The ASUS Z97-AR-R motherboard is powered by the Intel Z97 chipset and supports the latest Haswell and Broadwell CPU in LGA 1150 package. A great foundation for you to build a powerhouse, this motherboard is packed with loads of features and technologies that facilitate your system build and optimize your computing/gaming experience. The 5-Way Optimization offers you one-click total system optimization. Experience a new level of sound realism thanks to the Crystal Sound 2 design. Navigate BIOS settings effortlessly and smoothly through its improved, more appealing user interface. Rely on Asus 5X Protection to safeguard your high-end components in harsh environments. This motherboard also incorporates M.2 and SATA Express ports thus you can take full advantage of the latest storage technology. Plus, with two PCIe x16 slots and SLI & CrossFireX support, you can adopt multiple graphics cards in a single system, which takes your gaming to the next level.