This means the product was tested and repaired as required to meet the standards of the refurbisher, which may or may not be the original manufacturer. Any exceptions to the condition of the item outside the manufacturer’s information should be provided in the listing, up to and including warranty details.
The First micro-ATX TUF motherboard, the GRYPHON Z87, uses high-durability components such as Japanese-made 10K black metallic capacitors, which support 20% greater extreme temperature tolerance and five times the lifespan of generic capacitors. The GRYPHON Z87 provides customers the flexibility of the optional GRYPHON ARMOR KIT (sold separately), which upgrades it using Thermal Armor, TUF Fortifier, and Dust Defender.
TUF Thermal Radar 2 - Real-Time Temperature Detection and Heat Removal
DIGI+ Power Control - Digital Power Control for Both CPU and DRAM
ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - Simple Plug & Press, Hardware-Based BIOS Flashback
Server Grade Reliability Test - TUF Motherboards Pass a Rigorous Testing Program
TUF Components - Choke, Capacitors, and MOSFETs All Certified by Military Standard, Certified for Tough Duty
REAL-TIME TEMPERATURE DETECTION AND HEAT REMOVALThermal Radar 2 uses sensors to control motherboard temperatures, automatically adjusting fan speeds for better system stability and power efficiency. Customizable fan management joins thermal status notices, showing users real-time motherboard, CPU, and VGA zone cooling status and promoting extended system longevity, power savings, and noise reduction.
CERTIFIED FOR TOUGH DUTYGet rugged performance – even in the most challenging conditions – with robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs, all certified through third-party, military-grade tests. TUF Chokes, also known as “Alloy Chokes”, are made of a compound of various metals instead of the standard iron, enable the support of up to a massive 40A of rated current – 25% higher than conventional components. Furthermore, the single-piece packaging eliminates the emission of vibration noise, delivering superb characteristics as well as durability under extreme conditions.
SERVER-GRADE RELIABILITY TESTTo best handle the diverse temperature and humidity ranges of different locations, TUF motherboards pass a rigorous testing program during development to verify their endurance and ensure safe and smooth operation, even in the most challenging conditions. These tests result in completely reliable motherboards that are ready for intense daily computing and heavy duty usage with the utmost stability.
LEADING DIGITAL POWER CONTROL SOLUTIONDIGI+ Power Control includes multiple digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise modulation and tuning for CPU, iGPU, and DRAM. This innovative and industry-leading ASUS technology provides an extremely accurate voltage tuning for better efficiency, stability, and performance. With the next-generation Intel® VRD 12.5 future power design, CPU wattage can be decreased by half, creating a cooler and quieter PC. This innovation of industry-leading ASUS technology provides the smartest control for better power-saving scenarios.
1.3X FASTER THAN TRADITIONAL USB 3.0With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to 1.3 times, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals, without the need for any further user configuration.
SIMPLE PLUG & PRESS – HARDWARE-BASED BIOS FLASHBACKA truly revolutionary hardware-based update solution, USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ever to update the BIOS! It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions, even without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS will then automatically update without requiring further interaction. With its new, complementary Windows application, users can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically. Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience!
1 x TPM header 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 Assistant Fan connector(s) (1 x 3 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x DirectKey Button(s) 1 x DRCT header(s) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 3 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
Physical Spec
Form Factor
uATX
Dimensions (W x L)
9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin
24 Pin
Features
Features
TUF Thermal Radar 2
TUF Components [Alloy Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; Certified by Military-standard]