A Note from the Chairman

Dear friends and partners, Please allow me to welcome you to the latest issue of ASUS World, which sees 2013 reach its mid-point. ASUS continues to grow and evolve, with our steadfast dedication to innovation that starts with people benefitting customers and partners everywhere. This issue also coincides with Computex 2013, taking place right here in Taipei. As in previous years, we look forward to meeting you in person at the show and sharing with you many new developments and technologies that are certain to further enhance the lives of people and contribute to the industry as a whole. The PadFone Infinity is one of the key highlights in this issue. An evolution of our unique PadFone concept, it takes the 2-in-1 LTE smartphone and tablet design further. Both components feature full HD 1080p IPS panels, 5 for the smartphone and 10.1 for the tablet. The ultra-thin and sleek aluminum unibody design uses a premium hairline finish and curved edges for an ergonomic grip. Within, powerful technology drives superior performance, including a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 CPU clocked at 1.7GHz and 2GB of memory. With DynamicDisplay switching, a 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture able to take continuous pictures at 8 FPS, and a class-leading battery life of up to 19 hours (3G talk time), this is a true game changer for the industry. Weve been increasingly focusing on display technology, offering customers the finest monitors available. Among the latest additions to our range of displays are the PA249Q and MX299Q, two of the most advanced monitors ever made. The 24 PA249Q ProArt caters to design and graphics professionals, presenting supremely accurate visuals on an AH-IPS panel with its wide color gamut of 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB, and 120% NTSC plus four-USB 3.0 hubs for robust connectivity. The 29 MX299Q is a masterpiece of display technology, bringing to the fore the ASUS insistence on total technical and aesthetic excellence. With its 2560 x 1080 optimal resolution and ultra-wide 21:9 cinema screen, the frameless MX299Q shows breathtaking cinematic beauty on a premium-selected AH-IPS panel. For sound, customers enjoy our exclusive SonicMaster audio technology, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower , which emphasizes a lucrative design that rests on a sundial-inspired stand. The MX299Q has already secured a 2013 CES Innovations Award and a 2012 Japan Good Design Award. Boundary-defying mobility to next generation displays, ASUS strives to develop and deliver technologies that enhance the many ways we experience the world and help us discover new meaning in our lives. As always, I thank you deeply for your time and support, and hope to see you at Computex! Sincerely,

We s h o u l d n o t b e a f r a i d t o c h a l l e n g e convention as we try to replace the tried and tested ways of doing things. Success stems from the generation of new ideas to create a world of constant flux and change, an open environment where exciting possibilities emerge. That is Inspiring Innovation Persistent Perfection.

ASUS Chairman

About ASUS
ASUS, the worlds top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the worlds best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of todays digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC. With a global staff of more than 11,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,100 engineers, the companys revenue for 2011 was around US$11.9 billion.
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Beauty and the power: best multi-form mobility and genuinely breathtaking displays. Welcome to ASUS World ! PadFone Infinity: smartphone and tablet harmony on a new level
Building on the pioneering technology of previous PadFone devices, PadFone Infinity offers customers high-powered LTE 2-in-1 smartphone and tablet fusion. ASUS DynamicDisplay technology allows for seamless switching between the 5 smartphone and the 10.1 tablet, the two using full HD IPS panels with an industry-leading 441ppi pixel density on the smartphone and wide viewing angles for both. Colors are crisp and vivid, and performance is assured by a quad-core Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 600 processor running at 1.7GHz. PadFone Infinity features 2GB memory, with storage reaching 114GB up to 64GB on the device and 50GB via ASUS WebStorage. The smartphone further boasts a 13 megapixel camera, which is able to take up to 100 continuous shots at 8 FPS. Customers tap generous battery life for all needs, from gaming and multimedia to voice and video calls. The smartphones 2400mAh battery supports up to 19 hours of 3G talk time, while the 5000mAh tablet battery extends the battery life to even up to 40 hours. PadFone Infinity measures a mere 8.9mm, and weighs a total of 532g when docked. It is eminently portable and ergonomic, using an aerospace-grade one-piece aluminum construction. Hairline and diamond-cut texturing on surfaces create a singularly elegant look, plus curved edges make for extra-comfortable grip. PadFone Infinitys splendid design has been acknowledged with a 2013 Reddot design award. Audio is delivered via a class-leading 18mm speaker on PadFone Infinity Station, and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology is embedded hidden in the PadFone logo an ASUS patented technology. As its name implies, PadFone Infinity proves there is no limit to where technology can take us: it can always get better.

ASUS Computer (China)

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ASUS UK Limited (U.K.)

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ASUS Computer (Australia) PTY LTD.

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PA249Q ProArt and MX299Q monitors: when displays define reality

ASUS continues to develop screens that offer stunning image quality combined with gorgeous designs and meticulous attention to ergonomics. The PA249Q ProArt 24 1920 x 1200 monitor meets the needs of professional graphics designers and artists, using an AH-IPS panel with 178-degree viewing angles and ASUS Splendid Video technology. Each monitor is pre-calibrated at the factory, with color fidelity reaching 99% for Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB, and an impressive 120% for NTSC. Exclusive ASUS QuickFit shows images and documents in their native size on the screen for easier productivity, while for connectivity four USB 3.0 ports are provided. Moreover, award-winning ergonomic design with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment provides users a comfortable viewing experience. The aethestics Designo MX299Q epitomizes the current state of the art in PC monitors. This masterful amalgamation of advanced technology and artistic design offers a 29 AH-IPS with an ultrawide 21:9 ratio and 2560 x 1080 resolution, provides 33% of display area bigger than a Full HD monitor, for best theatre-like home entertainment. The MX299Q is a frameless screen, with edge-toedge cinematic display that is sure to take your breath away. The ultra-slim artistic design with its sundial stand has already garnered acclaim: a 2013 CES Innovations Award and 2012 Japan Good Design Award. The MX299Q is equally impressive in audio, offering premium SonicMaster sound immersion co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower . A true top of the line monitor, the MX299Q is window to the future of displays, and a must for discerning video connoisseurs.

ASUS Computer (France)

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ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany / Austria)

Tel: +49-2102-9599-0 http://www.asus.de

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ASUS Middle East FZCO

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Contents
Desktop
69 70-71 72-73 74-80 81-82 83-87 88-89 Cover page Why ASUS Consumer Desktops CG8480 Spotlight Product Specifications Commercial Spotlight Product Specifications EeeBOX PC Specifications 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177-181 182

Motherboards
156 157 158 159 160 161 P9X79 LE/ P8H77-V P8H77-V LE/ P8B75-V H61-PLUS/ B75M Series P8Z77-M PRO/ P8Z77-M P8H77-M Series P8B75-M Seres P8B75-M LX Series H61M Series P8H61-M LE R2.0 Series P8H61-MX Series M5A99FX PRO R2.0 M5A99X EVO R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 Series F2A85-V PRO/ F2A85-V F2A55 F2A85-M Series F2A55-M Series A55M-A Series F1A55-M R2.0 Series E45M1-M PRO P9X79-E WS P8C WS P8Z77 WS Z9PE-D8 WS/ P9X79 WS P8P67 WS Revolution P8B WS Product Specification Accessories

Accessory
6 7 8-10 11 12 13 14 Cover page Nexus 7 Accessories Tablet Accessories Taichi Series ROG Mouse Series Other Series/ Bag Series Bag Series Mouse Series

Display
91 92 93 Cover page Why ASUS LED Projectors B1 LED Projector P1M/ P1 Ultra-light HD Portable LED Projector 94 95-96 97 98 99 100 101 102-104 105 106 107 108-114 115 116-118 Product Specifications Why ASUS LCD Monitors MX299 MX279H/ MX239H Product Specifications PA249Q Series PB278Q Product Specifications VG248QE Product Specifications VX279H/VX239 Series Product Specifications VN279 Series/ VN248 Product Specifications

Notebooks
15 16-19 20 21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28 29 30-31 32-33 34-39 Cover page System Software TAICHI ASUS TRANSFORMER BOOK ASUSZENBOOK Series VivoBook Series S Series U Series X Series N Series G Series ASUSPRO Series

Tablet
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Cover page ASUS VivoTab ASUS VivoTab RT ASUS VivoTab Smart ASUS Transformer Pad infinity ASUS Transformer Pad ASUS MeMo Pad Smart 10 ASUS MeMO Pad Nexus 7 ASUS Fonepad

Motherboards
119 134-136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 Cover page ASUS MB Buying Guide RAIDR Express PCIe SSD Maximus V Extreme Maximus V Formula Series Maximus V GENE Crosshair V Formula-Z Rampage IV Extreme Rampage IV Formula Rampage IV GENE SABERTOOTH Z77 SABERTOOTH X79 SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD P8Z77-I DELUXE 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 P8H77-I/ P8H61-I R2.0 Series P8Q77-M/ P8Q77-M2 C8HM70-I series/ C60M1-I F2A85-M2/ E2KM1I- DELUXE P8Z77-V DELUXE P8Z77-V PRO/ P8Z77-V P8Z77-V Series Z77-A/ P9X79 DELUXE P9X79 PRO/ P9X79

