With quality, features, and affordability, the ASUS H81M-A is a great entry point for you to enjoy the prowess of the 4th generation Intel Core processor in LGA 1150 packaging. Based on Intel's H81 chipset, this motherboard works flawlessly with the state-of-the-art "Haswell" processor and incorporates native USB 3.0 and SATA III for blistering data transfer. ASUS also incorporates a wealth of features and technologies, making this unit a great foundation for your new PC build. From all-round hardware protection to the user-friendly BIOS setup, traffic optimizing network, and GPU performance enhancing technology, ASUS offers you more than enough to ensure an exceptional experience in every aspect. This motherboard is in like-new condition, ready to power your next build.

Key Features

• ASUS 5X Protection: Guards your PC with quality components like DIGI+ VRM digital power design for precise CPU power on demand, ESD units tested to strict standards that eliminate electrostatic interference, resettable fuses around DRAM slots to prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage, and corrosion-resistant back I/O shields for the best possible reliability and durability.
• New UEFI BIOS: Friendlier and more intuitive with the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS. Features intuitive functions to quickly access favorite BIOS pages and frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. Write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes and modifications, and rename SATA ports. EZ Mode includes detailed fan controls, XMP profile settings, SATA information, and fast clock adjustment for a perfected BIOS experience.
• USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support): Supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8, significantly increasing a USB device's transmission speed up to 170%. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without user interaction.
• GPU Boost: Accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance with a user-friendly interface for flexible frequency adjustments, delivering stable system-wide upgrades for every use.
• Network iControl: One click to prioritize network traffic for applications you're currently using or set up favorite profiles to run at specific times. Avoid network congestion, speed up downloading, and optimize online gaming through an intuitive user interface.