The ASUS Z87-PRO is an Intel Z87 (LGA 1150) ATX motherboard designed for 4th Gen Intel Core processors. It features a 12+2 phase Digi+ VRM power design for stable overclocking, supporting Dual Channel DDR3 memory with XMP profiles up to 1600MHz across 4 DIMM slots (max 32GB capacity). The board provides 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x8/x4) with ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 technology, plus 4x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots for expansion. Storage includes 6x SATA 6Gbps ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support and 2x USB 3.0 front panel conNECtors. Networking features dual-band 802.11ac WiFi and Intel Gigabit Ethernet. The motherboard includes HDMI/DVI/VGA outputs for integrated graphics, with premium components like Japanese-made 5K-hour capacitors. Additional highlights include USB 3.0 Boost technology, Fan Xpert 2 for advanced cooling control, and ASUS UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode. The board also features MemOK! for memory compatibility, AI Suite 3 for system tuning, and gold-plated audio jacks with EMI shielding for enhanced sound quality.