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Kada smo prije točno godinu dana testirali Z87-Deluxe zaključili smo kako je riječ o još jednom odličnom Deluxe modelu, no kako se njeni zlatni elementi baš i neće svakome svidjeti. I stvarno bilo je svakakvih reakcija na njen dizajn, no jedno se nije moglo poreći – bio je to vrlo kvalitetan i odlično opremljen proizvod. Sada je Asus pred nas stavio kompletno redizajniranu ploču koja dolazi i u potpuno novom pakiranju.

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Klasična kutija ima otklopnu prednju stranicu preko koje vidimo proizvod, a na unutarnjoj strani vidimo i sve detalje vezane oko ploče i tehnologija koje donosi. Bundle ove ploče je vrlo bogat no mi smo dobili malo okljaštrenu verziju istoga. Naime, kako je ovo NFC & WLC proizvod uz njega je trebala doći i NFC EXPRESS 2 modul koji donosi dva dodatna USB 3.0 porta zajedno sa NFC EXPRESS tagom, ASUS NFC EXPRESS utility-em, eksternim USB 3.0 kabelom za NFC EXPRESS 2 (120cm), zatim Wireless Charger + micro USB-to-USB kabel za Wireless Charger (120cm) te jedan power adapter za Wireless Charger (5V DC, 2A, 10W). Uz to je trebao doći i po jedan DisplayPort i mini DisplayPort kabel, no nije. Ništa od toga nije došlo pa vam to nažalost ne možemo niti pokazati. Uz ovu je ploču moguće dodatno nabaviti i  ThunderboltEX II/DUAL karticu koju nam Asus nije poslao, baš kao ni pripadajuće mu ASUS TB header kabel i konverter.

Ono što je pak došlo su detaljne korisničke upute, upute za ekskluzivne značajke, jedan ASUS Q-Shield, šest SATA 6Gb/s kabela, jedna ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi okretna antena (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant), jedan SLI mostić i jedan Q-connector (2 u 1).

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S koje god strane da ju pogledamo, Z97-Deluxe izgleda puno bolje nego njena prethodnica. I što se tiče upotrebe boja, i kada je riječ o dizajnu hladnjaka. Decentno Asus Design se nalazi na glavnom hladnjaku na VRM-u i pritom s punim pravom tamo stoji. Neobično dizajnirani i uz odličan izbor boja, VRM hladnjaci izgledaju odlično a i svoju svrhu odrađuju besprijekorno. Onaj crni s donje strane i lijevi su povezani toplovodnom cijevi čime je olakšan transfer topline, dok je onaj na vrhu zaseban. Kao šećer na kraju je PCH hladnjak koji je valjkast i nizak, a već smo i čuli svakakve nadimke za njega – velika baterija, subwoofer itd. Svaki kvadrat ove bogate ploče je pun i inženjeri tu nisu imali lak zadatak. No, layout je odličan i ništa ničemu ne smeta, te je sve lako dostupno.

Specifikacije
Asus Z97-Deluxe
Podržani
procesori 		Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Čipset Intel Z97
Memorija 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)-1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Utori
za proširenja		 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max @ x4 mode)
4 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Multi-VGA
podrška		 Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
LAN Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Intel I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Gigabit Intel LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
Audio Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
– Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
– High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output and 104 dB SNR recording input
Audio Feature :
– Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
– DTS Ultra PC II
– DTS Connect
– Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
– BD Audio Layer Content Protection
– Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
– Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
– Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
– Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
– Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
– Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration
– EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
Storage Intel Z97 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology
ASMedia SATA Express controller :
1 x SATA Express port,
ASMedia PCIe SATA controller :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black
USB Intel Z97 chipset :
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)
Intel Z97 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.0 controller :
6 x USB port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
Wireless & Bluetooth Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Support ASUS Wi-Fi Go! Utility
Bluetooth V4.0+HS
BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Format ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Interni I/O portovi 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA Express connector: black,
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices
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 S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x EZ XMP switch
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)
1 x EPU switch(es)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
Specijalne značajke 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
– Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
ASUS 5X Protection :
– ASUS DIGI+ VRM – 16 Phase digital power design
– ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Short circuit damage prevention
– ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection
– ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors – 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
– ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O – 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
ASUS TPU :
– Auto Tuning
– GPU Boost
– TPU switch
ASUS EPU :
– EPU
– EPU switch
ASUS Digital Power Design :
– Industry leading Digital 16 Phase Power Design
– Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design
– CPU Power Utility
– DRAM Power Utility
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
– Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
– Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
ASUS Exclusive Features :
– AI Suite 3
– Ai Charger+
– USB Charger+
– Anti-Surge
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
– USB 3.0 Boost
– Disk Unlocker
– Turbo LAN
– Crystal Sound 2
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
– Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution
ASUS EZ DIY :
– Precision Tweaker 2
– ASUS O.C. Tuner
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 2
– ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
– Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
– ASUS Q-Shield
– ASUS Q-Code
– ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-DIMM
– ASUS Q-Connector
Special Memory O.C. Design
Overclocking Protection :
– ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Media Streamer
Turbo App
Fan Xpert 3
NFC EXPRESS 2
– NFC one-touch features: Video-to-go, Photo Express, Remote Desktop, Quick Launch, Windows 8 Login and Bluetooth Pairing

 

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U detaljniji pregled kao i uvijek krećemo s gornje lijeve strane i prostora koji se nalazi oko LGA1150 socketa. Tu je sasvim prirodno smještena VRM jedinica koja se sastoji od čak šesnaest faza i DIGI+ kontrolera. Time je i kompleksnija od one osam fazne koju smo vidjeli na Rangerici. Između VRM-a i stražnjeg I/O panela nalaze se AsMedijin HDMI/DVI level shifter i USB 3.0 kontroler koji je zadužen za četiri od šest USB3.0 portova na stražnjem panelu. S desne strane DIMM utora (maks. 32GB DDR3 memorije), nalazi se dvofazna napojna jedinica za memoriju sa DIGI+ kontrolerom, MemOK! tipka, EZ_XMP prekidač koji automatski povlači XMP profil memorije bez potrebe za uključivanjem u BIOS-u. , a tu je i 24-pinski konektor napajanja, te dva interna USB3.0 konektora sa AsMedijinim USB3.0 kontrolerom. Inače ploča je premrežena i razno raznim LED indikacijama pa su tu čak četiri POST State LED-ice, jedna TPU, jedna EPU, jedna Flashback, jedna EZ XMP te na kraju q-Code LED display.