Bangkok--14 Aug--ASUS
ASUS Z87-C with Intel Z87 chipset certified as 100% hardware-compatible with Microsoft’s newest operating system
ASUS today announced that its Z87-C is the first motherboard in the world based on the Intel Z87 chipset to receive Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification for Window 8.1.
The ASUS Z87-C is a Socket 1150 motherboard for use with 4th generation Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron processors. WHQL certification is a confirmation from Microsoft that both the ASUS Z87-C hardware and drivers are fully reliable and compatible with Windows 8.1. ASUS makes the best motherboards in the world and this pioneering WHQL certification for Windows 8.1 is further testament to the fact.
ASUS is a key Microsoft partner and offers wide support for Windows 8.1 with Intel and AMD-based motherboards. WHQL certification for other models will be announced at a later date.
Intel-based motherboards AMD-based motherboards
X79 Series 9 Series (990FX, 990X, 970)
8 Series (Z87, H87, Q87, B85) 8 Series (880G)
7 Series (Z77, H77, Q77, B75) 7 Series (760G)
6 Series (Z68, P67, H67, H61) A Series (A50M, A55, A75, A85X, A88X)
X58 Series (select models only)
SPECIFICATIONS OF ASUS Z87-C 1
LGA 1150 socket
Intel Z87 chipset
4x DDR3 DIMM slots (32GB max)
1x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
1x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@x4 mode) slot
2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
3x PCI slots
ATX form factor
1 Specifications and productavailability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.
Full specifications are available at www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z87C