Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel Core processors and 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors Robust Power Solution: 12 + 1 power stages, ProCool power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors are all leveraged to support the latest multi-core processors Optimized VRM Thermals: Thick heatsinks bridged to the VRM with high-conductivity thermal pads keep the solution cool during heavy workloads Ample M.2 Support: Three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks maintain optimal temperatures for maximum data transfer speed Next-Gen Networking: On-board Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard