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Engineered for the enthusiast and built form the ground up to give you all the essentials you need for overclocking. Comes with a GUI BIOS that is focused on functionality, new software interface for overclocking in the O.S., ultra high quality components, premium Creative Core3D audio, robust PCI-E 3.0, and memory trace layout.
It starts with a full 8 Layer PCB, improving overall overclock stability and PCB cooling. The memory trace layout is optimized for compatibility, improved overclocking and 4 DIMM memory support. The Z97 Classified also features a 8 Phase PWM for the cleanest variable power switching and efficient power to your CPU. The PCI-E layout is improved, PCI-E 3.0 compatibility, and 4-Way SLI support in E-ATX form factor. A slew of great onboard devices including additional 2 Port SATA 6G controller for a total of 8 SATA 6 ports, Dual Intel Gigabit LAN's and a USB 3.0 controller for a total of 6 USB 3.0 devices.
The GUI BIOS has been further enhanced, and is brought down to a very lean state while achieving its main goal of keeping it easy to use and follow while not compromising at all on functionality. The way a modern BIOS should be.
High layer count enhances stability both for heavy loads as well as high over-clocks.
Higher volume of precious metal (Gold) used in the sockets greatly improves the conductivity and produces a cleaner signal due to less resistance/impedance. The Z97 Classified features 300% more gold than the standard Z97 Socket.
No need to remove a card when testing, instead you can disable the slot with a dip-switch, this can greatly reduce the time spent in troubleshooting , as you do not need to disassemble anything to isolate PCI-E components.
The Z97 Classified is rated for 4 Way SLI to handle the most demanding video loads.
Not having the main power for the board facing perpendicular makes it easy to get the cables routed well and out of the way.
When testing on the Z97, or running it in a benching environment where you do not need to worry about wiring the board to a case to have access to power and reset buttons, they are built onto the board.
An 8 Phase PWM helps to ensure that the power reaching the processor is clean and stable.
The Z97 Classified is not just focused on the upper end of extreme builds, but also with the samller components as well. As such dual Display Ports, Creative Core3D onboard sound, also dual integrated INTEL NIC's so you have the best quality network connection right out of the box.
The Z97 Classified comes preloaded with triple BIOS for ultimate protection. Whether you pushed a brink OC until it is not bootable, or you suffered a power outage during a BIOS flash, you can always switch to another BIOS, boot as usual, then if desired, hot-flash the faulted BIOS.
These motherboards also feature EVGA's new GUI BIOS that focuses on the best overclocking support, functionality, and are straight and to the point, the way a modern BIOS should be.