Multimedia
183 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 Cover page MATRIX-HD7970 Series HD7970 Series HD7950 Series HD7870 Series HD7850-DC2-2GD5-V2 HD7790-DC2OC-1GD5 HD7770 Series HD7750 Series EAH6670 Series HD6570-2GD3-L HD6450-SL-2GD3-L EAH6450 SILENT/DI/1GD3(LP) HD5450-SL-2GD3-L 197 198 199 200 201 202 203-204 205 HD5450-SL-HM1GD3-L-V2 EAH5450 Series GTXTITAN-6GD5 GTX690-4GD5 GTX680-DC2-4GD5 GTX670-DC2-4GD5 GTX680 Series GTX670 Series GTX670-DCMOC-2GD5 GTX660 TI Series GTX660 Series

Mobile Phone
50 51 52-53 54-55 Cover page PadFone Infinity PadFone 2 Accessory

144 145 146

All-in-one PC
57 58-62 63 64-67 68 Cover page Spotlight ASUS Transformer AiO Product Specifications ET16 Series

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Multimedia
206 207-208 209-211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218-219 220 221 222 223 224-230 231 232 233 234 GTX650TIB Series GTX650TI Series GTX650 Series GT640 Series GT630 Series GT620 Series GT610 Series Specifications WAVI Xtion Xtion PRO/ Xtion PRO LIVE Why Xonar Xonar Essence One Xonar ST/STX Product Specification Why ROG Audio Orion PRO Vulcan PRO/ Vulcan ANC Orion PRO/ Orion HS-W1/ NC1/ HS-101 Travelite HS-1000W MS100/ Cine5 235 236-237 238-239 240-241 TV Tuner Products ASUS CUBE Google TV O!Play Series O!Play Blu-ray/ HD Media Player (BDS-700/BDS-500) 287 286 285 284 276

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ASUS Home
Available in 9 languages, this site provides cosprehensive and newest information on ASUS products and services. http://www.asus.com

Optical Disc Drives

266 267-269 270 271 272 273 274 275 Cover page Why ASUS Optical Drive SDRW-08D3S-U SDRW-08D2S-U LITE BW-12D1S-U SBW-06C2X-U SBC-06D2X-U/ SBW-06D2X-U BW-14D1XT/ BW-12B1ST BC-12B1ST/ DRW-24F1ST DRW-24B5ST/ DRW-24B3ST DRW-24D3ST/ DVD-E818A9T

ASUS Software Download

The online software bank of official ASUS BIOS, drivers, and debugging software. http://support.asus.com/download/ download.aspx

Server & Workstation

277 278-282 283 Cover page Spotlight ESC4000 G2 Series ESC2000 G2/ ESC1000 G2 RS920-E7/RS8 Series RS720Q-E7/RS12 Series RS720-E7/RS12 Series RS720-X7/RS8 RS700-E7 Series RS700-X7/PS4 RS500-E7/PS4 RS320Q-E7/RS12 TS700-E7/RS8 TS700-X7/PS4 RS920A-E6/RS8 Series RS720QA-E6/RS12 Series 288 KGMH-D16/QDR KGNH-D16 Z9PH-D16 Series Z9NH-D12 Series 289 Z9PH-D16 Series Z9NH-D12 Series Z9PE-D16 Series 290 291 292 Z9PR-D12/ Z9NR-D12 Z9PA-D8 Series Z9PA-U8/ Z9NA-D6 Series KGPE-D16 KCMA-D8P8 Z77 WS/ Z9PE-D8 WS

ASUS eMagazine
A PC readers digest for all interested in latest technological trends. http://www.asus.com/emagazine.htm

ASUS Support Site

The official technical forum for all interested in ASUS products. http://support.asus.com/

Networks
242 243-244 245 246 247 249 250 251 252 Cover page Why ASUS Router RT-AC56U RT-AC66U/ RT-N66U PCE-AC66/ USB-AC53 RT-N65U/ RT-N56U USB-N66/ EA-N66 RT-N14U/ RT-N12HP RT-N12 D1/ RT-N10P RT-N10U B RT-N10 D1(RT-N10+ D1) 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 WL-330NUL RP-N53 RT-N16/ WL-330N3G WL-330N/ PL-X51P/ PL-X52P DSL-N66U DSL-N55U DSL-N12U/ DSL-N12E DSL-N10/ DSL-N10E GX-D1241v3 GX-D1051B/ GX-D1081Bv3 GX1024Xv4 260 FX-D1162v3 GX1005B/GX1008Bv5 RX-3041_B 261-265 Product Specification

ASUS Event Site

Showcasing latest products and online versions of international computer fairs. http://event.asus.com.tw

ASUS Members Area

Open a personal account with ASUS for hassle free warranty maintenance, direct software download, sneak preview of latest products and eligibility to participate in online events and win prizes. http://member.asus.com/

ASUS Reseller Square

Tailored to fulfill the needs of authorized ASUS resellers and dealers.

*Product specifications are subject to change without notice, although every effort is made to ensure that they are correct up to the point of launch. Please contact your suppliers or local dealers for exact product launch schedules, specifications and availability.

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