The ASUS P8Z68-M Pro is an Intel Z68 (LGA1155) Micro ATX motherboard designed for 2nd Generation Intel Core processors. It features the Intel Z68 Express Chipset with support for Dual Channel DDR3 memory at frequencies up to 2200MHz (OC) across 4 DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 32GB. The board includes 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot for graphics expansion, plus 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots and 1 x PCI slot for additional peripherals. Storage options consist of 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (2 x white, 2 x blue) with Intel Smart Response Technology support, and 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports. Networking is handled by Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN controller. Graphics output options include DVI-D, D-Sub, and HDMI ports with support for Intel HD Graphics. Additional features include ASUS UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode, AI Suite II utility for system tuning, USB 3.0 support (2 rear ports via onboard header), and 8-channel HD audio with optical S/PDIF out. The compact Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6") makes it suitable for space-constrained builds while maintaining full functionality.