8 +2 Digital Phase Power Design
- Alloy choke, Ti-Cap & MOSFET certified by military-standard
- ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU)
- Nuvoton NCT6791D, hardware monitoring facilities
- DiGi + Power Control
- TUF Thermal Radar 2

SATA Ports:

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

 

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Heatsinks:

- Airflow directional designed to combo Gryphon Armor Kit.

Back I/O:

- 1 x DVI-D
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
- 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
- 4 x USB 2.0
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
- 6 x Audio jack(s)

CPU Fan Headers:

- 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
- 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
- 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
- 1 x Assistant Fan connector(s) (1 x 3 -pin)

 

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Internal I/O Features:

- 1 x Front panel connector(s)
- 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
- 1 x DirectKey Button(s)
- 1 x DRCT header(s)
- 1 x MemOK! button(s)
- 3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
- 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)

Accessories:

- User's manual
- ASUS Q-Shield
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
- 1 x SLI bridge(s)
- 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
- 1 x TUF Certification card(s)
- 1 x TUF 5 Year Warranty manual(s) (by region)
- 1 x TUF Inside sticker(s)

 

[K-Dash]

ASUS Z87 Gryphon Armor Kit:

 

[K-Dash]

Unboxing the Gryphon Armor Kit:

Top Layer of Icing:

- 3x PCIE x16/x8 Dust Defender slot covers
- 1x PCIE x1 Dust Defender slot cover
- 2x Ram Dust Defender slot cover
- 1x Spare 35mm slot cover

Second Layer Of Cream:

- Gryphon Top Armor

Third Layer of Dressings:

- Back I/O Caps
- Back I/O Dust Filter for 35mm Fan
- Thermistor Cable
- 35mm TUF Fan
- Philips Screwdriver
- Installation Guide

Last Layer of Cake:

- Gryphon TUF Back Support Plate

Cake on Gryphon:

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